the Educational Opportunity Foundation of the Black Forest held their annual scholarship awards banquet April 9 at the Black Forest Community Center There were 18 applicants and eight scholarship winners from a variety of high schools — all had a long list of activities and honors from their individual school the chief executive officer of Air Academy Credit Union.  Each of the recipients received a $3,000 scholarship the recipients include the following: Lauren Anderson El Paso County Parks and Recreation hosted a.. By Don Koveleski      On Oct (KOAA) — One person was flown to the hospital following a crash on Wednesday evening The three vehicle crash happened around 5:15 p.m at the intersection of Spiritwood Loop and Murphy Road which is located southwest of Woodlake Trailhead Several people were checked out on scene by medics it's worth noting that service members who retire and then teach at the Academy are considered civilian instructors Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5 Report a typo My husband and I recently spent almost a month exploring Germany, and three days of our trip were dedicated to its Black Forest The Black Forest is said to have famously inspired many Grimms' fairy-tales with its castle ruins and lush green landscape complete with swirling fog it's a hiker's paradise with delicious cake and famous cuckoo clocks Here's what we loved about our experience in the Black Forest — and two of the mistakes we made Our first taste of fairy-tale magic was the epic hike to All Saints' Abbey The trail starts at the parking lot for the Allerheiligen Waterfalls past a farm and a seemingly out-of-place Romanesque sculpture It was easy to imagine the structure that once stood here — and to dream of adventures our favorite fairy-tale heroes might encounter on a particularly foggy day here at the ruins I loved that the hike took us high up a mountain for spectacular views of the valley but the sour cherries and accompanying taste of the Kirschwasser (a brandy made from sour cherries) keep it from tasting too sweet I'm more of a savory guy who enjoys his pork schnitzel but the Black Forest cake ranks high on the list of things I ate while abroad Baden-Baden is a spa town on the northern edge of the Black Forest Visiting its Friedrichsbad spa was one of the most adventurous things we've ever done we had to get completely naked with a bunch of tourists and locals in order to enjoy the steam rooms Once we got over the initial strangeness of being nude with strangers We also visited the Caracalla Spa next door which seemed better for families: Everyone wears their swimsuits but you still get to enjoy the thermal waters Baden-Baden was a great starting point for our hike to the Hohenbaden Old Castle The stunning ruins are on a mountainside and overlook Baden-Baden It took us about an hour to hike from the city center to the castle We went to the city of Triberg for two reasons: to see its famous cuckoo clocks and the waterfall This was fine since we'd seen several waterfalls that morning during our hikes for free and we would've had to pay to see the one near Triberg we browsed the shops and saw some cuckoo clocks we felt like this city inside the Black Forest was mostly a tourist trap with a lot of souvenir shops It reminded us of shopping in Tennessee's Gatlinburg — definitely a fun time but not quite the authentic German experience we were hoping for We missed out on hiking southern certain trails and seeing Lake Titisee because our home base was in Baden-Baden That made it challenging to see the southern end of the forest and still make it home before dark we plan to stay in Freiburg im Breisgau to explore the southern region (KRDO) – One person was airlifted to the hospital by Flight for Life after a three-vehicle crash on Wednesday responded to a crash near Spiritwood Loop and Murphy Road where a passenger was reportedly trapped after a three-car crash Crews arrived on scene to find one person pinned in the driver's seat and were able to extricate them from the car Black Forest Fire and Rescue said that one person involved in the crash was airlifted by Flight for Life though it remains unclear whether that person was the one trapped in the vehicle The other individuals were evaluated on-scene by medics Black Forest Fire and Rescue shared a look at the airlift operations and the scene of the crash via Facebook: Stay up to date with the latest local news, sports, and investigations by downloading the KRDO13 app. Click here to download it from the Apple App Store. 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You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Community Guidelines | KRDO Jobs | FCC Applications | KRDO FCC Public File | KRDO FCC Applications | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | Contest Rules the investigation seems to go nowhere - but police persistence may yet find the murderer Writers Robert Hummel and Martina Mouchot talk about how real-life events inspired this gripping German mini-series.Nina Kunzendorf as Chief Inspector Barbara Kramer in 'The Black Forest Murders' An official website of the United States government Open Search  Mobile Menu — The Bureau of Land Management Ukiah Field Office in cooperation with CAL FIRE Lake Napa Unit Mendocino National Forest and Lake County District 5 plans to conduct prescribed fire operations in the Black Forest along Soda Bay Road on the northeast side of Mount Konocti in Kelseyville Pile burn operations are scheduled to start April 14 and may continue periodically through May 30 Burning will take place only when weather and fuel moisture allow for safe and successful burning The prescribed fire is part of a shaded fuel break initiated in 2008 to protect communities The project will remove hazardous fuels that could feed fires within