Security – Widefield

Widefield, Colorado

Widefield Student Arrested for School Threat

Widefield, CO –  A student from Widefield High School was arrested for allegedly making a school threat.  Parents received the following letter regarding the threat: Dear WSD3 Parents, The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest today off of school grounds which the district found out about late this afternoon. We were informed that…

IHOP Pancakes Fundraiser

Enjoy a FREE short stack of our Original Buttermilk Pancakes and donate to help children battling critical illnesses. Every stack served helps us reach our goal of raising $5 million for local children’s hospitals and health organizations. Since IHOP National Pancake Day® began in 2006, IHOP®, our franchisees and our guests have raised close to $30 million for our community partners. Guests…

Slick Roads Cause School and Work Delays

Weather Alert  for El Paso County.  Roads are slick and temperatures are only 7° in Colorado Springs.  Many schools have a two hour delay. Several schools are closed including Banning Lewis Ranch Academy, D38 Lewis-Palmer, D49 Falcon and Frontier Charter Academy.  All military bases have a two hour delay.  Find all weather closing on our…

Get out and give thanks on Fresh Air Friday!

DENVER – Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the busy holiday season, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges you to step away from the hustle and bustle this time of year can bring. On November 24, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) invite you to connect with family and friends by getting outside…

Rabid Skunk Found South of Colorado Springs Airport

El Paso County, Colorado – El Paso County Public Health is urging residents to take steps to protect themselves, pets, and livestock from rabies after a skunk found south of the Colorado Springs Airport has tested positive for rabies.  This is the fifteenth confirmed rabid animal (8 skunks, 7 bats) in El Paso County in 2017…

Car Show in Fountain For Children’s Hospital

There will be a car show  at the Fountain Walmart located at 6310 S Highway 85/87 benefiting Children’s Hospital Colorado on Saturday, September 23rd.  The vehicle entry fee for the car show is $10. Prizes will be awarded to the top five winners.  There will be cash prizes and trophies to the top three places.…

Fountain Creek Nature Center 25th Anniversary Celebration

Celebrate with Water Magic Shows, bug sweeps, pond critters, special dignitaries, cake and more! FREE! Date: July 29, 2 017 Time: 10 am – 2 pm Location: Fountain Creek Nature Center Cost: FRee

Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast in Security

The Annual Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast with the Security Fire Departments is on. The Security Firefighters will serve pancakes for breakfast along with orange juice and coffee. There will also be music and entertainment during the Fourth of July pancake breakfast, games for the kids and firetrucks on display. This is a fun event…

Community Yard Sale at Widefield Parks & Recreation

Huge Community Garage Sale at Widefield Parks & Recreation on Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 8 am to 12 pm.  Widefield Parks & Recreation is located at 705 Aspen Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80911.  Garage sale will be held at Field 1 by the Splash Park. There will also be garage sales at the following…

Free Movies at Pi-Ute Park

Widefield, Colorado – Free Movies in  Widefield, Colorado at Pi-Ute Park on the first  Friday of the month.  Movies start at dusk at approximately 8:15 pm. Food Vendors: Kona Ica and Amazing Kettle Corn Movie dates are June 2, July 7 and August 4, 2017. Location:  Pi-Ute Park, 805 Main Street, Colorado Springs, CO Cost: …

Pet Licensing Information

FOUNTAIN, CO – All dogs living in El Paso County must be licensed.  Licensing helps animal law enforcement officers return your missing pet to you and lets them know your pet is not a stray. Register your pet online  Click Here View License fees for Colorado Springs, Fountain and El Paso County

Sexually Violent Predator Moves Near District 3 Elementary School

Colorado Springs, CO – In accordance with Colorado law, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the community that Juan Carlos Sanchez has moved to an address in the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office jurisdiction.  Sanchez is a sex offender whose past behavior has led him to be labeled a “Sexually Violent Predator” (SVP)…

Cops vs Kids Basketball Game at Bowers Gym in Widefield

Widefield and Mesa Ridge High Schools will play a Basketball Game vs. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.  The Charity Basketball Game will be help on April 14, 2017 at 5:30 pm at Bowers By (Widefield High School) Game 1  will be 8th Graders vs. Teachers and Game 2 will by Mesa Ridge and Widefield High Schoolers…

Women’s Night Out

Women’s Night out is back due to popular demand. This years event will be held at French Elementary located at 8225 Alturas Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80911. The event is being sponsored by The Widefield Parks & Recreation Center and Security Library. The first 150 in the door will get a goody bag. This will…

Widefield District 3 Toy Drive

The Widefield School District 3 Positive Action Team cordially invites you to participate in this years Annual Toy Drive.  Toys can be donated through December 15  at all Widefield Schools, Fountain Valley Senior Center, Security Public Library and the Security Fire Department. Santa and his elves will be travelling by school bus to collect toys…

Tree Lighting Celebration in Widefield

Join Wifdefield Parks and Recreation on Tuesday, December 6 for a wonderful evening! We will have local crafters, vendors, hayrides, kids crafts, marshmallow roasting, hot cocoa & apple cider with a cookie, storytime and more. This is a free event for the entire family. You don’t want to miss it! If you are an interested…