New Trails and Outdoor Expansions Planned for 2026 in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is preparing for one of its most significant outdoor expansions in years, with more than 14 miles of new trails scheduled to open in Blodgett Open Space by the end of 2026. The project, which has been under construction since 2025, will introduce a mix of hiking, multi‑use, and mountain‑bike‑only...
Olympic hopeful stabbed a paralyzed Uber driver 60 times during ‘joy ride’ after feeling...
New details have emerged about an Olympic hopeful from Colorado who allegedly stabbed an Uber driver to death inside his car, including how she claims he attempted to reach back and assault her despite being partially paralyzed — which prompted her to plunge a kitchen knife into him 60 times, prosecutors say.
Quick Hits: Schlafly Beer Gets New CEO / Oskar Blues Closes In Colorado Springs
The beer biz never sleeps at American Craft Beer. And here’s just some of what’s been happening in the beer world while you’ve been enjoying a long holiday break. The year ended sadly for Oskar Blues as another if its operations didn’t survive 2025. Oskar Blues...
Avon Police tailed car break-ins closely using Flock system, and will use facial recognition...
Typically, police only learn of vehicle break-ins after car owners report them. But when a dozen vehicles were broken into in Eagle County last Tuesday morning, the roles were reversed: police discovered the break-ins first and then notified the vehicles’ owners. It was part of a wave of break-ins...
CSPD: Suspect arrested after firing shots in air, scaring employees
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UPDATE: Fires along I-25 mostly out
UPDATE: SUNDAY 1/4/2026 8:35 p.m. (COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) said as of about 8:15 p.m., the fires were mostly out. Crews are remaining on site to take care of hotspots. The cause of the fires is under investigation. ORIGINAL STORY: CSFD battling around 10 grass fires along I-25...
Man found during deadly Colorado Springs house fire in December identified
We now know the identity of a 72-year-old man who died in a structure fire on Monday, December 29, according to the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD).
CSFD puts out at least 10 grass fires on Sunday
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Aggies Begin Two-Game Road Trip at Air Force on Tuesday
• Utah State begins a two-game road trip on Tuesday, Jan. 6, as it travels to Colorado Springs, Colorado, to take on Air Force in a Mountain West Conference matchup. • The Aggies enter the contest 12-1. This is tied for the best 13-game start in program history, and is the sixth time in program history USU has opened...
City of Colorado Springs to permanently close slip exit lane to southbound Peterson Road
The City of Colorado Springs will be permanently closing the slip exit lane from Highway 24 to southbound Peterson Road on Monday.
