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High Winds Mean High Fire Danger In Colorado Springs

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2 years ago

May 7, 2024

High Winds Mean High Fire Danger In Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — The Colorado Springs Fire Department says it is critical for residents of Colorado Springs to know if they live in the Wild Land Urban Interface, and the fire dangers there. It’s different parts of town that have a higher risk of fire because of their proximity
to certain types of vegetation. You can check out the map to see where you lie.

Monday, 5/6/24 we saw a fire started on the southwest side of Colorado Springs- that was in fact inside the Wild Land Urban Interface. The fire department says the fire was caused by a downed power line due to the high winds. Steve Oswald, the Battalion Chief at CSFD says down power lines come with a lot of danger, including fires… “some of the dangers you need to be aware of besides just the wind, is it’s taking out a lot of power, we still have a lot of poles that are in precarious spots that could still break in the wind… You need to be aware of any above-ground power lines”

Earlier this spring, Governor Jared Polis and the state forest service announced 31 wildfire mitigation grants across the state. The grants assist communities and groups in reducing wildfire risk in their areas. Almost all of Colorado is under some type of threat, including El Paso County. The worst is to the west, and up into Teller County, which is almost completely high-intensity.

Oswald tells me the temperatures is also a factor to fire danger “As we move into the summertime, as we have been growing more and more fuels, grasses are starting to grow, anytime we get into wind events like this and we get arcing or sparking, you need to be careful with fire starting because of those events”

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Driver reportedly runs red light, causing multi-vehicle crash south of downtown Colorado Springs

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10 hours ago

November 16, 2025

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Driver reportedly runs red light, causing multi-vehicle crash south of downtown Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – A multi-vehicle crash left lanes of a busy road closed south of downtown Colorado Springs on Saturday, according to police.

They told 11 News they responded to the crash a little before 7 p.m. at South Nevada and Southgate/Cheyenne Road.

Springs police said they believe a driver ran a red light there and crashed into three other vehicles, causing one to flip over. At least one person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, according to police.

That intersection was closed while police investigated. So far, they said it’s early in the investigation and they are still looking into what happened.

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Colorado high school football final scores, results — November 14, 2025

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1 day ago

November 15, 2025

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Colorado high school football final scores, results — November 14, 2025

The 2025 Colorado high school football season continued on Friday, and High School On SI has a list of final scores from the weekend.

Colorado High School Football Scores, Results & Live Updates (CHSAA) — November 14, 2025

Arvada West 31, Grandview 15

Broomfield 49, Vista Ridge 3

Cherry Creek 56, Fountain-Fort Carson 7

Dakota Ridge 49, Golden 7

Fairview 78, Arapahoe 28

Heritage 42, Grand Junction 13

Holy Family 28, Thompson Valley 21

Legend 42, Fort Collins 28

Lutheran 31, Eagle Valley 15

Monarch 14, Riverdale Ridge 7

Mountain Vista 14, Eaglecrest 0

Mullen 21, Pine Creek 18

Palmer Ridge 19, Mesa Ridge 16

Peetz 31, Otis 30

Pueblo South 50, Conifer 42

Pueblo West 16, Northfield 14

Ralston Valley 35, Columbine 12

Roosevelt 47, Pueblo County 0

Valor Christian 79, Erie 28

Wellington Middle-High School 42, Resurrection Christian 12

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Colorado Springs City Council approves CHIPS Zone plan

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2 days ago

November 14, 2025

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Colorado Springs City Council approves CHIPS Zone plan

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – Colorado Springs is one step closer to becoming a CHIPS Zone following the City Council’s approval of a resolution on Monday.

The CHIPS Zone Program was created through Colorado House Bill 23-1260 to maximize incentives available to eligible semiconductor companies in the state. Municipalities, counties, and groups of the two can apply to designate a geographical area within their governance as a CHIPS Zone.

According to the City of Colorado Springs, becoming a CHIPS Zone would allow eligible businesses to apply for state tax income credits for new employees, research and development, investment and more.

The city said this can strengthen local supply chains and keep jobs in Colorado Springs, as well as support the growth of companies involved in semiconductor design, production, and advanced manufacturing.

“I want to thank City Council for advancing this important opportunity for Colorado Springs,” Mayor Yemi Mobolade said.

“With their approval of the proposed CHIPS Zone boundaries, we’re reinforcing our legacy as a high-tech manufacturing hub and accelerating our momentum as ‘Silicon Mountain.’”

The proposal now goes to the Colorado Economic Development Commission for final consideration.

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