this wildland-urban interface Approximately 36 acres of undergrowth and small trees have been hand-thinned by firefighters and piled over the last three years The operation aims to burn approximately 500 piles covering the entire shaded fuel break encompasses approximately 242 acres of BLM-managed public lands and supports many plants and species as well as valuable cultural resources and an important watershed The BLM is committed to keeping public landscapes healthy and productive More information is available from the BLM Ukiah Field Office at 707-468-4000 The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations An official website of the Department of the Interior Efforts continue with firefighters from three different state and federal agencies to contain the Black Swamp Fire in the Croatan National Forest Officials say due to a range of successful suppression tactics Fish and Wildlife Service are currently assigned to the fire firefighters placed large agricultural sprinklers to draw water from the No Name Canal soaking deep into the soil to cool burning roots and soil High volume pumps are being installed to aid suppression efforts while a Black Hawk and two K-Max helicopters are also dropping water collected from the nearby Great Lake Crews are patrolling containment lines in preparation to box in any potential spot fires that would cross over with mop-up operations underway along Moccasin Lane Forest Service stated the following in a release: the National Forests in North Carolina today temporarily closed the Great Lake Boating Access Area and Sheep Ridge Wilderness Area Black Swamp Road and the Black Swamp OHV area remain closed the fire poses no risk to nearby communities; however the public should continue to avoid closed areas For the latest wildfire updates, follow the National Forests in North Carolina on Facebook at U.S. Forest Service - National Forests in North Carolina or visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina. more than 20 students from the ‘TRACKS’ program at Home School Academy trekked into the Black Forest burn scar the same area scorched by the 2013 wildfire This charred stretch of forest is slowly coming back to life thanks to these Academy School District 20 middle schoolers who are planting more than 100 trees as part of a wildfire recovery project funded by the Restoring Colorado’s Forests Fund a forester with the Colorado State Forest Service you center your seedling in the middle of it and then just push those to the ground,” he explained Most of the students were just babies when the fire happened they're making an impact on the future of this forest “Having an opportunity to plant seedlings in an area that has been devastated by natural disaster in 2013 and then coming back 12 years later to affect future generations is just exciting,” said Keisha Hill The students planted a mix of spruce and Ponderosa pine trees and they’re putting the next generation trees in the ground,” said Gehrke I actually helped plant some of these trees,'” said Carson and I feel like it’s our duty to take care of it," said Carson "We get a lot of how we survive from the Earth so might as well help it when it needs help.” Carson hopes the trees will grow into something meaningful for others and for the environment “I hope that they'll bring joy to other people… and give them a will to try and protect it and keep it beautiful,” said Carson He's also encouraging people to be mindful saying even small actions can prevent devastating damage “Make sure you put out your fires… just try your best to help the environment because it's helped you a lot,” said Carson It’s a chance to make a lasting difference “The biggest takeaway for our kids is that they have power,” said Hill “They have the power to affect the future in a positive way or in a negative way and they're choosing to do it in a positive way that's going to be lasting for generations to come.” (KOAA) — A shelter-in-place order was lifted for an area northeast of Colorado Springs on Tuesday the following message was issued to people in the Black Forest area: "The El Paso County Sheriff's Office has issued a SHELTER IN PLACE ORDER for 8700 Block Vollmer Rd due to LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY near 8725 Vollmer Rd.," part of the message issued on Peak Alerts reads "SECURE your home/business and STAY AWAY from doors and windows SHELTER in a safe place until further notice You will receive an alert when the order is lifted." The El Paso County Sheriff's Office says they were on the scene of Vollmer Road and are trying to get a suspect who had barricaded themselves inside a vehicle along the road Click here for updates from Peak Alerts an emergency notification system that is used in El Paso and Teller Counties This article may or may not be updated depending on the circumstances of the law enforcement activity The purpose of this article was to alert the public to the original shelter-in-place order BLACK FOREST — It's a place for southern Colorado's "under-served" felines "Any cat that just needs a soft place to land.. they're gonna find a home here," said Wild Blue Cats Outreach Director Sabrina Utter which is home to both cats being made ready for adoption and cats that are better off in an outdoor environment Utter said the Black Forest Fire came within a mile of the sanctuary's property we didn't have an evacuation plan," said Utter Utter said Wild Blue's volunteers came up with a detailed plan She said it's a plan that assigns people to every main area of the sanctuary with equipment ready to go that makes it easy for volunteers to catch the cats and get them to safety One of those gadgets she called an "easy nabber." "It's like a giant clam shell made of mesh One of the unique parts about Wild Blue is its 100 by 200 foot