‘Beauty will save the world’: Orthodox Cinema comes to Colorado Springs
El Tonto Por Cristo – “the fool for Christ” – is the latest film from the Texas-based team of Josh…
Manitou voters keep Metro District intact
Preliminary results show Manitou Springs voters have rejected an effort by the city government to dissolve the Metropolitan District, a…
Colossal Beings: Sofia Hernandez Crade’s larger-than-life art
Manitou Springs’ annual Carnivale, a Mardi Gras-style street parade, is a celebration of the city’s quirky, artistic character. Taking part…
Southeast residents share concerns, review plan at town hall
Colorado Springs City Councilor Kimberly Gold held a town hall event at Sierra High School on Feb. 12 to present…
Church’s pride banner removed. Again.
On the morning of Friday, Feb 6., Associate Minister Josh Rumple arrived at First Congregational Church in downtown Colorado Springs…
Manitou Springs to reclaim costs from accidents, increase fees
During this week’s Manitou Springs City Council Meeting, Council approved two new ordinances and considered an updated fee schedule. New…
Manitou Springs City Council outlines parking plan post-Metro District
During a Jan. 23 special meeting held via Zoom, the Manitou Springs City Council approved a resolution establishing a concrete…
CSU’s non-compliant gas lines to cost consumers
Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) will be raising rates for natural gas customers in 2026 as part of a Sept. 30,…
CO Springs protests Minneapolis ICE shooting
Residents of Colorado Springs expressed their shock and outrage during three separate events since the Jan. 7 shooting of Renee…
Anti-transgender activist accosted in Manitou
Anti-transgender activist Stephen Scaer, known online as “Sidewalk Steve,” claims he was assaulted while picketing in Manitou Springs on Dec.…
Union demands audits before D49 cuts staff
Earlier this month, Colorado Springs School District 49 Superintendent Peter Hilts asked the board of education to declare a fiscal…
District 49 to cut programs, teachers amid ‘fiscal exigency’
Citing flat revenue, declining enrollment, and increased expenses, Colorado Springs School District 49 Superintendent Peter Hilts asked the board of…
D11 moves to terminate strike supporter
Colorado Springs School District 11 Superintendent Michael Gaal recommended termination of McAuliffe Elementary School teacher Angelica Givler-Viers during last night’s…
Council hears Shada concerns, takes no action
Last week, Manitou Springs City Council heard concerns about Councilor John Shada following Councilor Nancy Fortuin’s call for his resignation…
New tenants union wants better living conditions in complex
Following the successful formation of tenants unions in Centennial Plaza and Acacia Park Apartments, managed by the Colorado Springs Housing…
Affordable housing complex wins national award
Last month, Launchpad, the 50-unit supportive housing project for youth and families on Colorado Springs’ west side, was awarded the…
Community Prep students looking for Grammy nomination
With the increased popularity and expansion of career and technical education, students in high schools across Colorado can graduate with…
Police report involving City Councilor provides additional details
During the Oct. 21 Manitou Springs City Council meeting, Councilor Nancy Fortuin called on Councilor John Shada to resign following…
Manitou Springs City Councilor asked to resign
Manitou Springs City Councilor Nancy Fortuin called for the resignation of Councilor John Shada during the council correspondence part of…
Manitou voters hear merits of candidates, ballot issues at forum
The League of Women Voters hosted a forum for Manitou Springs candidates and ballot issues this week in advance of…