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…

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…

 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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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.…

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…

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is hiring. Click Montrose – Game Damage Program Assistant to view the job announcement, and follow the instructions contained in the job announcement to apply.  (The deadline to apply is February 12, 2016 at 5:00 PM Mountain Time or until 50 applications are received whichever occurs first). You must be a…

Slippery roads are causing havoc for many drivers.  Tires are spinning but cars just aren’t moving.  The snow is high and roads are icy causing cars to get stuck throughout Colorado Springs and Fountain.  Many drivers were stuck on Cheyenne Meadows Drive and Cheyenne Mountain Blvd throughout the day. Thanks to many good Samaritans who…

SILVERTHORNE, Colo. – Disturbing video of a bull moose with its antlers caught on a backyard swing is a prime example of the hazards of attracting wildlife to a residential area, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials explained. Recorded at the home of a Summit County resident who admitted to using salt to attract the animal,…

Join the Security Public Library and the Widefield Community Center for our first ever Ladies Night Out Event! January 28th from 6-8 p.m.  This free event will feature chair massages, yoga, essential oils, smoothies, card making and much more! Free gift bag for the first 50 ladies in the door! Enter to win one of…

You are hereby notified that the Colorado Secretary of State will conduct a public demonstration of voting equipment submitted for certification, in accordance with Election Rule 21.5.1(f). Voting System Provider: Dominion Voting Systems Voting System Name: Democracy Suite v. 4.21 Demonstration Date: Friday, January 29, 2016 at 9:30AM Demonstration Location: Denver Elections Division, 200 W…

2015 proved to be an exciting year for the Fountain Creek Watershed, Flood Control and Greenway District. We achieved a record year for revenue of $450,521. Our expenditures for projects were $372,142.  District administrative expenditures were $21,321, making us one of the most efficient agencies in Colorado. Our all-volunteer Citizens Advisory Group and Technical Advisory…

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. – A fearless mountain lion, that killed a family dog named Maison, in Routt county, and posed a continued threat to human life, specifically, young children, was euthanized Dec. 27. Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Steamboat Springs Police responded to the scene and determined the cat remained under a raised portion of…