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…

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 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…

DENVER —The holiday season is a joyous time but unfortunately, it presents many opportunities for home fires to occur. The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) urges Colorado families to remember the importance of fire safety and prevention. Christmas trees are involved in approximately 400 fires annually, according to the National Fire Protection…

This year local businesses will decorate their windows for a holiday window display contest.  Participation is voluntary and those businesses that do will be entered into a contest to win a Sam’s Club gift card that will be awarded by a judges panel on December 19th. The public is encouraged to come out and stroll…

The Falcon Wanderers Volksmarch Club invites you to our annual holiday volksmarch on Saturday, December 5th in Old Colorado City. Come join us for some hot cider, a cookie or two and an invigorating walk. The walk will start at the Westside Community Center, 1628 W Bijou St. The 5 & 10K routes will be…

It is with great sadness that I share that the tragic events at the offices of Planned Parenthood in Colorado Springs have touched the campus of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. A UCCS police officer, Garrett Swasey (pronounced /Sway’zee/), 44, responded in support of Colorado Springs Police to the active shooter situation at about 11:50…

Colorado Springs responded to a shooting at the Planned Parenthood located off Centennial Blvd  on Friday, November 27th about 11:00 am.  The Colorado Springs Police Department reported three fatalities, two civilians and once police officer.  Nine people were reported injured including four civilians and five officers were shot during the incident. Police officer,  Garrett Swasey who responded…