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A new record high temperature has been set in Colorado Springs. The high temperature through 330 PM this afternoon has reached 82 degrees. This breaks the previous record high temperture for April 11th of 80 degrees, which was set in 1982. #cowx

There is currently smoke visible near Rampart Range. Multiple agencies are responding at this time. We are currently working to determine the cause, if evacuations are needed, and jurisdiction.

Under the gaze of the imposing Spanish Peaks in southern Colorado, the ski community surrounding Cuchara Mountain Park is determined to change the script. cpr.org/2023/04/08/sou…

Southern Colorado can expect very warm temperatures today. Pueblo could experience 89 degree heat, which would break the record of 88 degrees set in 2012. cpr.org/2023/04/11/col…

The proposal would give the state new authority over how land is used and neighborhoods are developed in many cities. cpr.org/2023/04/06/lan…

With the launch just months away, big questions still remain about whether enough is being done to get the word out, what programming will look like, and what help providers will get to improve their offerings. cpr.org/2023/04/07/col…

NEW: Colorado Springs mayoral candidate Sallie Clark is considering requesting a recount of Tuesday's election results. cpr.org/2023/04/08/col…

At Trinidad State College in Southern Colorado, students are getting paid to learn a trade — renovating rundown homes. Proponents say the program could help alleviate the affordable housing issues found all over the state. But it's not that easy. cpr.org/2023/04/05/con…

Colorado has spent nearly $300,000 in taxpayer money on private weddings in the state as part of a tourism incentive program. cpr.org/2023/04/06/col…

"I want to know the facts and how things stack up, and then we'll kind of go from there," said Sallie Clark who is in a tight race for second place. "At this point, I'm not conceding." Overseas and military ballots can still be counted through April 12. cpr.org/2023/04/05/col…

The expansion to the Pueblo County facility should be finished in 2028 and is expected to create about 850 jobs. cpr.org/2023/04/06/win…

The count is still tight between Wayne Williams and Sallie Clark. In an email late Wednesday afternoon, Sallie Clark thanked her supporters, and said she's withholding an endorsement for now. cpr.org/2023/04/05/col…

Unofficial results show just over 1/3 of registered voters in Colorado Springs participated in yesterday's election. An update from the city clerk's office is expected around noon today. cpr.org/2023/04/04/col…

As election results for #ColoradoSprings roll in, be sure to follow @krcc for the latest. #copolitics

NEW: Yemi Mobolade leads in the race for Colorado Springs mayor with 28.49% of the vote as the first batch of election results are released. cpr.org/2023/04/04/col…

The Colorado legislature gave its final approval to two Democratic gun bills, the first measures to pass from a package of stricter gun laws lawmakers have proposed this session. cpr.org/2023/04/03/col…

The snow will be on and off all day for most of the I-25 corridor. Colorado Springs could receive up to 2 inches of snow. cpr.org/2023/04/04/col…

Today is Election Day in Colorado Springs! Ballots must be in by 7 p.m. Need some help? Here's our handy voter guide: cpr.org/2023/03/17/col…

An effort to track air quality in Pueblo County has secured $50,000 in funding. cpr.org/2023/04/03/pue…