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Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 11:58 AM MDT
|By Lindsey Grewe
When the economy collapsed in 2008, with it collapsed the ongoing project to finish Colorado City’s only community park. Until 2022, when a group of parents decided enough was enough.
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Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 9:37 AM MST
|By Lindsey Grewe
It’s all part of the Colorado Springs Police Department’s PlayCOS program, which was started in 2021 as a way to foster positive relationships between police and the community they serve.
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Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 9:56 AM MST
|By Lindsey Grewe
A local little girl's persuasive letter helped effect change at her elementary school!
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Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 10:58 AM MST
|By Lindsey Grewe
HSPPR is looking for volunteers willing to take in animals who might need a little more time to grow or heal before they can be adopted. Past animals who have gone through their foster program include Vivianne, who starred at Puppy Bowl this year!
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 9:21 AM MST
|By Lindsey Grewe
Ever wonder what it takes to climb the Manitou Incline in snow and ice? 11 News talked to three men who regularly make the mile journey -- in rain, sleet, snow, sun, or sub-zero temps!
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 10:39 AM MST
|By Lindsey Grewe
Gentle giant Sven and spitfire Vivianne will be appearing in front a national audience on Sunday’s Puppy Bowl XIX!
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 12:32 PM MST
|By Lindsey Grewe
You don’t have to go all the way to New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras!
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:54 PM MST
|By Lindsey Grewe
By any measure, Rachel Jones has an incredible resume. Her most impressive accomplishments came with a baby on board.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 8:43 AM MST
|By Lindsey Grewe
Springs police are inviting kiddos ages 3-10 to enter its fourth annual Valentine’s Day card contest!
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 11:48 AM MST
|By Lindsey Grewe
From Pikes Peak to the sand dunes, our talented 11 News viewers have showcased some of the best snow images the Centennial State has to offer!
COS 7 Day
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 7:08 AM MST
|By Lauren Watson
An animal law enforcement officer in Pueblo was quick to act Saturday morning when one cat owner showed up to the humane society with a desperate request for help.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 12:37 PM MST
|By Lindsey Grewe
How did NORAD start tracking Santa? It all started with a wrong number and a kindly Air Force colonel...
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 11:20 AM MST
|By Lindsey Grewe
The oldest in the crew was 91, the youngest a mere girl of 76. They tell 11 News they hope their story shows their fellow seniors there's nothing they can't do.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 12:02 PM MST
|By Lindsey Grewe
The hotel has unveiled its annual gingerbread display in all its 54,000-calorie glory!
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 12:53 PM MST
|By Lindsey Grewe
Now that we’re into the final month of 2022, we are looking back at some of our favorite photos and videos sent to us by viewers this year!
Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 11:24 AM MST
|By Lindsey Grewe
Strainhurst Courts is primarily a home for seniors. And these children of World War II and Korean Vets told me the sight of so much red, white and blue was tremendously moving.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 11:40 AM MST
|By Lindsey Grewe
Click the article to view these gorgeous photos!
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 10:51 AM MST
|By Lindsey Grewe
Yes, they're cute -- but they also serve an important purpose.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 11:34 AM MDT
|By Lindsey Grewe
We're catching up with the zoo's newborn baby giraffe two and a half weeks into her life!
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 9:18 AM MDT
|By Lindsey Grewe
Help our all-volunteer El Paso County Search and Rescue team win a prestigious national award!
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 9:52 AM MDT
|By Lindsey Grewe
Read why October is the best time to add a cat to your family!
Updated: Oct. 16, 2022 at 12:40 PM MDT
|By Lindsey Grewe
Whether you use your phone or a fancy camera, the city is looking for photographers to share what Manitou is to them.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 10:54 AM MDT
|By Lindsey Grewe
This is the first event of its kind at the zoo! The fun starts at 9 a.m. Saturday and lasts all day.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 10:35 AM MDT
|By Lindsey Grewe
Colorado Springs Police K9 Britta received her first bullet and stab protective vest. For her handler, it comes with an extra special meaning behind it.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2022 at 11:21 AM MDT
|By Lindsey Grewe
Beverly Carlson has been unable to attend regular church services due to declining health. She told friends she longed to hear the church's beloved brass band play again.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2022 at 10:57 AM MDT
|By Lindsey Grewe
Here’s some good news for dog lovers!
Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 at 8:02 AM MDT
|By Lindsey Grewe
The new program helps to enrich the lives of giraffes living under human care.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 6:06 AM MDT
|By Nicole Heins
What a transformation! Meet Alfie!
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:11 AM MDT
|By Nicole Heins
A new self-guided audio tour has launched at Garden of the Gods Park.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 6:21 AM MDT
|By Nicole Heins
Meet Oliver. According to the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR), he had been missing for around eight months.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 8:00 AM MDT
|By Nicole Heins
A local teenager now has an award to show off a quick call made to El Paso County Deputies when his mothers vehicle would not stop on the interstate.
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region gets donation to save, improve the lives of pets in Colorado
Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 6:19 AM MDT
|By Nicole Heins
The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) now has a $150,000 grant investment, all thanks to the national nonprofit Petco Love.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 6:34 AM MDT
|By Nicole Heins
The National Museum of World War II Aviation in Colorado Springs has been voted as a 2022 Travelers’ Choice “best of the best” for top attractions by Tripadvisor.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 12:33 PM MDT
|By Nicole Heins
The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region rescued a cat that was stuck in a swamp cooler.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 7:03 AM MDT
|By Nicole Heins
The good news is... Today is take your dog to work day.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 6:37 AM MDT
|By Nicole Heins
For the second year in a row, Manitou Springs is the only contender from Colorado in the running for the USA Today 10Best Small Town Arts Scenes in America.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 7:04 AM MDT
|By Nicole Heins
Parker the Snow dog and Scheels of Colorado Springs partnered together to deliver KONG toys to Colorado Springs rescue.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 7:45 AM MDT
|By Nicole Heins
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is holding a contest for when baby hippo, Omo will hit the 500 pound milestone.
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 6:34 AM MDT
|By Lindsey Grewe and Nicole Heins
El Paso County Search and Rescue just got a whole lot cuter!
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 6:28 AM MDT
|By Nicole Heins
It’s National Rescue Dog Day, a paw-fect time to recognize all the lovable pups you have welcomed into your home!
Updated: May. 14, 2022 at 1:41 PM MDT
|By Lindsey Grewe
A retired teacher is doing a different sort of good for her community.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 6:34 AM MDT
|By Nicole Heins
A pitbull is safe after being stuck under a “shed that was structurally unsound” last week.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 7:12 AM MDT
|By Nicole Heins
COSILoveYou is hosting the Spring CityServe 2022 on two consecutive Saturdays, April 30th and May 7th.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 7:23 AM MDT
|By Nicole Heins
The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak region helped reunite a pig with his family after he was stolen.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 10:39 AM MDT
|By Lindsey Grewe
The organization serves people facing poverty, homelessness and addiction in Colorado Springs, who might not be able to enjoy a similar celebration elsewhere.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 7:05 AM MDT
|By Nicole Heins
Friday, April 8 is National Zoo Lovers Day.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 6:36 AM MDT
|By Nicole Heins
Jamie Cazier has made her dreams of playing in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade come true.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2022 at 7:57 AM MDT
|By Melissa Henry
From her creative Halloween costumes, to the small Christmas gifts she buys the kids every year... she is well known and loved.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2022 at 6:38 AM MDT
|By Nicole Heins
Pueblo West residents are coming together Saturday to go bald and raise money for childhood cancer research.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2022 at 7:10 AM MST
|By Nicole Heins
Rob Lawless is an Instagram influencer and has set a goal to meet thousand of new people as part of what he calls “Rob’s 10K friends” project.