fenced in an area known as Maya's Wildheart Village It's currently home to 29 cats who are not meant to be in a home and can live their lives safely and comfortably it can be very hard for volunteers or even firefighters to corral them in the event of an emergency Utter said the best way to keep them safe is by cutting the netting to the enclosure snip the fence in multiple places so that they can escape," she added the best way to keep these guys safe in the event of fire "The biggest challenge with adoption is education," she said "Making 100% sure that person that (whoever) adopts them knows what the challenges are going to be." (KRDO) - KRDO13's Bradley Davis speaks with a couple cast members of Varmint a Western Horror film shot entirely in Black Forest and acted by an entire Colorado-based cast The movie will be the closing film in the Western Film Festival in Coleman, Texas. It makes its theatrical debut at the Icon Cinema in northern Colorado Springs May 13 Cast and crew will hold a Q&A after the movie for people interested Bradley is a morning reporter for KRDO13. Learn more about him here. 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If you do choose to travel by public transport, most hotels will give you a KONUS card when you check-in allowing free travel on the entire regional public transport network Comfortable shoes or trainers are fine for city stops in the Black Forest region all year round but walking boots or trail shoes are useful for forest hikes A cap or hat to keep the sun off your head is also essential.  rivers and water parks in southern Germany bringing swimwear along is a good idea from late spring to early fall with temperatures that fall well below 0°C (32°F) How to spend the day: Stuttgart the capital of Baden-Württemberg state and the Black Forest region has a proud history of engineering and innovation local inventors gave the world the automobile Good places to stay include the budget-friendly a&o Stuttgart City, which offers affordable private rooms, dorms and easy access to public transport, and higher-end EmiLu Design Hotel which was restored to its original baroque glory after a public referendum in 1957 rejected turning it into a hotel.  Deemed too small to be a suitable royal residence by the young Duke Carl Eugen of Württemberg in 1746, the nearby Altes Schloss (Old Palace) now houses the Landesmuseum where you can marvel at a 35,000-year-old flute or head underground to the royal crypt For art lovers, the Staatsgalerie is a must-visit This contemporary art gallery packs a punch with modernist works by Monet and Picasso and classic paintings dating back to the 14th century The gallery is part of Stuttgart’s cultural mile on Hauptstatter Strasse, which also includes the Haus der Geschichte Baden-Württemberg (History Museum of Baden-Württemberg), and the town’s historic Stadtpalais and Rathaus Evening: Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy a drink at one of the city’s Besenwirtschaft – friendly pop-up wine taverns The atmosphere at these convivial watering holes is friendly and homely generous pours and live music; a broom hung out the front signifies “We’re open.” How to spend the day: Use day two to dig into Stuttgart’s motoring history, after breakfast at Netzer a popular corner cafe with healthy brunch bowls plenty of outdoor seating and fantastic coffee Nothing is more synonymous with Stuttgart than the Porsche motor company This luxury car manufacturer still operates from its original site in Zuffenhausen just 15 minutes out of town by train.  Petrol-heads from around the world gather at the factory’s dedicated museum which displays nearly 100 Porsche vehicles a racing simulator and a comprehensive audio tour you can even rent a Porsche for the day from the ticket desk Across town in Bad Cannstatt, the Mercedes-Benz Museum celebrates the evolution of the “Merc” over 135 years placing its vehicles in the context of world history The collection is as impressive as it is vast – highlights include Gottlieb Daimler’s first internal combustion engine the Mercedes-Benz once owned by Princess Diana and the world’s most expensive car – the 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé.  The museum itself is an architectural marvel with its double-helix design earning an entry in the Guinness World Records for the world’s biggest artificial tornado – a feature in the atrium designed to quickly suck out smoke in case of fire Evening: Located in the spacious Schlossgarten, popular Biergarten im Schlossgarten has great local meals at low prices Go from Stuttgart to Baden-Baden: The drive from Stuttgart to the spa town of Baden-Baden takes around 1¼ hours. The charming city of Heidelberg is a popular stop along the way if you have the extra time.  For accommodation, Hotel am Markt is a small family-run hotel offering package stays in Baden-Baden's bathhouse district. If your pockets are deep, there’s no better place to stop for a luxury spa getaway than the Brenners Park Hotel How to spend the day: A member of Europe’s premier league of spa towns, fashionable, UNESCO-listed Baden-Baden is a swish art nouveau spa town, picturesquely located at the foot of the Black Forest’s spruce-cloaked hills. For travelers seeking wellness and rejuvenation, the historic Friedrichsbad bathhouse and the modern Caracalla Spa promise soothing soaks in curative thermal waters.  Temple-like Friedrichsbad is the more traditional of the two with a 17-stage bathing regime that includes hot and cold thermal baths it’s all done completely naked; more prudish travelers might want to head next door to Caracalla whirlpools and steam rooms invite you to linger a little longer.  