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HAPPENING NOW: A power outage is affecting over 3,000 customers in the area of Woodmen Road and Academy Boulevard.
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A power outage affected traffic signals and thousands of customers on Monday, July 8 in North Colorado Springs. According to Colorado Springs Utilities (Springs Utilities), it …
Construction on Nevada Street will be extended by one day, traffic is advised to take alternate routes.
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The City of Colorado Springs said due to weather and a crash a scheduled closure in southern Colorado Springs will be extended by one day, Monday, July 8 into Tuesday, July 9. …
Colorado Springs Fire Department is currently battling a fire near I-25 and Cimarron Street, drivers are advised to use caution in the area.
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) reported that crews are on the scene of a grass fire on the side of southbound I-25 near Cimarron Street around 2:30 p.m. on July 8.…
While it might seem easy to just pluck one of the plants and take it home as a souvenir, picking wildflowers on national park property is a huge offense. Depending on the circumstances, picking an innocent wildflower could cost you up to $250 in fines.
Rocky Mountain National Park is home to over 900 wildflower species. While it may seem like an innocent act to pick a wildflower while on a hike, it’s actually considered a federal offense an…
Step back in time at the Starlite Vintage Resort near the Royal Gorge. This 1960s-themed recreation resort offers a unique experience with vintage cabins, campers, and staged vintage cars. Enjoy access to nearby lakes, hiking trails, and a resort pool.
(FREMONT COUNTY, Colo.) — Visitors to the Royal Gorge Bridge can also visit the past at the Starlite Vintage Resort, a 1960s-themed recreation resort with cabins, campers, and staged vintage cars t…
According to PDPHE, the symptoms of plague include sudden fever and chills, severe headache, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and a feeling of illness, another common symptom is swollen lymph nodes with pain.
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — The Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment (PDPHE) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) have confirmed a human case of plague in Pueblo…
PPD said a man and his child were looking for a stolen bike when they saw it outside a home. During a confrontation with those living in the home shots were fired and the minor was injured.
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — The Pueblo Police Department (PPD) said a confrontation over a stolen bike led to shots fired and a wounded minor in the morning hours of Sunday, July 7. PPD said on Sunday at aro…
Controlled burn operations over on the southeast perimeter of the fire were successful, though as a result, more smoke may be visible as fuel within the containment lines continues to burn and smolder.
(BEULAH, Colo.) — Fire crews have continued chipping and “back-hauling” operations as the Oak Ridge Fire stayed stable overnight and remains at 1,310 acres and 69% containment on Monday…
A quiet Monday with cool temperatures. A high pressure will bring warmer temperatures throughout the week. More in your FOX21 Storm Team Forecast: https://www.fox21news.com/weather/
The Llanos family says Tatina Llanos left a Fourth of July event to spend time with friends with the intention of going back home to spend the rest of the holiday with family, but she never made it back home.
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — What began as a fun Fourth of July celebration for the Llanos family ended in tragedy. The Fountain Police Department (FPD) reported on Friday, July 5 it’s investigating a deat…
The horse, a female in her 20s named Lacy, was stuck up to her shoulders in moderately flowing water near the intersection of North Giddings Road and East County Road 56.
A blind horse was rescued from a canal by the Poudre Fire Authority on Saturday morning.
The air conditioning in the studio is bringing winter temperatures to Ryan, thus the heavy coat, but outside, the temperatures have been in the upper 70s and 80s. Rain has already started, and severe thunderstorms could stretch later into the evening. For more information: https://www.fox21news.com/weather/
Resident artists from the Commonwheel Artists Co-op will be included, showcasing a diverse array of art forms such as glass, wood, photography, jewelry, pottery, fiber, and paintings in a diverse range of media.
(MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo.) — The Commonwheel Artists Co-op 50th Anniversary Art Festival is coming up in Manitou Springs on Labor Day Weekend and will feature over 90 artists from all over the countr…
Illegal fireworks sparked a 3-acre fire in Centennial's Willow Spring Open Space early Sunday. South Metro Fire Rescue quickly contained the blaze, preventing any residential property damage.
South Metro Fire Rescue said illegal fireworks sparked a 3-acre fire in a park in Centennial early Sunday morning. The fire came close to a neighborhood but was extinguished before any structures w…
He first called them “Whirlo-Ways,” and then “Flyin-Saucer,” in an attempt to capitalize on reports of UFO sightings in the preceding years. Revisiting the idea in the mid-1950s, Morrison came up with a new name for his product: "Pluto Platters."
