A closer look at crime in Fountain
Crime is up everywhere, and Fountain residents certainly are not immune to it. In fact, the steady rise in crime has prompted Fountain Police Chief Chris Heberer to request four... — Updated 6/23/2021
Property tax exemptions for seniors and veterans funded for tax year 2021
El Paso County Assessor Steve Schleiker has good news for local seniors and qualifying military veterans: The senior citizen and disabled veteran property tax exemption was funded... — Updated 6/23/2021
Police search for shooting suspect considered 'armed and dangerous'
The suspect in a June 16 shooting has been identified as 41-year-old Steven Hober. He is considered armed and dangerous and has made threats towards law enforcement, a Fountain... — Updated 6/23/2021
Suspect arrested after standoff
Residents near Pi-Ute Park in Security were on edge for several hours last Thursday evening as Sheriff's Deputies tried to get a wanted man out of a home in the 900 block of... — Updated 6/23/2021
Man arrested after bomb threat
A man was arrested last Friday after a section of the Lorson Ranch neighborhood was evacuated due a bomb threat. Ultimately, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deemed the area clear and arrested Anderson Lee Aldrich, 21, who... — Updated 6/23/2021
Colo. Redistricting Commissions plan statewide tour prior to public hearings
The Colorado Independent Redistricting Commissions will hold public hearings on the preliminary maps for the state’s eight congressional districts, as well as the 65 state house and 35 senate districts. These hearings will... — Updated 6/23/2021
PPRBD office has re-opened to the public; plan review continues by appointment only
The Pikes Peak Regional Building Department re-opened its doors to the public as of Monday. "With COVID numbers trending down and vaccination numbers continuing to increase,... — Updated 6/23/2021
Crime Stoppers Seeks Fugitives
Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers is asking for your assistance in locating the following individuals for whom felony arrest warrants have been issued: BERNARD JOSEPH EICHENSEHR is a... — Updated 6/23/2021
Chamber News
The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce is accepting registrations for the 2021 Fountain Fall Festival, which has the them “Dancing through the Decades.” Vendors, parade floats and sponsors can get signed up through the... — Updated 6/23/2021
CO cracking down on seat belts
As summer travel picks up again, the Colorado Department of Transportation and 63 law enforcement agencies throughout Colorado partnered for the largest statewide Click It or Ticket enforcement period of the year, May 24-June 6.... — Updated 6/23/2021
FFCHS announces new head coaches
Anthony Hoover is the new head boys' tennis coach. Hoover has been an assistant girls' tennis coach for two years at FFCHS, where he also teaches various science classes. Hoover... — Updated 6/23/2021
SPORTS WRAP-UP
BOYS SWIMMING FOUNTAIN-FORT CARSON, WIDEFIELD PLAY SOUTH DIVISION Fountain-Fort Carson hosted the PPAC South Division Championships on Thursday (June 17). Widefield and... — Updated 6/23/2021
Space Delta 2 at Peterson AFB changes command
Story and photo by U.S. Space Force Senior Airman Andrew Bertain Space Delta 2 - Space Domain Awareness held its change of command June 14 at Peterson Air Force Base. U.S. Space... — Updated 6/23/2021
USASMDC Soldiers take high ground in Best Warrior Competition
By Staff Sgt. Zach Sheely, 100th Missile Defense Brigade Public Affairs Office Seven Soldiers representing U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command elements from across the... — Updated 6/23/2021
Fake dog trainer nailed for scamming veterans
I’ll admit, after reading about so many Department of Veterans Affairs-related crimes over the years, this is a new one. A judge has sentenced a Texas resident to 10 years in prison for scamming the VA out of a lot of money ... — Updated 6/23/2021
A little mystery at local middle school
Recently as Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 staff were helping to prepare the Dean Fleischauer Activities Center (DFAC) on West Alabama Avenue for the new Fountain Valley... — Updated 6/23/2021
Life Network now open in Widefield
A new pregnancy resource center has opened its doors in the Fountain Valley, bringing new life to a building that previously served women, infants and children through the county's... — Updated 6/23/2021
Widefield High School '60s classes plan reunion
Widefield High School (WHS) classes of the 1960s are invited to a reunion on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 20-21. Sponsored by a committee of volunteers, not a company, the Friday... — Updated 6/23/2021
New YMCA nearly ready for opening
The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region will hold the grand opening of the new Fountain Valley YMCA on Saturday, July 17, from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the... — Updated 6/23/2021
Because you Asked: Fountain employee salaries
Recently a reader requested to know how much city employees in Fountain are paid. The News staff submitted a Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) Request to the city clerk for this information, and below are the results. On a side... — Updated 6/23/2021
Celebrate Dairy Month with Colorado ingredients
June is National Dairy Month, honoring one of Colorado's most important agricultural commodities. What better way to celebrate than with some cheese on a grilled pizza, just in... — Updated 6/23/2021
Senior Center announces re-opening plans for July-August
