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Man seeks permanent home in Colorado Springs for wind phone to honor his mom
17+ hour, 27+ min ago (454+ words) Derrick Johnson wants to find a permanent home in Colorado Springs for a wind phone to honor his mother, Ellen Lopes, one of the identified victims of the Return to Nature Funeral Home case. A wind phone is an unconnected…...
This Mom-And-Pop Bakery In Colorado Serves Artisan Donuts You Won't Want To Miss
21+ hour, 34+ min ago (1783+ words) Some places build their reputation slowly, winning over one happy visitor at a time, and this is exactly that kind of destination. Tucked into town and run with the warmth only a family business can offer, this bakery has quietly…...
Therapy dog taskforce grows to meet hardship and disaster in Colorado and beyond
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (1476+ words) On an upper level of the Colorado Springs Police Department, the calls never stop. The people here stand before screens displaying maps of the city and other urgent information, and they respond through headsets." "Are you safe? Are you out…...
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC begin new season Saturday with changes
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (50+ words) The Colorado Springs Switchbacks soccer team begins the season this Saturday. A lot of things have changed for the club compared to a year ago. The Colorado Springs Switchbacks soccer team begins the season this Saturday. A lot of things…...
Colorado Springs Expects More Aerospace, Defense Growth Despite Losing Space Command
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (610+ words) Despite the decision to move U.S. Space Command out of Colorado Springs, local commercial real estate leaders are confident that the defense and aerospace industries will continue to grow in the area. Development of government and secure facilities and defense coworking…...
New online homeless reporting tool in Colorado Springs
4+ day, 26+ min ago (48+ words) Homeward Pikes Peak has launched a first-of-its-kind web-based tool in downtown Colorado to connect people experiencing homelessness with recovery services. Homeward Pikes Peak has launched a first-of-its-kind web-based tool in downtown Colorado to connect people experiencing homelessness with recovery services....
Gas prices spike in Colorado Springs, but reason goes beyond war in Middle East
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (509+ words) Gas prices in Colorado Springs are rising, up by about 26 cents per gallon compared to the same time last week, according to a GasBuddy survey. AAA Colorado, the local arm of the national travel agency, reported a 25-cent increase compared…...
Eleven of the Country's Most Experienced High-Rise and Large-Structure Firefighters Are Headed to Colorado Springs
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (1697+ words) Three-Day Fre in the Sky 2026 Runs March 1719 at Hotel Polaris " the First Hotel in Colorado with an Installed Air Standpipe Specifically for Firefighting COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ " On March 17, firefighters from across the country will walk…...
Report finds Colorado Springs recycles at half the national average, city aims to ramp up efforts
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (370+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " Colorado Springs diverts just 17% of its waste from landfills and incinerators, half the national average, according to city data. Residents say cost and limited access are major reasons recycling lags in the city. I went to…...
Colorado Springs Utilities pays $5.35 million to settle fiber network lawsuit
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (223+ words) Colorado Springs Utilities agreed to pay $5.35 million to settle a lawsuit with a company hired to work on the city's fiber-optic network. Missouri-based ADB Companies sued Colorado Springs Utilities in October 2024 for breach of contract. ADB was one of the…...