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Pikes Peak to celebrate Colorado’s 150th birthday with doughnut dunking record attempt, sunset views
While cakes are perhaps more traditional, visitors celebrating Colorado’s 150th birthday on Pikes Peak this summer will mark the milestone with doughnuts instead — perhaps a record-breaking number of doughnuts dunked in coffee simultaneously. “We are going to attempt a Guinness World Record on Aug. 1,” said Sarah Braun, the city of Colorado Springs’ interim…
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Federally funded homelessness agency changes hands, to be led by Colorado Springs and United Way
Two well-known entities will assume oversight and administration of a regional homelessness agency as of July 1, the board of the Pikes Peak Continuum of Care voted on March 18. The membership of the federally funded agency ratified the decision on Tuesday. Pikes Peak United Way and the city of Colorado Springs will become leaders…
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City of Colorado Springs selling office space to exit landlord duties and create a ‘community benefit’ model
Two old Victorian houses east of downtown Colorado Springs where the Trails and Open Space Coalition has been based for at least a decade reflect the essence of the residential lots known as the Sustainacenter. Look closely and you’ll see a barrel catching rainwater, which is saved for thirsty native vegetation planted in the yard for beautification and education, for instance. But the Sustainacenter,…
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Colorado Springs increasing safety around more schools in 2026
Several new school safety zones were implemented across Colorado Springs in 2025 as the city and school districts continued efforts to slow speeds around middle and high schools into 2026. The zones were originally put in place only at elementary student because it was believed they needed the most protection, according to City Traffic Engineer…
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Colorado Springs seeking public input on housing and community development
A public hearing on the city of Colorado Springs’ 2026 Annual Action plan that guides federal housing and community development funds will be held to seek input from the public. The city will host the hearing in the City Administration Building in room 102 from 6 to 7 p.m. on Jan. 7, according to a…
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Colorado Springs to cut staff, close community center amid $31 million budget shortfall
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado Springs will be closing Meadows Park Community Center in the next month and cutting 38 employees immediately in order to reduce the city’s budget heading into 2026. Mayor Yemi Mobolade announced the series of cuts Friday afternoon to address what is projected to be…
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‘The ADA was a start:’ The push for accessibility in Colorado Springs continues
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save More than 1,000 people marched from the White House to the U.S. Capitol decades ago to demand that Congress pass the Americans with Disabilities Act. When they arrived, 60 left their wheelchairs and other mobility…
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Amid Colorado Springs budget shortfall, marijuana industry pushes back on departing from ‘will of the voters’
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As the city of Colorado Springs braces for a $11.5 million budget shortfall this year, it could use marijuana revenues to ease a small portion of the pain, but leaning too heavily on the money…
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Multiyear road, bridge project off 8th Street set to begin
The eastbound lanes of the U.S. 24 frontage road from northbound 8th Street to the highway’s intersection will be closed for road construction starting Monday. There will be a detour to make a right turn from 8th Street to U.S. 24, according to a news release from the city of Colorado Springs. The eastern sidewalk…
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Expansion of Colorado Springs’ ‘sit-lie’ ordinance passes despite objections
The expansion of a “sit/lie” ordinance that prohibits anyone from blocking access and movements on sidewalks, alleys, roads and other public right of way in the central and westside commercial districts of Colorado Springs received final approval from City Council Tuesday, but not without objections. Councilwoman Yolanda Avila said in voting against the proposal at…