Colorado Springs City Council had a closed meeting Thursday to discuss creating an advisory committee aimed at addressing policing issues in the community. For folks like Samantha Christiansen, it's not nearly enough. She's a board member of the Chinook Center and the Empowerment Solidarity Network , two local organizations involved in coordinating protest efforts.

Lawmakers said there would be several amendments to the Senate’s version, which garnered near unanimous support from Democrats and Republicans. One Republican voted against it.

Protesters across Colorado and the country continue to call for police reforms in the wake of the killing of George Floyd. In recent days, people in smaller communities have also joined in, including in La Junta and Westcliffe.

Tuesday marked the first regular city council meeting in Colorado Springs since protests over police brutality began in the city.  Community members voiced their concerns during the public comment section, which was moved until after 1 p.m..

Tuesday marked the first regular city council meeting in Colorado Springs since protests over police brutality began in the city.

Protesters across the country have gathered to denounce police brutality and demand action from their representatives.

Protesters across the country have gathered to denounce police brutality and demand action from their representatives. In Colorado Springs , protesters remember George Floyd, but also invoke the names of De'Von Bailey, Breonna Taylor, Nina Pop, Tony McDade and others.

The commission concluded Hickenlooper crossed the line with a private plane flight to the commissioning of a U.S. Navy submarine, as well as when he accepted luxurious meals and other perks during a conference in Italy.

As the weather heats up, we're wanting to enjoy the outdoors more and more--but we also need to maintain social distancing guidelines and avoid piling up at popular parks. This week on Nature's Neighborhood, Susan Davies of the Trails and Open Space Coalition talks about two parks that could not be more different.

Some schools have shifted to virtual events and even parades to honor 2020 grads, but some mental health providers in local health systems are concerned that the emotional impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on high school seniors may be delayed. KRCC’s Abigail Beckman spoke with Dr.