Evening: Ater dark, try your luck at the famed Casino Baden-Baden; with its ornate ceilings The strict dress code requires men to wear a suit and passports must be presented at the ticket desk you can join a daytime guided tour in English to learn more about the casino’s secrets; participants get a free entry pass to return to play in the evening How to spend the day: Take a second day in Baden-Baden to see more of the city sights. Bookend the day with stops at Maltes Hidden Kitchen and a cozy spot for a gourmet dinner at night.  When you’re ready to explore, the green parklands of Lichtentaler Allee take you from grand hotels and museums to even grander theatres and festival halls Take a stroll for 2.3km (1.4 miles) through the park to soak up the tranquillity, and stop in at the Museum Frieder Burda a private collector’s gallery featuring more than 1000 modern artworks from the 20th and 21st centuries explore the ruins of the free-to-visit Altes Schloss Hohenbaden castle at the top of the city from where you can take in sweeping views and listen to the delicate notes of the castle's 4m-tall (13ft) wind harp.  Evening: If you don’t return to Maltes Hidden Kitchen, treat yourself to dinner at one of Baden-Baden’s gourmet restaurants. Set at the top of town, Nigrum features a moody interior and impressive set menus of modern international cuisine. Alternatively, try Rizzi a lively and glam riverside restaurant presenting modern Asian fusion cooking at its best.  Go from Baden-Baden to Triberg: Drive for 1½ hours from Baden-Baden to Triberg at the heart of the Black Forest. If you have the budget, there are some stylish four-star stays in the area; Fritz Lauterbad near Freudenstadt is a sophisticated hotel with an outdoor pool and expansive forest views from all rooms, while Alpine-style Hotel Schlehdorn in tiny Altglashütten is perfect for a summer or winter escape How to spend the day: Triberg is a busy little tourist town where cuckoo clocks outnumber inhabitants and Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (Black Forest gateaux – a dark chocolate cake with cherries and Kirsch) is a staple Triberg’s main street is kitsch but charming with souvenir shops overflowing with wooden ornaments and clocks.  Take a break from the tourist vibe by visiting the Triberg Waterfalls (Triberger Wasserfälle) Germany’s highest waterfall at 163m (535ft) The entry ticket gets you access to over 2km (1.2 miles) of winding boardwalks and walking paths that offer beautiful views.  where twice-daily flight shows provide a chance to see owls and other birds of prey in action Just out of town, two enormous timepieces compete for the title of “World’s Biggest Cuckoo Clock,” with both chirping every half hour. Stop in at the Rombach & Haas clock store in Schonach where a collection of ultra-modern cuckoo clocks are on display and you can see master clockmakers at work.  Evening: Eating at a mountain hut is a quintessential Black Forest experience. Consider making the trip southwest from Triberg to Höfener Hütte a chalet-like hut with good food and impressive views that can be reached by car or on foot Explore the villages of the Black Forest: This is a day for experiencing more of the landscapes and traditions of the Black Forest head out for breakfast in the picturesque town of Titisee a quaint tourist village on the shores of the lake of the same name that has some good restaurants and interesting boutiques if you want to shop for Black Forest souvenirs.  How to spend your day: If you’re feeling active devote the day to a walk in the Black Forest The path up to the summit of the Belchen is a hike with everything – sweeping views restaurants and even a cable car halfway up if you find the going hard and want to call it quits.  The 15km (9.3-mile) circular hike to the top of Belchen involves a fairly moderate ascent for the first half then an easy downhill stretch after you reach the summit and you can leave your car in the car park at the bottom of the hill or catch the regional bus to the trailhead from Münstertal or Titisee train station.  If you prefer artistic endeavors, visit the Dorotheenhütte glass factory in Wolfach a center for glass production since the 12th century The factory shop has a big selection of glass ornaments and Christmas decorations and you can join a short history tour or try your hand at glass-blowing and create your very own vase or bauble Smoked ham is another long-standing Black Forest tradition, and you can learn about the process at Pfau Schinken in the village of Herzogsweiler master butcher Frank Pfau hosts guided tours of the smokehouse and shares his secret recipes before giving you the chance to sample the house hams Evening: Take the opportunity to sample some of the local tipples. Visit Rothaus in Grafenhausen to learn what makes this cult beer so special, or delve into the process of making great fruit schnapps at Emil Scheibel Schwarzwald-Brennerei in Kappelrodeck.  climb the 333 spiral steps up the Münster's tall spire; from here you’ll be rewarded with dizzying views of the red-tiled rooftops and surrounding hills And don’t miss paying a visit to Freiburg’s historic Rathaus where you’ll find the coats of arms of Freiburg’s 12 sister cities at the entrance the hill swarms with couples and groups of friends soaking up the last light Join them under the chestnut trees in the beer garden or check out the views from the 360-degree viewing tower.  Go from Freiburg to Lake Constance: The drive from Freiburg to Lake Constance (Bodensee) takes about two hours. Spend the night like a king or queen in a real castle at Schloss Hotel Wasserburg; despite the regal setting Head out onto Lake Constance to explore the privately owned island of Mainau It was purchased by Grand Duke Friedrich I of Baden in 1853 and he immediately set to work transforming it into a lush Mediterranean garden Mainau opened to the public in the early 20th century and the “Island of Flowers” has been delighting botanists ever since.  