After more than a year of closed doors and socially distanced events, the Fountain Valley Senior Center (located at 5745 Southmoor Drive in Fountain) has an official reopening... — Updated 6/23/2021
Take a Book – Share a Book
Celestina (1), Elzie (2 1/2), and Raphaela (4) Combs check out books at one of three new Little Free Libraries installed by Security Public Library and Colorado Center and... — Updated 6/23/2021
'Engage' with county code enforcement
Join El Paso County’s public engagement series with the newest topic, Code Enforcement, on Wednesday, June 30, 1–2:30 p.m. The meeting will take place virtually via Microsoft Teams. County experts will walk residents through... — Updated 6/23/2021
Fountain Valley Senior Center News & Activities
Fountain Valley Senior Center remains closed, but some meal and transportation services will continue on an as-needed basis. (See tentative reopening update below.) Reserve & Ride is limited to essential transportation needs... — Updated 6/23/2021
Coming up: business loans, county fair
Good morning. I hope all are well today. This week I wanted to provide an update on the re-opening of an El Paso County business loan program. Additionally, we will be following up... — Updated 6/23/2021
Simple ideas to nurture meaningful connections
Play comes in multiple forms, and it all starts with connection. We "play" on social media, for example, by liking and engaging with updates from friends and family. Yet, within... — Updated 6/23/2021
Sweet, sweaty summer
Good, summer!! It is officially summer. Sweaty, sticky, and so disgustingly hot was all just our spring... Oh, you do have to wonder what is in store. I, for one, cannot wait. ... — Updated 6/23/2021
Invest in yourself
The best investment you can make is in yourself. You can work, invest, save and accumulate wealth but what good is it if you ignore yourself? A friend of mine once said, "If I... — Updated 6/23/2021
Local newspapers need your help
Newspapers were hit hard during the pandemic, just like other businesses. Advertising revenue, which was already in decline, dropped significantly. While more readers turned to... — Updated 6/23/2021
Library seeks circulation assistant
Security Public Library is hiring for a part-time circulation assistant. The job is 20 hours a week, $15 per hour, Monday-Thursday 4-7 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. High school graduate or the equivalent and some previous... — Updated 6/23/2021
Pioneers Museum offers many summer programs
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, 215 S. Tejon St., has several July events. For more information, contact 719-385-5990 or www.cspm/org. Food Truck Tuesdays: Every Tuesday, July–August — 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The Colorado Springs... — Updated 6/23/2021
Save the Dates
Gather Mountain Blooms will host a grand opening of the flower farm at Venetucci Farm on July 16 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The farm store will be open, visitors will have places to sit and picnic, and there will be music and other... — Updated 6/23/2021
County to offer concerts, clubs, games, classes
Archery Camps at Bear Creek Regional Park Join one of the fastest growing outdoor sports! Bear Creek Regional Park has a series of archery camps for youth and adults. USA certified archery coaches will lead a fun interactive camp... — Updated 6/23/2021
Maker's Market to feature regional items
Shop the Front Range Maker’s Market on Saturday, June 26, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Held outdoors at Lewis Palmer High School, there will be more than 75 makers, artists, boutique, vintage and food vendors. The event is free to... — Updated 6/23/2021
Fountain Valley Museum to reopen
The Fountain Valley Museum, 114 N. Main St., will reopen to the public on Saturday, June 26 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and every Saturday thereafter at the same time. The next meeting of the Fountain Valley Historical Society and... — Updated 6/23/2021
What's Happening at the Fountain Creek Nature Center
The Fountain Creek Nature Center is located at 320 Pepper Grass Lane in Fountain. For more info. call 520-6745 or visit www.elpasocountyparks.com ONLINE REGISTRATION available at www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com. 2s & 3s... — Updated 6/23/2021
In Loving Memory of Ollie (Skip) B. Price
Ollie was called home to be with his Lord after a valiant battle with COVID-19 in December of 2020. A memorial service will be held on July 1 at 10 a.m. at Pikes Peak Christian... — Updated 6/23/2021
GSUMC summer events
Join the Ohana Summer Series at Good Shepherd UMC's Children's Church. Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m., 1201 Leta Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80911. No Children's Church on July 4th.... — Updated 6/23/2021
In Loving Memory of Heather M. Krietemeyer
Heather M. Krietemeyer, beloved mother, daughter, sister and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 15, 2021, at her home in Fountain, Colorado. She was... — Updated 6/23/2021
Vacation Bible School
The following organizations are hosting Vacation Bible Schools (VBS) and similar programs this summer. If your church would like to add a listing, email [email protected] The Salvation Army Fountain Valley Corps (208 Cunningham... — Updated 6/23/2021
Celebration of Life for Dave Schoenberger
Dave Schoenberger's celebration of life will be this Saturday, June 26, 1-3 p.m., at Pi-Ute Park Pavilion in Security. Join us to share memories of... — Updated 6/23/2021
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