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Around Town

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

James Gavato

Covering Colorado

Emergency crews responding to reported explosion at Colorado Springs home

James Gavato

Storm Safe

Meteorologist Alex O'Brien visits Turman Elementary in Colorado Springs

Alex O'Brien

National News

Covering Colorado

New boathouse opens at the Pueblo Riverwalk Thursday

James Gavato

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

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

Weather

Fire danger will remain critical through Friday across Southern Colorado

Alan Rose
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

Wildfire

Wildfire grows to around 800 acres in large impact training area on Fort Carson

Anthony Kambiss

Covering Colorado

El Paso County unveils a new public information map for emergencies

Ryan Mutch

Sports

A Colorado Springs couple’s decades-long Denver Nuggets fandom

Peter Choi

Covering Colorado

Denver investigates why a localized alert was mistakenly pushed citywide

Maggy Wolanske
Covering Colorado

U.S. Space Command unveils designs of its Alabama headquarters

Aidan Hulting

Around Town

Popular Pikes Peak area recreation site to reopen on May 1

Aidan Hulting

Weather

Near record heat today followed by high fire danger for the middle of the week

Alan Rose

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

Trump appears to rule out using nuclear weapons against Iran

US optimistic of Iran peace deal despite rising tensions in Strait of Hormuz

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

Emergency crews responding to reported explosion at Colorado Springs home

Meteorologist Alex O'Brien visits Turman Elementary in Colorado Springs

National News

Las Vegas Raiders pick Fernando Mendoza first in the 2026 NFL Draft

Some tickets for World Cup final listed for an eye-watering $2.3 million each

Firetruck crew member heard command to stop moments before plane collision

New boathouse opens at the Pueblo Riverwalk Thursday

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

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

Fire danger will remain critical through Friday across Southern Colorado

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

Wildfire grows to around 800 acres in large impact training area on Fort Carson

El Paso County unveils a new public information map for emergencies

A Colorado Springs couple’s decades-long Denver Nuggets fandom

Denver investigates why a localized alert was mistakenly pushed citywide

U.S. Space Command unveils designs of its Alabama headquarters

Popular Pikes Peak area recreation site to reopen on May 1

Near record heat today followed by high fire danger for the middle of the week