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…
Quick hits from the March 11 Colorado Springs City Council meeting
Funding from D.C. could be lost Colorado Springs receives around $481 million from the federal government to fund important programs…
Manitou City to rezone 56 parcels
The City of Manitou Springs is planning on rezoning 56 City-owned parcels of land, according to a March 4 news…
The spirit of generosity elevates Manitou Springs: One gift’s remarkable journey
Nestled at the foot of the majestic Pikes Peak, Manitou Springs stands as a testament to the power of community.…
Scenes from March’s First Friday Art Walk
Did you know Platte Furniture (2331 E. Platte Pl.) has a high-end gallery downstairs? Not only does the company sell…
Food to Power screens “Common Ground,” hosts panel on soil and community health
On Feb. 21, a group of over 50 local citizens gathered at the Hillside Hub (1090 S. Institute St.) for…
Gambling and gardening – and gambling on a garden – this spring
In her 1932 autobiography “Heritage of Years” Francis Wolcott wrote a telling sentence in her prologue. “If there be but…
Beyond the Bell Public schools are working harder than ever – and no, they’re not brainwashing your kids
If schools had mind-control powers, kids would at least: Be ready at the bus stop instead of sprinting out with…
A light in the dark: Tymm Hoffman
As long as Tymm Hoffman has a voice, a keyboard or a pen, diversity and inclusion will remain part of…
Dear Mrs. Hughes March 14
Dear Mrs. Hughes, My old friend who I see about twice a year has religious and political views I find…
Manitou Springs High School Sports Feature
New look baseball roster has same old expectations PHOTO AND STORY BY DANIEL MOHRMANN The Manitou Springs baseball team may…
Reaching Out: A new column about ways to connect with your community
Hi there, My name is Judy Carnick. My neighbors know me as the “the woman who waves and walks the…
Election 2025 – Citizens Project
Election Day is April 1st — this is a mail only election and ballots must be received by 7pm on…
Protesting Trump on Ukraine, Musk, DOGE firings
Despite high winds and a chill in the air, protesters turned out in front of Colorado Springs City Hall to…
Time capsule unearthed as St. Andrews Episcopal Church set to close
“We know that for those who love God all things work together for good,” wrote Paul in his epistle to…
CO Springs residents protest Medicaid cuts
Colorado Springs residents protested proposed cuts to Medicaid Friday afternoon. The protest took place outside U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank’s (R-CO)…
Manitou Springs City Council adopts DEI Proclamation
Councilors John Shada, Julie Wolfe, and Judith Chandler again remained seated during the Pledge of Allegiance, in response to political…
Celebrate community spirit at the Manni Awards on March 19
Each year in March, Manitou Springs City Hall fills with a few hundred folks bearing potluck dishes and goodwill who…
Carnivale 2025 brings community together for Mardi Gras good times
Photos from Carnivale 2025 by Mark Lee A jubilant crowd celebrated Mardi Gras in true Manitou style on March 1…
Musk, Trump and Bezos: The Third Triumvirate
So here we are, just a few weeks into the Trump/Musk duopoly and many of us are uncomprehending, alarmed, scared,…