Tag: el paso county
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El Paso County Kite Festival means high-flying fun this Father’s Day weekend
Locals will turn a stretch of open sky into a sea of soaring fabric and string this Saturday, as families gather to watch kites disguised as dragons, rainbows, superheroes and more take flight during the El Paso County Kite Festival. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., bright colors and creative designs, with a little help…
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Primary preview: Regina English, Chauncy Johnson face off in House District 17
State Rep. Regina English is facing a young, ambitious Democratic activist in the primary election for House District 17. The choice between English and Chauncy Johnson in District 17, representing the southern portion of Colorado Springs from the east side of downtown to the Colorado Springs Airport, is the only competitive Democratic legislative primary in…
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Colorado Springs may be sued for faulty intersection, state Supreme Court rules
The Colorado Supreme Court decided last month that Colorado Springs can be sued over a collision that occurred as a result of traffic lights that were functioning normally in one direction, but were inoperative in the perpendicular direction. The question for the Supreme Court was whether the traffic arrangement provided “conflicting” signals to plaintiff Bernard…
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Primary ballots going out to El Paso County voters
Election officials started mailing ballots Monday to registered El Paso County voters for the June 30 primary. The primary will decide the Democratic and Republican candidates for major statewide and federal elections, as well as a bevy of local races. Selected candidates will face off in the Nov. 3 general election. For the county, major…
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Fire restrictions lifted in Colorado Springs and El Paso County
The Colorado Springs Fire Department and El Paso County Sheriff’s Office lifted fire restrictions Friday in the city and county, according to news releases from the agencies. “Recent moisture across the region has contributed to a substantial recovery of dry fuels and reduced the immediate risk of wildfire activity within city limits,” Ashley Franco, spokesperson…
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Free ‘Crafts & Drafts Passport’ offers BOGO drinks and more around Colorado Springs
Visit Colorado Springs has launched its latest ‘Crafts & Drafts Passport,’ filled with great deals at 20-plus local breweries, distilleries, wineries, coffee shops, and more – and it’s free. The benefits of using the pass don’t stop at the deals, either. Your visit to each participating spot gets logged on the program’s web-based app, with…
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El Paso County coroner identifies hiker who died on Manitou Incline
The El Paso County coroner on Monday identified the man who died Saturday while hiking the Manitou Incline as 48-year-old Nickolay Jogolev, according to Gazette news partner KOAA. Friends set up a GoFundMe to support Jogolev’s family. Emergency personnel arrived around 9 a.m. Saturday for a call about a person experiencing breathing problems near step…
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Widespread rain, snow expected across southern Colorado
Rain and snow have already touched down across parts of the Pikes Peak region Tuesday, and meteorologists say more is coming tonight. The chance for rain and snow showers will increase come Tuesday evening, according to Alan Rose, a meteorologist with Gazette news partner KOAA. More widespread precipitation will continue into Wednesday morning. Snow levels…
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New report: Homelessness growing in El Paso County, No. 1 rate in Colorado
Homelessness in El Paso County grew between 2024 and 2025 at a rate faster than any other part of Colorado, according to a new statewide report released Monday. The second annual, industry-produced Colorado’s State of Homelessness Report 2025 shows 7,078 people countywide were counted as homeless at some point last year. That’s a 4.3% jump…
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Crime recap: 328 arrested last week in El Paso County
Colorado Springs police saw robberies, fatal crashes and retail crimes last week, among other incidents, with law enforcement making 328 arrests in El Paso County. From May 10 to May 16, the Colorado Springs Police Department posted seven blotter entries to its public database of incidents approved for release. Here is a recap of those entries:…