2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (263+ words) Ilse Venter does it all and then some. And now she’s about to throw open the doors to her inaugural Wild West Home & Homemade Expo at Norris Penrose Event Center on Sept. 19-20. Venter, who moved with her family to the…...

4+ day, 32+ min ago   (384+ words) Partnership will support the historic Colorado Springs venue as it reopens as a modern 4,000+ capacity live entertainment destination LOS ANGELES & COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., September 10, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AXS, a trusted leader in ticketing technology, and AVA Presents today announced a new…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (309+ words) The 2026 Labor Day Lift Off is back for Labor Day weekend. The free event is one of the biggest hot air balloon festivals in the state. This year, organizers are celebrating 50 years of the Labor Day Lift Off, and they're…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (371+ words) Dorothy “Dot” Heller was a connoisseur of the arts and humanities. Married to the acclaimed Colorado Springs artist Larry Heller, Dot also led a noteworthy life, becoming the city’s fifth social investigator, and essentially an officer, with the Colorado Springs…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1678+ words) A great late-summer weekend does not need a complicated itinerary, just enough reasons to keep saying, “Okay, one more stop.” That is exactly what this stretch of the season delivers, when long daylight hours make it surprisingly easy to pack…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (602+ words) COLORADO (KOAA) — Events this weekend include Independence Day from America's Mountain and Rollin' on the Riverwalk. The fireworks show for Rollin' on the Riverwalk has been canceled. Independence Day from America's Mountain Celebrate Independence Day with a special sunrise and…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (536+ words) Where, oh where, are the springs Colorado Springs was named for? A local history trivia question for sure and one visitors frequently ask. The answer: there really is one spring — just one — but you can no longer get a sip…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (99+ words) CENTRAL SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Step back in time and see what Colorado Springs historical sites have to offer. The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum and VisitCOS are partnering on a culture passport ahead of the Colorado 150, America 250 celebration. 40 different museums, attractions,…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (181+ words) AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KOAA) — The Class of 2026 will graduate from the United States Air Force Academy on Thursday, and the world famous Thunderbirds have landed in Colorado Springs ahead of their performance. It's an annual tradition for the Thunderbirds…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (436+ words) Seasoned Colorado Springs residents have learned to spot signs that the Air Force Academy commencement is only days away. Traffic on Interstate 25 gets heavier, particularly on the north end of town. Banners and yard signs appear in neighborhoods and businesses,…...