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.…
What does Mayor Yemi think Trump would ‘test’ here?
In case you haven’t heard, Colorado Springs has been laid at the altar of Trump. In mid-March, while attending the…
Colorado Springs City Council’s March 25 meeting
Custodian recognized for three decades of service at COS airport Airport maintenance worker Shane Hartley was recognized for 32 years…
Colorado’s DeGette calls for resignation of two Trump officials involved in Signal chat
This story was originally by Colorado Newsline. Read it here U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, a Denver Democrat, called for Secretary…
Colorado GOP hosts “A Golden Age Gala” featuring keynote speaker Steve Bannon in COS
Steve Bannon is a far-right influencer, the host of the popular self-described “ultra-MAGA” WarRoom podcast, and has his own page…
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…
My pick for Colorado Springs City Council District 3
Especially in this time of national political instability, unpredictability and even outright lunacy, it’s important to elect local leaders that…
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…
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…
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…
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…
DOGE-ordered layoffs affect Forest Service fire mitigation, VA crisis hotline
“These people have done absolutely nothing wrong,” Colorado Senator Michael Bennet said on the Senate floor in Washington, D.C., days…
Manitou Springs City Councilors sit for Pledge in protest of recent federal actions
Mayor John Graham addressed council and residents prior to the beginning of the Feb. 18 city council meeting. “I suspect…
Some COS City Council members hope to bypass voters on e-bikes, pot repeal
Colorado Springs City Council has paved the way for Class 1 e-bikes – the kind that require continuous pedaling even…