Manitou City administrator backed by mayor and council amidst years of high turnover, complaints
Dear readers, As a news organization serving the small, tight-knit community of Manitou Springs, it can be particularly difficult to…
Manitou council cuts marijuana tax, approves wildfire protection plan
During this week’s Manitou Springs City Council meeting, Evacuation modeling for disaster preparedness El Paso County Commissioner Bill Wysong shared…
Conservative news program partners with CO Springs school district, plans to ‘take the media back’
This article first appeared in the Colorado Times Recorder. Peak News, the “citizen journalism” initiative led by conservative activists and…
Colorado’s Republican delegation defends votes to cut Medicaid
This story was originally published in the Colorado Times Recorder. The U.S. House of Representatives passed President Donald Trump’s proposed…
Manitou Springs City Council to cut marijuana tax
The Manitou Springs City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to cut taxes on recreational cannabis by half…
Manitou Springs faces lawsuit from Cog Railway amid budget concerns
Last month, the Cog Railway filed a lawsuit against the City of Manitou Springs, claiming that the City has failed…
Hiawatha Gardens contracts approved despite council member’s concerns
Manitou Springs City Council approved six contracts with the American Institute of Architects for the Hiawatha Gardens project. Council member…
Colorado publishes first comprehensive State of Homelessness Report
This week, the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative, representing Colorado’s four Continuums of Care (CoCs), including the Pikes Peak CoC, released…
Community members, elected officials respond to CO Springs nightclub raid
This story was first published in the Colorado Times Recorder. Over 50 people gathered in front of the El Paso…
Colorado Springs Independent, Business Journal change hands. Again.
The owners of the Colorado Springs Independent and Colorado Springs Business Journal, Kevin O’Neil and J.W. Roth, sold the publications…
Manitou Springs School District 14 prepares for November bond measure
The Manitou Springs School District is gearing up to put a new bond measure on the November ballot. The $67.8…
Colorado Springs Independent, Business Journal change hands. Again.
The owners of the Colorado Springs Independent and Colorado Springs Business Journal, Kevin O’Neil and J.W. Roth, sold the publications…
Manitou Springs City Council officially recognizes Bear Brothers site
Manitou Springs City Council issued a proclamation Tuesday night officially recognizing the Bear Brothers site, commonly known as the Gog…
Manitou pastor addresses Hands Off protest in Colorado Springs
Heather McDuffee, pastor of Community Congregational Church of Manitou Springs, addressed a crowd of approximately 3,500 people on the steps…
Homeless Union protests sit-lie expansion
Following the April 5 Hands Off protest at Colorado Springs City Hall, the Colorado Springs Homeless Union held a rally…
Manitou council recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month, proceeds with rezoning
Manitou Springs City Council recognized April as Child Abuse Prevention month. El Paso County Commissioner Bill Wysong was joined by…
Quittin’ time: Does the City of Manitou have a staff retention problem?
According to a Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) request, Manitou Springs has lost nine employees since the start of 2025.…
Manitou Council approves water meter replacement project to remedy faulty readings
Manitou Springs City Council voted to move forward with replacing water meters and updating telecommunications equipment in City buildings during…
CO Springs therapist challenging Colorado’s conversion therapy ban
This article was originally published by the Colorado Times Recorder The Supreme Court will hear a case from Colorado to…
District 3 candidates discuss developer dollars, public transit at OWN forum
Colorado Springs City Council District 3 candidates Maryah Lauer, Chris Metzger, Greg Thornton, Brandy Williams, and Rick Gillit discussed developer…