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The Colorado Springs Airport announced three new nonstop routes launching this summer, connecting the Pikes Peak region to San Francisco, Minneapolis, and Nashville. The routes, operated by Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines, are part of the airport's ongoing expansion stra...
Read more →Registration opened this week for the 2026 Pikes Peak Marathon, and organizers are touting a redesigned trail section that addresses safety concerns raised after last year's event. The marathon, which takes runners from Manitou Springs to the 14,115-foot summit and back, is one o...
Read more →The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has reached a record spring enrollment of 14,200 students, surpassing the previous high set in 2024 by nearly 800 students. Chancellor Jennifer Sobanet attributed the growth to expanded degree programs in cybersecurity, healthcare admin...
Read more →The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo announced the birth of a healthy reticulated giraffe calf on Monday, the first born at the facility in three years. The female calf, weighing 142 pounds and standing just over six feet tall at birth, has been named Aspen following a public naming contest...
Read more →The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs' legendary five-star resort, has unveiled plans for a year-long celebration marking its 150th anniversary. The festivities, running from June 2026 through June 2027, will include a series of gala events, historical exhibitions, community open days,...
Read more →Teller County Emergency Management has released its updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan ahead of what forecasters predict could be an above-average fire season across the Front Range. The plan, revised for the first time since 2022, incorporates lessons learned from recent...
Read more →The United States Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs continues its multi-phase renovation project, with officials reporting that construction remains on schedule for completion in early 2027. The $140 million overhaul is the most significant upgrade to the...
Read more →A long-awaited 3.2-mile extension of the Monument Creek Trail opened to the public on Saturday, completing a continuous 25-mile paved pathway from the U.S. Air Force Academy in the north to the Broadmoor area in the south. The final segment, which runs through the Pikeview neighb...
Read more →The Colorado Springs housing market is showing signs of stabilization after two years of declining sales volume, according to the latest report from the Pikes Peak Association of Realtors. The median home price in El Paso County held steady at $465,000 in March, unchanged from Fe...
Read more →The Friends of the Incline volunteer group kicked off its annual spring maintenance season this weekend, with over 80 volunteers turning out to repair winter damage along the Manitou Incline and Barr Trail. The steep railway-grade trail, which gains nearly 2,000 feet of elevation...
Read more →The Colorado Springs Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has approved a major expansion of the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center. The $15 million project will nearly double the center's footprint, adding a new wing dedicated to geological education, a 200-seat auditori...
Read more →The Colorado Springs City Council voted 7-2 on Tuesday to approve the construction of a new downtown transit hub, a $48 million project that officials say will transform public transportation across the Pikes Peak region. The facility, planned for the intersection of Cascade Aven...
Read more →El Paso County voters turned out in significant numbers for the November 2025 election, deciding several contested races and ballot measures that will shape local governance for years to come. Voter turnout reached 62 percent, the highest for a non-presidential election in the co...
Read more →The Pikes Peak Summit House has officially reopened to visitors following an extensive two-year renovation project. The iconic structure, perched at 14,115 feet atop America's Mountain, now features expanded viewing galleries, improved accessibility, updated food service areas, a...
Read more →The City of Manitou Springs has announced a new grant program designed to help property owners preserve and restore the community's historic buildings. The Historic Preservation Grant Program will offer matching funds of up to $25,000 per project for qualifying structures within ...
Read more →A consortium of local entrepreneurs has submitted plans to the Colorado Springs Planning Commission for a brewery and artisan food district in Old Colorado City. The proposed development, called the Westside Craft Quarter, would occupy a three-acre parcel of underutilized land al...
Read more →The Woodland Park Farmers Market, a beloved weekend tradition for Teller County residents, will begin operating year-round starting in November 2025. Market Director Stephanie Holt announced that a partnership with the Ute Pass Cultural Center will provide an indoor venue for win...
Read more →The United States Air Force Academy football team enters the 2025 season with renewed optimism under first-year head coach Marcus Webb, who was hired in January after a successful stint as offensive coordinator at Navy. Webb has spent the offseason retooling the Falcons' triple-o...
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