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An eye and passion for art

By CPC | Jan 29, 2024

Christine Whaling not only has a good eye for spotting something worthy, she appreciates everything she sees. “I have always been passionate about art and collectibles ever since I can…

Sisters working to earn highest awards in Girl Scouting

By CPC | Jan 29, 2024

Girl Scout cookie season is back, and two neighborhood teens have big plans. Evie (12) and Abigail (15) Reynolds have each set a goal of selling 1,250 boxes. They plan…

Full STEM ahead

By CPC | Jan 29, 2024

Collin Romero is a 2019 graduate of Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) with a passion for aerospace and a love of football. Colorado School of Mines (Mines) was the perfect…

A happy family with a feline quartet

By CPC | Jan 29, 2024

In the serene Pine Ridge neighborhood, there is a tale of love, adoption and joy with Ken and Marcella Raust and their cherished feline companions: Bob, Churro, Cocoa and Loki.…

Cutest Pet Winners

By CPC | Jan 29, 2024

Winners of the Cutest Pet in the Pines contest stopped by The Pet Stuff Place to pick up their prizes. Honorable Mention Gracie and her family (above). Runner-up Bo (below).

Aussie for “dog friend”

By CPC | Jan 29, 2024

Australian Cobberdogs are purebred Labradoodles, dogs that are known to be social and friendly to all. Cobberdog actually means “dog friend” in the Australian language. Claudio and Alis Ramos, with…

Look kids…it’s the Five-O

By CPC | Jan 29, 2024

Master Police Officer Seth Morrissey of the Castle Rock Police Department (CRPD) loves his job. As part of the Community Partnership Unit (CPU), Seth created a community outreach program that…

Mental health support and advocacy for our heroes

By CPC | Jan 29, 2024

Douglas County nonprofit, It’s A Calling Foundation (IACF), was founded to provide mental health and wellness support for emergency responders, frontline medical workers, service members, veterans and the families who…

Internet sensation candy that is out of this world

By CPC | Jan 29, 2024

The social media platform TikTok has been flooded with videos of young people biting into crunchy crystal candies of all different shapes and colors. The trend may be new to…

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo ranked fourth in the country

By CPC | Jan 29, 2024

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZ), situated in Colorado Springs, earned recognition as one of the top zoos in the United States. From its origins as philanthropist Spencer Penrose’s private collection, to…

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