Fire Station No. 1, erected during 1925 at the corner of Weber Street and Colorado Avenue, is one of the most significant historic structures in Colorado Springs. It was designed by noted architect Thomas McLaren, whose other work includes City Auditorium, City Hall, Grace Episcopal Church and Sacred Heart Church.
Fire Station […]
During this afternoon’s State of the City address, Mayor Lionel Rivera said that Colorado Springs should consider shifting funding for public safety from sales tax revenue to “more stable” property tax revenue.
“It may be a more difficult pill to swallow, but there is no question that it’s the right medicine,” Rivera said.
However, […]
Questions about the mishandling of nuclear weapons have prompted the resignation of the Air Force’s top civilian official and its highest ranking general.
Secretary Michael W. Wynne and chief of staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley both released resignation notices today after Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates announced an official inquiry about […]
USA Cycling announced today that it will stay in Colorado Springs, despite attempts by communities such as Ogden, Utah and Brownsville, Pa. to lure the national headquarters away.
CEO Steve Johnson credited the support of Nor’wood Development, which donated land and a building, the El Pomar […]
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Midwest Airlines announced today that it will discontinue service between Colorado Springs and Kansas City on April 5.
Midwest said its withdrawal from Colorado Springs is because of rising fuel prices and competition with other carriers.
Midwest has provided two daily flights using 50-seat regional jets since July 2007.
The flights […]
The Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce has chosen Dave Csintyan as its new president and CEO.
Csintyan, who has been with the chamber since 2002 as president of business affairs, was named interim CEO after Will Temby left the job in August.
The chamber board of directors chose Csintyan after a national search.
Rick O’Connell, president and CEO of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services, resigned today citing “personal reasons.”
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O’Connell will continue to act as a consultant for the hospital system’s special projects, including the grand opening of the new St. Francis Medical Center. The $207 million full-service hospital will open in August.
Phil Shaw has […]
Memorial Health System’s board of directors announced today that CEO Dick Eitel will retire next year.
Vice President of Communications Rita Burns said that Eitel will leave his post as soon as a replacement is found.
The announcement came this afternoon during a regular monthly update to City Council.
“It’s just a notice of retirement,” Burns said. “So […]