Fun-filled events across Colorado this weekend February 13 – February 15, 2026
Each week, News5 compiles a list of events happening across Colorado. From the Cripple Creek Ice Festival to the Manitou Springs Carnivale Parade, there's plenty to enjoy this weekend!
El Paso County celebrates love with ‘Till Death Do Us Part’ marriage license event
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - This Valentine’s Day, El Paso County couples were invited to celebrate early by getting ready for their weddings. Friday, the El Paso County Recording Department hosted an event called “Till Death Do Us Part.”. The event was held from 9 a.m. to 3:30...
City seeking proposals to benefit Meadows Park facility
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The City of Colorado Springs is inviting proposals from qualified partners to lease, purchase, or operate the former Meadows Park Community Center site for a new, community-focused use that delivers lasting public benefit for the surrounding neighborhood. The City said it is seeking proposals...
D-49 board approves staff, program cuts to balance budget
One month after declaring a fiscal exigency, the School District 49 Board of Education on Thursday night approved staff and program cuts across the board as part of ongoing efforts to fill a multimillion-dollar budget gap during their regular meeting. Thirty-nine staff positions were eliminated as part of the...
Community split on Sterling Ranch rezoning amendment
Despite the claims that the project has been rushed, the Douglas County Commissioners have approved another rezoning amendment for the Sterling Ranch Planned Development. “The 15th amendment to the Sterling Ranch Planned Development is a major project that has been in the works for years,” Susan Beckman, zoning and...
HF Sinclair gives state regulators preliminary report on contaminated fuel incident
HF Sinclair has provided regulators with the state’s Division of Oil and Public Safety a preliminary report on the cause of the Jan. 7 contaminated fuel fiasco that impacted more than 1,000 motorists, but the investigation is still weeks from completion. On Jan. 7, motorists from Colorado Springs to...
Dougco deputy arrested for DUI, accused of spitting on a Parker Police officer
A Douglas County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested Feb. 7 and faces several charges, including driving under the influence, and third-degree assault for allegedly spitting at a police officer.
Manitou Springs Carnivale parade set to roll on Saturday
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Mardi Gras is returning to Manitou Springs this weekend with the 33rd Annual Manitou Springs Carnivale parade. The parade will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at the 600 block of Manitou Avenue and end at Soda Springs Park. This year’s theme is “All You Need is Love,” coinciding with the...
Hancock Expressway to close for a month at Circle Drive starting Monday
Starting Monday, Hancock Expressway at Circle Drive will close for around four weeks, according to the City of Colorado Springs.
El Paso County continues its efforts to reduce intersection fatalities
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - El Paso County is nearing completion of its data-driven Intersection Safety Improvement Program. A county-wide effort to reduce deaths by adding improvements to five dozen intersections across the county based on crash history. An El Paso County engineer says that after receiving data...
