Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA – This month marks the international release of Patricia Riggen’s new film The 33. The film aims for a comprehensive look at the horrors survived by the men trapped underground as well as the international rescue mission that took place above ground.  In August of 2010, part of the 121-year-old San…

Fountain-Fort Carson and Widefield School District 3 are closed due to inclement weather. Keep the kids in and bring your outside pets indoors. Temperatures will remain in the low thirties with wind gusts at 34 mph. Roads are slippery, be cautious when driving and keep a safe distance from other drivers. Military Bases: Cheyenne Mt…

DOUGLAS COUNTY – A Colorado State Patrol Trooper investigating a crash scene on I-25 was hit by a vehicle and killed Sunday night. At approximately 8:50 PM a Trooper was parked on the right shoulder of southbound I-25 near mile marker 175 in Douglas County. While outside of her vehicle investigating the crash, she was…

PUEBLO, Colo. – Lake Pueblo State Park, a popular reservoir with campgrounds is open for year-round use, but phases into winter operations beginning, Monday, Sept. 28, 2015 at noon. This means some limitations to both camping and boating, are in place during the winter season. Camping Prairie Ridge, Yucca Flats, Kettle Creek and portions of…

El Paso County Environmental Services and El Paso County Public Health are co-hosting a Fall Clean Sweep event to make it easy to properly dispose of household hazardous waste items. The free collection event is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 3rd, at the Citizens Service Center at 1675 Garden of…

GREEN MOUNTAIN FALLS, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces an emergency fish salvage at Green Mountain Falls Lake, located 15 miles west of Colorado Springs, due to impending work by the town to remove lake sediment, beginning today. “The potential for loss of all fish is the primary reason for authorizing a public fish…

On September 23, 1935, 44 men selected from a pool of over 7,500 applicants began six-weeks of intensive training at Camp George West, which is located in Golden, Colorado, pursuant to the Colorado Courtesy Highway Patrol Act enacted August 10, 1935. Opposition to the agency was strong at that time. The idea of creating a…

The meeting of the Pilot Election Review Committee scheduled for September 10, 2015 is cancelled. The September 17th and September 24th meetings will be held as previously scheduled, at 10:30 AM in the Blue Spruce conference room on the second floor of the Secretary of State’s office at 1700 Broadway, Denver, CO 80290.

The Colorado Parks & Wildlife are hiring for John Martin Reservoir State Park – Park Resource Technician. Click the link to view the job announcement, and follow the instructions contained in the job announcement to apply. (The deadline to apply is September 18, 2015 11:59 PM Mountain Time or until 50 applications have been received,…

The Colorado State Trooper involved in the early morning crash on I-25 near 58th Ave has been identified as Trooper Clinton Stanton.  Trooper Stanton, age 46 has been employed with the CSP for 12 years. Trooper Stanton was completing a traffic stop with a motorist that had lost part of their load on I-25 when…

The Colorado Parks & Wildlife are hiring for John Martin Reservoir State Park – Administrative Assistant III . Click the link to view the job announcement, and follow the instructions contained in the job announcement to apply.  (The deadline to apply is August 31, 2015 5:00 PM Mountain Time or until 50 applications have been received,…

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. – The entire Cripple Creek Casino Association now offers 24/7 alcohol beverage service to complement game play on slots, blackjack, poker, craps and roulette. The move takes advantage of a 2011 law that enabled cities to create entertainment districts with special liquor laws. Municipalities around the state have used it in various…

We are pleased to announce that the annual tradition of a Hot Air Balloon Event on Labor Day weekend, September 4th-7th, at Memorial Park here in Colorado Springs will continue. First of all we would like to say Thank You to the City of Colorado Springs, Parks and Recreation, City Council, Mayors office, LART and…

PUEBLO, Colo. – Lake Pueblo State Park has seen an increase in floating debris and driftwood along the shoreline this summer, due to high reservoir and river flow levels. Between July 24 and August 9, driftwood found in the North Picnic and South Marina shorelines ONLY may be taken for personal use by acquiring a…

FORT CARSON, Colo.- Fort Carson will host its annual celebration, The Fourth of July on the Third, at Iron Horse Park located at the corner of Elwell and Sheridan) from 4 -10 p.m., concluding with fireworks.  This year’s theme, “Star Spangled Salute,” will have live music with a concert by 4ID Band, family activities, photos, rock…

FOUNTAIN, Colo. – Fountain’s first Chick-fil-A® restaurant will open June 18, bringing 80 new jobs, the chance for 100 adults to win free Chick-fil-A meals for a year and the opportunity for community members to donate books that will benefit Ft. Carson Preschool. After 11 years and nearly $24 million in free food given away,…