so make a day of it to get your money’s worth You can access the island by ferry from Konstanz or Meersburg Tickets for Mainau can be purchased with your ferry ticket Evening: After a day of sightseeing, grab dinner at Tolle Knoll a Konstanz institution where potatoes take a starring role on the menu Go to Meersburg: With so many lakeside towns vying for your attention, consider spending your last day exploring under-the-radar Meersburg, a patchwork of hillside vines, perky turrets, cobbled alleys and swimming spots on the eastern shore of the lake. A car ferry departs about every 15 minutes from Konstanz to Meersburg Before you board the boat, Das Voglhaus in Konstanz has plenty of cozy nooks for enjoying a coffee or slice of cake. If you feel like stopping overnight in Meersburg, three-star Hotel Zum Schiff has a prime position on the lakeshore How to spend the day: Dating back to the 7th century, Burg Meersburg takes center stage in Meersburg with restored rooms giving insights into the town’s layered history and a sense of what the castle looked like when it was in use.  You can also check out the Vineum exploring Meersburg’s long history of viticulture; test your nose by sniffing sample aromas before heading to the bar downstairs to put your newly honed sense of smell to work at a wine tasting For some fresh air, take in the panoramic views of the lake from the raised terrace of the Neues Schloss then meander down to the lakeside promenade the satirical Magische Säule (Magic Column) sculpture and inviting Weinstube (wine taverns) where you can celebrate the completion of this Black Forest itinerary This article was adapted from Lonely Planet’s Munich, Bavaria & the Black Forest guidebook from June 2024. (KOAA) — Driving around Black Forest and walking into local shops most people share similar feelings about the community “It’s so close knit," said Golden Pine Coffee Roasters Owner Ryan Wanner “It's really got that small town vibe," said Resident Will Ferguson there are some amenities he’d like to have close by Facebook posts indicate Thrive Hive Pilates will be opening up in town across the street from the Chicken Coop along Black Forest Rd The new studio is expected to open in April "Having the local people will build it up,” Wanner said Though Wanner says he commutes to the forest from Colorado Springs even with new names on the signs that line Black Forest Rd he added it’s important the community continues to show its support to those that are open “The biggest challenge that we have as small businesses is convincing people to continue to shop with us when there is something else on the way to wherever they're going," Wanner said Your Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb, an Amazon company© 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc. 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MellingMedical is pleased to announce a new cooperative agreement with Iantrek Health Care & Hospitals Medical Pharmaceuticals Medical Equipment Licensing Do not sell or share my personal information: Black Forest Nursery held a free hands-on terrarium workshop on Jan Black Forest Nursery in Boscawen hosts free classes most Saturdays and a variety of paid hands-on workshops From learning about houseplants or planning a vegetable garden to growing kitchen herbs or even exploring the world of beekeeping Black Forest Nursery in Boscawen offers a broad array of free weekend classes In an effort to prioritize people as much as plants the nursery provides year-round lessons for community members – with or without a green thumb – to learn alongside one another “We’ve wanted to offer more experiences to people who are coming in to be able to not just come in and buy plants but also to spend the day with friends and family members and just have a communal place to go,” said events coordinator Isabel Burley founded over four decades ago by Bob and Nancy Towle and now owned by their daughter Suzanne and installation services while hosting fun events such as a summer outdoor artists exhibition or an Easter egg hunt “We want to make memories for people,” said Haley Page “We want to create an experience for people here at our nursery.” which take place mostly on Saturdays throughout the year offer anyone interested a chance to learn something new while the nursery’s selection of paid hands-on workshops — new in the past few months — allows people to dive deeper and walk away with a plant of their own From the ins and outs of starting a succulent garden or hands-on Bonsai trimming these niche workshop topics aim to fill a range of interests “We offer a lot of different things for people to be able to and we even deliver and install so it can be as hands-on or hands-off as a customer wants,” Page said we want to be there to help them navigate that Each member of the nursery’s staff has their own areas of expertise They aim to build their classes and workshops around these specialties while incorporating participant desires to explore certain subjects “We want people to feel like they’re empowered to do their own gardening and not have it be a really overwhelming thing that they just don’t know where to start,” Burley said Upcoming Saturday free classes include Principles of Permaculture (March 1 10 a.m.) and Invasive Plants Management (March 22 The nursery will also host two paid hands-on workshops in March one on creating air plant terrariums (Sunday 10 a.m.) and another on Bonsai basics (Sunday The free classes require no registration, while the hands-on workshops have a registration form online. To learn more, visit blackforestnursery.com Rachel Wachman can be reached at rwachman@cmoni tor you agree with our use of cookies to personalize your experience measure ads and monitor