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Photo Courtesy of the El Paso County Sheriff's Office. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is ending its use of Flock Safety cameras, with the department announcing Wednesday that it will not renew its agreement with the company. The decision takes effect immediately. The Sheriff’s Office said it has issued Flock Safety a notice of non-renewal and will ask the company to retrieve its equipment from the county. Sheriff Joseph Roybal said the decision comes as the agency consid

Fountain-area voters are beginning to see ballots arrive in their mailboxes as Colorado prepares for the 2026 General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Colorado conducts elections primarily through mail ballots, meaning active, registered voters are automatically sent a ballot ahead of the election. El Paso County says ballots for the 2026 General Election are being mailed beginning Oct. 5. Once a ballot arrives, voters can complete it at home and return it by mail, place it in an

As cyber threats increasingly target critical infrastructure, the City of Fountain is taking steps to strengthen the systems behind the community’s essential utility services. Fountain has earned a Gold Designation through the American Public Power Association’s Cybersecurity Accelerator Program, placing the city among roughly 60 communities nationwide that have received a designation through the program. The recognition comes as cybersecurity continues to be a growing concer

Colorado Springs Utilities has agreed to pay $35,000 in penalties following two wastewater treatment incidents that resulted in millions of gallons of partially treated water entering local waterways. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued a compliance order this summer addressing the two incidents, including a February discharge into Fountain Creek from the Las Vegas Street Water Resource Recovery Facility. Between Feb. 15 and 16, approximately 11.9

Drivers in Security-Widefield should expect changes near the intersection of Main Street and Norman Drive as Phase 3 of a roadway improvement project gets underway the week of Sept. 28. As construction begins, Norman Drive will be fully closed at Main Street, while Main Street will remain open to traffic. The closure is expected to last approximately three to four weeks, weather permitting. The latest phase of the project will include improvements designed to enhance the inte

Winter made an early appearance on America’s Mountain this week as Pikes Peak received its first snow of the season, coating the 14,115-foot summit in fresh powder. Snow began falling at the summit Wednesday, Sept. 23, as temperatures dropped into the low 30s. Images from cameras near the Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center and along the Cog Railway showed snow accumulating across the upper mountain. By Friday, reports indicated that several inches of snow had accumulated in are

Colorado Springs is officially adding professional football to its growing sports scene. The United Football League announced Wednesday that Colorado will be one of four new markets joining the league over the next two seasons, with the new Colorado team set to begin play in Colorado Springs during the 2027 season. The team will play its home games at Weidner Field in downtown Colorado Springs, the current home of Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. The venue will soon take on a

Preparations are underway at the U.S. Air Force Academy for Bruno Mars’ upcoming concerts at Falcon Stadium, with officials implementing updated traffic, parking and security procedures. Bruno Mars is scheduled to perform Sept. 26 and 27 as part of his The Romantic Tour. The concerts are expected to draw roughly 34,000 people each night. Venue officials say traffic plans have been revised to reduce congestion around Stadium Boulevard. Event coordinator Nick Kiger told KRDO th

The Colorado Springs Police Department is introducing new artificial intelligence technology into its Communications Center as part of an effort to help call takers and dispatchers process information more efficiently. The AI-assisted system is designed to support communications personnel as they handle incoming emergency and non-emergency calls and coordinate responses with police, fire and medical personnel. CSPD's Communications Center serves as a critical link between res

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 is reminding the community to lace up their running shoes this weekend for the Foster the Future Fun Run, a 5K fun run and walk set for Saturday, Sept. 26, at Trojan Arena in Fountain. The event will begin at 9 a.m., with packet pickup scheduled from 8 to 8:45 a.m. Participants are encouraged to arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. This year's theme, “From the Frontier to the Future,” invites participants to celebrate history by dressing as th

Downtown Colorado Springs took on a special significance this past weekend as firefighters, families and supporters from across the country and Canada gathered in the city for the annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Weekend. The weekend centered around the International Association of Fire Fighters' 40th annual Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial ceremony, held Saturday, Sept. 19, at Memorial Park. The annual gathering serves as a time to remember firefighters who died in the line of

The future of a proposed artificial intelligence data center in Colorado Springs will remain undecided for several more months after City Council delayed a final decision during a contentious meeting Thursday. Colorado Springs City Council voted 7-2 to postpone consideration of Project Taurus until April 13, 2027, giving the city and the project's developer additional time to address concerns surrounding the facility and to work through broader regulations for future data cen

Drivers in the Widefield area should prepare for temporary road closures as the Widefield Water and Sanitation District prepares to begin work on a new water pipeline. Construction is expected to begin as early as next week and will affect portions of Mesa Road and Cross Creek as crews work to install the new pipeline. A section of Mesa Road will be fully closed during the project. Drivers will also encounter a partial closure along Cross Creek, located behind the Safeway, as

Photo Courtesy of Colorado Springs Gazette. Drivers traveling between Fountain and Colorado Springs are continuing to encounter delays and changing traffic patterns as construction along South Academy Boulevard creates headaches for commuters during the day. For many Fountain residents who use South Academy Boulevard as part of their daily commute, the ongoing work has become more than a temporary inconvenience. Lane changes, shifting traffic patterns and intersection closure

City leaders, military representatives, school district officials, local scouts and families gathered at Fountain City Hall last week to celebrate the dedication of a new water fountain and recognize the community effort that helped bring the project to life. The dedication ceremony brought together a broad group of community leaders and residents, highlighting the continued collaboration between Fountain’s government, military and education communities. Local scouts also par

Photo Courtesy of PEOPLE. A Colorado Springs-based Olympic figure skater is stepping away from the ice and into the ballroom. Amber Glenn, a U.S. Olympic figure skater who trains in Colorado Springs, is joining the cast of this season’s Dancing With the Stars. Glenn will trade her skates for dancing shoes as she takes on a completely different kind of competition. Glenn is no stranger to performing under pressure. Her figure skating career has taken her to the highest levels

A 32-year-old man was arrested after deputies say he was identified as the suspect in an arson investigation involving vehicles in the Cheyenne Mountain Estates area west of Colorado Springs. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a report of a vehicle on fire in front of a residence in the 8100 block of Piute Road at approximately 4:22 a.m. on Aug. 26. The area is near Colorado 115 and Fort Carson Gate 5. Deputies with the Sheriff's Office, along with

Labor Day weekend is here, and communities across El Paso County are giving residents plenty of ways to enjoy the final long weekend of summer. From a long-running Fountain tradition celebrating its 56th year to the 50th anniversary of Colorado Springs' iconic hot air balloon festival, two of the area's biggest events will bring families, visitors, food, entertainment and plenty of community spirit to the region. Fountain Fall Festival returns Monday Fountain will celebrate L

Photo Courtesy of Ballotpedia. A Fourth Judicial District judge has rejected former Fountain City Councilwoman Detra Duncan’s request to dismiss the public assistance theft case against her, allowing the case to move forward toward a December trial. Duncan, 55, is accused of unlawfully receiving more than $37,000 in public assistance benefits for herself and her child over several years. Prosecutors allege she falsified documents and concealed information about her employment

A two-vehicle crash on Marksheffel Road Monday afternoon left two people dead and two others seriously injured, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department. The crash happened shortly before 1:40 p.m. Aug. 31 on Marksheffel Road, south of the Peterson Space Force Base East Gate. Police initially warned motorists that the roadway was closed in both directions and urged drivers to find alternate routes. According to a preliminary investigation, a Toyota sedan was travel