E-bike access to non-motorized trails could be debate decided by voters in Colorado Springs
Two former city leaders asked the Colorado Springs City Council to place a public vote about e-bike access on city parkland on the April ballot.
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Senate bill aims to stop the expansion of grocery stores selling hard liquor in Colorado
The number of grocery stores selling hard booze under a quirky license initially designed for pharmacies would stop at about two dozen under a bill that advocates say is meant to save independent liquor stores.
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Lawsuit filed against town of Palmer Lake, officials over Buc-ee’s plan
Several nonprofit organizations are suing the town of Palmer Lake, its mayor and other city officials over a controversial plan to annex land to open a Buc-ee’s convenience store.
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Colorado Springs native explores abandoned places in award-winning podcast
Author John Koenig coined the unofficial English word, which means a longing for a time or place you’ve never known, in his 2021 book, “The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows,” a collection of words he dreamed up for emotions not described in English.
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School districts grappling with new state law to honor students’ chosen names
As more school districts adopt policies to adhere to a new state law regarding students’ chosen names, it’s been far from a simple decision for some in the Pikes Peak region.
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Bzdek: If our leaders don’t obey federal laws, why should we?
When deciding on new year’s resolutions this year, my first thought was to follow my governor’s example, my state’s example, the Denver mayor’s example, and even our new vice president, and resolve to ignore federal laws this year. I got pretty excited about this idea when I started to contemplate all the money I might save if I ignored federal tax law and simply refused to pay federal income tax this year.
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Douglas Co. authorities investigate dog poisoning in Castle Pines neighborhood
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and animal law enforcement officers are investigating a recent incident where a dog ingested rodent poison while walking through a Castle Pines neighborhood, according to a news release Sunday. Authorities called the incident accidental, saying the poison, was legally dispensed in the Tapestry Hills neighborhood. It is unclear what the dog’s condition is Sunday after ingesting a poison pellet.
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Green Beret who died in Cybertruck explosion had not exhibited concerning behaviors, Army officials say
The Green Beret who shot himself and blew up a Cybertruck in Las Vegas on Wednesday displayed no concerning behavior prior to the bombing, according to Army public affairs.
In Fountain, residents could see substantial water bill increase annually for five years
Fountain residents might see major increases to their water bills in the coming five years, in an effort by the city to stabilize its utilities finances.
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Neighbors, acquaintances of Matthew Livelsberger offer range of reactions after Cybertruck explosion
A close friend of Matthew Livelsberger’s ex-wife said she was stunned when she woke up to the news Thursday morning that the career Army man she knew as “bizarre and unhealthy” was apparently the person involved in the Las Vegas explosion at a Trump hotel.