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• Free snow removal for military families

  December 18, 2012 5:38 PM

  Snow may be on the way for the Pikes Peak region. For military families, there's a program to help them clear their sidewalks for free. Remember, it's a city ordinance to keep your sidewalks clear in Colorado Springs. The program, SnowCare for Troops (part of Project EverGreen), is... more »

• New tool to help local vets Play Video

  November 13, 2012 8:44 PM

  "First day I landed we took rockets," remembers Eduardo Baller, an Army veteran that finished his four-year commitment to the Army this summer. He was deployed to Afghanistan in 2010. "You can simulate as much as you want, but it doesn't prepare you for the first time." "You're... more »

• New resource connection for Pikes Peak vets

  November 13, 2012 4:32 PM

  A new website launches Tuesday helping connect vets with reputable resources in the Pikes Peak region. It's called the Peak Military Care Network, organized through the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments; it connects anyone with services designed to help members of the military, veterans, and their families. ... more »

• Local support for Colorado Gives Day grows

  December 7, 2011 7:39 PM

  Final totals are still coming in for the Colorado Gives Day campaign; a statewide push to donate to local charities. So far, it looks like they pulled in about 12 million dollars this year. The 2010 campaign was the first year, and they made 8.7 million dollars. However, most... more »

• VA adding nearly $1M to help CO homeless vets; HQ in CO Springs Play Video

  October 17, 2011 7:40 PM

  "Let me tell you, my business cards are still warm from the printing press," says Dee Drake, program director for Homes for all Veterans; she seems anxious to start handing them out. Drake and her staff are eager to get things started at Homes for all Veterans. It's a... more »

• VA adding nearly $1M to help CO homeless vets; HQ in CO Springs

  October 17, 2011 5:24 PM

  A nearly $1 million grant from Veterans Affairs is going towards helping homeless vets across Colorado. Homes for All Veterans is putting their headquarters in Colorado Springs; mainly because of the large numbers of veterans in the Pikes Peak region. They're a part of Denver Options, a group that... more »

• Pawtoberfest came in with a splash Play Video

  October 8, 2011 12:25 PM

  The rainy and slushy weather didn't keep some die-hard runners and dog fanatics from celebrating the Humane Society's 3rd annual Pawtoberfest. Around twenty vendors selling anything and everything having to do with dogs also braved the cold and wet weather. Although around 700 runners registered for the event,... more »

• A heartfelt journey

  July 11, 2011 6:10 PM

  A Minnesota man pedaled his way halfway across the country to help kids who are born with heart defects here in the Pikes Peak Region. Cory Mortensen rode his bike over 900 miles from Minneapolis to Colorado Springs to help the Mended Little Hearts Organization. Mortensen met with members... more »

• UPDATE: Body found in Teller Co., victim lived in Pikes Peak region

  July 10, 2011 5:01 PM

  Investigators continue into investigate human remains found in Teller County Friday. The body was found off of Elk Lane, just outside of Woodland Park. Teller County Sheriff's office is working with Colorado Bureau of Investigations as well as State Patrol. Troopers released a statement Saturday saying they're confirming deputies... more »

• City busses to give kids summer discount

  June 1, 2011 6:03 PM

  Mountain Metropolitan Transit, the bus service for the City of Colorado Springs, is offering summer discounts to children age 6 to 18 in the community. As part of the Summer Haul Pass program, local kids can ride any bus all summer long for just $20. The "haul pass" comes... more »

• Celebrate local history at Territory Days

  May 28, 2011 3:54 PM

  Thousands of people crowded the streets of Old Colorado City Saturday for the 36th Annual Territory Days celebration. The three day street festival recognizes the community's role as the first territorial capital of the state. A new attraction this year is the Hawk Quest booth where you can see... more »

• Focus, Indy join forces to help foster kids

  May 9, 2011 4:05 PM

  They don't always see eye to eye on issues facing the community, but when it comes to foster care, Focus on the Family and the Colorado Springs Independent say they have the same goal: improve the quality of life for the children. In a joint press conference Monday Focus... more »

• Faith community addressing PTSD issues

  April 30, 2011 8:00 PM

  Even with all of the resources of the military, taking care of all of the soldiers coming home with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a big task. Local experts say we have 70,000 active duty or retired military suffering from P.T.S.D. in the Pikes Peak region. "Talking about the divorce... more »

• Blockbuster closes 5 local stores

  February 26, 2011 12:55 PM

  Once the king of home video rental companies, Blockbuster Video announced this week that it will close five stores in the Pikes Peak Region. Four of the stores are located in Colorado Springs; at Constitution and Powers, Fillmore and Nevada, Centennial and Vindicator and at Circle and Galley. The fifth... more »

• Pawtober Fest raised $85K for Humane Society

  October 13, 2010 11:44 AM

  The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region raised $85,000 last Saturday at the 2nd annual PawtoberFest 5k. The money will be used for the Humane Society's programs. "We had hoped to increase this 2nd year event by doubling it," says the President & CEO Jan McHugh-Smith. "At the... more »

