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Widefield Graduate Wins 800 Meter Indoor Championship

Widefield Graduate Wins 800 Meter Indoor Championship

Widefield graduate Boris Berian won the World Indoor Championships and the U.S. Indoor Championships in the 800 Meter. WHS Track and Field coach Fred Marjerrison coached Boris all four years at Widefield. Boris then went to Adams State and won 5 state titles, broke 2 state records, and won 2 national titles as a freshman. …

Widefield Students to Compete at Skills USA Colorado

Widefield Students to Compete at Skills USA Colorado

Widefield School District and Peyton School District will have students participating in the upcoming Skills USA Colorado, a competition in which students demonstrate occupational and leadership skills in technical career industries. Widefield and Peyton students will be showcasing the Woods Manufacturing portion of the competition on April 7, 8-4pm, at the state-of-the-art woods manufacturing shop…

Earth Day Walk in Colorado Springs

Earth Day Walk in Colorado Springs

The Falcon Wanderers Volksmarch Club and Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center invite you to our Earth Day volksmarch on Saturday, April 16th in Colorado Springs. Come join us for an invigorating walk in this beautiful park.  The walk will start at the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center, 1805 N…

Widefield School District Showcase Event

Widefield School District Showcase Event

Join us for a presentation on school funding issues and the impacts on Widefield School District 3 on April 20th at 6:00 pm at French Elementary 5225 Alturas Drive. Also bring your questions on any topic you’d like to discuss with our administration and school board. Date: April 20, 2016 Time:-6 p.m Location:  French Elementary 5225…

All American Games Send Off for Kylee Shook Mesa Ridge Student

All American Games Send Off for Kylee Shook Mesa Ridge Student

This year marks the 15th Annual McDonald’s All American Girls Game. More than 700 high school basketball players nationwide were nominated and 24 female athletes were chosen, including Ms. Kylee Shook of Mesa Ridge High School in Colorado Springs, to compete in the 2016 McDonald’s All American Games, which will take place in Chicago on…

2016 Business Expo Registration

2016 Business Expo Registration

On Wednesday, April 6, 10:00AM-4:00PM, the Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance, the Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado and the Small Business Development Center will host The Springs Business Expo – everyone is welcome. The 2016 Business Expo will be held at The Broadmoor World Arena, 3815 Venetucci Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 on April 6, 2016…

Colorado Soccer Club Has a Home in East Colorado Springs

Colorado Soccer Club Has a Home in East Colorado Springs

The Colorado Rush Pikes Peak Soccer Club announced to their membership via email that a new state of the art, all grass soccer complex will begin construction later this month. The 10.25 acre complex will be located near the Colorado Springs airport on Resnik Drive. This is just East of the Powers Boulevard and Hancock…

How to Organize Your Refrigerator

How to Organize Your Refrigerator

By: Courtney Craig Leftovers gobbling up space in your refrigerator? Here are some tips for keeping things organized, efficient, and tasty. A well-organized refrigerator keeps food fresh longer and lets you grab and go faster. Before you unpack groceries, spend a second thinking about the right place for everything. Here are common sense ways to…

American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Fountain Valley

The American Cancer Society’s Relay for LIfe will be held in the FOuntain Valley on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Fountain Middle School from 12 Noon to 10 pm (NOTE:  this will not be an overnight event).  If you would like to participate visit  www.relayforlife.org/fountainvalleyco  or call Wonda Barker, Event Lead, 719-246-3246.. There will be…

Widefied High Launch March On Campaign for Veterans

Widefied High Launch March On Campaign for Veterans

 Widefield High School launched its “March On” campaign to raise funds for Mt. Carmel Center of Excellence this week.Mt. Carmel is a Center of Excellence providing wellness programs and transitional services with special emphasis on veterans, military, and their families. Additionally, Mt. Carmel delivers space, expertise, and resources in collaboration with community partners. Fundraiser Events…

Two Colorado Cases of Zika Virus

Two Colorado Cases of Zika Virus

DENVER – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has confirmed two Colorado cases of Zika in 2016. Both individuals had traveled to a Zika-affected country, and both have recovered. The cases were reported last week. Colorado is likely to have more cases of Zika in the coming year. CDPHE will not provide information about specific cases. How…

ST. PATRICK’S DAY WALK IN COLORADO SPRINGS

ST. PATRICK’S DAY WALK IN COLORADO SPRINGS

The Falcon Wanderers Volksmarch Club invites you to our annual St. Patrick’s Day volksmarch on Saturday, March 5th in Colorado Springs. Come join us for some “green goodies” and an invigorating walk. The walk will start at the Modern Woodmen of America, 2924 N Beacon St.  The 5 & 10K routes will be on city…

Widefield School District Community Meetings

Widefield School District 3 is hosting community meetings with a presentation on school funding issues and how they are impacting WSD3. We welcome questions on any topic from the public. *Snacks and Drinks Provided March 16 @ 6 p.m. ~ Security Fire Station #1 (400 Security Blvd) April 20 @ 6 p.m. ~ French Elementary School…

Job Opening in Alamosa – Fish Culturist

ALAMOSA – FISH CULTURIST (TECHNICIAN III)  Click Alamosa – Fish Culturist (Technician III) to view the job announcement, and follow the instructions contained in the job announcement to apply.  (The deadline to apply is March 11, 2016 5:00 PM Mountain Time). Note:  You must be a Colorado resident to apply.   Visit Jobs for application…

Fountain Community Theater:  Give ’em Hell Harry

Fountain Community Theater: Give ’em Hell Harry

The Fountain Community Theater will be performing a special tribute to our former president of the United States, Harry S. Truman called “Give ‘em Hell, Harry! by Samuel Gallu. March 3th, 4th and 5th, 10th, 11th and 12th 2016 at 7 pm. … Give ’em Hell, Harry! is a biographical play, written by playwright Samuel Gallu.…

Colorado State Patrol Seeks Public Assistance in Locating Possible Hit and Run Vehicle in Adams County

Colorado State Patrol Seeks Public Assistance in Locating Possible Hit and Run Vehicle in Adams County

The Colorado State Patrol requests the assistance of the public in locating a vehicle which possibly ran over a pedestrian lying in the roadway in Adams County. This evening, at approximately 7:30 p.m. a pedestrian lying in the southbound lanes of Pecos Street, just south of West 76th Avenue was rolled over by a full-sized…