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Around Town

Fun-filled events across Colorado this weekend April 3 - April 5, 2026

James Gavato

Covering Colorado

Rockies mascot Dinger visits hospital to welcome newest fans

Anthony Kambiss

Covering Colorado

After more than 50 years, owners of Poor Richard's sell business

James Gavato

National News

Wildfire

Cañon City Area Fire Protection District issues Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Ashleigh Quintana

Crime

Federal trial for Boulder terror attack suspect delayed

Natalie Chuck

Covering Colorado

Hundreds of soldiers stationed at Fort Carson to be deployed to the Middle East

Ashleigh Quintana
Around Town

Eldora closing this weekend; celebrating with a weekend of events

Ashleigh Quintana

Traffic

Northbound I-25 at Garden of the Gods to close overnight on April 10

Ashleigh Quintana

Covering Colorado

Pueblo County recreation center to begin charging fees

Owen Skornik-Hayes

Covering Colorado

State court orders resentencing for former county clerk in election fraud scheme

By COLLEEN SLEVIN and MATTHEW BROWN

Traffic

CDOT starts mailing $75 tickets to drivers speeding in work zones

Allie Jennerjahn

Sports

The NBA's stretch run has arrived. Here's a look at what's happening

Tim Reynolds AP
Politics

Scripps News Group wants your questions for Democratic candidates

Colette Bordelon

Sports

Jamal Murray makes 10 3-pointers, including a half-court heave, to beat Jazz

Sports

Last-place Canucks overcome blowing 4-goal lead to beat NHL-leading Avs 8-6

Pat Graham AP

Politics

Trump order would restrict mail voting; Colorado officials say it won’t hold up

Veronica Acosta

Sports

Tyler Freeman drives in winning run in 10th as Rockies beat Blue Jays 2-1

Ian Harrison AP

Weather

Multi-day fire threat late this week with big temperature swings for Colorado

Alan Rose
Covering Colorado

Volunteer Colorado deputy injured while helping teens is now recovering

Tony Keith

Covering Colorado

Local hospital hosts flag raising ceremony for National Donate Life Month

Carl Winder

Politics

State Board delays this week's vote on proposed 'Healthy Choice' SNAP waiver

James Gavato

Covering Colorado

Seven local nonprofits must find new office space as city sells buildings

Liv Wood

Weather Science

Historic heat wave: southern Colorado records hottest March on record

Alex O'Brien

Have You Seen Me

Pueblo County Sheriff's Office asking for help finding missing woman

James Gavato
Weather Science

Colorado's snowpack will see a temporary boost from winter storm

Casey Dorn

Covering Colorado

CSFD high angle rescue team urges climbing safety as weather warms

Bill Folsom

Education

Former astronaut visits local high school, talks to students ahead of launch

Michelle Reyes

Weather

Swinging back to warmth and fire danger on Thursday in Colorado

Alex O'Brien

Storm Safe

Storm Safe visits Goodnight Elementary and James Irwin Elementary

Lauren Brand

Covering Colorado

After Vibes announce departure, an update on neighboring Coleman Community Park

Noah Caplan
Covering Colorado

DA's Office hosting forum Thursday regarding Costilla County Sheriff's Office

James Gavato

Your Voice Your Community

Six finalists named for Springs city council seat, read their applications here

Alasyn Zimmerman

Crime

Man guilty of 'hate crime hoax' sentenced to 46 months in federal prison

Ashleigh Quintana

Education

Twain Elementary School goes under lockdown protocol Wednesday, after threat

Aidan Hulting

Colorado Culture

Peterson Space Force Base celebrates 75 years of the Peterson Aero Club

Ashleigh Quintana

Education

UCCS is officially considering a name change to CU Colorado Springs

Aidan Hulting
Follow Through

Elementary student found with BB gun at Skyway Park Elementary School on Tuesday

Ashleigh Quintana

Wildfire

Recreational shooting restrictions issued across Colorado ranger districts

Aidan Hulting

Seeking Solutions

Colorado Springs homeless ask for more support from homeless outreach program

Owen Skornik-Hayes

Weather

Plentiful moisture brings wet and windy changes to Colorado on Wednesday

Alan Rose

Covering Colorado

Colorado’s hands-free law led to near 5% drop in distracted driving, data shows

