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Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers is asking for your assistance in locating the following individuals for whom felony arrest warrants have been issued: BOBBY BERRY is a White Male, 43... — Updated 5/27/2020

Should children be exposed to stories that talk about hard topics? It's a question that routinely comes up in conversations about children's books. Parents and library groups... — Updated 5/28/2020

A woman was arrested for attempted murder early Sunday morning after allegedly shooting another individual at a Widefield home At about 1:30 a.m., the El Paso County Sheriff's... — Updated 5/27/2020

Fountain recently welcomed Dan Blankenship as its new utilities director. The Colorado native has returned to his roots after a long career in the industry around the United... — Updated 5/27/2020

Several recent stories have talked about COVID-19's impact on businesses. Some businesses (such as food trucks) thrived during the non-essential business shutdown periods. Others... — Updated 5/28/2020

Several railroad crossings around Fountain have been closed for repairs recently, and work will continue next week. Officials say railroad repairs include replacement of railroad... — Updated 5/27/2020

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office credited "the power of social media" when, less than 24 hours after asking for the public's help, they located a convicted sex offender who was... — Updated 5/27/2020

Derek Zander, a 2007 graduate of Mesa Ridge High School, has been named the Vice President of Advancement and Athletics at Iowa Wesleyan University (IW). The university announced... — Updated 5/27/2020

Colorado Springs Switchback employees met at the Sky Club at Downtown Stadium on May 15 for the Topping Off Ceremony where they placed the final steel beam on the club's roof. Fans... — Updated 5/27/2020

FORT CARSON - The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson conducted a virtual change of responsibility and farewell retreat ceremony May 18 at Manhart Field on post. During the... — Updated 5/27/2020

U.S. Army Medical Department Activity-Fort Carson and Evans Army Community Hospital (EACH) held a virtual change of command ceremony May 19. The livestream began with an awards... — Updated 5/27/2020

Soldiers fire machine guns on Fort Carson's M240B Machine Gun Range on May 14. The soldiers pictured are with the 2nd Battalion, 12th Field Army Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade... — Updated 5/27/2020 Full story

In the 1860s, there was a boom and a recession in Colorado. The boom started with the discovery of gold in Cherry Creek at what became parts of Denver. In the 1860s, the need for... — Updated 5/27/2020

The Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance (PPORA) applauds its partners for making a difference as they celebrated Colorado Public Lands Day on May 16. Although the celebrations... — Updated 5/27/2020

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One of the side effects of this COVID-19 thing is depression. We have seen increases in depression since the lockdown started. Though introverts may be enjoying their solitude, I... — Updated 5/27/2020

It perhaps goes without saying that COVID-19 has created many awkward or simply unusual situations for people. Since I not only write for the Fountain Valley News but also deliver... — Updated 5/27/2020

Good morning, I hope all are well today. It was a quiet Memorial Day this past Monday with most local ceremonies and services held in very small groups. Still, I took time, and... — Updated 5/27/2020

As another Memorial Day has come and gone, it's worth remembering that our national parks continue to honor and recognize those who have died serving our country.   In fact,... — Updated 5/27/2020

I have high hopes for Part II of the Second Regular Session of the 72nd General Assembly. Word on the street is we're going to wrap everything up in three weeks as opposed to the... — Updated 5/27/2020

Don't you love that feeling of anticipation, of hope before Christmas morning? You expect or trust something will be amazing in the box covered with bright colored wrapping paper.... — Updated 5/27/2020

Security Public Library Security Public Library now has limited borrowing and return capabilities. The two drop boxes at the library and Safeway are open for returns. Also, the... — Updated 5/27/2020

Last month the Colorado Mountain Club (CMC) launched its new Online University. While people are spending more time inside (working from home, plus social distancing), CMC felt it... — Updated 5/27/2020

By Darrin Ronde, Senior Pastor at Pikes Peak Christian Church Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. (Philippians 2:4) As we... — Updated 5/27/2020

Donald Roland Hill, 86, died May 15, 2020, in his home in Colorado Springs attended by his family. Don was born August 30, 1933, in Lowell, Mass. He graduated from Livingston Manor... — Updated 5/27/2020 Full story

A number of area schools have come up with creative ways to celebrate their students' graduations and transition from one campus to another. At Aragon Elementary in Fountain, for... — Updated 5/27/2020

Spring break escapes, prom and endless backyard barbecue celebrations are what most seniors envision in the final few months of their high school careers. COVID-19 has changed... — Updated 5/27/2020

Valley Christian Academy and Rainbow of Friends Preschool held their annual promotion and graduation ceremony drive-through style on Saturday. All students at the school, which... — Updated 5/27/2020 Full story