
Applications are open to fill Colorado Springs City Council District 2 vacancy
Tom Bailey resigned during Tuesday’s regular council meeting following a successful petition to send a recall to voters.

Colorado Springs councilor Tom Bailey resigns rather than face a recall
The city clerk announced last week that the petitioners received enough signatures to move a recall effort forward.


Colorado Springs City Council Council gives final approval to more restrictions on car camping
Under the ordinance, a person convicted of car camping could receive a ticket or spend up to 10 days in jail.

In latest effort to address homelessness, Colorado Springs City Council votes to ban car camping
If finalized, the new ordinance would make sleeping in a car punishable by up to ten days in jail, and cars could be towed

CDOT’s long distance Bustang Outrider is serving Cañon City again
The route already goes through Cañon City, but the bus was no longer stopping there after reported issues with riders

Colorado Springs City Council gives Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple a unanimous thumbs up
Exterior lighting for the building was a concern. Plans call for the building to be lit all night, every night.

Sand Creek Massacre Foundation alleges ICE actions echo the federal government’s treatment of Native Americans
The foundation was created more than 150 years after the Sand Creek Massacre when the US army open-fired on 230 unsuspecting Native Americans.

Union Printers Building in Colorado Springs clears another hurdle toward redevelopment
The city’s Urban Renewal Authority recognized the space as blighted, which under state law is a requirement for accessing state and local resources to help repurpose the space.

Colorado Springs councilwoman reprimanded for statements made after colleague walked out of meeting
Councilwoman Kimberly Gold commented after fellow council member Dave Donelson left a meeting where faith leaders discussing MLK Day criticized ICE.

El Paso County, Colorado Springs officials oppose state lawsuit challenging Space Command move, file amicus brief
Local leaders say while they fully support keeping Space Command here, the decision has been made to move it, and now they want the city to move on.

State appeals FEMA aid rejection
The Trump administration has been at odds with Colorado.

Fatal police shooting in downtown Colorado Springs ruled justified
Officers shot and killed the armed man after he ran toward other officers and bystanders, the investigation showed.

Outdoor recreation in the Pikes Peak region just got a big boost from the state
A $2.5 million grant will help construction on the Ring the Peak trail around Pikes Peak and add campsites along the Gold Belt Scenic Byway.

Colorado Springs City Councilor walks out of meeting after religious leaders criticize ICE
Dave Donelson left the regular city council meeting after some religious leaders expressed disdain for ICE’s actions across the nation.

Colorado Springs Utilities enlists state lawmakers to keep Ray Nixon power plant running into 2030
The proposal comes as the federal government is working to block Colorado’s efforts to shift away from coal.

Colorado Springs Utilities changes how it charges customers during peak hours under new program
Starting now through April the utility is rolling out higher charges more for energy used during “peak” evening hours.

