Earlier this month, Colorado Springs School District 49 Superintendent Peter Hilts asked the board of education to declare a fiscal exigency in the district – citing flat revenue, declining enrollment, and increased expenses – which will allow for a reduction in programs and staff, including non-probationary, or tenured, teachers. The board voted 4-1 to issue […]
Citing flat revenue, declining enrollment, and increased expenses, Colorado Springs School District 49 Superintendent Peter Hilts asked the board of education during last night’s meeting to declare a fiscal exigency in the district, which will allow for a reduction in programs and staff, including non-probationary, or tenured, teachers. “Instead of our revenues keeping up with […]
City Matters is a podcast on Colorado Springs issues hosted by former Colorado Springs City Councilor Bill Murray and Gary Casimir. Their most recent episode delves into the complexities surrounding the Springs Utilities $600 million fiber project. They explore the project’s financial implications, legal challenges, and the broader impact on the community. With insights from […]
Colorado Springs School District 11 Superintendent Michael Gaal recommended termination of McAuliffe Elementary School teacher Angelica Givler-Viers during last night’s board of education meeting. “I’m recommending to the Board of Education that Angelica Givler-Viers, a teacher at McAuliffe Elementary School, be dismissed from her employment with the district on the statutory grounds of insubordination, neglect […]
The parent company of Colorado Springs Utilities’ anchor tenant for its $600 million high-speed broadband fiber project is selling the subsidiary, according to a published report. It’s unclear what this means for the Utilities project, which the Bulletin reported last month has been behind schedule and has led to litigation in both federal and state […]
Experiences, not stuff. If you’re looking for gifts that will last this holiday season, look for ways to make memories with your loved ones. You’ll find some lovely memories on sale at Theatreworks, which has followed its gut-punch production of “Cabaret” with the most trivial of trivialities, “The Importance of Being Earnest.” Can a frivolous […]
Last week, Manitou Springs City Council heard concerns about Councilor John Shada following Councilor Nancy Fortuin’s call for his resignation during the Nov. 21 regular meeting. “Recently, a police report was filed by one of our residents concerning Councilor Shada,” said Fortuin during the Nov. 21 meeting. “The report details an encounter in the Dillon […]
Bulletin town hall draws hundreds, video and podcast available On Saturday, Nov. 15, the Pikes Peak Bulletin held a town hall at Community Anchor Academy (1652 S. Circle Dr.). Over 200 community members turned out to hear from candidates for Colorado House District 5 – an election that won’t happen until nearly a year from […]
A project that aims to make Colorado Springs a gig city has been plagued by delays and has triggered two lawsuits, one headed to trial next year. Although Colorado Springs Utilities says there’s little to no risk in fronting up to $600 million in ratepayer money to install broadband fiber citywide, its business partner, Ting […]
Following the successful formation of tenants unions in Centennial Plaza and Acacia Park Apartments, managed by the Colorado Springs Housing Authority, Colorado Springs Tenants has launched the first tenants union in a privately owned complex, the Aviator Tenants Union. Members of the Aviator Tenants Union held a press conference Sunday to address concerns about living […]
Pikes Peak Library District leadership, members of the PPLD board, and representatives from the PPLD Foundation gathered on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Ruth Holley Library (685 N. Murray Blvd.) to celebrate the district’s purchase of the library’s formerly leased property. Inside the PPLD branch, a poster near a framed photograph of Ruth Holley tells the […]
Last month, Launchpad, the 50-unit supportive housing project for youth and families on Colorado Springs’ west side, was awarded the Charles L. Edson Housing Tax Credit Excellence Award by the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition (AHTCC). Presented annually for the past 31 years, the Edson Award honors Housing Credit developments that strengthen communities, improve resident […]
The federal government shutdown is now the longest in history with no clear end in sight, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that typically assists over 600,000 Coloradans per month – and close to 42 million nationwide, about 12% of the population – has not distributed benefits that typically go out at the start […]
Votes counted in the two days since Election Day have shifted results to show Charles Johnson now in a thin lead over Jeremiah Johnson (no relation) in the race to win a seat on the Colorado Springs School District 11 School Board. The top three vote-getters will join the school board. Michelle Ruehl and LeAnn […]
Did you receive a flyer in the mail or a text, or see the website portraying Colorado Springs District 11 school board candidate Charles Johnson, a young black man, as a dangerous criminal? How about the mailer that characterizes three conservative D11 school board candidates as responsible for alleged failures of the current school board, […]
With the increased popularity and expansion of career and technical education, students in high schools across Colorado can graduate with certificates in welding, construction, auto mechanics, and more. At Community Prep School, an alternative charter school in Colorado Springs School District 11, the students who are part of the “School of Rap” program might graduate […]
During the Oct. 21 Manitou Springs City Council meeting, Councilor Nancy Fortuin called on Councilor John Shada to resign following a reported incident at the Dillon parking lot. “Recently, a police report was filed by one of our residents concerning Councilor Shada,” said Fortuin. “The report details an encounter in the Dillon parking lot, where […]
Manitou Springs City Councilor Nancy Fortuin called for the resignation of Councilor John Shada during the council correspondence part of Tuesday’s regular meeting. “Recently, a police report was filed by one of our residents concerning Councilor Shada,” said Fortuin. “The report details an encounter in the Dillon parking lot, where a discussion escalated to the […]
The League of Women Voters hosted a forum for Manitou Springs candidates and ballot issues this week in advance of the Nov. 4 election. Many of the positions in the Manitou Springs municipal and school board races are uncontested. Manitou Springs Mayor Pro Tem Natalie Johnson is running unopposed for mayor, and Kimberly De La […]
No SNAP benefits in November. Just let that sink in. For millions of families, that headline isn’t just news – it’s survival being pulled out from under them. SNAP is what keeps food on the table for kids, parents, and seniors when times are already hard. And now, with the government shutdown stretching on, those […]
