El Paso County Sheriff’s Office seeking assistance identifying woman who had medical emergency
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) says it's seeking assistance identifying a woman who had a medical emergency on Friday morning. At this time, EPSO says a photo is not currently available, though the sheriff's office did provide a description of the woman.
Community members rally downtown; part of nationwide protests sparked by shooting in Minnesota
As part of a nationwide movement, community members gathered downtown after a Colorado Springs native was killed by ICE agents in Minnesota.
CMZoo to temporarily host male giraffe from Denver as part of species survival plan
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A five-year-old giraffe will be visiting Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZoo) for a few months as a part of the collaborative program, Giraffe Species Survival Plan (SSP). Jasiri, a male giraffe from the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (DZCA), will be temporarily heading to CMZoo after an SSP...
15 Hole-In-The-Wall Colorado Burger Joints That Locals Claim Put The Big Names To Shame
Colorado’s burger landscape is full of surprises hiding in plain sight. While national chains dominate highway exits with their bright signs and predictable menus, some of the state’s most memorable patties come from tiny kitchens tucked into strip malls, mountain towns, and forgotten street corners. These modest...
Road Closure Alert: Venetucci Blvd
ROAD CLOSURE ALERT: Venetucci Blvd will be closed in both directions from B Street to the Sam’s Club from January 12-26 in order to install utility lines. The work could end sooner, but please plan accordingly.
Manitou Springs holding 31st annual Fruitcake toss
(MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo.) — A beloved annual tradition is coming back for the 31st year with the annual Manitou Springs Fruitcake Toss at the end of January. For 2026, the toss will take place at Memorial Park, located at 502 Manitou Avenue, from noon to 3 p.m. The event will feature four competitions to test […]
Vote For new water fountain for Fountain City Hall
In June of 2023, severe flooding damaged the play fountain (splash pad) in front of City Hall. The City of Fountain later received a grant from FEMA to replace the structure. However, if another splash pad were to be built, updated health codes would have also required the addition of chemical and UV filtration...
CSPD: Minor posted threat against middle school as a joke
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) said after an investigation, it was determined that a threat against a school was allegedly posted as a joke by a minor who may face repercussions from both CSPD and the school. According to CSPD, on Sunday, Jan. 4, at around 1:30 p.m., officers got a...
Colorado sees three consecutive years of decline in auto theft, CSP says
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Colorado State Patrol (CSP) said Friday that 2025 marked three consecutive years of decline in auto thefts. According to CSP, Colorado saw a 34% decline in auto theft within the past year compared to 2024, representing a 61% reduction in auto theft incidents since 2022.
ICE shooting triggers flood of response from Colorado community
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) – The fatal shooting of a Colorado woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis Wednesday morning has since sparked a national firestorm, the effects of which have reverberated all the way to the Western Slope. Reactions to the incident are now pouring in from state officials and the local...
