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After beating cancer at age five, Samantha Thannisch is turning her journey into hope for other kids fighting the disease. The 11-year-old is hosting her annual fundraiser in Colorado Springs to support children battling pediatric cancer.
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office celebrated dozens of volunteers who donate their time and talents to keep Colorado communities safe. The recognition event highlighted how everyday citizens are making their neighborhoods stronger through service.
An aquaponics farm in Colorado Springs grows 700 heads of lettuce weekly for students and families in need, but it needs more volunteers to keep the fresh food flowing.
Two people who've walked the path of addiction recovery are opening a sober living home that goes beyond just providing a roof. Mind Over Matter helps men build real-world skills for lasting stability.
A Colorado Springs transportation company offering free rides to people in recovery received an outpouring of support after a local news story aired. Community members are now donating money and reaching out to help keep the service running.
Figure skating pair Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea returned to Colorado Springs with Olympic gold medals after helping Team USA win the 2026 Winter Olympics team event. The duo, who formed their partnership in Colorado Springs, say they haven't stopped smiling since their first Olympic triumph.
A gray tabby cat learned the hard way that climbing down is trickier than climbing up after getting stranded on a Colorado Springs apartment roof. Firefighters from Truck 8 came to the rescue, reuniting the adventurous feline with its relieved family.
Three mothers whose sons developed schizophrenia are fighting to change a broken mental health system. Their advocacy is creating real solutions for families navigating one of healthcare's toughest challenges.
Over 30 organizations joined forces to provide winter survival supplies to hundreds of people experiencing homelessness during extreme cold. The Stand-Up event delivered haircuts, hot meals, medical care, and even veterinary services for pets.
Colorado Springs firefighters rescued a stranded dog from an icy storm drain on a freezing January night, wrapping him in their shirt to keep him warm. The pup was reunited with his owner after the dramatic rescue.