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Hundreds gathered along the Pueblo Riverwalk on Saturday for the "Light the Water" event in honor of those taken by the virus.

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The Rebound Colorado: The Success Collective is helping female entrepreneurs Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Elizabeth Watts and last updated 2021-05-20 07:42:43-04 COLORADO SPRINGS — As we continue to work to rebound from the effects of the pandemic, one women’s networking group in Colorado Springs was already working to help female entrepreneurs navigate tough times, and give back to ...

Restaurants prepare for Mothers Day crowd Erin Chapman and last updated 2021-05-08 22:23:50-04 COLORADO SPRINGS — Mothers Day is one of the busiest holidays for restaurants. Alike most restaurants on Mothers Day last year, Paravicinis Italian Bistro had to come up with new ways to feed their customers when indoor dining was unavailable. "It was different in the fact that you would just see people in their cars and couldnt have a conversation with them," said Albert Dominguez, manager at P...

Local entertainment venues prepare for a busy summer Concerts, plays, and recitals were all canceled, as capacity restrictions prohibited indoor gatherings. One year later, local venues are once again welcoming patrons back inside. and last updated 2021-05-02 00:45:32-04 COLORADO SPRINGS — The COVID-19 pandemic hit the live events industry hard. Concerts, plays, and recitals were all canceled, as capacity restrictions prohibited indoor gatherings. One year later, local venues are once aga...

Downtown Partnership releases 2021 State of Downtown report Erin Chapman and last updated 2021-04-29 00:34:03-04 COLORADO SPRINGS — The odds were against most businesses in 2020. "It was just a real sad time, a sad time in world history," said Perry Sanders, Owner of the Mining Exchange and Antlers Hotel. Despite the pandemic, retailers in downtown Colorado Springs made it through. The Downtown Partnership released its annual State of Downtown report last week which showed some decline, ...

Local reactions to CDCs update on outdoor mask wearing Erin Chapman During Tuesdays COVID-19 briefing, the CDC advised masks to still be worn during crowded events like a concert or game where close contact is inevitable, or indoors. and last updated 2021-04-28 00:33:56-04 COLORADO SPRINGS — For months, both federal and state officials have been asking people to wear masks, not just inside businesses, but also while out enjoying Colorados parks and open spaces. However, on Tuesday, the C...

Restaurants in El Paso County operating at full capacity Erin Chapman and last updated 2021-04-17 22:28:12-04 EL PASO COUNTY — As we continue to work to rebound from the effects of the pandemic, restaurants are now able to begin serving again at full capacity. "Looking out to the dining room I am just like, oh my god we are back to this," said Jason Janson, bar manager at Atomic Cowboy. Months of capacity limitations and restrictions, now over. "The needle that has gone away is the needl...

and last updated 2021-04-15 00:11:57-04 EL PASO COUNTY — On Tuesday, Governor Polis announced a new order to end the statewide COVID-19 Dial. Starting Friday, it is up to each county to decide on rules and regulations. It has restaurant owners feeling hopeful. "I am glad to see the power shift back into the local hands," said Brother Luck, chef and owner of Lucking Dumpling. "I like that the county will have a little more say," said Daniel Dreyfuss, owner of Pies and Grinders. While some c...

CSU Pueblo Athletics now allowing spectators at games, other venues follow Erin Chapman and last updated 2021-03-02 00:37:49-05 SOUTHERN COLORADO — Summer concerts, college basketball, a local play, all of which were many of the events canceled in 2020. "I think people just miss the camaraderie of coming to a place," said Rosanna Taylor, marketing director at the Black Sheep. However, theres beginning to be a bit of hope for venues in southern Colorado. On Monday, CSU Pueblo announced th...