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Colorado Springs Firefighter Arrested in Child Sex Case

The Colorado Springs Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit is actively investigating a 59 year old Colorado Springs Fire Department employee. On October 10, 2018, detectives arrested Robert Patrick Stambaugh without incident. He is charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Child, CRS 18-6-403, a Class 3 Felony, and will be booked into the El…

FEMA Alert On Cell Phone October 3, 2018

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alerts System and Wireless Emergency Alert System on October 3, 2018.  The test will assess the readiness to distribute an emergency message nationwide and determine whether improvements are needed. • Sending the WEA test message…

Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta and Car Show 2018

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the culture of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.  Colorado Springs celebrated on September 22, 2018 with County Commissioner Longolis Gonzales and City Council Member Yolanda Avila gave opening remarks.…

Renters Rights 101 in Colorado Springs

The City of Colorado Springs Community Development Division is pleased to offer “Renter Rights 101,” two informational sessions this Fall for renters in collaboration with Colorado Legal Services. A staff attorney from Colorado Legal Services will present the session content. Pikes Peak Library District and Community Development staff will also present local resources and materials…

Equine Infectious Anemia Confirmed In Colorado

Colorado – The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) received presumptive positive Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) test results on Friday, August 24, 2018 from the Rocky Mountain Regional Animal Health Laboratory.  An additional confirmatory test was completed on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. The horse arrived at a Weld County, Colorado premises from another state on July…

Help is Needed for Creek Week Cleanup

Creek Week 2018 is on! Join nearly 2,500 people across the watershed, from Palmer Lake to Woodland Park to Pueblo in the largest outdoor cleanup in the state of Colorado. It’s a chance to spend a beautiful autumn day outside, meet cool like minded people, and make a real difference in your community and your…

Biggest Outdoor Fiesta and Car Show in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO – El Cinco de Mayo, Inc and Pikes Peak Community College have partnered to present its  Fiesta and Car Show during Hispanic Heritage Month on September 22, 2018.  The Colorado Springs Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta will be held at Pikes Peak Community College at 5675 S. Academy Blvd from  10 Am – 5…

Colorado Springs Balloon Festival

Celebrate your Labor Day Weekend at the 2018 Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off, guaranteed to be a weekend full of fun for the whole family! Activities include hot air balloon launches, food, drinks, vendors, and many more activities. The annual tradition of a hot air balloon event in Colorado Springs on Labor Day weekend,…

Missing Adult Andrew Roybal

Colorado Springs, CO –   Mr. Andrew Roybal, 62 year old Hispanic Male 5’06 approximately 160 pounds with brown and gray hair and brown eyes. He was admitted into an assisted living house on Soaring Drive, signed out to go on a walk on 7/20/18 at approximately 8:43 PM and has not been seen or heard…

Widefield Parks & Recreation is Getting a New Roof

The Widefield School District 3 Parks & Recreation Building is getting a new roof.   During the main building closure the pool and fitness room will remain open. The office and indoor classes (youth dance, art camps, evening yoga) will be temporarily relocated to French Elementary – 5225 Alturas Drive, CO 80911.  The Security Public Library will also be…

Ranch Horse Round Up 2018

Family concert, five dollar barbecue hamburger dinner to benefit our local military at the Kit Carson riding Club. Event starts at 5:30 pm on July 28 at 6775 Cowpoke and Black Forest road. Latigo band plays at six pm and also live auction. Concert is five dollars also. Please have come have fun and support…

Penrose Library 50th Anniversary Celebration  

Colorado Springs, CO –  Penrose Library 50th Anniversary Celebration will be on Sunday, July 15 starting at 12:30 pm at the main entrance to Penrose Library! On July 15, 1968 the Vice Mayor of Colorado Springs accompanied by William Tutt and Russell  Tutt representing El Pomar, cut the ribbon to open Penrose Library.  We will reenact that event with…

Confiscated Illegal Fireworks in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO – The Colorado Springs Police Department reported there were 5,739 calls for service with 414 fireworks complaints from July 1st through July 5th. Fireworks are always illegal in the City of Colorado Springs, even sparklers. Fireworks reports  can not be taken over social media. Please call dispatch at 719-444-7000. Thank you. Special thanks…

4th of July Pancake Breakfast in Security

The Security Fire Department will be holding its annual 4th of July Street Breakfast from 6 AM to 11 AM on Wednesday, July 4th, at Fire Station 1 located at 400 Security Blvd. There will be music, entertainment and displays for the whole family. Date: July 4, 2018 Time: 6 AM to 11 AM Location:…

Colorado Springs Parade of Homes 2018

The Parade of Homes is an annual event showcasing the newest home designs. The Parade highlights the latest design trends from affordable living to luxury dream homes, complete with every amenity imaginable. Tour newly constructed homes in all price ranges, throughout the Pikes Peak Region. Event information will be available mid-summer. HBA Members can request…

Two Fatal Accidents in Colorado Springs on June 22nd

Colorado Springs, CO – On Friday, June 22, 2018, at 2:07 AM,the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) received a report of a traffic collision in the intersection of North Powers Boulevard and East Palmer Park Boulevard. Responding officers located a motorcycle that had crashed. The investigation into this investigation was conducted by the Major Accident…