Óscar Contreras

Iran War

Dow jumps over 1,000 points as Trump suggests ending the Iran war

Shannon Ogden
Politics

After Supreme Court ruling, Colorado lawmakers move to reinstate protections

Dan Grossman

Covering Colorado

WATCH: Artemis II sends four NASA astronauts around the moon in test flight

Tony Keith

Covering Colorado

Community hosts retirement party to urge Nixon Power Plant closure

Connor Fay

Dozens of nations are searching for a diplomatic solution to the Hormuz blockade

Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down while US wages war against Iran

Company backed by Trump sons looks to sell drone interceptors to Gulf states

In national address, Trump says Iran war could wrap in weeks

Fun-filled events across Colorado this weekend April 3 - April 5, 2026

Rockies mascot Dinger visits hospital to welcome newest fans

After more than 50 years, owners of Poor Richard's sell business

National News

Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moon after spending a day around Earth

Bank of America to settle with Epstein survivors for $72.5 million

Inspection finds 49 violations at nation's largest ICE detention center

Cañon City Area Fire Protection District issues Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Federal trial for Boulder terror attack suspect delayed

Hundreds of soldiers stationed at Fort Carson to be deployed to the Middle East

Eldora closing this weekend; celebrating with a weekend of events

Northbound I-25 at Garden of the Gods to close overnight on April 10

Pueblo County recreation center to begin charging fees

State court orders resentencing for former county clerk in election fraud scheme

CDOT starts mailing $75 tickets to drivers speeding in work zones

The NBA's stretch run has arrived. Here's a look at what's happening

Scripps News Group wants your questions for Democratic candidates

Jamal Murray makes 10 3-pointers, including a half-court heave, to beat Jazz

Last-place Canucks overcome blowing 4-goal lead to beat NHL-leading Avs 8-6

Trump order would restrict mail voting; Colorado officials say it won’t hold up

Tyler Freeman drives in winning run in 10th as Rockies beat Blue Jays 2-1

Multi-day fire threat late this week with big temperature swings for Colorado

Volunteer Colorado deputy injured while helping teens is now recovering

Local hospital hosts flag raising ceremony for National Donate Life Month

State Board delays this week's vote on proposed 'Healthy Choice' SNAP waiver

Seven local nonprofits must find new office space as city sells buildings

Historic heat wave: southern Colorado records hottest March on record

Pueblo County Sheriff's Office asking for help finding missing woman

Colorado's snowpack will see a temporary boost from winter storm

CSFD high angle rescue team urges climbing safety as weather warms

Former astronaut visits local high school, talks to students ahead of launch

Swinging back to warmth and fire danger on Thursday in Colorado

Storm Safe visits Goodnight Elementary and James Irwin Elementary

After Vibes announce departure, an update on neighboring Coleman Community Park

DA's Office hosting forum Thursday regarding Costilla County Sheriff's Office

Six finalists named for Springs city council seat, read their applications here

Man guilty of 'hate crime hoax' sentenced to 46 months in federal prison

Twain Elementary School goes under lockdown protocol Wednesday, after threat

Peterson Space Force Base celebrates 75 years of the Peterson Aero Club

UCCS is officially considering a name change to CU Colorado Springs

Elementary student found with BB gun at Skyway Park Elementary School on Tuesday

Recreational shooting restrictions issued across Colorado ranger districts

Colorado Springs homeless ask for more support from homeless outreach program

Plentiful moisture brings wet and windy changes to Colorado on Wednesday

Colorado’s hands-free law led to near 5% drop in distracted driving, data shows

Dow jumps over 1,000 points as Trump suggests ending the Iran war

After Supreme Court ruling, Colorado lawmakers move to reinstate protections

WATCH: Artemis II sends four NASA astronauts around the moon in test flight

Community hosts retirement party to urge Nixon Power Plant closure