Walter “Fred” Morrison, the California native who developed the toy that would ultimately be known as the Frisbee, wasn’t so thrilled when the Wham-O toy company purchased his invention in 1957 and…
The bicyclist suffered serious bodily injury from the crash and was transported to the hospital. He is expected to survive. The driver of the car was also taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) reported that on Saturday, July 6, around 3 p.m., officers were dispatched to the scene of a crash between a car and a bicycle tha…
Cooler day today with highs in the 70s and 80s, but the cooler air will drag some moisture into the mountains, which could bring thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening. There could be some hail and wind gusts of 60 mph, especially further south. For more information: https://www.fox21news.com/weather/
One person was transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation, and two others were evaluated and refused further care. According to CSFD, three cats were found, but none survived.
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) responded to a structure fire at an apartment on Saturday, July 6, around 10: 30 p.m. at the 1300 block of West Kiowa Street, near N…
On Thursday, July 18, the biggest foodie event of the year returns to Downtown with the 27th Taste of Pikes Peak. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., more than 50 of the best restaurants, breweries, and distilleries in Colorado Springs offer unlimited tastes of their most popular bites and brews.
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On Thursday, July 18, the biggest foodie event of the year returns to Downtown with the 27th Taste of Pikes Peak. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., more than 50 of the best restaurants, b…
A boat collision at Navajo State Park on Saturday, July 6 has left one person dead and another in critical condition. The crash was between a boat and an inflatable tube carrying three passengers, which was being towed by another vessel.
(ARBOLES, Colo.) — A boat collision at Navajo State Park on Saturday, July 6 has left one person dead and another in critical condition. The crash happened around 2:30 p.m. when a boat collided wit…
An injured mountain biker was rescued by CSFD on Saturday, July 6. He was located in a rugged area, and crews had to use a rope system to get him out.
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) executed a high-angle rescue Saturday, July 6 in Red Rocks Open Space. CSFD crews used drone and cell phone coordinates to locate an…
Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson died in a car crash overnight, according to multiple reports. The crash happened in Maryland, and Jackson was one of three people who died. He was 24 years old.
Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson died in a car crash that occurred overnight, according to multiple reports. He was 24 years old.
Nate Silver, a pollster and founder of ABC's FiveThirtyEight, has said that President Biden should resign after making "incoherent" statements in his first post-debate interview. “Something is clearly wrong here," Silver said.
Silver, who viewed Biden’s interview with ABC anchor George Stephanopoulos before it ran live Friday evening, posted to social media platform X with a change of tune.
The 16th Annual Vino & Notes wine and music festival is coming to Woodland Park on Saturday, August 3. The event features dozens of the best local wineries, plus food vendors and local artisans.
(WOODLAND PARK, Colo.) — The 16th Annual Vino & Notes wine and music festival is coming to Woodland Park on Saturday, August 3, in Memorial Park, featuring dozens of local wineries, food, and m…
UPDATE: Erica Irene Ray has been safely found, said CSPD.
UPDATE: SATURDAY 7/6/2024 12:12 p.m. (COLORADO SPRINGS) — CSPD posted at around noon on Saturday, July 6, that Erica Irene Ray has been safely located. ORIGINAL STORY: CSPD seeking help finding mis…
Pueblo Police Department identifies 37-year-old Francisca Maria Gonzalez as the victim of a fatal shooting on June 27. Police seek information on a suspect's car involved in the incident. Contact PPD or Pueblo Crime Stoppers with any leads.
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — The woman killed in a shooting on June 27 has been identified as 37-year-old Francisca Maria Gonzalez by the Pueblo County Coroner. On Thursday, June 27 officers from the Pueblo P…
FOX21 was proud to take part in the Pikes Peak or Bust parade this morning, with Anchor Abbie Burke, Chief Meteorologist Matt Meister, Loving Living Local's Krista Witiak, and Meteorologist Robert Hahn driving the Squatch!
Colorado Springs Utilities is set to begin a water main project on Galley Road, lasting from July 8, 2024, to August 2025. The project aims to enhance water quality and service reliability.
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Colorado Springs Utilities (Springs Utilities) announced a project happening on Galley Road starting on Monday, July 8, and will last until August 2025. Springs Utilities said …
The event showcases the dynamic food scene of the Pikes Peak region. Local favorites like Rasta Pasta, Phantom Canyon, Bristol Brewing Company, and Third Space Coffee will join dozens of other vendors to hand out samples of their best offerings.
