Shooting Victim in Widefield

El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Rayshawn Laster suspected in a shooting and attempted carjacking on Friday night without incident.  Officers were called to a home on Kiva Road near Watson Junior High for a family dispute around 6:00 p.m.  Officers returned to the home just before 8:00 pm to investigate a report of shots fired…

Fatal Accident on Marksheffel and Fontaine Boulevard

There was a two vehicle accident on Marksheffel and Fontaine Boulevard on Tuesday evening.  The driver received fatal injuries and three passengers were transported to Memorial Hospital. With the new Larson Ranch development and new growth in the Fountain Valley there is an increase in traffic on Marksheffel.  Drivers turning onto Marksheffel Blvd from Fontaine Blvd…

Colorado State Minimum Wage to Increase In 2012

The Colorado state Minimum Wage will increase to $7.64 per hour from the current $7.36 per hour starting on January 1, 2012. If an employee is covered by federal and Colorado state minimum wage laws, the employer must pay the higher minimum wage.  Article XVIII, Section 15, of the Colorado Constitution, requires the  Colorado Minimum…

Four Children Hurt in Rollover

COLORADO STATE PATROL PRESS RELEASE Colorado State Troopers responded to single vehicle rollover crash southbound Interstate 25 just north of Ft. Collins today at approximately 8:17 A.M.. A 2001 Honda Odyssey minivan was traveling southbound Interstate 25 near mile marker 271, just north of Ft. Collins in Larimer County. The vehicle was traveling in the…

Tree Lighting Celebration in Widefield

The Widefield Community Center is holding its 6th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration at the Widefield Community Center located at 705 Aspen Drive, Colorado Springs, CO on Tuesday, December 6th from 5:30 am to 7:30 pm. Santa will be there so bring your camera. Dress warm as temperatures will be cold. There will be hayrides,…

Fountain Valley Veterans Day Memorial

Fountain Valley will be dedicating its new Veterans Memorial at Mayors Park (by the Caboose) during its annual Veterans Day Ceremony.  The Fountain Valley Veterans Memorial Day event will be held on Friday, November 11 at 1:00 pm.  There will be guest speakers from local Military and Civilian communities.  Everyone is invited to attend this special…

Family Dollar Grand Opening

Family Dollar in Fountain, CO is now open and will be holding their grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 8:00 am. The new location is located off Mesa Ridge behind McDonald’s at 6960 Mesa Ridge Parkway, in Fountain, CO  80817.

Fountain Valley Business Owners Expo

Calling all Fountain Valley Business Owners!  Fountain Valley  business owners can showcase their company at the 2011 Fountain Valley Fall Business Expo.  The Fountain Valley Fall Business Expo will be on Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. at the Valley Events Center located at 6436 S. Hwy 85 Suite R in Fountain, Colorado. The…

Scary Story Contest at Security Library

The Security Public Library will be holding its Annual Scary Story Contest!  Students must write a short story with a scary subject. Students can win a $50 or $25 gift card from Barnes and Noble!  Show off your scary writing skills at this years Annual Scary Story Contest! The Annual Scary Story Contest is open to 4th…

Harvest Moon Dance in Fountain

The Harvest Moon Dance, Haunted House and Trick or Treat Street will start at 4:00 pm on October 15, 2011.  The Harvest Moon Dance, Haunted House and Trick or Treat Street Walk will take place at the City Hall Plaza at 116 S. Main Street in Fountain, Colorado.  There will be food, music, contest and…

17 Year Old Peyton Girl Dies in Car Crash

PEYTON, CO – Colorado State Patrol The Colorado State Patrol said a 17 year old girl from Peyton died Saturday after her car went off the road near Curtis Road and Garrett Road in El Paso County.  As the girl neared the intersection, the girl steered to the left, which caused the Saturn to begin…

Fountain Creek’s Twilight Zone

The Fountain Creek Nature Center will be hosting the Twilight Zone event on September 30, 2011 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Experience the changes from twilight to night at the Cattail Marsh Wildlife Area at the Fountain Creek Nature Center.  Discover who works the day shift and works the night shift and uncover other wetland secrets.  Afterward,…

FATHER OF MISSING MAN ASKS HUNTERS FOR HELP

VAIL, Colo. – Hunters and hikers who are planning to hike in and around the Holy Cross Wilderness Area of the White River National Forest are asked to be on the lookout for evidence that may help authorities discover the fate of a Chicago man who has been missing since last fall. On Oct. 3,…

Martial Arts at Widefield Community Center

The Widefield Community Center is offering a Martial Arts S3 class for students seven years and up.  With martial arts as a foundation, students have the opportunity to develop self-awareness and self-confidence. GOJO-RYU KARATE is a comprehensive martial art that is derived from the Okinawan system of self-defense. Students of all skill levels can benefit from…

Fountain Fall Festival BBQ Supper, Dance and Parade

The Fountain Fall Festival BBQ Supper and Dance is tonight at 212 N. Santa Fe, in Fountain Colorado.  The Barbecue Dinner runs from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, come out and eat some tasty BBQ.  Adult dinners are $5.00 and Children eat for $3.00.  The DJ & Dance will start after dinner from 7:00 pm to…

Fountain Valley 5K for the Fallen

Fountain Valley 5K for the Fallen will be held this year on Saturday September 3rd, 2011.  This year’s 3rd Annual Fountain Valley 5K for the Fallen event will take place at Widefield High School CA Foster Stadium at 615 Widefield Drive in Widefield, CO.  The Fountain Valley 5K for the Fallen was started in 2009 by…