Fort Carson soldier killed in Saudi Arabia memorialized Thursday

Soldiers filled a chapel on Fort Carson on Thursday to remember Staff. Sgt. Benjamin Pennington, one of the 13 American ...

Slice Showdown: Which pizza spot is your favorite in Colorado Springs? Vote now in the Slice Showdown final

Chicago-style. Thick crust. Neapolitan. New York-style. The Gazette’s annual food-themed bracket is back, and this year, it’s all about the cheesy goodness we all know and love: pizza. Over the last ...

Environmentalists and Colorado Springs Utilities split on retirement date for Ray Nixon coal power plant

On Tuesday night, around 25 people gathered at Old Colorado City Brewing to celebrate Ray Nixon’s retirement. Nixon is only 46 years old, but the retirement has been expected for several years. The ...

Colorado’s ‘best beach’ may not appear this year because of low snowpack

Medano Creek — a seasonal waterway that cuts directly next to Colorado’s Great Sand Dunes — may not have enough snow runoff to reach its usual location. Visitors to Colorado’s Great Sand Dunes ...

Hegseth asks the Army’s top uniformed officer to step down while US wages war against Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Army’s top uniformed officer, Gen. Randy George, to step down, the Pentagon said Thursday, as the United States wages a war against Iran. A Pentagon ...

Colorado lawmakers propose to close $1.2B budget gap with deep cuts

The panel of Colorado legislators in charge of crafting next year’s budget has finalized the 2026–27 spending plan built on ...

Colorado justices accept appeals on Netflix taxation, children pursuing neglect cases

The Colorado Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will decide whether Netflix subscriptions are subject to the state’s sales tax as “tangible personal property.” At least three of the court’s ...

Trump says Pam Bondi, a loyalist who oversaw Justice Department upheaval, is out as attorney general

President Donald Trump said Thursday that Pam Bondi is out as his attorney general, ending the contentious tenure of a loyalist who upended the Justice Department’s culture of independence from the ...

Planned legislation outlines $300M deal for Pinnacol to break from state

Colorado lawmakers are weighing a proposal that would allow Pinnacol Assurance to sever its remaining ties to the state in ...

6 Easter brunch options in Colorado Springs this Sunday

If Easter snuck up on you and you’re scrambling to make brunch reservations, look no further. From seafood displays to prime rib carving stations, these restaurants are going all out for the holiday.

Colorado National Guard members deployed to the Middle East

The Colorado Army National Guard announced Thursday that more than 200 members are deploying to the Middle East. The members of the 1st Battalion, 157th Infantry Regiment (Mountain), a unit based at ...

New owners promise to preserve, extend Poor Richard’s legacy in downtown Colorado Springs

Poor Richard’s has turned the page on its next chapter. After 51 years in business, owner and founder Richard Skorman and his wife and business partner Patricia Seator on Wednesday officially turned ...