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On Thursday, July 18, the biggest foodie event of the year returns to Downtown with the 27th Taste of Pikes Peak. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., more than 50 of the best restaurants, b…
Hope your 4th was less painful than Megan's! The weekend is warming up again, with highs in the 80s and 90s. Eastern plains are going to have high winds up to 60 or 70 mph, because of storms in Kansas. For more information: https://www.fox21news.com/weather/
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A quiet Monday with cool temperatures. A high pressure will bring warmer temperatures throughout the week. More in your FOX21 Storm Team Forecast: https://www.fox21news.com/weather/
The air conditioning in the studio is bringing winter temperatures to Ryan, thus the heavy coat, but outside, the temperatures have been in the upper 70s and 80s. Rain has already started, and severe thunderstorms could stretch later into the evening. For more information: https://www.fox21news.com/weather/
Cooler day today with highs in the 70s and 80s, but the cooler air will drag some moisture into the mountains, which could bring thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening. There could be some hail and wind gusts of 60 mph, especially further south. For more information: https://www.fox21news.com/weather/
Hope your 4th was less painful than Megan's! The weekend is warming up again, with highs in the 80s and 90s. Eastern plains are going to have high winds up to 60 or 70 mph, because of storms in Kansas. For more information: https://www.fox21news.com/weather/
Southern Colorado gets a small break from the heat with cooler temperatures today. The outlook shows an up-and-down change in temperature during the weekend.
Today is warmer than yesterday with highs in the 80s and 90s. More chance of severe thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, especially along Highway 50. Possible winds up to 60 mph, and hail. For more info and a 4th of July prediction, check here: https://www.fox21news.com/weather/https://www.fox21news.com/weather/
Check out this video from the Colorado Springs Fire Department, showing a curious pup accidentally switching on a stove burner and igniting a serious kitchen fire! Thankfully the homeowner was alerted to the fire, and no one was injured: https://trib.al/YhalcPN
Things are getting a little cooler and stormier, with a cold front working through southern Colorado, bringing highs in the 80s and low 90s, down from the triple digits of yesterday. Showers and thunderstorms could be strong in the eastern plains. For more information, click here: https://www.fox21news.com/weather/
Some storms moving across southeast Colorado on Monday, with more chances for severe storms on Tuesday. Damaging winds and small hail are possible. Click here to view the most updated forecast: https://www.fox21news.com/weather/
Highs in the 80s and 90s for the first day of July. The July 4 forecast from the FOX21 Storm Team Forecast: https://www.fox21news.com/weather/
Gray and cloudy today and too damp for lawn mowing. There will be a little sun in the early afternoon, and it will warm up a bit after that, but some strong storms could follow the warmer temps. For more information, click here: https://www.fox21news.com/weather/
Cooler air today with highs in the 70s and 80s. Some chance of storms in the evening, the Southeastern part of the state may see some chance of severe storms. For more information, click here: https://www.fox21news.com/weather/
For this week’s Help On the Home Front segment, Loving Living Local host Nova was joined by the founder of Gasper Law Group , Allen Gasper. Gasper Law Group is one of the first law firms in the state to offer new LLP services. LLP stands for Licensed Legal Professional, and this bridges the gap between a paralegal and an attorney. An LLP can perform legal services beyond what a paralegal can do, providing them with even more opportunities to offer affordable legal services to their clients. - Sponsored by Gasper Law Group
A hazy morning will give way to strong to severe thunderstorm possibilities later in the afternoon. Learn more in your FOX21 Storm Team Forecast: https://www.fox21news.com/weather/
Metro Brokers is looking for support from the community. Wholly Kicks provides new shoes and socks to those experiencing homelessness and economic disparity. To support or donate please visit: https://whollykicks.org/ - Sponsored by Metro Brokers, Inc.
Those who have health issues related to breathing may need to stay indoors today due to the smoke from the Oak Ridge Fire today. Luckily for the smoke conditions, there could be some later storms bringing moisture in the afternoon. For more information: https://www.fox21news.com/weather/
Warm temperatures and a few chances of storms through Friday in the Pikes Peak region.
Today will be a scorcher again, with highs reaching up to 105 in places, including Lamar. The front range will reach the mid-90s. After today, we see cooler air coming, with highs in the 80s and 90s and more chance of storms. For more information, click here: https://www.fox21news.com/weather/
Another hot one out there on Tuesday, with heat advisories in effect for portions of El Paso and Pueblo counties. Click here to view the most updated forecast: https://www.fox21news.com/weather/
Hot days for Southern Colorado, with temperatures reaching near-record highs. FOX21 Meteorologist Ryan Matoush has the details.
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