
Jaffa Opera House awarded $1.8 million to help clean up asbestos
This is the first step in renovating the building into ground-floor shops and artist studios, estimated at a total of $13 million.

By Kendra Carr

What to expect from the 17th annual Green Box Arts Festival in Green Mountain Falls
Tickets go on sale Monday, May 19 for 2025’s Green Box Arts Festival in Green Mountain Falls.

By Kendra Carr

Colorado Springs city council passes resolution reaffirming it is not a “sanctuary city”
This is the third time the council has approved a resolution regarding this issue in the last year and a half.


Jenkins Middle School repairs expected to cost Colorado Springs District 11 $31.5 million
The school closed in January after a failed fire inspection.

By Kendra Carr

Trinidad city council expresses concerns about historic Jaffa Opera House as a non-profit applies for grants for repair
Plans for the space, should it be restored, include artist studios, shops and restaurants, along with educational spaces.

By Kendra Carr

Monopoly debuts Colorado Springs edition of game board
This special edition of Monopoly includes iconic local landmarks like Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak.

By Kendra Carr

Structural issues at Colorado Springs middle school were known for years. Why didn’t the school district do anything?
Knowledge of structural problems at Jenkins Middle School in Colorado Springs School District 11 began around a decade after the school was built. Now, it sits empty, waiting for repairs to its foundation that could have a high price tag.

By Kendra Carr

New fundraising campaign ‘Pueblo 1000’ aims to support homeless shelter in Pueblo
The campaign’s goal is to secure 1,000 donors to make a recurring monthly donation to help fund the program.

By Kendra Carr

Comedian Shane Gillis sets a new attendance record at the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs
More than 9,000 people attended the comedian’s sold-out show, breaking the previous record held by Sir Elton John.

By Kendra Carr

Colorado Springs D11 now requires parental consent when students want to change their names to match gender identity
School board members said the policy is intended to comply with a state law passed last year, but opponents said the new policy could “out” students before they are ready.

By Kendra Carr

Longing to speak to someone who has died? Pick up one of Colorado’s ‘wind phones’
“This phone is here for everyone who has lost a loved one. The phone is an outlet for those who have messages they wish to share with their lost friends and family. It’s a phone for memories and saying the goodbyes you never got to say.”


Downtown Colorado Springs’ future is being planned now — and its leaders want your input
KRCC spoke with the director of planning and mobility with the Downtown Partnership about its new plan.

By Kendra Carr

Opioid response team joins the Colorado Springs Fire Department
The team consists of a civilian paramedic and a behavioral health professional who provide medication and support for people struggling with opioid use.

By Kendra Carr

School District 11 in Colorado Springs launches listening sessions
D11 in Colorado Springs wants to hear feedback and share progress on a new employee handbook.

By Kendra Carr

Colorado Springs is further limiting where people can sit or lie down
Opponents say it criminalizes homelessness. Supporters say it helps keep businesses accessible.

By Kendra Carr

Master plan updates and Veteran’s Memorial repairs among 2025 plans for the Colorado Springs Parks Department
The new plan will guide the parks system for the next 10-15 years.

By Kendra Carr