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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  With rain in the forecast flooding concerns are rising. Since the Waldo Canyon Fire flood risk has increased significantly, especially for low lying areas like Manitou Springs.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Starting Monday, May 13th in Manitou Springs, visitors will be required to pay for parking within the downtown business district and in the areas of Ruxton Avenue. Parking will be charged by the hour at payment kiosks.

Friday, April 26, 2013  A major highway near Manitou Springs is temporarily closed while road crews clean up a large rockslide.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  All lanes of Highway 24 are open for Wednesday morning commute.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Reaching the top of the incline is quite the accomplishment but if the reward of completing the hike isn't quite enough a new app offers hikers a little something more.

Monday, April 01, 2013  The Manitou Incline was officially opened Monday, 2-thousand feet below its summit. Many notable politicians were on-hand to celebrate the day.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Now it's official. The cities of Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs are dedicating a steep, rugged trail along the Manitou Incline to the public on Monday, although thousands of hikers have been using it.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Colorado Springs Fire Department investigators have ruled Thursday afternoon’s fire at Red Rock Canyon accidental.

Friday, December 07, 2012  Good news Friday night, as a missing 12-year-old is found safe.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  El Paso County voters approved an extension of the sales tax put in place to support the PPRTA, so where is that money going to go?

Saturday, October 27, 2012  It's a fun take on a tragic end as Manitou Springs celebrates the life and death of Emma Crawford with the coffin races.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  Things will get a little spooky in Manitou Springs this weekend with the return of the annual Emma Crawford Coffin Races and as race day draws near the competition is heating up.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  A Colorado community that saw a massive wildfire in the middle of peak tourism season will receive a federal grant to try to lure visitors back to the foot of Pikes Peak.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  Two months after the start of the Waldo Canyon Fire, mayors from the impacted cities are touring the area and spending some money.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  Two men have been arrested in a five month old murder case of  Colorado Springs woman.