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Looking for a fun way to keep kids reading, moving, and learning this summer? Pikes Peak Library District’s (PPLD) Summer Adventure reading program, presented by Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District, gives families a no-cost way to read, create, explore, and make the most of summer together. Summer Adventure is designed for all ages,…

Express Lanes Safety Enforcement Is Now Active on All Tolled Express Lanes. As summer travel begins, don’t let bumper-to-bumper traffic ruin your road trip plans. The Colorado Express Lane network offers a reliable option to get you where you need to go! If you decide to use the Colorado Express Lanes to shorten your drive,…

For nearly a century, the Griffith Centers has served those who have experienced trauma, hardship and behavior health challenges. Today, as in years past, the nonprofit’s committed and compassionate team, staff and leadership continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with Colorado’s underserved, caring for children, adults and families.    The licensed, nationally accredited programs at Griffith Centers are innovative. They provide structure, stability, and security. Thousands of annual participants are…

Think you might be pregnant? There are a couple of ways to find out for sure. You can easily do a pregnancy test at home — the kind you pick up at the store — or your doctor’s office can help you with one, too.  Prenatal care is for babies and mothers In addition to checking on the baby, prenatal care is about…

Journey through Yellowstone’s stunning transformation, from summer’s vibrant energy to winter’s quiet wonder Yellowstone National Park wears two faces, and both will leave you breathless. America’s oldest national park has been drawing visitors since the 1870s because of its vast landscape of towering peaks, thundering waterfalls, and diverse wildlife. But what truly sets Yellowstone apart…

2026 is a special year. America is turning 250 years, Colorado is turning 150 years, and among the patriotic and purposeful events of the summer season is the legendary NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, presented by John Deere, from July 14-18. Come out to see the top champions in rodeo, featuring the highest-ranking contestants in each event. Every ticket comes with the invitation to holler, cheer…

Have you gotten your ticket for your chance to win the 2026 St. Jude Dream Home in Banning Lewis Ranch? The house will be open to tour May 30-June 20, so check it out!   As in years past, the home was built by Empire Homes. It has four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms within 2,600 square feet of finished space. Its value is approximately $625,000 (pretty…

Article and photos by SONDRA RYMER As summer approaches, families across Colorado Springs begin searching for programs that offer more than just childcare, places where their children can grow, learn, and feel supported. This year, the Salvation Army Colorado Springs Corps is expanding its efforts to do exactly that through the 2026 Red Shield Summer…

Diabetes is a common, chronic (lifelong) condition affecting people of all ages. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 40 million Americans have diabetes, with more than 25% not knowing they have the condition.   Diabetes develops when the pancreas doesn’t make enough (or any) insulin (a hormone), or when the body doesn’t respond to the effects of insulin properly.  Generally…

April showers bring May flowers … and you can find them at Harding Nursery in Colorado Springs  Did you know that flowers are the number one gift for Mother’s Day? This year, mothers and motherhood will be honored on Sunday, May 10, and Harding Nursery is ready to help you pick the perfect bloom.  Flowers are nonverbal messengers of…