Our guest grew up playing football in the city’s program and now he’s leading the team who manages our youth and adults sports. Find out what makes the City of COS programs unique and worthwhile. Now is a great time to try a new sport!

Episode 78: Colorado Springs Police Chief Vince Niski is about to retire after more than three decades with the department. He reflects on his career, recent challenges, the past and future of the department and his love for Colorado Springs. 

National Engineers Week is a great time to shine the light on our city’s engineers and their impact on the quality of life in COS! This conversation with our City’s Engineer will likely give you new appreciation for engineers and get you excited about the projects underway in our community. 

The Olympic games kick off in Beijing on February 4th and we’re celebrating here in Olympic City USA! In addition to having a big bash in downtown Colorado Springs, we’re also sitting down with four-time Olympian Kara Winger. She tells us all about javelin, her experience as the United States’ flag bearer at the Tokyo closing ceremony, and why she loves living here! 

Colorado Springs Police officers are teaming up with a group called PAL (Police Activities/Athletics League) to make an impact in Colorado Springs. Hear from Officer Menter and “Coach Lev” about the program, how they hope it grows, and why they’re helping more than just young athletes. 

Whether you live right near one, or didn’t even know that our city has community centers … this episode is for you. Hear the great story about the founding of Meadows Park Community Center and find out what’s happening to celebrate the 40th anniversary!

Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers is the special guest on Behind the Springs with a review of this past year and a look ahead to 2022. He has a list of priorities that impact all residents, so we hope you’ll join us for this great conversation!

It’s been a mild fall with warm temps, but the snow is coming eventually! How does the city prepare and how do they decide where to plow? You’ll likely learn a thing or two during this conversation with the person behind the team that works hard to make winter travel as safe as possible in Colorado Springs.

It’s that traveling time of year again and the COS Airport has some great deals. They also have great news about what’s happening at Colorado’s small airport … here’s a hint: small commutes, small waits and BIG options!

The Centers for Disease Control just approved the emergency use authorization of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccines for children 5-11 years old, giving the green light for vaccinations to begin. There are a lot of questions about his next phase, and we’re asking some of them during today’s episode of Behind the Springs. Join us for this conversation with experts from El Paso County Public Health and Children’s Hospital Colorado