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Sometimes cops wear so many hats during the course of a shift, that being an expert handler in all types of situations is an impossible expectation, Fountain Police Chief Chris... — Updated 3/3/2021 Full story

The Fountain City Council voted last Tuesday to adopt several revisions to the city's Strategic Plan, including goals for a possible regional recreation center. The previous goal... — Updated 3/2/2021

Operators of Venetucci Farm – a place that holds a special place in the memories of many area residents – have announced big plans for the property, including a new wedding and... — Updated 3/2/2021

Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers is asking for your assistance in locating the following individuals for whom felony arrest warrants have been issued: JAMES BLAKE BURKETT is a Black... — Updated 3/2/2021

On Feb. 3, four football players from Fountain-Fort High School signed their letters of intent. The athletes and their selected colleges were as follows: Q Jones – Dartmouth... — Updated 3/2/2021

On Feb. 22 the Trojans won versus Doherty, 73-72, in a nail-biting double overtime game. That left the Trojans 7-1 overall with one more week to go in the regular season. On Feb.... — Updated 3/2/2021

Note: Last week and this week contain the last games of the regular basketball season before the state championships. Some games will be finally reported next week, and slots that... — Updated 3/2/2021

INDIAN OCEAN – Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Nelson, a native of Fountain, is currently serving aboard the U.S. Navy destroyer, USS Winston S. Churchill, in the Indian... — Updated 3/3/2021

Celebrate K9 veterans and their handlers during the annual War Dog Memorial Run March 13 at Iron Horse Park on Fort Carson. Ten runners will be released every 5 minutes; runners... — Updated 3/2/2021

Today, March 3, 2021, marks 30 years to the day that United Airlines Flight 585 crashed into Widefield Community Park. All told, 25 passengers died in the crash (not counting a... — Updated 3/5/2021 Full story

In the days after the United Airlines Flight 585 crash, as well as on various anniversary years, this paper has written many pieces on the subject. The following are selections... — Updated 3/2/2021

(Family Features) Staying healthy is important year-round, but especially in the cooler months when temperatures drop, people spend more time inside and germs can spread easily.... — Updated 3/2/2021

Winter squash are prominently displayed at grocery stores in the fall and winter months, but many shoppers pass them by because they don't know how to make them. Winter squash are... — Updated 3/2/2021

(Family Features) Mornings may look different from the norm for many families but staying on track with healthy choices remains a top priority. While you may not be stopping at... — Updated 3/2/2021

Dr. Glenn Mollette The average college debt among student loan borrowers in America is $32,731, according to the Federal Reserve. The majority of borrowers have between $25,000... — Updated 3/2/2021

I hope all are well and enjoying a nice day. I want to remind small business owners of this week's deadline to apply for the Small Business COVID-19 relief grants, as well as... — Updated 3/2/2021

This doesn't feel like the second week of the session, or even the third if you count those three days in January. More bills have been introduced in a shorter time than would... — Updated 3/2/2021

Hey, it is March! Aren't you feeling a bit of hope for a warmer future? I am! I am so looking forward to anything being green again... Oh my word, this brown we have through fall... — Updated 3/2/2021

Before I share with you what my life has been like at the Capitol and the beginning of the 73rd General Assembly, I would like to tell all who voted for me that I am sincerely... — Updated 3/2/2021

"Fight to laugh another day" isn't something we normally hear. But this includes two practices that people who experience extraordinary relationships actively do. They know either... — Updated 3/2/2021

March may be one of my favorite times of the year for birding. The big birds are paired up and starting to nest. March is the peak of the nesting season for many owls. Not all... — Updated 3/2/2021

Ramon Sigala passed away Monday, February 15, 2021. He was born in Rocky Ford, Colorado, on June 8, 1955. Ramon is preceded in death by his parents Manual and Martha Sigala,... — Updated 3/2/2021 Full story

Gone too soon, Brian Moore passed away on February 13, 2021, after a long battle with depression. Survived by family, including his mother Judy, brother Jeff, sister-in-law Sally,... — Updated 3/2/2021 Full story

Phyllis Jean Herndon, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 25, 2021. She was born on November 13, 1937 to Sam... — Updated 3/2/2021 Full story

Last week staff and students at Fountain Middle School gathered for the unveiling of a bench outside the FMS Event Center that serves as a memorial to beloved former teacher Jimmy... — Updated 3/2/2021

Matthew Kimminau, a student at Widefield High School, has been selected for the Colorado 2021 All State Choir. After the announcement, Kimminau said he was "truly elated." "I first... — Updated 3/2/2021