Coach Dreama Walton led 34 young runners at North Cheyenne Cañon Park on Friday, July 31 as they completed the final day of the COS-TRCK Trail Running Camp for Kids, an event created by Walton and professional runner Joseph Gray to introduce trail running to children in 2nd-8th grade.
At Discovery Canyon Campus High School, student Aryan Tuteja and classmates built EcoIdentify, an AI recycling sorter, during the 2025-26 school year to simplify recycling.
They refined the design after public use and plan to test the system with local partners next summer.
The prep softball season begins Thursday as area schools start playoff battles in the Pikes Peak region.
Top players are set to shine, and teams like Palmer Ridge+Pine Creek+Air Academy return strong based on last season’s performance.
During a Tuesday City Council meeting, Colorado Springs honored cycling advocate Allen Beauchamp — who led over 100 community bike rides — with its new monthly recognition award that celebrates local volunteer efforts.
Palmer Land Conservancy announced that it acquired 674 acres of Pinestone Ranch in Woodland Park to create the largest public outdoor recreation destination, though long-term plans remain unsettled.
Officials said partners will work on management and public access in coming months.
El Paso County Commissioners will hear Buc-ee’s appeal on August 27 for a change in land use at I-25 and County Line Road.
The travel center requested classification as a convenience store, but the planning director declined, prompting the appeal.
After a water main break on Aug.
4 damaged Lindstrom VA Clinic, specialty services like ophthalmology closed while ultrasound, cardiology & audiology moved to the second floor, with infusion services shifting today to the Union Boulevard site as repairs continue.
Olivia McEwen, nicknamed Chaos, led Widefield softball to record wins last season as coach Nick Leonard — who added five freshmen to the varsity roster — guided the team.
The Glads captured league titles and started 8-0 in 2025; they plan to add talent this fall.
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