In debate over new Buc-ee’s, early results show Palmer Lake residents want a public vote and recall of two trustees
Preliminary results are in for a special election that ended Tuesday.
Two companies bringing nearly 150 jobs to Southern Colorado this fall
“Colorado Springs offers a strategic location and vibrant ecosystem that aligns perfectly with our mission and future vision,” said Mobius CEO Melaine Privitera.
It’s election day in Palmer Lake, with the fate of a proposed Buc-ee’s potentially on the line
The town’s voters are deciding on the recall of two officials and whether to give themselves the last say on annexations.
Buc-ee’s gets a thumb’s down from the Palmer Lake Planning Commission
Commissioners recommended against a controversial annexation proposal, but the final decision rests with town trustees.
Pikes Peak region to receive $165,000 to bear-proof trash cans
The funding is part of a nearly $1 million grant to municipalities across the state from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife to reduce human-bear conflicts.
Pueblo County coroner resigns following the discovery of decaying bodies at his private practice
Pueblo Coroner Brian Cotter has resigned effective Tuesday, September.
Pueblo voters to decide on whether to keep or dump strong mayor structure
“People voted to change to a strong mayor because they were frustrated with the lack of leadership among the city council members,” Graham said at Monday’s meeting. “City council was unable to provide a unified clear and consistent path forward for the city. Nothing has changed.”
Habitat for Humanity is building homes for public school employees in southern Colorado Springs
A 2022 Keystone Policy Center report found that fewer than 20 percent of homes on the market are affordable for the average teacher in Colorado.
Colorado Springs narrowly passes resolution on marijuana funds, opponents say it’s political football
“What I see is a city council and a mayor’s office who are publicly bickering, be it through resolutions, from the dias, op-eds, both sides.”
Protections for Amtrak’s Southwest Chief gaining steam
“We’re in a race against time, a race against entropy.”
Sale agreement finalized for Pueblo steel mill
The company said in a press release that the new acquisition will position the company to be a major supplier of steel.
Homeless population in El Paso County hits all time high, need outpaces assistance
1 in 10 unhoused people that night were veterans.
ICE agent fires shots at vehicle they say tried to run them over during detention operation in Black Forest
Two suspects are still at large.
Inaugural celebration of Arkansas River to feature land and water activities in Pueblo this weekend
For those with a competitive spirit, there’s also a freestyle river surf competition and a rubber ducky race.
Colorado Springs City Council overrides mayor’s veto on ordinance related to recreational marijuana revenue
The ordinance does not change the powers of the city council nor the mayor.
Chaffee County works to address high instances of wildlife related car crashes
In Chaffee County, 1 in 4 car crashes involve wildlife.
