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Back to School: Talking to kids about fentanyl
COLORADO SPRINGS — Fentanyl abuse and overdoses can happen at any age and it is a growing concern among children in schools. On Wednesday, multiple police chiefs, 4th Judicial District Attorney Michael Allen, El Paso County Coroner Dr. Leon Kelly, and Congressman Doug Lamborn held a roundtable discussion about talking to kids about fentanyl. The […] → Read More
Sisters climbing to new heights for women in the lineman industry
COLORADO SPRINGS — National Lineworker Appreciation Day is celebrated on April 18 each year. There are currently 35 students at the Rocky Mountain Lineman School in Colorado Springs, and only two of them are women! Since the start in 2008, nearly 600 students have graduated from the lineman school — but only eight women in […] → Read More
Watch: Cog Railway tests out new snowplow
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. — The Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway is inching closer to reopening, as it recently tested out new equipment to help keep the new track clear of snow. The new state-of-the-art snowplow was built in Switzerland, and can spray snow in any direction. It went up the mountain Thursday using cutting […] → Read More
Remembrance ceremony for Deputy Jeff Hopkins
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. — A remembrance ceremony to honor Deputy Jeff Hopkins was held Thursday. Deputy Jeff Hopkins died April 1, 2020 at the age of 41 after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. He is survived by his wife, Wendy, who had their first child in August. He served with the El Paso County Sheriff’s […] → Read More
Crews demolishing Platte Avenue bridge over Sand Creek in Colorado Springs
There may be more traffic than usual on Platte Avenue near Powers Boulevard over the next few months as crews continue demolition work on a portion of the Platte Avenue bridge over Sand Creek. → Read More
Homeowners praised for mitigation efforts in response to Bear Creek Fire
COLORADO SPRINGS — More than 200 people were forced to leave their homes as fire crews worked on taking control of Thursday’s Bear Creek Fire. No structures were burned down, with first responders praising families for doing their part in making sure their homes are mitigated and safe. Many homeowners say there were caught by […] → Read More
Chihuahuas rescued from Colorado Springs garage now up for adoption
Eleven of the 26 chihuahuas that were rescued from a garage in Colorado Springs last week are now available for adoption, according to the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region. → Read More
PikeRide bike-sharing service expands to Bancroft Park in Old Colorado City
The bike-sharing service PikeRide is launching a new bike share station in Old Colorado City. → Read More
The ugly truth of childhood cancer
For the last three years, Clayton Freeman has been fighting for his life. → Read More
Remarkably resilient, meet Kristen Christy
COLORADO SPRINGS — FOX21 News is celebrating remarkable women in southern Colorado by spending the past weeks sharing the stories of four women who were nominated by their friends or loved ones. FOX21 viewers will be familiar with this Kristen Christy. We’ve shared her story before. “Suicide is contagious, but a smile is contagious,” she […] → Read More
Valentine’s Day triple murder still unsolved, 35 years later
A mother and her two children were beaten and strangled, and there were signs two of them had been sexually assaulted. → Read More
People strike for climate justice across the state, country and globe
COLORADO — On Friday people from across the state, country and even international are striking to demand action to be taken for the climate crisis. This strike comes ahead of the United Nations Summit on Climate Change three days later, when world leaders will convene in New York with the goal of deepening climate ambition. […] → Read More
Prime time for apple picking in Penrose
The orchard opened in August and you can pick apples until the end of September due to hail. → Read More
Class of 2023 moves into UCCS
About 1,000 freshmen from the UCCS Class of 2023 moved into campus Tuesday. → Read More
Museum free day offers a creative kickstart before school starts
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center’s museum is offering a creative kickstart for students as they prepare to start the school year, and it’s all free. The event is happening this Saturday. Admission to the museum is free. The current exhibition, World of WearableArt, features designs from around the world, made […] → Read More
Public meeting Wednesday to discuss City for Champions stadium
You’re invited to an open house to learn more about the new downtown Colorado Springs City for Champions sports venue. → Read More
Tip-A-Cop fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics Colorado
This weekend, local law enforcement will be earning your tips to benefit Special Olympics athletes in Colorado. → Read More
Summer Music Festival happening now at Colorado College
With 29 concerts in a three-week period, from classical to contemporary, children's concerts and free lunchtime concerts, the festival offers something for everyone. → Read More
Scott Elementary students raise $3,000 for injured officer
The money was donated to the Colorado Springs Police Protective Association. → Read More
Widefield, Peyton students sign letters of intent to join the workforce
Students from Widefield School District 3 and Peyton School District signed contracts to work with local companies after high school graduation. → Read More