Woman arrested in Widefield stabbing case
A man was stabbed in the neck in what authorities believe was a domestic violence incident at the Widefield Apartments on Tuesday afternoon. El Paso County Sheriff's Office said... — Updated 9/15/2021
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: SAMUAL DOMONIC JOHNSON is a... — Updated 9/15/2021
Sheriff's Office looking for additional victims in sexual assault
Authorities have arrested a man on suspicion of sexual assault after he allegedly lured juveniles on the internet. Officials say they are looking for possible additional victims.... — Updated 9/15/2021
Local firefighters join 9/11 Stairclimb
On Sept. 11, several firefighters from Security Fire Department and Fountain Fire Department participated in the 9/11 Stairclimb in Denver. Pictured is a group from Security Fire... — Updated 9/15/2021
Public may submit pro/con comments on TABOR question
El Paso County citizens have until Friday, Sept. 17, to submit pro/con comments for County Question 1A on the Nov. 2 Coordinated Election ballot, in order for those comments to be included in the ballot issue notice (C.R.S.... — Updated 9/15/2021
Key dates for Nov. 2 election
The following are key dates for the upcoming Nov. 2 election: Sept. 18 Deadline to send mail ballots to military and overseas electors. Oct. 1 Last day for the Legislative Council staff to print and distribute the ballot... — Updated 9/15/2021
Fire restrictions for county
Due to the continued dry conditions and the National Weather Service forecast for continued dry and warmer than normal weather resulting in very high to extreme fire danger ratings, Sheriff Bill Elder has ordered Stage I Fire... — Updated 9/15/2021
Chamber News
The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce’s next Business Networking Breakfast meeting will be held in person on Friday, Sept. 17, from 7-8 a.m., at IHOP, 6450 Hwy. 85/87. The speaker will be Todd Evans, deputy city manager of... — Updated 9/15/2021
Ybarra's Boxing Club wins big at Fort Morgan
Ybarra's Boxing Club (located at 30 Widefield Blvd.) traveled to Fort Morgan last weekend to participate in the 911 Boxing Show. Victor Almeida (heavyweight) had a unanimous... — Updated 9/15/2021
Sports Wrap-Up
SOFTBALL Mesa Ridge (MRHS) The Grizzlies won 19-2 on Thursday when they hosted Harrison, won 3-1 against Palmer Ridge and lost 11-2 against Falcon on Friday tournaments. In Saturday tournaments, they won 18-2 against Sand Creek... — Updated 9/15/2021
Fort Carson to host career summit on Thursday
FORT CARSON, Colo. – A "Hiring our Heroes Career Summit" highlighting approximately 90 employers from across the nation will be hosted by Fort Carson and the U.S. National... — Updated 9/15/2021
Local woman honored with county's 2021 Veteran award
A resident of the Fountain Valley community was named the El Paso County "Veteran of the Year" at a ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 9. El Paso County's Veterans Service Office and the... — Updated 9/15/2021
Schriever airman drowns
Senior Airman Ricky Teagle, a Schriever Space Force Base Airman, has been identified as the person who drowned Sept. 5 at Rampart Reservoir northwest of Colorado Springs. His body... — Updated 9/15/2021
Military installations remember 9/11
Bagpipes are played at the 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command headquarters on Peterson Space Force Base on Sept.... — Updated 9/15/2021
Mortar testing
Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, conduct mortar training and evaluation (MORTEP) certification on Aug. 12... — Updated 9/15/2021
Are you getting all your VA benefits?
Are you taking advantage of all your veterans’ benefits? The Department of Veterans Affairs recently launched a program to bring awareness of the benefits that elderly veterans might be missing. Per the VA’s notice, only... — Updated 9/15/2021
WSD3 parade goes back many years
Ask most Fountain Valley locals about the Widefield School District 3 (WSD3) Community Parade, and they'll tell you it's been going on for a while. However, people are not always... — Updated 9/15/2021
An "Almost" Bad Accident
I recently found an old Colorado Springs newspaper report of an exciting incident which occurred on the Midland line in the Ute Pass in 1890. If you have driven the pass, you know... — Updated 9/15/2021
Fountain residents invited to survey, meeting on food needs of community
The Colorado Trust, a foundation focused on helping residents push for the changes they want to see in their community, is hosting a community meeting to discuss food access in the Downtown Fountain area. The Colorado Trust has... — Updated 9/15/2021
Zucchini contest up and running!
