(COLORADO SPRINGS) — In a somber announcement, the Trails and Open Space Coalition (TOSC) said the 2024 Starlight Spectacular bike ride had been cancelled along with future events. The Starlight Spectacular was an event where cyclists, runners, and hikers would gather at dusk with glow sticks, flashing lights, and brightly lit bikes to guide their way beneath the stars. The event has previously been held at Garden of the Gods park, with the park closing for the event to allow participants an unobstructed nighttime journey through the park. TOSC said in a post titled "A Fond Farewell" on its we ..read more

(PUEBLO, Colo.) — The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) is partnering with victim's assistance programs to collect old cell phones and devices to help victims of violence. According to PCSO, A Community Organization for Victim Assistance (ACOVA) is partnering with 911 Cell Phone Bank to collect cell phones and other devices in any condition that will be repurposed and used to help victims of things like domestic violence and human trafficking. Other electronic devices collected will be refurbished or used for parts, depending on the condition. PCSO said the refurbished items will be sold a ..read more

(NATIONAL) — With "No Escape Room" parents can better understand an increasingly common threat their teens may be facing. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) has created the interactive experience to show parents and caregivers exactly what it's like to be a teen trapped in a financial sextortion situation. RELATED: Teen boys a target for online exploitation and sextortion The interactive film experience is based on dozens of real CyberTipline reports and follows the story of a 15-year-old boy who is exploited online. The person going through the simulation is prom ..read more

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — April 20 is a day marked by heavy cannabis consumption, and CDOT, along with the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), has released a safety guide for 420 celebrations. They especially want people to know that driving under the influence of cannabis will earn you a DUI just as easily as driving under the influence of alcohol. According to CDOT's website: "The law states that if you are impaired to the slightest degree, you can be arrested — no matter what the substance. That is why Colorado law enforcement officers are increasingly trained to identify drivers impaired by alcohol, m ..read more

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A serious crash is likely to cause delays on North Powers Boulevard, and the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) is asking travelers to be patient. CSFD posted about the crash shortly before 3 p.m. on Friday, April 19, and said multiple cars had been involved. Multiple people are injured, CSFD said. FOX21 News has a crew on the way to the scene and will provide updates as information becomes available ..read more

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A national media and marketing company will be bringing attention to three local Colorado Springs restaurants. America's Best Restaurants will bring its "ABR Roadshow" to The Warehouse Restaurant & Gallery, Roots Cafe, and Black Forest Bistro in Colorado Springs. The restaurants will have popular dishes highlighted and the owners will be interviewed about the restaurants' place in the community. The Warehouse Restaurant & Gallery is located at 25 West Cimarron Street and is owned by James and Shaundy Africano. James was a Chef at The Warehouse from 1997 to 2007 and ..read more

NEW YORK (WPIX) -- A man set himself on fire outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump was on trial Friday. The man could be seen lying on the ground outside at a park across the street from the Manhattan courthouse. People rushed over to douse him with a fire extinguisher and try to bat the flames away. NewsNation crews at the courthouse witnessed court officers and New York police officers rushing toward the flames in a chaotic scene. Emergency responders then rushed him away on a stretcher. He was in critical condition and being treated at a burn unit, New York City Fire Co ..read more

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Spencer Steele is no stranger to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The 65-year-old Denver-based racer is preparing this year for his 20th attempt up America's Mountain. But the very first time Steele drove to the summit of Pikes Peak was nearly 25 years before his first PPIHC race. "I was a 16-year-old teenager, and I took my dad up the mountain," he recalls. "I couldn't believe he let me drive!" Steele's history on Pikes Peak began in 2000 when he competed on the 12.42-mile course in a 1994 Wells Coyote. The car was designed and built specifically for the race up P ..read more

(COLORADO SPRINGS) -- Make your way to Slice420's pizzerias this Saturday, April 20, for a special price on all slices. They'll also have a wide selection of specialty slices that will satisfy your cravings, and both locations will host a family-friendly event! Owner Christian Patriarca gave FOX21's Krista Witiak a hand at tossing pizza dough and discussed their upcoming event. Slice420's mission is to provide hope, inclusion, and guidance to other special needs families one slice or pie at a time. And with the unique flavors of Slice420's Chicken & Waffle Pizza and Shrimp Scampi to the d ..read more

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Pikes Peak Region is home to the largest small-business celebration in Colorado and it all kicks off at the end of this month. Small Business Week begins on Monday, April 29, and goes through Friday, May 3, and features an awards celebration, followed by three days of workshops for small businesses and networking opportunities. According to the Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Small Business Week of the Pikes Peak Region began 16 years ago in partnership with the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC and the Better Business Bureau. Then, in 2012, the B ..read more