Saturday, September 12, 2026

The Pikes Peak Badger

Government

Project Taurus appeal heads to City Council over data center design and noise controls

A Sept. 17 hearing will consider appeals of the proposed data center, whose approved plan depicts 100 megawatts of capacity while its conditions limit utility use to 50 megawatts without further approval.

More Stories

Transportation

El Paso County approves property agreements for Eastonville Road project

Commissioners approved eight resolutions in a 5-0 consent-calendar vote; seven transaction groups list payments totaling $80,820.

Health

Douglas County approves $634,904 for 10 older-adult service projects

The grants are intended to support meals, housing navigation, home repairs, rental assistance, transportation-related services and other programs for Douglas County residents age 60 and older.

Government

Planning Commission recommends Wagner Equipment rezoning for 23.37-acre Colorado Springs site

The unanimous recommendation advances plans for an approximately 80,000-square-foot facility projected by the applicant to employ about 120 people, while traffic and streamside reviews would come later.

Housing

El Paso County approves Falcon-area rezoning for multifamily housing

The 5-0 vote changes 13.28 acres to zoning allowing up to 30 dwelling units per acre; future traffic, water and site reviews remain.

Government

Colorado Springs separates liability and workers’ compensation reserves from Utilities

Ordinances taking effect Sept. 16 create separate reserve funds for the city and Utilities; liability settlements above $250,000 will require City Council approval.

Government

Colorado Springs council advances utility-lien expansion in 9-0 vote

The proposal would let Colorado Springs Utilities seek liens for unpaid electric and gas bills, but it still needs a second reading and final passage.

Transportation

Douglas County approves $4.56 million Daken Road bridge contract

Douglas County commissioners approved a contract with HEI Civil to replace the Daken Road bridge over West Plum Creek while keeping the existing crossing open during construction.

Government

Colorado Springs approves Buckingham Drive rezoning with data-center ban

The 7-2 vote changes about 7.79 acres from business-park to light-industrial zoning, while prohibiting data centers, residential uses and other activities.