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9+ hour, 32+ min ago (300+ words) PPLD Cares Food Drive " Through Dec. 15, at all Pikes Peak Library District branches. Go online for most-needed items: ppld.org/ppld-cares. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots " Go online for local donation site or to make a monetary donation, through Dec. 17: tinyurl.com/23yb4vrb. Tweeds Holiday Home Tour " To benefit Teller County nonprofits, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, locations in the greater Ute Pass area. Tickets: wphht.org. Will Joke for Food: Comedy Benefit Show" To benefit Care and Share Food Bank of Southern Colorado, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Loonees Comedy Corner, 1305 N. Academy Blvd. Tickets: looneescc.com. "Christmas This Year: Holiday Spectacular" " To benefit Friends of Club 21, a Colorado Springs'based nonprofit that celebrates the Down syndrome community through the arts and education, locally and around the world, 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday-Dec. 24, Ent Center for the Arts, Shockley-Zalabak Theater, 5225 N. Nevada Ave. Tickets: entcenterforthearts.org. Giving Tree Fundraising Event " 11-8 p.m. Dec. 14, Florence Brewing…...

12+ hour, 27+ min ago (333+ words) Colorado Springs police are looking for suspects in a drive-by shooting that left one person injured early Sunday morning, law enforcement officials said. Officers responded to a call just after 3:30 a.m. about a shooting in the 1900 block of South Chelton Road. Witnesses told police that "unknown suspects" in a light-colored minivan drove past [] 1 injured in drive-by shooting in east Colorado Springs; suspects sought Colorado Springs police are looking for suspects in a drive-by shooting that left one person injured early Sunday morning, law enforcement officials said. Officers responded to a call just after 3:30 a.m. about a shooting in the 1900 block of South Chelton Road. Witnesses told police that "unknown suspects" in a light-colored minivan drove past the victim and fired two shots from a shotgun. The victim, who was reportedly hit in both arms, received treatment for minor injuries at a hospital,…...

13+ hour ago (58+ words) On Saturday, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, along with the Colorado Springs Police Department, spent the morning at Target for the 32nd Annual Shop with a Cop event. On Saturday, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, along with the Colorado Springs Police Department, spent the morning at Target for the 32nd Annual Shop with a Cop event....

17+ hour, 29+ min ago (591+ words) Book Signings " With Mike Torreano, " The Return: The Grass Isn't Always Greener," and Jim Nelson, " When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Waffles," noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Covered Treasures Bookstore, 105 Second St., Monument; 719-481-2665, coveredtreasures.com. Toddler Time " Songs, rhymes and stories for ages 1-2 with an adult, 9:30-10 a.m. and 10:30-11 a.m., East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd.; 10:30-11 a.m. Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade Ave. and Library 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills Drive, Tuesday; ppld.org/events. Storytime " For ages 3-7 with an adult, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Manitou Springs,701 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs; ppld.org/events. Paws to Read Children's Program " Practice reading with a Paws to Read therapy dog, 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument.; ppld.org/events. Storytime " For ages 3-7 with an adult, 10:30-11 a.m., Cheyenne Mountain Library, 1785 S. 8th St. and Palmer Lake Library, 66 Lower Glenway, Palmer Lake; 10:30-11:15 a.m., Old Colorado City Library, 2418 W. Pikes Peak Ave. and Ute Pass Library, 8010 Severy Ave., Cascade, Friday; ppld.org/events. Toddler Time " Songs,…...

17+ hour, 59+ min ago (770+ words) It has been more than a year since a special election set up a downtown development authority for Old Colorado City. After several months without significant action, the body will take its first major step this week to set up its leadership. Colorado Springs City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday to appoint four new members to the authority's board and reappoint two of the current members. If approved, the board will be at full capacity and be able to start moving forward on decisions for the area. "We have been pretty dormant, but as soon as we get our board approved, we'll be getting right back on it," said Ryan Lloyd, one of the original members of the governing board. The special district roughly covers the entirety of Old Colorado City and the stretch of Colorado Avenue between the…...

