TrueNORTH by Colorado Media Group

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs at the same time each year, typically during the fall and winter months in the northern hemisphere. when the daylight hours are shorter.

#Optum Health physicians Dr. Michael Harper and Dr. Kendra Robison share insights on how the disorder can affect individuals in various ways, and offer some methods to proactively manage the impact many experience.

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The new Kucera Center (kū-tra) at Falcon Stadium at the United States Air Force Academy is open and ready for the 2024 home schedule of the Air Force Falcons.

The new facility is the most recent addition to the Air Force Athletics portfolio offering one of the finest viewing arrangements, catering, and a spacious and luxurious venues in all of NCAA sports. 

Matt McGahey walks us through the project, some of the uses the facility wi...

The second of two programs dedicated to showcasing the fine work of some of the region's most impactful non-profit, human services organizations. On this program we meet, Springs Rescue Mission, Goodwill of Southern Colorado  and Mount Carmel Veterans Service Center.

Learn how these organizations function, why and how their work makes a difference to those needing support. 

• Springs Rescue Missio...

TrueNORTH host Dirk Hobbs speaks to three area non-profit executives in southern Colorado who share how their unique organization serves the folks all year long. 

1. Nate Springer, CEO of Care & Share Food Bank of Southern Colorado
2. Keri Khan, Communications Manager, Casa of the Pikes Peak Region
3. Jeane Turner, Director of Community relations, Colorado Springs Corps - Salvation Army

Learn how to give of your time, talent ...

We here in southern Colorado probably know about Celebrity Chef Brother Luck. If you visit Colorado Springs, you have three options to experience his award-winning cuisine at FOUR by Brother Luck, Eleven18, The Studio, and soon, Street Eats at Colorado Springs Airport. 

Still Waters Run Deep

But what you may not know about Brother his extraordinary capabi...

Enchanting, fun and playful, full-of-life, and passionate about her chosen sport of Women's Freestyle Wrestling (50KG) are just a few adjectives that describe this Olympic Champion.  Meet 2x Olympian - Gold Medalist in Paris, and Bronze Medalist in Tokyo, Sarah Hildebrand.

Sarah has done a lot in 31 years, from her very first wrestling match in 7th grade (which she won by the way), to King College in Tennessee (now King University...

Senior, Master Sergeant (USAF, ret.) Israel “DT” Del Toro’s fight to survive began on the side of a mountain near Qalat, Afghanistan, after his Humvee detonated a concealed landmine. He suffered third-degree burns over 80 percent of his body, as well as losing fingers on both hands from the blast. His comrades kept him conscious until DT could be airlifted out by reminding him of the promise he’d made that he would not leave his th...

 The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (a.k.a. COPPR) is the nonprofit local arts agency that serves the City of Colorado Springs and the greater Pikes Peak region (El Paso and Teller Counties) in Colorado. We work to ensure that the creative sector grows in economic vitality and depth of impact, that creative workers can thrive in our community, and that the arts are leveraged to positively address regional economic develop...

Actively disengaged workers cost the U.S. upwards of $550 billion in lost productivity annually. This statistic is staggering — and one leaders should be paying attention to.

Kerry Siggins is the CEO of StoneAge Tools, the leading global high-pressure industrial cleaning equipment manufacturer. Under her leadership, StoneAge transformed into a powerhouse in the industrial cleaning industry, disrupting how the world is cleaned.

Kerr...

Lisa Jenks, Senior, Director of Philanthropy and Advocacy, Lynn Pelz, event co-founder and Trustee, and Robert Love, local resident and patient at Peak Vista Community Health Centers focus discuss the impact Peak Vista is having on individuals and families throughout El Paso County, CO, and the 2024 Breakfast of Champions featuring Olympian, Janet Evans.

Event registration and sponsorships: 2024 Breakfast of Champions at Broadmoor ...

One of the most recognized, respected, and engaged organizations in the region is the Pikes Peak United Way. Within this great organization is a plethora of human service programs from the very well-known 2-1-1, to a massive community service center called, the Family Success Center located at 1520 Verde Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 - phone: 8719.418.6110 or via email: fscinfo@ppunitedway.org

PPUW Programs: https://www.ppunitedwa...

Using music to create positive impact in the community by remaining the way independent artists create, entertain, and inspire, locally.

This is the mission statement for Anthem Music Enterprises, located in Colorado Springs. TerryJosiah Sharpe, a San Diego native, moved to Colorado Springs in 2018 and got to work immediately, building a unique business where aspiring musical artist could learn how to optimize their experience a...

America's second oldest motorsports event, behind the Indianapolis 500, is our own, Pikes Peak International Hill Climb each summer in El Paso and Teller Counties. 

From the marketing genius of Spencer Penrose more than 102 years ago, was birthed an idea to attract more people to the Pikes Peak region who had not ever experienced the wild and beautiful landscapes of the Front Range and the merging community of Colorado Springs. 

Mo...

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates 20% or 1 in 5 Americans fall into the "neurodivergent" category, which includes Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Tourettes and others. These are NOT the same as medically diagnosed chemical imbalances which are associated with depression and anxiety.

The confusion comes when the two crossover, making it difficult t...

"Burst of pure sunshine and energy" That is just one of many descriptors of this young athlete and local sports marketing professional, Lauren DeMarco.

A powerhouse athlete in her own right (long distance running), DeMarco walks us through her journey from UCONN, to USA Triathlon, to her current role at the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation. You'll love her energy, zest for life and her Colorado lifestyle and her professional gig...

Candidate for El Paso County Commission, District 3, and current Colorado Springs City Councilman-At-Large, David Leinweber is a small business owner (Angler's Covey: https://anglerscovey.com/), an avid outdoorsman, and a warrior for mental health awareness. He's also a passionate supporter of our community and improving access to one of the greatest assets of this region: the outdoors.  In 2015, David founded the Pikes Peak Outdo...

Marketing guru, Christopher Tombaugh talks about the components of a great marketing firm and how his second location, established in Colorado Springs is doing after only two years of service.  Christopher, a principal at Advanced Printing & Graphics or APG,  (https://www.apg4u.com) discussions his journey from southern California and why he and his family made the move. 

APG now serves several of Colorado's prominent business...

Meet Brandy Williams who is running for El Paso County Commission, District 3 in El Paso County.  What is District 3? It's just about everything west of I-25 with a few in-reach areas near the downtown area. 

A former City Council member in Colorado Springs, Ms. Williams, is a lifelong registered Republican, and a graduate of Rampart High School. Brandy was accepted to Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA where she earned a...