• Quality of life examined in the Pikes Peak region

  September 20, 2010 7:10 PM

  This year's Quality of Life Indicators for the Pikes Peak Region are out, and contributors to the report say the current economic downturn has impacted many factors. The 120-plus page report, put together by United Way Pikes Peak and Leadership Pikes Peak and many other volunteers, focuses on 10... more »

• Olympic athlete encourages kids in Reading Olympics

  September 13, 2010 10:34 AM

  Kathy Rex knows the importance of exercising the body. As an athlete, she honed her handball skills to the point that she was Co-Captain of the 1988 US Olympic Handball Team. She finished 7th in the games. As every athlete knows, sports are as much mental as they are... more »

• More people need help with energy bills

  July 19, 2010 9:18 PM

  The Pikes Peak United Way says more people in our area are in need of help with their utilities. 51% of the calls to 211 in the last year were for help with energy bills. United Way also says 41% of the callers were picking up the phone for... more »

• Big Bill Morganfield to perform in Pikes Peak region

  June 15, 2010 9:51 AM

  Big Bill Morganfield, son of the legendary blues man, Muddy Waters, will perform at the Crystola Roadhouse in Woodland Park July 31. Morganfield's debut album, Rising Son, was released in 1999 to popular and critical acclaim. The following year, the W.C. Handy Awards dubbed Waters' son the Best New... more »

• Impact the arts scene in Pikes Peak Region

  June 10, 2010 11:11 AM

  The Arts Commission of the Pikes Peak Region reviews and makes recommendations to the Colorado Springs City Council and El Paso County Commission regarding issues of public art. Their goal is to promote the inclusion of art in everyday life and the value of what artistic thinking can contribute to... more »

• Watching the Thunderbirds

  May 26, 2010 2:54 PM

  A ticket to the Air Force Academy graduation is one of the hardest tickets to snag in the Pikes Peak Region. Along with the graduation comes a 30-minute air show by the Air Force Thunderbirds. For those who didn't have a ticket, Interquest Parkway provided a great vantage point... more »

• Dr. Wes Metzler Day to be proclaimed next Tuesday

  May 21, 2010 10:46 AM

  The former President and Chief Executive Officer of the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, Dr. Wes Metzler, will be honored with a resolution recognizing his service by the El Paso Board of County Commissioners. The resolution will highlight Dr. Metzler's 17-year tenure during which he "...successfully nurtured... more »

• Thunderbirds will perform in Colorado Springs

  May 20, 2010 1:22 PM

  You can expect to see the Air Force Thunderbirds flying over the Pikes Peak region next week. They'll arrive at Peterson Air Force Base Sunday in preparation for AFA graduation on Wednesday. Practice runs are scheduled for Monday and possibly Tuesday. Some roads will be closed around Falcon Stadium... more »

• Benefit ballet performance in Colorado Springs Sunday

  May 13, 2010 3:13 PM

  The Colorado Springs City Ballet will present Talk of the Town , a ballet and contemporary dance performance Sunday. The show is free, but donations for Ronald McDonald House are requested. The performance will be at the Doherty High School Auditorium, 4515 Barnes Road, Colorado Springs beginning at 4:30.... more »

• Ditching moon mission could cost Colorado

  February 2, 2010 8:12 PM

  President Obama has scrapped NASA's $100 billion plan to return astronauts to the moon. Around $9 billion has already been spent on the Constellation Project, much of it through aerospace companies whose research and development branches are based in Colorado. The Orion Crew Vehicle, a modern day equivalent... more »

• Local AF reservists heading to Haiti

  January 20, 2010 2:32 PM

  Air Force reservists from the Pikes Peak region are mobilizing to deliver humanitarian aid to earthquake-devastated Haiti. Approximately 50 reservists and two C-130 Hercules from the 302nd Airlift Wing at Peterson AFB will leave here Friday. They'll fly humanitarian missions in support of Haitian relief efforts. They're expected to... more »

• Morning show content producer - KOAA TV

  December 31, 2009 12:32 PM

  KOAA-TV News First 5, the NBC Affiliate in Southern Colorado is looking for an experienced, aggressive, creative producer with a positive attitude. Must be able to multitask, perform under pressure and make quick decisions under intense deadlines. Passion for breaking news and clear, concise storytelling a must. Understanding of... more »

• Toys For Tots

  December 16, 2009 8:14 AM

  Toys for Tots is feeling the pain of the economy. Donations are down this year. First Lady Michelle Obama is in Virginia today promoting the program. If you would like to donate to Toys for Tots in the Pikes Peak Region, click here . more »

• Tourism revenue at risk under new city budget

  November 25, 2009 8:06 PM

  Don Wick and his wife Shirley have owned the Old Town Bed and Breakfast in Old Colorado City for the last 6 years. They easily admit, this year has been a tough one financially. "Business, this year has been in the tank," Wick said. As small business owners,... more »

• Silver Key seeking volunteer drivers

  September 3, 2009 10:04 AM

  Silver Key Senior Services in Colorado Springs is seeking new volunteer drivers. The organization helps seniors live independently by providing transportation when seniors are no longer able to drive. The buses take seniors everywhere they need to go--from shopping and hair appointments to doctor visits. Silver Key has... more »