Retirement party for K9 who survived stabbing
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The community is invited to a public retirement party for K9 Roam, who medically retired from the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) in January following a stabbing that resulted in the amputation of his left hind leg. K9 Roam was severely injured in the line of duty on Oct. 15, 2025, when...
Firefighters rescue adventurous cat from apartment roof
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Crews from the Colorado Springs Fire Department’s (CSFD) Truck 8 rescued an intrepid explorer who climbed a little too close to the sun and couldn’t get down on Sunday, Feb. 15. Truck 8 responded when a gray tabby cat was reported as being stuck on the roof of a three-story apartment building. […]
‘A message to public bodies across Colorado’: Judge awards $148,822 to parent who sued...
A judge ordered the payment of $148,822 in attorney fees and court costs to a parent who won an open meetings case against the Woodland Park school board for its discussion of a charter school MOU under a vague “BOARD HOUSEKEEPING” agenda item. Erin O’Connell’s lawsuit “sent a...
New numbers from Colorado State Patrol show which counties statewide are speeding the most
According to the Colorado State Patrol, two of the top-five counties for speeding citations statewide are in the Denver metro, with both seeing more handed out in 2025 than the year prior.
Stretch of Marksheffel closes overnight for drainage work
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A stretch of Marksheffel Road will be closed for drainage work Monday night. The City of Colorado Springs said Marksheffel Road will be closed from south of Tarren Heights to north of Stetson Hills Boulevard. The closure begins at 7 p.m. A map of the...
The Shepherd’s Pie At This Colorado Restaurant Is So Good, You’ll Drive Miles Just...
There’s a magical little corner of Colorado Springs where sticky bees land on your shoulders, piano music fills the air, and a shepherd’s pie exists that might just be worth planning your entire weekend around. The Golden Bee at The Broadmoor isn’t just another restaurant – it’s a...
Colorado Weather Alert Today: Red Flag Warning and 50 mph Winds in Colorado Springs...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Colorado – Strong southwest winds are already sweeping across El Paso County this morning, pushing dry air over parched grasslands and raising fire danger across Colorado Springs. Gusts will strengthen...
Motorcyclist hospitalized following an overnight crash on Sunday
The Colorado Springs Police Department says that a motorcyclist was hospitalized following a crash early Sunday morning at the South Tejon Street roundabout.
Burn restrictions ordered for City of Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Burn restrictions have been ordered for the City of Colorado Springs starting on Tuesday morning at 8 a.m. According to the Colorado Springs Fire Department, the restrictions are being issued due to “increased dry fuels and unfavorable weather conditions.”. Some of the activities...
Unincorporated El Paso County, Fountain now under stage two fire restrictions
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - It’s no secret it’s been a mild and dry winter -- and as anyone who’s lived in Colorado knows all too well, that combination leads to increased fire danger. In response to that continuing risk, Unincorporated El Paso County and the...