how our site works to improve it for our users twinkle: lights hang from a Christmas-market stall Mulled wine and traditional gifts: Freiburg's Christmas market glühwein and song: the charm of traditional festive markets in south-west Germany In the depths of Germany's Black Forest lie some magical surprises I discovered a Christmas market worthy of a German fairy tale Entering the market at Ravenna Gorge More than 40 stalls are framed by the steep hills of the forest and the 40m-high Höllental Railway viaduct on which trains clatter by every 15 minutes or so The smell of glühwein and roasting bratwurst fill the air The best view of the market can be found on top of the Galgenbühl hill, behind hotel Hofgut Sternen which has hosted such famous guests over the years as Goethe and Marie Antoinette I head up there to watch the sun set behind the 12th-century St Oswald Chapel the oldest surviving parish church in the High Black Forest and admire the millions of fairy lights twinkling in the dusk From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox After dark is when the Christmas market really comes to life We enjoyed walking a riverside path through the illuminated woods that uses wooden sculpture to tell the story of the nativity Children were left spellbound by Santa's presence – and presents I also finally succumbed to a heaped mound of kasëspatzle from flammkuchen (a very thin sort-of pizza where they share the stories and history of the sport in the region it sprawls around the city's squares and cobbled alleyways sprinkling some sparkle everywhere you look We found mulled wine and traditional German foods they serve traditional cuisine from Baden-Württemberg The beef entrecôte with spätzle was a stand-out winter warmer while the Black Forest gâteaux in a glass was the perfect sweet end and shopped in the independent boutiques of the riverside quarter We spent the final evening of our Christmas trip at the Alte Wache a specialist wine shop and bar in a 300-year-old former guard station As I enjoyed a glass of Baden pinot noir under the heaters outside The Black Forest is the perfect place to get into the Christmas spirit A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com admin January 19, 20252025 Incidents, Home, January 2025 Photo Courtesy of Black Forest Fire Rescue On January 19th, 2025 at 10:13 the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center dispatched Black Forest Fire Rescue to a reported outbuilding fire in the 7200 block of Mcshane Rd crews found a detached garage with smoke showing and began offensive fire attack Firefighters quickly knocked down the main body of fire and began to overhaul the garage and the cause of the fire is under investigation by the Pikes Peak Region Fire Investigation Unit Additional information provided by Black Forest Fire Rescue Cimarron Hills Fire Department: Ladder 1331 Falcon Fire Protection District: Tender 361 Monument Fire protection District: Battalion Chief 502 & Brush 542 COLORADO SPRINGS — You're not the only one cold during this arctic front is going the extra mile to keep your furry friends warm and giving animals shorter outdoor breaks to keep everyone warm Senior dogs and dogs with short fur are given special attention as they're more vulnerable to the elements "Safety is extremely important when it's so cold outside One of the main things we're doing is keeping our dog door shut and locked—that helps prevent the wind and cold air from coming in," Says co-owner Megan Lundberg We're also very careful to ensure they aren't outside for too long especially senior dogs and those with shorter fur." The dog resort is keeping its buildings between 66 and 68 degrees during the cold nights There are also plenty of blankets to wrap the dogs in for extra warmth BLACK FOREST, Colo. (KRDO) - At least 24 people have died after a string of wildfires sparked in the Los Angeles area The destruction has brought fire danger to the forefront of many Coloradan's minds Homeowners in Black Forest reached out to KRDO13 Investigates about a property that borders theirs which they say is filled with dozens of acres of dead trees They're concerned that the property is a perfect source of fuel for a wildfire The 42-acre property is located at 9050 Burgess Road which extends about a mile up the road towards Hardin Road That's where Rick Christie and his wife have lived for six years He can see the Burgess Road property from his back deck Christie says he's watched over the course of the last two years as the wooded area has become infested with Mountain Pine Beetles which has caused them to rot and fall over That same area seen here on the Colorado State Forest Service's Forest Health map in 2023 as having 41 acres of Mountain Pine Beetle infection It now has Christie concerned about the 'tinder box' butting up agains his backyard which is especially worrisome as Hardin Road residents were met face to face with the Black Forest Fire in 2013 Christie says he bought the property well after the fire torched through the area but he was told that the wildfire had spread right up to his back deck while leaving behind blackened bark on the trees in his yard Now he wants to know what can be done to make sure this property is taken care of "There's got to be something that we can do just to relieve the nervousness that we have." he stated initially pondering whether the county could do something to mitigate the risk told KRDO13 Investigates that they have no jurisdiction over private properties "El Paso County has no enforcement mechanism specifically for the bark beetle or picking up dead wood off of private property The Colorado State Forest Service says that the beetle is a native species that will alter forests but not destroy them They play a part in helping to naturally thin forests out