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Switchbacks

Watch the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC take on Phoenix Rising

James Gavato

Switchbacks

Switchbacks star Khori Bennett brings hurricane relief to Jamaica

Dante Williams

Crime

One person shot in the chest during attempted car break-in; suspects at large

Ashleigh Quintana

National News

Covering Colorado

Don't throw away used electronics, here's what you should do instead

Tony Keith

Weather

The work week ends dry and gusty, with Red Flag Warnings for Southern Colorado

Alan Rose

Around Town

Fun-filled events across Colorado this weekend April 24 - April 26, 2026

James Gavato
Storm Safe

Meteorologist Alex O'Brien visits Turman Elementary in Colorado Springs

Alex O'Brien

Weather

Another red flag warning day in southern Colorado on Friday

Alex O'Brien

Pueblo

Pueblo County approves new commercial truck restrictions near Vineland schools

Owen Skornik-Hayes

Politics

Colorado GOP asks judge not to send Republican primary ballots to unaffiliates

James Gavato

Crime

Shooting victim from mid-April identified by coroner's office

Ashleigh Quintana

Crime

Pueblo Police respond to murder-suicide on Wednesday morning

Ashleigh Quintana
Politics

Bill increases THC amount in drinks sold at Colorado bars, restaurants, venues

Colette Bordelon

Environment

Roadrunner reportedly spotted in Denver metro area — a rare sight this far north

Stephanie Butzer

Weather

‘We’ve never seen this’: Rare fire danger grips Colorado mountain towns

Jaclyn Allen

Covering Colorado

Castle Rock residents sound off on parking issues after parking study

Tyler Melito

Covering Colorado

CSFD responds to two-alarm fire on Colorado Springs' southeast side on Thursday

Aidan Hulting

Weather

Fire danger will remain critical through Friday across Southern Colorado

Alan Rose
Covering Colorado

Land, water rights near County Line Road transferred to company tied to Buc-ee's

Tomas D'Anella

West Side

Volunteers target toxic Myrtle Spurge on Colorado Springs' Westside

Bill Folsom

Weather

The risk of fast-moving wildfires remains high on Thursday

Alex O'Brien

Environment

Volunteers needed for the '3 Days 3 Parks' cleanup in Colorado Springs

Ryan Mutch

Central Springs

Volunteers clean up Austin Bluffs Open Space trails in Colorado Springs

Liv Wood

Covering Colorado

Teenager dies, three other people injured in crash on North Academy Boulevard

James Gavato
$40 Finds

Finds Under $40 - Exploring Fountain Creek Nature Center

Jon McMichael

Weather Science

Colorado's declining snowpack drives extreme fire threat across the state

Casey Dorn

Wildfire

Pueblo Fire responds to fire burning in Fountain Creek near the Pueblo Mall

Aidan Hulting

Covering Colorado

Experts warn parents about the dangers of kids sharing images online

Ryan Mutch

Covering Colorado

An AI image is being used in the search for a missing hunter in Chaffee County

Jessica Porter

Weather

Colorado sees extreme fire danger Wednesday, driven by 40-60 mph wind gusts

Alan Rose
Wildfire

Woman arrested after admitting to starting fires in Palmer Park says CSPD

Aidan Hulting

Environment

Warmer weather could impact miller moths during migration

Lauren Lennon

Consumer

Xcel Energy offers backup battery rebates to medical device users

Ethan Carlson

Covering Colorado

Xcel Energy plans public safety power shutoff in parts of Colorado

Tony Keith

Covering Colorado

Expert tips to protect your fence from high winds Wednesday in Colorado Springs

Eleanor Sheahan

Around Town

Bella’s Bagels in Colorado Springs wins ‘Schmear of the Year’ at BagelFest West

Tony Keith
East Side

Some say more work is needed for Eastern Colorado Springs' waterways

Noah Caplan

Covering Colorado

CSPD issues more than 350 expired registration tickets during surge enforcement

James Gavato

Education

Peyton School District Superintendent returns to work following month-long leave

Anthony Kambiss

Weather

Wildfire risk peaks on Wednesday as a "particularly dangerous situation"

Alex O'Brien

North Side

Northern El Paso County residents raise concerns over growth

Peter Choi

Weather Science

How severe can drought conditions get in Colorado and what does it mean?

