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Search for suspect near school alarms parents, ends in nearby resident's yard
What was supposed to be the execution of an arrest warrant for nonviolent offenses turned into a manhunt in a neighborhood near Sunrise Elementary School as children were on their... — Updated 11/29/2022
Police shoot suspect who reportedly shot at officers responding to 911 call
UPDATE Nov. 26: The suspect has died while in the hospital, officials reported this morning. Since the night of this incident, Ross Floersheim has remained at a local hospital... — Updated 11/26/2022
It's turkey time...
These wild turkeys were spotted strolling around Blossom Field Road in Fountain earlier this week. They appeared to have taken heed of the "No Soliciting" sign, because they turned... — Updated 11/22/2022
Election results: 2B passes, Bradfield re-elected
Fountain voters have agreed to the city's first mill levy increase in over 30 years to expand public safety services. Ballot initiative 2B passed with nearly 55 percent of the vote... — Updated 11/16/2022
Council set to approve next year's budget
The Fountain City Council is expected to adopt the 2023 budget during the next meeting Nov. 15. Among the $83 million in proposed expenses are a few new items, including $250,000... — Updated 11/8/2022
Help for Southmoor creekbank on horizon
There may be a light at the end of the tunnel for the closed portion of Southmoor Drive in Fountain, which has been blocked off since April 2020 when the adjacent creekbank was... — Updated 11/3/2022
CPW traps bear near Mesa Ridge
Colorado Parks and Wildlife trapped a bear in The Glen neighborhood on Sunday night, just in time to get it off the streets for Halloween trick-or-treaters. Officials believe this... — Updated 11/2/2022
FFC8 unveils first electric school bus in El Paso County
UPDATE: We had asked about the cost of the bus and the grant amount at the ribbon-cutting event, but officials said they did not have those numbers at hand. We obtained those... — Updated 11/2/2022
One dead, one arrested after shooting at Fountain pool hall
Police arrested a man for murder - Fountain's first homicide of the year - early Saturday morning after a shooting at a pool hall. On Saturday, Oct. 29, at approximately 12:37... — Updated 11/1/2022
Fountain District 8 outlines its security
In the days after a mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, last May, parents, teachers and school officials all around the country undoubtedly felt shattered thinking about the... — Updated 10/29/2022
WSD3 beefing up security
Widefield School District 3 has been making some major security upgrades in recent months, including adding armed security officers to elementary schools. To date, two K-5 campuses... — Updated 10/25/2022
Fire near PPIR started by firearm
Crews spent most of the day Saturday and overnight into Sunday battling the Sweetwater Fire southwest of Fountain near Pikes Peak International Raceway (PPIR). Although the blaze... — Updated 10/25/2022
Council meets new fire chief, honors public safety personnel
Fountain's new fire chief, Devin Graham, was introduced and sworn in during the Oct. 11 City Council meeting. Graham hails from Roswell, New Mexico, where he worked for many years... — Updated 10/20/2022
2B would add 12 public safety jobs in Fountain
2B or not 2B, that is the question before voters in Fountain this election. Since 1990, the communities of Fountain, Security, Widefield and Fort Carson have grown tremendously.... — Updated 10/19/2022
Overnight closures of I-25, South Academy begin Oct. 12
(See update on additional closures Oct. 17-21 below.) Full closures for I-25 and South Academy Boulevard (announced in last week's issue) now have been scheduled for the overnight... — Updated 10/17/2022
Election season getting underway
With signs for candidates and ballot issues popping up in the last few days, it's clear that the election is now less than a month away. Ballots will be mailed to registered voters in El Paso County on Oct. 17. In Fountain, voters... — Updated 10/11/2022
Teen to celebrate birthday before leg amputation
A local teen battling bone cancer will celebrate his 16th birthday just before having his leg amputated, and his family is inviting the entire community to help him have a big birth... — Updated 10/4/2022
Fountain gets fame in Fortune ranking
Fortune magazine has named Fountain among the top 25 cities in the country for families. Fountain is the only Colorado city to appear on the list, which was released the morning of... — Updated 10/4/2022
Water districts to share millions in grant money
Several water districts, including Fountain, Security, Widefield and Stratmoor Hills, will get a portion of $20.9 million in federal funds, El Paso County officials announced... — Updated 9/27/2022
Lockdown alarm at Watson prompts investigation
Parents and students at Watson Junior High experienced a scare Friday morning, as the school was emptied after a lockdown alarm apparently was erroneously triggered. District... — Updated 9/23/2022
Suspect still on run after lengthy lockdown of a neighborhood
A suspect is still at large after an incident last week that had residents in a Fountain neighborhood sheltering in place for several hours, and wondering why this happened when... — Updated 9/21/2022
Because you Asked: What's up (or down) with Willow Springs Ponds?
Recently several people have asked why the water level in one of the ponds at Willow Springs Ponds has been so low. The photos here were taken on Sept. 13 and show the water level... — Updated 9/21/2022
Council approves assistant attorney, recreation assistant positions
Residents of Fountain will have a new opportunity to get their junk cleaned up through a new month-long voucher program at the Waste Connections Fountain Landfill. It offers one... — Updated 9/21/2022
National firm to recruit new retail to Fountain
The city of Fountain has enlisted the help of a national firm to develop a retail recruitment plan. Last week, representatives from Retail Strategies visited Fountain to assess the... — Updated 9/13/2022
Grand Marshal has long history of service to city, county, nation
If you've ever visited the Fountain Recycling Center, chances are you've encountered Bill Fenlon, the center's supervisor. Not only is he a champion of recycling for the city and... — Updated 8/31/2022
