Searching for Whole Dried Peas in Town: A Quest for Homemade Wasabi Peas
A query was recently raised on social media, with an individual seeking to find a location within their town where they could purchase whole dried peas. Their intention was to create homemade wasabi peas that did not contain wasabi. They had previously tried King Soopers and Sprouts, but only found dried split peas,...
Teller County Losing Too Many of Its Infamous Characters and Key Community Leaders
Unfortunately, with the growing “graying of our region,” we are suddenly losing some of the more infamous characters and personalities that make our region unique. The last couple of weeks have been tough when it comes to memorials and celebrations of life; but at the same time, great memories are getting relived...
Man arrested for kidnapping in Colorado Springs, handgun recovered
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Police arrested a man for allegedly kidnapping a woman early Saturday morning. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), officers received a call for service at 12:17 a.m. regarding a domestic disturbance at a home in the 5200 block of Meadowgreen Drive. Police said...
Weekend Highlights: Top 5 Local Events in Colorado Springs
This weekend, Colorado Springs is buzzing with a variety of exciting events. The 719 Direct, a local newsletter, has compiled a list of the top 5 events taking place. The list includes a record sale, a disc golf brewery bike crawl, a jazz performance, a holiday kick-off concert, and a musical improv show.
Christmas display of more than 2 million lights opens to the public south of...
FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KKTV) - The lights are on for 2025’s Magic of Lights. The massive display of more than two million lights draws more than 30,000 people per year, according to the organizers at the Pikes Peak International Raceway. “We have over two million light bulbs that are illuminated...
Equine Disease Communication Center Monitoring Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy Outbreak
EHV-1 cases - PCR positive, no neurologic signs. The EHM case reported in MD on 11/18/25 was not associated with the Waco, TX outbreak. Equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) is the virus causing this outbreak. While EHV-1 most commonly causes respiratory disease, some strains cause outbreaks of neurologic disease. EHV-1...
Suspected I-70 shuttle bus thief caught, charged with 4 counts of attempted murder
On Friday, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) announced a suspect accused of stealing a shuttle bus has been arrested and is being charged with four counts of attempted murder.
Celebration of native culture at Pikes Peak State College
(COLORADO SPRINGS) —This November, Pikes Peak State College (PPSC) is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with a series of events recognizing the history, resilience, and contributions of First Nations peoples. On Thursday, Nov. 20, students and faculty celebrated native culture with traditional dance...
Man accused of stabbing 3 in Douglas Co. — including a child — pleads...
A defendant accused of stabbing three people — including the back of a 7-year-old's head — in Douglas County earlier this year has pleaded not guilty to all the charges against him.
Affordable apartment complex in construction in Colorado Springs
A new affordable apartment complex is now under construction in Colorado Springs, according to the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department.

















