The Southern Colorado Juneteenth festival returns this year with a new location
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) -The Southern Colorado Juneteenth Festival is returning for its sixth year, and for 2026 will be hosted at the Norris Penrose event center. Organizers say this year’s festival will take place indoors at Norris Penrose and will feature live entertainment, family activities, and community e
Colorado Springs rent prices show signs of rising, report finds
Rents in Colorado Springs may be starting to rise again after nearly two years of declines, according to a new report from Zumper.
Suspect hits security guard with bat while robbing store: CSPD
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Police responded to a robbery at a store on North Academy Boulevard on Monday, May 11, in which the suspect tried to get away with hundreds of dollars’ worth of merchandise and injured a loss prevention officer (LPO) while escaping, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD). Accord
Superintendent Michael Gaal on why schools work better without union contracts | The OpEdge...
In the latest episode of The OpEdge — The Gazette’s new opinion podcast — Colorado Springs District 11 Superintendent Michael Gaal reveals why teachers’ union contracts hold schools back. Gaal tells OpEdge host and investigative columnist Jimmy Sengenberger how ending D-11’s labor contract unleashed flexibility on teac
Man who sued Parker police detective awarded $24 million
A jury in Douglas County awarded a New Jersey man $24 million after he sued a Parker police detective for malicious prosecution and false arrest.
El Paso County downgraded to stage one fire restrictions
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal has downgraded fire restrictions in El Paso County from stage two to stage one Tuesday. According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, after a thorough review of current fire danger conditions and fire guidelines, Roybal downgraded the fire restrict
Colorado fly fishing guide ranks among best in the US
As well as steer you toward the fish via local expertise, fly fishing guides make guests comfortable on the water and build their confidence. USA Today 10Best recently published their list of the ten best fly fishing guides for 2026, and one Colorado company was included. USA Today 10Best is a readers’ choice awards pr
Service dog’s cross-country tour brings hope and healing to Colorado
DENVER — A man and his service dog are bringing hope and comfort to communities across the country, including several in Colorado. Daniel Sievert and his golden retriever service dog, Cooper, are from California’s Central Coast. They arrived in Colorado in April and have made stops on the Western Slope, in the Colorado
Surge in road rage incidents raises concerns in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Road rage incidents are increasing in Colorado Springs, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), prompting renewed concerns from officers about aggressive driving behaviors and how quickly they can escalate. CSPD says officers responded to 62 road-rage-related calls
This 1,117-mile ‘movie sets’ road trip hits 12 silver screen spots in Colorado
Thanks to Colorado’s natural beauty, tons of production companies send their film crews to the Centennial State in search of the perfect landscape for a film backdrop. From classics like “Dumb and Dumber” to new hits like “Furious 7,” there’s a good chance you’ve already seen Colorado on the silver screen. If you’re lo

















