Sustaining Boggsville: How one southeastern Colorado site preserves history
“What do you know about Boggsville?”
By Jess Hazel
Political newcomer Yemi Mobolade wins Colorado Springs mayor’s race
“Wow,” said Mobolade as he took the stage with his family after initial results showed him with a huge lead in the race.
Where to sign up for emergency alerts in southern Colorado
As signs of spring spread across Colorado and more red flag warnings start cropping up, folks can sign up for wildfire safety alerts. Residents just need to share their contact information to get alerts automatically.
By Jess Hazel
Colorado Springs swears in four new City Council members
David Leinweber, Lynette Crow-Iverson and Brian Risley each won seats as at-large city council members. Michelle Talarico won her race to represent District 3.
By Jess Hazel
Political newcomer Yemi Mobolade likely headed to runoff in Colorado Springs mayor’s race
Current city councilman Wayne Williams is his likely opponent.
Pueblo County air pollution tracking will get a $50,000 boost
Most of the funds will go toward buying new air quality monitors to install across Pueblo County.
By Jess Hazel
KRCC’s voter guide for the Colorado Springs municipal election
Colorado Springs’ upcoming election is on April 4. However, this time around ballots will only be accepted by mail. Here’s everything you should know.
Ballot Issue 1: Extending the TOPS Tax for Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs voters will consider whether or not to extend the Trails, Open Space and Parks sales tax another 20 years.
By Jess Hazel
Colorado Springs’ Memorial Park is getting safety upgrades that police hope will deter crime and vandalism
The plan is to install gates, new surveillance cameras and improved lighting to help deter vandalism and other crime at the skate park.
By Jess Hazel
Northern Colorado Springs will soon see an 8,000-seat amphitheater
Residents living in the Northgate neighborhood appealed the council’s approval because they say the music venue doesn’t follow local ordinances and would create problems with parking and increase traffic and noise in the area.
By Jess Hazel
Three things about Colorado Springs’ growth that we’re watching this week
The city of Colorado Springs is starting the new year with a number of major proposals aimed at keeping up with rapid growth, like zoning codes and land annexations.
Where you can recycle your Christmas tree in Colorado Springs and Pueblo
Your natural Christmas tree can be recycled into mulch instead of ending up in a landfill.
By Jess Hazel
New AdAmAn Alley in Colorado Springs highlights club’s annual New Year’s fireworks tradition from Pikes Peak summit
AdAmAn Alley honors annual tradition of lighting fireworks from the top of Pikes Peak.
By Jess Hazel
Hoping to become the world’s tarantula capital, La Junta hosts first-ever festival dedicated to the tiny critters
Did you know arachnids help protect against diseases by eating an estimated 56,000 bugs per day per square mile?
By Jess Hazel