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• NRA Day controversy highlights political divide

  April 1, 2013 8:32 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - El Paso County Commissioners will vote this week whether to declare Thursday as Friends of the National Rifle Association Day . The resolution of appreciation is entirely symbolic. "They're fabulous community partners," said commissioner Peggy Littleton, who doesn't mind people knowing that she carries a concealed... more »

• Styrofoam robots plan invasion of university art gallery

  January 15, 2013 4:12 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - An invading force of styrofoam robots are planning their attack on the Galleries of Contemporary Art at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. The art exhibit "Styroboto: nothing comes from nothing" by contemporary artist Michael Salter will open next Thursday with a public reception from... more »

• Luminaries to light Southwestern celebration at UCCS

  November 29, 2012 7:22 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - Students at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs will notice luminaries lighting the pathways around the Heller Center for Arts and Humanities next weekend as the campus celebrates the holiday traditions of the San Luis Valley. Stitches and Stories: A San Luis Valley Christmas is... more »

• Bill seeks protections for job seekers Play Video

  February 14, 2012 9:16 PM

  It's the ultimate Catch 22 for the unemployed; not having a job lowers your credit score, but that lower score also makes you less attractive as a job applicant. Democrats in state legislature want to empower job seekers by creating restrictions on how and when employers can use credit reports... more »

• Education cuts hitting home Play Video

  November 14, 2011 6:27 PM

  Classroom in Colorado Springs School District 11 will be empty next week as employees take their two mandatory furlough days this year. Glen Gustafson, D11's chief financial office, says all of the furloughs are happening during Thanksgiving week to minimize the impact on the community. "We know that this... more »

• UCCS record enrollment leaves some students scrambling for housing

  September 13, 2011 5:20 PM

  A record 9,321 of students have enrolled at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs this fall, but that growth comes with challenges. Driving the increase is a record setting 1,352 member freshman class, students who typically need on campus housing. Roommates Jamar Anderson and Aaron McGlasson have settled... more »

• UCCS enrollment tops 9,300

  September 13, 2011 11:38 AM

  A record setting 9,321 students have enrolled at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs this fall, the most in the school's 46 year history. A September 9 campus census showed 429 more students enrolled this year compared to last. Nearly half of that increase (196 students) comes from... more »

• 9-11 memorials join Air Force and UCCS

  September 12, 2011 7:18 PM

  A piece of steel, once surrounded by concrete and glass high above the New York skyline now stands watch over Colorado Springs. The artifact is part of a permanent memorial dedicated Monday morning at the Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station. Our community remains closely tied to the events September... more »

• Student designed memorial dedicated at Cheyenne Mtn. AFS

  September 12, 2011 12:05 PM

  A steel beam that was once part of the World Trade Center is now permanently on display at the Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station as a permanent memorial paying tribute to the victims of the September 11th terror attacks. The artifact was donated to the Air Force Station by... more »

• UCCS goes global

  August 24, 2011 7:26 PM

  The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is taking big steps in getting students ready to work in a global market place. The school was recently awarded the At Home in the World Initiative from American Council on Education. The program was created to promote diversity in education and... more »

• Dude there's my car! Springs man chases car thieves

  June 5, 2011 3:38 PM

  The car thieves who broke in and stole a Colorado Springs man's Nissan Pathfinder right out of his garage last month made a dumb move in driving past the home again on Sunday morning. The victim saw the car, called 911 and then took off after them. The man,... more »

• On wildlife accidents and road kill permits

  May 16, 2011 4:46 PM

  Earlier I posted a story about Cyndi Walker who was hit by a bear last night as she was driving home from work along Austin Bluffs Parkway. A spokesperson for the Colorado Spring Police Department says drivers should report all traffic accidents involving wildlife even in situations like Cyndi's where... more »

• Cool Science Festival this Saturday

  September 15, 2010 1:13 PM

  "Exploding Soda and Flying Potatoes"--sound fun? If so, the Colorado Springs Cool Science Festival is for you! Free activities meant to engage your mind, regardless of your age, are on tap.Nationally-known science expert Steve Spangler will do his entertaining experiments at 10 am at University of Colorado at Colorado... more »

• Renovated UCCS Science Building Ready for Use

  August 19, 2010 7:13 PM

  A $17.1 million renovation to the science building at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is complete and ready for use when students begin the Fall 2010 Semester on Monday. The renovated building has been renamed Centennial Hall to avoid confusion with the Science and Engineering Building, which... more »

• A $0 electric bill thanks to the sun

  June 7, 2010 1:42 PM

  Mark Ferguson got some happy news in the mail when his Colorado Springs Utilities bill came: a charge of $0 for his total electric use for the month. It wasn't a typo. Back in March, Ferguson installed solar panels and now uses the sun to power his home. "I... more »

• UCCS graduation today - traffic impacts

  May 21, 2010 9:11 AM

  More than 1,100 students will receive degrees today from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. The graduation ceremony will be held at the Colorado Springs World Arena at 11 am. Traffic will be impacted in the area from around 10 am. UCCS will award 18 doctoral degrees,... more »

• UCCS commencement speaker renowned humanitarian

  May 20, 2010 9:55 AM

  Author Greg Mortenson will receive an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs at its commencement ceremony Friday. The Bozeman, Mont., humanitarian co-founded the Central Asia Institute, whose mission is establishing community-supported education, especially for girls, in remote Pakistan and Afghanistan. Mortenson also... more »

• Scientists, business students and dead guy glue

  May 17, 2010 6:28 PM

  The story behind the Business Revitalization and Innovation Competition and its inaugural winner brings together an unlikely cast of characters. Sponsored by the El Pomar Institute for Innovation and Commercialization, the contest is designed to help small, local businesses to re-invent themselves and to provide networking opportunities to UCCS... more »

• Student loan changes could cause delays

  April 12, 2010 7:15 PM

  Roughly half of the students at UCCS use some type of financial aid to pay for school and because of recent changes in student loan laws, many of them will need to spend extra time at the financial aid office before classes start this fall. Campus Financial Aid Director... 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 »

• New gym, new distinction

  January 19, 2010 6:53 PM

  The gym at UCCS has long suffered the lamentable distinction of being the smallest among all schools in the Rocky mountain Athletics Conference. But all that changes this Friday when the university officially opens their new events center, on campus. The $9 million 27,000 square foot arena can... more »

• Emphasis on ethics

  January 19, 2010 6:43 PM

  In the wake of all of the large corporate scandals that have grabbed headlines recently there's a greater demand for business ethics education at colleges and universities. On Tuesday, the Daniels Fund announced via teleconference the creation of a $7.5 million grant to be divided among six western colleges... more »