Lauren Brand
Covering Colorado

2C Road Improvements Program kicks off 2026 season Tuesday

Adam Knapik

West Side

Help stretch water supply: Colorado Springs Utilities urges conservation

Bill Folsom

Politics

Lawmakers consider bill requiring warrants for license plate database searches

Alasyn Zimmerman

US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery over Iranian oil

US not counting on Europe in Iran war, third aircraft carrier arrives in region

Trump says ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by three weeks

Pope urges US and Iran to return to peace talks, condemns capital punishment

Watch the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC take on Phoenix Rising

Switchbacks star Khori Bennett brings hurricane relief to Jamaica

One person shot in the chest during attempted car break-in; suspects at large

National News

Virginia Giuffre's family continues the fight for justice for Epstein survivors

Appeals court stops Trump’s effort to cut off asylum at border

Big spender? That’s a red flag, say 60% of singles

Don't throw away used electronics, here's what you should do instead

The work week ends dry and gusty, with Red Flag Warnings for Southern Colorado

Fun-filled events across Colorado this weekend April 24 - April 26, 2026

Meteorologist Alex O'Brien visits Turman Elementary in Colorado Springs

Another red flag warning day in southern Colorado on Friday

Pueblo County approves new commercial truck restrictions near Vineland schools

Colorado GOP asks judge not to send Republican primary ballots to unaffiliates

Shooting victim from mid-April identified by coroner's office

Pueblo Police respond to murder-suicide on Wednesday morning

Bill increases THC amount in drinks sold at Colorado bars, restaurants, venues

Roadrunner reportedly spotted in Denver metro area — a rare sight this far north

‘We’ve never seen this’: Rare fire danger grips Colorado mountain towns

Castle Rock residents sound off on parking issues after parking study

CSFD responds to two-alarm fire on Colorado Springs' southeast side on Thursday

Fire danger will remain critical through Friday across Southern Colorado

Land, water rights near County Line Road transferred to company tied to Buc-ee's

Volunteers target toxic Myrtle Spurge on Colorado Springs' Westside

The risk of fast-moving wildfires remains high on Thursday

Volunteers needed for the '3 Days 3 Parks' cleanup in Colorado Springs

Volunteers clean up Austin Bluffs Open Space trails in Colorado Springs

Teenager dies, three other people injured in crash on North Academy Boulevard

Finds Under $40 - Exploring Fountain Creek Nature Center

Colorado's declining snowpack drives extreme fire threat across the state

Pueblo Fire responds to fire burning in Fountain Creek near the Pueblo Mall

Experts warn parents about the dangers of kids sharing images online

An AI image is being used in the search for a missing hunter in Chaffee County

Colorado sees extreme fire danger Wednesday, driven by 40-60 mph wind gusts

Woman arrested after admitting to starting fires in Palmer Park says CSPD

Warmer weather could impact miller moths during migration

Xcel Energy offers backup battery rebates to medical device users

Xcel Energy plans public safety power shutoff in parts of Colorado

Expert tips to protect your fence from high winds Wednesday in Colorado Springs

Bella’s Bagels in Colorado Springs wins ‘Schmear of the Year’ at BagelFest West

Some say more work is needed for Eastern Colorado Springs' waterways

CSPD issues more than 350 expired registration tickets during surge enforcement

Peyton School District Superintendent returns to work following month-long leave

Wildfire risk peaks on Wednesday as a "particularly dangerous situation"

Northern El Paso County residents raise concerns over growth

How severe can drought conditions get in Colorado and what does it mean?

2C Road Improvements Program kicks off 2026 season Tuesday

Help stretch water supply: Colorado Springs Utilities urges conservation

Lawmakers consider bill requiring warrants for license plate database searches