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The controversial topic of Fountain City Council changing the zoning designation from Parks and Open Space District to Regional Commercial District for a piece of property located on Syracuse St.,...

Story and photos courtesy of Michelle Cockroft (granddaughter of Ruth and Richard Heikes) For all the photo highlights click the following link: https://www.epcan.com/home/custome...

There is a new man in charge of the Fountain Fire Department. James Maxon was recently hired as the city's new fire chief. He will begin his duties in March. Former Fountain Fire Chief Darin Anstine...

The Fountain Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a wanted subject known to frequent the Fountain area, specifically the area of Hadley Street. The subject is...

For 2 full pages of photo highlights click the following link: https://www.epcan.com/home/customer_files/pdfs/alternate/phillipines_train_with_fountain_fire_red.pdf The Fountain Fire Department...

Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers is asking for your assistance in locating the following individuals for whom felony arrest warrants have been issued: CHRISTOPHER CHAVEZ is a Hispanic Male, 35 years...

For all the sports highlights and photos click the following link https://www.epcan.com/home/customer_files/pdfs/sports/sports_2019-2-20.pdf Mesa Ridge and Widefield split a boys/girls Colorado...

A total of 10 Mesa Ridge wrestlers qualified for the state wrestling tournament following regional competition last week. The tournament gets underway Thursday at the Pepsi Center in Denver. "This...

The Mesa Ridge Lady Grizzlies, winners of the Colorado Springs (Class 4A) Metro League championship for the fourth straight year include: (l to r) front row: Synae Almodovar, Eleasia Woolridge, Monet...

I talked last week about the "crooks" of the early Cripple Creek days, so how about the real big business opportunities of the day. What business would you think was the big money maker of the day?...

Recently, I received and completed a survey about Fountain becoming a sanctuary. It asked me what I thought about Fountain becoming a sanctuary city for illegal immigrants. Balderdash and horse...

The Governor, the Senate, the House and even the sidewalks around the capital overflow with ideas on how to improve education but it seems like some good ones are getting nowhere. The sidewalks had...

I pray all are doing well and were safe during the recent snowstorm.  I enjoyed a nice but quiet Presidents Day, and hope you too were able to enjoy most of the weekend, prior to the cold and snow...

One of the questions around the Capitol this week is "Where are all the bills?" We are 1/3 of the way through the 120-day session and only 325 bills have been introduced. I say only because last...

Traffic-traffic-traffic-development, people, cars--traffic... The traffic congestion at the corner of Syracuse and Mesa Ridge Parkway is not unique for this county. Syracuse Street has a history. It...

I am such a sucker for a cute little face, especially if it is speckled with freckles. Those little savvy youngsters wearing accomplishment badges and uniforms, get me every time. I am not a fan of...

Editor's Note: This week we are pleased to share with you the writing talents of yet another Trulson lady! Below you will find Amelia Trulson's response to one of her mother Alice's recent "OH MY...

Submitted by Karen Ager Congratulations to the Fountain Riding and Roping Club Royalty for 2019. Queen Amanda Eastlake, Aide Elizabeth Settle, and Princess Heather Eastlake were recently chosen to...

Lonny and Mary Cupp of Widefield celebrated their "Golden Anniversary" February 12, 2019. Mary & Lonny were married February 12, 1969 in their hometown of Socorro, NM. They have two children,...

October 9, 1924-February 17, 2019 Marcia Jeanette Backstrand, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully February 17, 2019, in Colorado...

A balloon release in memory of Talbott STEAM Innovation School Principal Tracy Vsetecka, who died Jan. 31, was held recently outside the school on the basketball court. Staff, students, parents, and...

Our local Bald Eagles have been busy this week. If you've had a chance to make a drive around Big Johnson Reservoir in the last week or two, you've probably noticed the resident Bald Eagles being...