1+ day, 18+ min ago (157+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " On Saturday, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, along with the Colorado Springs Police Department, spent the morning at Target for the 32nd Annual Shop with a Cop event. For this event, law enforcement members are paired with local families who have been impacted by childhood cancer and blood disorders. The sheriff's office says that this year, many families were partnered with more than one deputy or officer. "The event was hosted by Candlelighters, an organization that provides support to families who have children with cancer. Shop with a Cop has been around for more than 30 years to help families navigate the holidays during difficult times. This year's event took place at the Target Store located in Colorado Springs. A Colorado Springs teacher has been suspended from her position for more than two months now. The district…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (141+ words) This year, one of the standout festival of lights floats comes from a team that's turning Tejon Street into their own Disney-style winter wonderland. Two dozen local families of fallen service members ... REPLAY: 2025 Colorado Springs Festival of Lights Parade Detectives investigating suspected burglary pattern in Colorado Springs Southern Colorado Gold Star Families heading to Disney World Local construction company aims for first place in 2025 Festival of Lights Parade Shelter-in-place issued, road closed for police activity near Academy and Union in Colorado Springs REPLAY: 2025 Colorado Springs Festival of Lights Parade Detectives investigating suspected burglary pattern in Colorado Springs Southern Colorado Gold Star Families heading to Disney World Local construction company aims for first place in 2025 Festival of Lights Parade Shelter-in-place issued, road closed for police activity near Academy and Union in Colorado Springs...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago (288+ words) COLORADO (KOAA) " Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has awarded $2 million in Equity Grants to youth programs across Colorado to support and provide outdoor experiences. The Outdoor Equity Grant Program (OEGP), funded through the Colorado Lottery, supports organizations that aim to remove barriers to outdoor activities and create opportunities for youth across the state. Since 2022, CPW has invested $10.5 million into these programs. The program was established in 2021, with the passing of House Bill 21-1318, to make Colorado's outdoors more accessible to youth who have historically faced hardships. In 2025, the House signed House Bill 25-1215, which allocated "the first $4 million of the lottery fund to the outdoor equity fund." However, CPW says the lottery revenues didn't exceed the minimum needed to fund the program in the 2025 fiscal year. Despite the funding shortfall, CPW partnered with Great Outdoors Colorado to secure $2 million for the program....

1+ day, 23+ hour ago (685+ words) Denver, Colorado, Dec 5, 2025 / 18:18 pm After receiving a letter of excommunication from the Vatican, the leader of a schismatic group in Colorado Springs told congregants he would ignore it " furthering the divide between the small splinter group and the Catholic Church. Anthony Ward heads the Servants of the Holy Family, a group that labels itself as Catholic in spite of the Diocese of Colorado Springs" declaration that the group is schismatic." In a 40-minute speech to his congregation in which he called Church authorities "a kangaroo court" of "heretics" and "freemasons," Ward went public on Nov. 16 about his excommunication and his plans to continue ignoring the Catholic Church"s directives. During a secret ceremony in 2024, a bishop whose name was withheld at the time consecrated Ward as a bishop without papal permission. In the Catholic Church, only the pope can appoint…...

2+ day, 35+ min ago (355+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " On Friday December 5, more than 62,000 Wings members have approved a merger with Ent, creating one of the largest credit unions in the country headquartered in Colorado Springs. The merger combines nearly $20 billion in assets and builds on Ent's more than 65 years of community work in the Pikes Peak region. Leaders say the partnership will enhance their ability to serve the community while maintaining their core mission. "They voted because our Ent Colorado charter is remaining the same," said Annie Snead, executive director of philanthropy and community impact at Ent. Members can expect continuity in their banking experience during the transition. "You can rest assured that no service centers will close, you will still see your same friendly faces," said Snead. The merger is expected to strengthen Ent's community impact initiatives, which focus on the following four…...