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Sexual exploitation of a child suspect arrested; more victims possible
In January, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office initiated a criminal investigation into numerous reports of illegal activity associated to house parties in the Colorado Springs... — Updated 4/7/2021 Full story
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Thinking strategically: City begins work on a 2022-24 Strategic Plan
How will Fountain handle future development proposals? What if adequate roads and utilities aren't available when developers want to build? How will public safety personnel be able... — Updated 4/7/2021 Full story
Clerk and Recorder's Office expands motor vehicle service
The Clerk and Recorder's Office is expanding services for motor vehicle to assist customers in meeting legal requirements for registrations and renewals. The office announced 500 ad... — Updated 4/6/2021
42 crashes a day in CO involve distracted drivers
CDOT campaign highlights public reactions during Distracted Driving Awareness Month As COVID-19 restrictions ease up around Colorado, more people are driving. Unfortunately, that... — Updated 4/6/2021
Chamber News
Next Business Networking breakfast set for April 16 The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce’s next Business Networking Breakfast meeting will be held virtually on Friday, April 16, from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Register at... — Updated 4/6/2021
Just another day in the life of local emergency crews
No major injuries, thankfully, in what looked like a dramatic scene at the intersection of Fontaine Boulevard and Hwy. 85/87 around noon Monday. Various police, fire and EMS crews... — Updated 4/6/2021
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: JACKIE DEMOND ASHLEY is a Black... — Updated 4/6/2021
City warns of shady solar sales
City of Fountain Utilities is reporting that there are several solar power companies within the community that are providing information to Fountain Utilities customers that is misleading and not accurate. “We ask that residents... — Updated 4/6/2021
Fountain kicks off series of trash hauler meetings
Despite hundreds of comments on the topic circulating on social media, only seven members of the public attended the in-person portion of Monday's meeting about the city of... — Updated 4/6/2021
Fountain Utilities warns of shady solar sales
City of Fountain Utilities has been informed that there are several solar power companies within our community that are providing information to our customers that is misleading and is not accurate. Utilities officials ask that... — Updated 4/2/2021 Full story
Vietnam-era veterans honored
Monday, March 29, was National Vietnam War Veterans Day, which recognizes veterans who served in the Vietnam War. The date marks the day in 1973 that the last U.S. forces left... — Updated 4/2/2021 Full story
COVID vaccine update: quarter-million doses given in county
State and county officials have provided a number of updates related to the COVID-19 vaccine release. As of Tuesday, El Paso County reached another vaccine milestone, with a... — Updated 4/1/2021 Full story
Scheels donates to military nonprofit
The nonprofit Home Front Military Network (HFMN) received a donation from Scheels in celebration of their Grand Opening last Saturday in Colorado Springs. HFMN was one of two organizations selected to receive a $10,000 donation as... — Updated 3/30/2021
No updates in Cantrell case
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) continues to investigate the death of Alison Cantrell, the woman whose remains were found off Old Pueblo Road on March 15. The cause of... — Updated 3/30/2021
Strategic Plan work session set
The city of Fountain will host a Strategic Planning Meeting for Strategic Plan 2022-2024 on Wednesday, March 31, at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers. Due to COVID-19 safety protocol, in-person participants should call 719-322-2020... — Updated 3/30/2021
Chamber News
Next Business Networking breakfast set for April 2 The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce’s next Business Networking Breakfast meeting will be held virtually on Friday, April 2, from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Register at... — Updated 3/30/2021
Fire in 3 Margaritas kitchen causes temporary closure
A fire that apparently broke out in the kitchen at 3 Margaritas restaurant at the corner of Fontaine and Widefield Boulevard was discovered before dawn Friday morning, forcing the... — Updated 3/30/2021
Sheriff's Office: suicide at jail
On Monday, at approximately 5:54 p.m., a medical emergency was declared in a male housing ward at the El Paso County Jail. A male inmate was found in his cell attempting suicide by hanging. When additional deputies responded to... — Updated 3/30/2021
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: MARSHUNN ANTONIO ANDERSON is a B... — Updated 3/30/2021
Property value info sessions coming
El Paso County Assessor Steve Schleiker will host a series of virtual community town halls during the month of April to help the public better understand how property values are... — Updated 3/30/2021
Trash Talk: Fountain continues to explore single-hauler option
Prompted largely by concerns over the effects of multiple garbage trucks in and out of neighborhoods each week, Fountain is raising the possibility of moving to a single-hauler... — Updated 3/26/2021 Full story
Victim remembered as loving mother, friend
Family and friends of Alison Cantrell, the 33-year-old woman found dead south of Fountain last week, gathered in Colorado Springs for her funeral on Saturday. While they wait for... — Updated 3/24/2021
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: TEVIN DEONTAE MORRIS is a Black... — Updated 3/23/2021
Veteran home repair program now accepting applications for assistance
Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications for the Veteran Critical Home Repair Program now through April 15. Habitat’s Veteran Critical Home Repair program focuses on exterior work such as painting, grading and... — Updated 3/23/2021
Feds to review decision to relocate Space Command
On Friday the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) informed Congressman Doug Lamborn that they would review matters relating to the methodology and scoring of the Department of the Air Force’s decision-making process for... — Updated 3/23/2021
