Taylor Bishop
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Colorado Springs, CO, United States
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Let’s Talk Mental Health: 988 suicide crisis line goes live Saturday
This story is sponsored by Springs Behavioral Health. It’s like 911 specifically for mental health crises. Starting on Saturday, July 16, a new three-digit dialing code — 988 — will route callers to a suicide and crisis lifeline. In 2020, Congress designated the new 988 dialing code to be operated through the National Suicide Prevention […] → Read More
Restaurant Report Card: Taco & Tequila Bar opens in Old Colorado City
In this week's Restaurant Report Card, a new taco and tequila bar opens in the heart of Old Colorado City. → Read More
Restaurant Report Card: Western Omelette to stay in its original home
COLORADO SPRINGS — In this week’s Restaurant Report Card, we have an update from the folks at Western Omelette in Colorado Springs, after they held a big campaign to raise enough money to keep their original building from being sold to a developer. Western Omelette has spent 29 years in the same spot at 16 […] → Read More
Downtown Colorado Springs bar to reopen after closing in November
COLORADO SPRINGS — A downtown bar that has been closed since November is reopening on Sunday, Feb. 2nd. Restauranteur, Joseph Campana who owns six restaurants and bars including Shame & Regret located at 15 E. Bijou St., Suite C said the swanky whiskey and cocktail bar closed when state COVID-19 restrictions originally limited bars and […] → Read More
Restaurant Report Card: Still fighting for the Panino’s family after 46 years
In this week’s Restaurant Report Card, from one downtown Colorado Springs location, to now three in the city, and several more across the U.S., the Frasca family has been perfecting the famous panino sandwich for 46 years. Like many restaurants, 2020 took its toll on Panino’s business, but FOX21 quickly learned the Frascas won’t go […] → Read More
Colorado Christmas: Last-minute gift ideas from the Pikes Peak region
COLORADO SPRINGS — Christmas Day is exactly one week away and if you still need some last-minute gifts, look no further than the shops, restaurants, or breweries around town! For the coffee lover on your list, Mission Coffee Roasters located at 11641 Ridgeline Dr., Suite 170 in Colorado Springs, offers a home delivery coffee subscription […] → Read More
Coronavirus in Colorado: Thursday, December 17 evening update
DENVER — According to updated data released on Thursday by the state, the current coronavirus case summary reads as follows: Cases: 300,414 (+3,698 from Wednesday)Hospitalizations: 16,704… → Read More
Restaurant Report Card: Historic Colorado Springs Train Depot roars again with three new restaurants
COLORADO SPRINGS — In this week’s Restaurant Report Card, the old train depot behind the Antler’s Hotel in downtown Colorado Springs is coming alive again. Three new restaurants have hopped on board, and they are of course facing some challenges as they open during a pandemic. It was vacant for about ten years. “My dad […] → Read More
Shop local with this 2020 holiday gift guide
COLORADO SPRINGS — Don’t worry, Small Business Saturday is still a “go”, despite El Paso and Pueblo Counties moving into “Level Red” on the state’s COVID-19 dial framework. From downtown Colorado Springs to Manitou Springs, even Pueblo, FOX21 has compiled a local holiday gift guide with unique items from stores across the Pikes Peak Region, […] → Read More
Coronavirus in Colorado: Friday, October 16 evening update
DENVER – According to updated data released on Friday by the state, the current coronavirus case summary reads as follows: Cases: 83,230 (+1,312 from Thursday)Hospitalizations: 8,169 (+42)Counties: 64 People tested: 1,059,831 (+9,265)Deaths among cases: 2,172 (+10), Deaths due to COVID-19: 2,042 (+13)Outbreaks: 929 (+13) As of today, El Paso County has reported 8,193 7,845 cases (+348 from… → Read More
Restaurant Report Card: New outbreak at a Pueblo sushi restaurant
PUEBLO, Colo. — In this week’s Restaurant Report Card, a new COVID-19 outbreak identified at a sushi restaurant in Pueblo. The Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment announced on Oct. 15. that two positive cases have been reported at Sushi Garden located at 3915 Ivywood Lane. Health officials said the outbreak was identified on […] → Read More
Restaurant Report Card: Two new outbreaks at El Paso County restaurants
El Paso County Public Health is reporting two new Coronavirus outbreaks at restaurants in the county. Five employees have tested positive at MacKenzie’s Chop House located at 128 S. Tejon Street in downtown Colorado Springs. The health department posted the outbreak on its database on Oct. 8 but reports the outbreak was confirmed on Oct. […] → Read More
Restaurant Report Card: King’s Chef Diner has reopened
COLORADO SPRINGS — In this week’s Restaurant Report Card, what was thought could be a COVID-19 casualty reopened Thursday, Sept. 24 to a line of supporters and hungry Coloradans. King’s Chef Diner, a Colorado Historical Landmark that opened its doors in 1956, is making a comeback, but only the castle location at 110 E. Costilla […] → Read More
Restaurant Report Card: New outbreak at a Colorado Springs McDonald’s
COLORADO SPRINGS — In this week’s Restaurant Report Card, a new Coronavirus outbreak at Colorado Springs McDonald’s. According to El Paso County Public Health, an outbreak was reported on Aug. 2, at the McDonald’s at 5765 Constitution Avenue near Powers Boulevard after three employees tested positive. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and […] → Read More
Restaurant Report Card: Two new outbreaks at Colorado Springs restaurants
COLORADO SPRINGS — In this week’s Restaurant Report Card, there are two new coronavirus outbreaks at Colorado Springs restaurants. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, an outbreak means two or more confirmed cases in one facility within two weeks. An outbreak is confirmed at Cheba Hut Toasted Subs at 3171 North […] → Read More
Restaurant Report Card: Bread makers balancing a new business & at-home schooling
COLORADO SPRINGS — In this week’s Restaurant Report Card, juggling at-home learning and full-time jobs is something many families are navigating right now. But for Hannelore Zellmer and her husband Mark, it could mean putting a pause on their bread-baking dreams, just as the dough is starting to rise. “Being a teacher, and a mom, […] → Read More
Pine Gulch Fire becomes 4th largest individual fire in Colorado history
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KDVR) — The Pine Gulch Fire burning north of Grand Junction has grown to 73,381 acres as of Friday morning, making it the fourth-largest wildfire ever recorded in Colorado. Depending on one’s definition, Pine Gulch now ranks fourth or fifth in terms of acreage. Colorado’s largest wildfire ever was the Hayman Fire […] → Read More
Restaurant Report Card: A new kind of food service business – “ghost restaurants”
COLORADO SPRINGS — In this week’s Restaurant Report Card, FOX21 is introducing you to a new kind of food service business — “ghost restaurants”. No, they are not haunted or involve anything paranormal. There is no dining-room either, just delivery or take-out only, and often use a rented commercial kitchen space, plus the magic of […] → Read More
Restaurant Report Card: Which fast food chain has the most outbreaks in Colorado?
COLORADO – In this week’s Restaurant Report Card, Pueblo County reporting two new coronavirus outbreaks — both at Taco Bell locations. Three employees tested positive for COVID-19 at the Taco Bell at at 703 N. Santa Fe Ave., and two employees tested positive at the Taco Bell at 3333 N. Elizabeth St. The Pueblo County […] → Read More
Denver neighborhood rebrands itself as Central Park
DENVER (AP) — A Denver neighborhood has voted to change its name after a yearslong debate over its association with a former mayor who was a member of the Ku Klux Klan. The Denver Post reports Stapleton residents voted Saturday to rebrand the neighborhood as Central Park. The neighborhood was named for Benjamin Stapleton and […] → Read More