Jon Karroll's New Venture: Long-time Beloved News Anchor Begins New Role with Special Kids Special Families
After more than 25 years at KRDO TV, one of local television news' most recognizable and beloved news anchors, Jon Karroll, recently left his broadcasting career (in early March) to begin a new... Full story
Memorial Day Ceremony Held in Mayor's Park
A Memorial Day ceremony was held recently at the Fountain Valley Memorial Wall in Mayor's Park. The featured speaker was Stan VanderWerf, Colonel, USAF, Ret., El Paso County Commissioner, District 3....
Crime Stoppers Seek Fugitives
Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers is asking for your assistance in locating the following individuals for whom felony arrest warrants have been issued: BRYAN ANTHONY BATTS is a Black Male, 32 years old,...
Girl of the West and Aide Present to Fountain City Council About Upcoming Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo
Two highly skilled equestriannes who have earned the prestigious title of being Girl of the West and Aide to the Girl of the West are making appearances all around the Pikes Peak Region to promote...
Flag-Raising Ceremony Held Memorial Day at American Legion Post 38
A flag-raising ceremony was held recently at American Legion Post 38 in Fountain to kick-off Memorial Day activities in Fountain. The event featured speakers as well as the presentation and raising...
Fort Carson Dives Into Hydropower Electricity
Fort Carson leadership signed on to purchase water-powered electricity starting in May, increasing the installation's commitment to investing in sustainable, renewable energy sources. The electricity is generated at the new 7.5-megawatt James W....
Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce News
Next Business Breakfast is June 21 On Friday, June 21, the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce will host its Business Breakfast from 7-8 a.m., at IHOP, 6450 S. Hwy. 85/87, Fountain. The breakfasts take place the first and third Friday of each...
Ribbon-Cutting Held for Splash Pad Concession Stand Run by Valley Christian Academy Volunteers
Representatives from the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce recently helped with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the concession stand at the Splash Pad at Aga Park in Fountain which is run by...
WHS Class of '69 to have 50th Reunion June 21
Widefield High School’s Class of 1969 will be celebrating their 50th class reunion this month. On Friday, June 21 at 6 p.m. will be a Meet and Greet at Old Chicago, 4110 N Academy Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80918. A tour of Widefield High School...
Fountain Valley Senior Center News
* Rural Area Meal Program or RAMP, is for individuals age 60 and over who live in El Paso County. This program is for older adults who are not able to get to the nearest congregate meal site. This includes individuals needing assistance due to...
The WHAT?
I have done several stories over the years, including how Peterson Field got going, but to me this one was a real surprise. Did you know there once was a Manitou Airport? As I have looked into our...
Open House Friday at Fountain REACH Pikes Peak Office
An open house is scheduled for 11 a.m.-3 p.m. this Friday, June 14, at the local REACH Pikes Peak office, 501 E. Iowa Ave. Fountain. “Join us for drinks and snacks and get to know our team at REACH Pikes Peak as well as community resources,” a...
Fall Festival Applications Are Being Accepted
Applications are now being accepted for parade entries and booths at Metcalfe Park in conjunction with the 50th Annual Fountain Fall Festival, sponsored by the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce. The festival is scheduled for Labor Day, Monday,...
Community Soup Kitchen on Friday
The First United Methodist Church of Fountain soup kitchen from 4-6 p.m. every Friday is open to anybody who would like a bowl of hot soup and great fellowship with neighbors. More groups to help host and prepare meals are sought. The church is...
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Bless You Dog Guy!
The last two weeks has been one of the hardest times of my life, since losing my precious doggie Micah. I wrote about losing him in part of an editorial and received such an overwhelming response...
Recent Events
I hope all are well and enjoying a nice day. I wanted to highlight a couple of events I attended this past week and also provide an update on the Old Pueblo Road bridge repair project (I'll update...
My Songbird Went to the Big Apple
So, my little girl went to New York City and had a great time... She saw all the things one expects to see while visiting The Big Apple. She saw the Broadway production of Lion King and afterwards...
Harmful to Colorado? You Decide!
As in most things in life, legislation, being good or bad, is in the eye of the beholder. Or, more appropriately, the voter. Below are bills that passed that I think are especially bad for Colorado....
SFD Personnel Hosting Public Swimming Pool Party This Friday at Pi-Ute Park
Security Fire Department personnel are hosting a swimming pool party this Friday, June 14, at Pi-Ute Park, 805 Main St. in Security. There will be free swimming and fire department personnel will be cooking hot dogs and...
Rehearsals for Fountain Community Theater's Next Production are Thursday and Friday
The Fountain Community Theater will have auditions/casting call or their summer production of Tom Sawyer, Detective from 3-5 p.m. this Thursday, June 13, and from 5-7 p.m. this Friday, June 14, at the Dean Fleischauer Activities Center, 326 West...
The Military Retiree/Spouses Activities Office Holds Luncheon, Council Meeting Tomorrow
The Military Retiree/Spouses Activities office holds a luncheon at noon the second Thursday of each month at the Peterson Air Force Base Club. This month it will be tomorrow, June 13. The luncheon is followed by a monthly council meeting at 2:30...
Fountain Valley Historical Society Meets July 8
The next meeting of the Fountain Valley Historical Society and Museum is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, July 8 in the downstairs of the museum, 114 N. Main, Fountain. To set up tours of the museum, call President Elaine MacKay at 382-7625, Vice...
Faith Lutheran Church in Security Offers Bible-based Day Camping Week
Pastor Rick Mensing and the congregation of Faith Lutheran Church, 315 Security Blvd, invite all school age children and youth to participate in Christian day camping with the theme, “I AM, WE ARE,” July 15-19. Both Junior Camp for children...
Fountain Valley Scholars Honorees Recognized
In May, the Fountain Valley Scholars group awarded scholarships to students from local high schools.Recipients of special honors are pictured here.Fountain Valley Scholars Honorees Recognized. For...
School District 8 Has Three Sites for Free Summer Food Service Program
Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 will operate three sites for the summer of 2019 in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals will be provided to all children ages 18 and under for free. Adults may purchase breakfast for $1.90 and lunch...
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 https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/nature-centers/ Pikes Peak...
Mourning Doves
One of several species of dove that we see in El Paso County are the Mourning doves. The Mourning dove may also be called "the Rain dove" or "the Turtle dove." The Mourning doves are the most common...
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