preventing even greater problems from happening during potential wildfires." An El Paso County spokesperson did suggest that a complaint could be filed with the County's code enforcement team to at least put the issue in front of them and see what they could look into which is stationed just over a mile away down the road from the controversial property tells KRDO13 Investigates they were not specifically aware of the 42-acre parcel and the swath of dead trees on it One of their wild-land crew members explained that they are not allowed to go onto private property to do mitigation nor do they have the manpower to send crews to do mitigation for people's property he says he considered taking legal action against the property owner due to what he and several neighbors along Hardin Road alleged has been a reckless spread of the Mountain Pine Beetle from the neglected property costing them tens of thousands of dollars to remove dozens of dead trees from their yards due to the cost for litigation and the uncertainty he'd be able to definitively prove the neglect of the property It's a property that Christie says has remained undeveloped since he says it was bought five years ago The El Paso County Assessor's database shows that the property is owned by "Rabah Holdings LLC" which included a mailing address for a law firm in Colorado Springs KRDO13 Investigates called that firm to ask about their client The firm stated that they were no longer a registered agent with Rabah Holdings LLC as of November 6 and instead provided an Organization ID# for them through the Colorado Secretary of State an entity with that same name was found in the Wyoming Secretary of State database The mailing address for the LLC was to a P.O Box in Dubai They were most recently registered with a Personal Injury firm in Cheyenne KRDO13 Investigates is still working to get in touch with the firm Tuesday night as well as an email for a name attached to the 2025 renewal form for the LLC Tyler is a reporter for KRDO. Learn more about him here. newly paved roads or on the Colorado Springs website where it says “project finished," for backyard Farm Shop Owner Theda Stone she’s already noticed a shift since Black Forest Road expanded “I’ve been living in Black Forest for 15 years," said Stone “We see people that are just probably going through to get closer to (Highway) 83 or to the interstate Stone added increased traffic is a concern among residents “Traffic is a concern for locals in the area "People do not tend to follow the speed limits.” General Manager Sean Schickler said its a similar story which also has a barbecue joint on the inside and benefits from the additional traffic along Black Forest Road constantly adjusting our margins," said Schickler “We've been here through the thick and thin of all of it.” Schickler said the increased traffic along Black Forest Road has helped keep this stop locally run “Once construction is rolling and so many new people are moving into the area we see an increase at least 40% for gross sales,” said Schickler According to the City of Colorado Springs website there are potential plans to make Black Forest Road four lanes all the way up to Old Ranch Road An El Paso County Sheriff's Office investigation report obtained by The Gazette shows law enforcement investigated multiple incidents of former Black Forest Fire Protection District Chief P.J Langmaid allegedly choking firefighters under his command a Sheriff's Office Major Crimes unit detective contacted multiple current and former employees of the fire district on the far north side of El Paso County who said the former chief put them in headlocks One firefighter said Langmaid choked him on three separate occasions The report sheds light on an ongoing set of investigations by the fire district's board of directors that have resulted in Langmaid's firing the resignation of a deputy chief and the monthslong paid leave of another employee The investigations and discussion on personnel matters are not open to the public; neither was the reason for Langmaid's separation from the district two other Black Forest firefighters remained under investigation from a third-party independent investigator retained by the Black Forest Fire Protection District Board of Directors The two employees were placed on paid leave in July Both Deputy Chief Chris Piepenburg and Training Capt. Mike Torres previously told The Gazette they felt retaliated against by the board for reporting the behavior of Langmaid Piepenburg has since submitted his resignation from the district who said on Friday he would attend an executive meeting with the board on Saturday said he maintains his position that the investigation against him is retaliation "There are people there who have power and are a little upset by what I did," he said While some interviewed for the report considered the actions of the chief "horseplay" and within the realm of normal behavior among firefighters One administrative officer of the district said that Langmaid had made a "uneasy" work environment with statements overheard like "I'm not above violence," and “If they get off the reservation I will hunt them down and bring them back." Several of those interviewed expressed concerns of retaliation from Langmaid for speaking out The report did not result in criminal charges for Langmaid who was fired from the district last month after the board concluded its own investigation into the chief "This case is closed as non-criminal; although it could be viewed as inappropriate it appears the firehouse has created an environment of accepting the behavior as horseplay and no one wanted to press charges the allegations do not rise to a criminal level," read the report The board has since appointed Colorado Springs Fire Department Battalion Chief Josh Bartlett as