If you have some prize-winners growing in your yard, save one for the Fountain Valley News annual zucchini contest. The contest is open now through Friday, Sept. 17. Each year we... — Updated 9/16/2021
Recreation center shuttered again
Well, that certainly didn't last long. My town's recreation center opened last week for indoor walking only – no classes, no basketball, no anything else – then shut down again just as quickly. It seemed like it would be... — Updated 9/15/2021
Fountain Valley Senior Center News & Activities
Craft fair fundraiser coming soon The annual holiday craft fair will be on Nov. 13. This is one of the senior center’s major fundraisers. Organizers are now recruiting crafters to sell their goods at the fair. There is a small... — Updated 9/15/2021
9/11 Remembered
A number of Fountain city departments, including Public Safety and Utilities, conducted a drive-by appreciation parade with messages of thanks to military veterans and first... — Updated 9/18/2021
WSD3 Community Parade 2021 in photos
The WSD3 Community Parade was held Saturday, Sept. 18. See our full album of photos on Facebook at https://www... — Updated 9/18/2021
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Sad update from Community Theater
We would like to express our appreciation to the City of Fountain, the school district, Fountain Valley News, small businesses around the Fountain area, the YMCA, and of course,... — Updated 9/15/2021
Thompson is proven leader for Fountain
I actively seek out representatives that have a proven record of supporting veterans. As a veteran, I appreciate that Sharon Thompson has stepped up to run for mayor of Fountain! I... — Updated 9/15/2021
Welcome Forward Widefield
Hello, Widefield Community! My name is Kevin Duren, and I am the new superintendent for Widefield School District 3 (WSD3). I have been in the district for 29 years as a teacher,... — Updated 9/15/2021
Get involved in Creek Week
Good day. I hope all are well and enjoyed a nice week. I also hope that all took some time on Saturday to remember 9/11 and those lives lost 20 years ago. This past week I... — Updated 9/15/2021
When even the coffee won't help
Yes, I am still living. I am still doing stuff and burning the candle at both ends. Sadly, that means that anything that needs doing and requires my brain is usually skipped over.... — Updated 9/15/2021
New pump track at Metcalfe Park to open
The city of Fountain will celebrate the grand opening of its new Bicycle Pump Track at Metcalfe Park, at 618 E. Ohio Ave., on Friday, Sept. 17. Come out and enjoy some refreshments starting at 4:30 p.m. Ribbon cutting will take... — Updated 9/15/2021
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. Creek Week... — Updated 9/15/2021
Aerial gymnast show coming to Pi-Ute Park
Save the date! Join Security Public Library at Pi-Ute Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, at 2 p.m. for a free, all-ages performance by the Dragonfly Aerial Company. This group of talented,... — Updated 9/15/2021
Open House at Fountain Fairview Cemetery
Learn about the Fountain Fairview Cemetery, the history of Fountain and meet the Friends of Fountain Fairview Cemetery Committee during an open house on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 9 a.m.-noon. Guests also will learn how to clean... — Updated 9/15/2021
El Paso County Recreation Services events coming up
El Paso County Recreation Services has several events planned, including family fun, exercise and volunteer opportunities. Register online: www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com Tour of the Paint Mines Interpretative Park Saturday,... — Updated 9/15/2021
Clean-up events in Fountain
Keep Fountain Beautiful (formerly known as Clean Up Fountain) is hosting its next monthly clean-up events at the following locations. All are invited to help. Bags provided. Volunteers are asked to wear bright or reflective... — Updated 9/15/2021
In Loving Memory of Tina A. Jenks
Tina A. Jenks passed away on August 26, 2021, after a brief battle with cancer; her loving husband and other family members were at her side. Tina was born in New Hampshire on... — Updated 9/15/2021
In Loving Memory of Erika F. Sullins
Erika F. Sullins, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2021, at 0455 hrs, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was born in Schweinfurt,... — Updated 9/15/2021
In Loving Memory of Cheryl Ann Roberson
Cheryl Ann Roberson, Beloved daughter, sister, aunt and great aunt, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2021. Cheryl was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on September 18, 1967... — Updated 9/15/2021
FMS commemorates 9/11
Students at Fountain Middle School placed hundreds of American flags around the entrance to the school on Friday, the eve of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, as they learned about... — Updated 9/15/2021
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