The Pikes Peak Regional Building Department is asking area residents to protect themselves and their families from the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning as they work to recover and rebuild from recent hailstorms. Buildings throughout the Pikes... Full story

On Monday, August 13, at approximately 9 p.m., personnel from the Fountain Police Department, the City of Fountain Fire Department and the Police Department’s Accident Reconstruction Team, responded to the intersection of Fountain Mesa Road and...

Monday afternoon, the El Paso County Public Information Office provided a quick update on the work to repair the section of Old Pueblo Road that was washed out during a torrential thunderstorm last month. The statement sent Monday reads, “We...

Local author Angela Thaden Hahn is co-authoring another book to follow two others she wrote for the Images of America series—Fountain (2012) and Security-Widefield (2014). The current project will be titled Fort Carson. She is inviting local...

Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers is asking for your assistance in locating the following individuals for whom felony arrest warrants have been issued: QUENTIN DASHAWN BATES is a White Male, 22 years old, 5’7” tall, and 130 lbs., with brown hair...

Regarding getting any federal assistance because of the recent hailstorms and damage, Fountain City Manager Scott Trainor told the News staff, "from what has been described by the county experts, the totals are calculated from uninsured damages to...

After more storms hit the area last week, the Fountain Police Department announced they had recieved questions about a grace period on driving with broken windshields. "We understand many of you are still working at getting repairs done from the...

The season runs from Sept. 8 –Nov. 3. Potential participants can start the registration process online at www.ayso1225.org. Then, they can sign up at one of the following registration nights. *Chick-fil-A, 7925 Fountain Mesa Rd -5-8 p.m.- Fri.,...

The next meeting of the Security/Widefield Networking Group is scheduled for 8:20 a.m. Friday, Aug. 24. The group meets the second and fourth Friday at Morning Glory Espresso, 101 Fontaine Blvd., Security. For more information, visit...

On Friday, August 17, the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce will host its Business Breakfast from 7-8 a.m., at IHOP, on Hwy. 85/87, Fountain. The breakfasts take place the first and third Friday of each month. “If you know a business owner who...

August is Colorado Proud Month. Celebrate by enjoying a variety of fresh local produce, including peaches. Colorado ranks sixth in the nation for peach production, growing nearly 28 million pounds each year. Choose peaches with firm, fuzzy skins... Full story

For more information about the Golden Circle meal program, contact the Fountain Valley Senior Center at 520-6470. Local Golden Circle meal sites include: Fountain Valley Senior Center, 5745 Southmoor Drive, Fountain and Grinde Manor, 906 Grinde...

* 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 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... Full story

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The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced the 49th Annual Fountain Fall Festival will take place Monday, Sept. 3. This year’s theme is “Best of Fountain Valley.” Parade and booth applications are now being accepted. The deadline... Full story

Members of the Fountain Valley Writers (in search of a catchier name) meet from 6:30-8:30 (or later) p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month at the home of group facilitator Julie Shavin, 8435 Ermel Road, Fountain (just east of Link Rd.)...

Supporters of House District 21 Candidate Liz Rosenbaum welcome volunteers to join them Saturday, Aug.18 at 9 a.m. at MoGlo Coffee Shop in Widefield. From there the group will head out into the community to canvas neighborhoods and talk to...

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is offering a special Family-to-Family free 12-week course for family caregivers of individuals with mental illness. The class is led by NAMI-trained family members and meets once weekly. Classes begin...

Fundraisers to gather school supplies for students attending Aragon Elementary School in Fountain are continuing during August at the Fountain Community Market, which is held every Wednesday in front of Fountain City Hall, 116 S. Main St. The...

Pikes Peak Chapter 15 of the Society of Military Widows meets at 10:30 a.m. the last Wednesday of the month at Peterson Air Force Base. The Society of Military Widows is open to all military widows of any branch of military service, regardless of...

The chamber has announced the 49th Annual Fountain Fall Festival will take place Monday, Sept. 3. This year’s theme is “Best of Fountain Valley.” Parade and booth applications are now being accepted. The deadline to submit a parade...

As Fountain Valley families start their back to school routines, the congregation from Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Security sends out a prayer to all for a safe, fun, productive new school year. Learning is a gift from God. As we begin... Full story

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 August Activities ONLINE REGISTRATION available at https://communityservices.elpasoc...

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