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CC to hold panel discussion on downtown homeless
May 9, 2013 3:26 PM
COLORADO SPRINGS - The issue of panhandling in downtown Colorado Springs is back in the news because the panhandlers themselves are back. Following a failed attempt to completely ban soliciting downtown, Colorado College will host a series of Community Conversations to find better solutions to help the chronically homeless and... more » -
Local homeless counted, with federal funding on the line Play Video
January 24, 2012 7:54 PM
How many people are homeless in Colorado Springs? What can be done to help? These questions have been asked a lot around Colorado Springs in the past couple of years. Tuesday, groups were out searching for answers. "...And your birthday?" a volunteer asks a man coming to the... more » -
Some wish they were working this Labor Day
September 6, 2011 12:27 AM
Labor Day -- in some years -- can be an overlooked holiday, but with the nation's focus on the economy and jobs it has different meaning this year. Many people were happy to get Monday off from work, but there's also a large group out there of people who are... more » -
Express Inn residents asked to leave
May 8, 2011 7:57 PM
Nearly two years ago, when homeless people were told to leave the camps along the creeks in Colorado Springs, many found a home at the Express Inn. However, this weekend, they're packing up; once again told they have to leave. "Tuesday they hung letters saying that the 9th it's... more » -
Express Inn residents say they've been told to leave
May 8, 2011 4:44 PM
Several residents of the Express Inn, on the corner of Cimarron and 8th Street in Colorado Springs, say the hotel is closing down. Many of the residents, who are now packing up and leaving, were previously homeless and now have no place to go. Back in March News First... more » -
Sheriff Maketa looking at big purchases
April 4, 2011 7:00 PM
Budgets may be tight, but El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa says he needs a couple of big ticket items. For large crime scenes in the future, Maketa hopes to have a new $400,000 mobile command unit in the next few weeks. That's what he's telling County Commissioners. ... more » -
CSPD Homeless Outreach Team Up For International Award
August 4, 2010 6:29 PM
A three-person team of Colorado Springs Police officers who helped clean up homeless camps along the banks of Fountain Creek and Monument Creek has been nominated for an international award for their efforts. The Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) is one of six finalists for the Herman Goldstein Award for... more » -
Reason to celebrate
June 3, 2010 11:18 PM
When talking about homelessness in Colorado Springs, for a while there hasn't been much to celebrate. However, on Thursday, Homeward Pikes Peak and those staying at the Aztec Motel are getting out the cake. "Some people aren't here because they've gotten jobs and they've moved on." Bob Holmes, with... more » -
No camping ordinance going into effect; Officers putting out the warning
March 10, 2010 4:56 PM
With the no camping ordinance in effect as of Wednesday, the Homeless Outreach Team, part of the Colorado Springs Police Department, has the job of clearing things out. "It's not going to happen overnight, like we've been saying, but it is moving along a lot quicker now with the... more » -
New "homeless campground" plan gets mixed reaction
February 24, 2010 10:15 PM
A Colorado Springs city council member's helping pitch an idea that he says could help hundreds of homeless who will soon be kicked out of those tent cities along fountain creek. The plan is to turn a former 14 acre KOA campground into a homeless campground. City Councilman Tom Gallagher... more » -
Homeless issue faces many hurdles
January 25, 2010 6:03 PM
Colorado Springs city councilmembers are looking into adopting a "no camping" ordinance in response to the increased number of homeless people camping along the rivers and creek beds around the city. Council members say they're worried about public health and public safety. They also want to make sure, if... more » -
Plug a meter, help the homeless
November 16, 2009 8:25 PM
Now you can plug a meter and help the homeless. The Miracle Meters program kicked off on Monday. We first told you about this program earlier this month. More than 100 decorated meters are being displayed at City Hall. Money people donate to them will go to Housing First Pikes... more »
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