Fort Carson, CO – Fort Carson will be holding its annual Fourth on the 3rd Fireworks display at Iron Horse Park. No pets or glass containers allowed. There will be live music, rock wall, bounce houses, bungee trampoline, corn maze, food vendors and more. This event is free and open to the public. Fireworks start…
DENVER, COLORADO — Many will celebrate our nation’s independence this 4th of July holiday with fireworks, barbecues, and family gatherings. The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) wants to remind everyone to keep fire safety in mind this holiday weekend. “DFPC is urging the public to celebrate our nation’s independence by attending…
COLORADO – All across Colorado, state troopers will be on the lookout for dangerous driving behaviors during the 4th of July weekend- and they will have zero tolerance to anyone found driving intoxicated. “Independence Day weekend is a wonderful opportunity for friends, family, and communities to get together and celebrate what makes this nation so…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Matthew White set out to capture in his “Isolated Tranquility” series, and it is on display at Cheyenne Mountain State Park as part of the Art in the Park program. In his photographs, White isolates the composition of the subject to evoke feelings and emotions in the tranquility of the often…
The Colorado State Patrol confirmed five people were killed on Sunday morning when an Amtrak train hit a van in Las Animas County. One girl was seriously injured. The 2005 Town & Country Chrysler was traveling northbound on Las Animas County Road 32 when it failed to yield to the Amtrak Train. The driver and four…
The Security Fire Protection District would like to invite you to a Free Community BBQ in Security on June 24th from 6 pm to 9 pm. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and soda. The Community BBQ will be at Pi-Ute Park at 400 Holly Drive, Security, CO 80911 at the Secularist Athletic Association…
CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo– The city of Cripple Creek is hosting the 85th annual Donkey Derby Days, at 7 a.m., Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26, in downtown Cripple Creek. The whole family is invited to this fun-filled weekend, even the family pooch. Admission is free for both days. Friday, June 24 will kick off the donkey-filled…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is inviting the local community and state parks enthusiasts to help celebrate Cheyenne Mountain State Park’s 10th anniversary by participating in an Adventure Race, happening June 18. The race gets underway at 9:30 a.m. and is designed to lead teams through different nature or recreation-based stations located…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – When it comes to helping those less fortunate in our community, there’s no shortage of people and organizations willing to help. Many businesses host regular food drives, the Care and Share food bank is the envy of most similar sized communities, and there are numerous resources that serve and help the under…
Widfield High School Class of 1976 will be holding their Forty Year Reunion on July 8th and 9th, 2016. There will be a Dinner and Dance on Friday, July 8, 2016 and a picnic on Saturday July 9, 2016. > Reunion Website To remember the event, T-shirts have been designed and can be purchased. T-shirts will…
DENVER — May 27, 2016 — Whether enjoying a backyard barbecue or camping out, the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) reminds everyone to keep fire safety in mind this holiday weekend. “Memorial Day weekend is a great time to be outdoors with family and friends, cooking and visiting around a campfire,” says DFPC Director…
Honor our U.S. Military men and women at this years Memorial Day events in Fountain, Colorado. There will be a flag raising ceremony and free breakfast and the American Legion on May 30, 2106 on Memorial Day at 8:00 am. The American Legion is located at 6685 Southoor Drive, Fountain, Colorado. At 10:00 am The VFW will…
PUEBLO COUNTY – At about 6:45 this morning, Colorado State Patrol’s Pueblo Regional Communication Center was notified that a semi hauling butane had crashed on I25 at Mile Post 76, near Colorado City, Colorado. Initial reports were that the semi had rolled and exploded. The semi did not explode, but had rolled, and its cab…
A white Sedan hit the guardrail on the bridge on South Academy Blvd. Traffic was at a complete standstill on northbound lanes and traffic was backed up to Pikes Peak Community College. The white Sedan caught on fire and was completely engulfed in flames. Several people were standing behind the car along with the Colorado…
Colorado Springs, CO — Responding to increased demand for Passports, the Colorado Springs Post Office has consolidated all passport operations into a Mega-Center, located at the the Colorado Springs Downtown Station Post Office, located at 201 E Pikes Peak Ave. 80903. The new center will have full time passport agents who will help speed applications.…
A section of Marksheffel Road will be closed between Drennan Road and the Peterson Air Force Base (PAFB) East Gate beginning May 9, 2016. This 3.5 mile section of Marksheffel Road will be closed to remove the old road and reconstruct the new roadway. Traffic will be detoured around this closed section via Bradley Road and…
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