interim chief While Torres said he felt confident the investigation would eventually clear him he said he felt uncomfortable about the possibility of going back to work at the district after an extended leave Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. BLACK FOREST — From giant astronauts to ephemeral Born in the Black Forest and having returned as of 2022 following decades of artistic endeavors Patrick Shearn is the creative director and the creative force driving Poetic Kinetics an art studio that creates large-scale kinetic installations that have been featured in multiple countries and across the states Before diving into the wide world of enormous art installations, Patrick worked in visual effects in the film industry (working on some titles you'll recognize) Patrick recounts that he created a nearly 100-ft tall kinetic flower for Burning Man; the gargantuan flora was situated around/on top of an aerial boom lift Patrick was approached about constructing immense puppets for a performance that would run alongside (and on-site) the 2008 Olympics in Beijing "They had this idea of a terracotta warrior and a girl puppet show," commented Patrick "and the terracotta warrior was 26 feet tall and supported by a crane you'd see building an apartment complex." These two installations are what Patrick points to as the proper starting point for what became Poetic Kinetics "That really launched Poetic Kinetics," stated Strategy Director Marnie Sehayek "and made Patrick realize that he could make a living and a life out of doing.. just pushing the envelope and taking it there." Patrick began developing his team and creating even more colossal art pieces; these installations run the gamut from an astronaut the size of a blimp to immense butterflies "We've done so many different things," stated shop manager flowing skynet that we've put up all over the world." The skynets are vast (thousands of square feet) undulating rivers that seemingly flow across the sky their mesmeric movement derived by gusts of wind; following Patrick's first skynet installation in 2016 his world changed forever and opened to vast and myriad opportunities The largest of the skynet installations to date was dubbed "Firebird Descent"; the temporary display was situated in St Russia in 2017 and spanned 32,000 square ft AND could be seen from space suspended in Berlin and dubbed "Visions in Motion," holds a special place in Patrick's heart due to its message of unity As his studio has made leaps and bounds across the wild geometries of creativity and the very real geographies of our world taking on more artisans and fabricators to keep up with the increasing demand for this very unique brand of art I can't do it all by myself," commented Patrick "we have a team that's very committed and participatory and takes ownership in the projects and it's very important to me that it's a group effort." the studio has been designing and fabricating a number of steel trees with colorful acryllic boughs that catch the light and illuminate their surroundings in various hues; many of these seemingly living constructs are slated to tour botanical gardens across the country in what Patrick has dubbed as the "Enchanted Tree Tour." this time taking the form of aspens (ranging in height from 20 to 30 feet tall) are headed to Denver as a part of the ongoing 16th Street Mall renovations with a planned install of spring 2025 according to Denver's Public Art Program administration Patrick and his team are just hoping to engage the senses of joy and wonder in those that view their kinetic wonders "We don't want to take life seriously," commented Desiree Barlow who is married to Patrick while also working as Poetic Kinetic's studio/new business director "we want to have fun and we want to share that fun walk away happy and they walk away excited and they walk away playful." "and if I can get people to sort of engage their child spirit You can vote for the Poetic Kinetic project on the Anthem Awards website For even more giant, kinetic art work, head on over to Poetic Kinetic's website _____Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5 The Adidas Samba in Black / Dark Forest Green seamlessly blends classic design elements with contemporary style appealing to both longtime fans and new admirers of the brand the Samba has transitioned effortlessly into the streetwear domain showcasing a versatility that few footwear models can claim The Black / Dark Forest Green colorway enhances the shoe’s timeless silhouette with a rich meticulously applied to the classic three-stripe branding and heel tab offer a subtle contrast against the sleek black leather upper This color combination not only emphasizes the shoe's clean lines but also provides an understated sophistication that pairs well with a variety of outfits whether casual or slightly more dressed up Breaking news for everyone's consumption A company in Canada is recalling ham sandwiches after government testing showed Listeria monocytogenes The Canadian Food Inspection Agency reports that Cuisine Fraicheur Urbaine brand Black Forest Ham Sandwiches are subject to the recall The recalled sandwiches can be identified by the following label information: size 179 grams; UPC number 0 639725 401603; code Best Before 25 AL 16 Anyone who has the recalled sandwiches is urged to not eat them and to throw them away As of the posting of the recall on April 12 there had been no confirmed illnesses related to the recalled product About Listeria infectionsFood contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled product and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop.  Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild their infections can lead to premature delivery (To sign up for a free subscription to Food Safety News, click here)