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ACLU Sues Over Panhandling Ban
The American Civil Liberties Union, or ACLU, has filed a federal lawsuit in Denver after the Colorado Springs City Council yesterday voted to approve a panhandling ban. The lawsuit seeks to block the...
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Colorado Hospitals Boost Safety Grades
Colorado hospitals boost safety grades Fully one-third garner ‘A’s; none fail By Ann Imse Colorado Public News The number of Colorado hospitals receiving an “A” grade for patient safety nearly doubled...
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Anschutz Company Buys Colorado Springs Gazette
Denver-based Clarity Media Group has purchased the Colorado Springs Gazette in a deal announced today. The agency’s CEO will also serve as chairman of the paper. Dan Steever will stay on as President...
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Statements from Colorado’s Elected Officials on Connecticut Shooting
Governor Hickenlooper’s statement on the shooting “The shooting in Connecticut is absolutely horrific and heartbreaking. We know too well what impact this kind of violence has on a community and our...
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Niobrara Shale Formation Larger than Original Estimates
The vast Niobrara shale formation, which covers much of northeastern Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska, is now estimated to be a third bigger than first thought. Two of the largest companies drilling the...
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Injunction Issued on Colorado Springs’ Panhandling Ban
A federal district court judge has issued a preliminary injunction against Colorado Springs’ new panhandling ordinance. The rules were set to go into effect tomorrow. The city passed the ordinance in...
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COGA Sues over Fracking Ban
The Colorado Oil and Gas Association has filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn a fracking ban approved by Longmont voters. COGA says the ban illegally prohibits the ‘safe and responsible development of...
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Weather Prompts Road Closures in CO’s Eastern Plains
Crews from the Colorado Department of Transportation remain on full snow shift across the state, and are expected to remain on hand through tomorrow morning. As of early afternoon, CDOT says Eastern...
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Low Snowpack Conditions in Arkansas River Basin Persist
Snowpack conditions in the Arkansas River Basin continue to be below normal. The latest numbers released today show the snow to water equivalency at about 3.5 inches. This time last year, that number...
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Colorado Springs City Council Considers Proposed Ballot Measures
Colorado Springs city council spent much of the afternoon discussing measures for April’s municipal ballot. The issues include council pay, an elected Utilities Board of Directors, and an elected City...
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Winter Storm Hits Colorado
A winter storm is bringing some much-needed rain and snow to the Front Range and mountains. As of 10 this morning, the National Weather Service reported more than five inches of precipitation in...
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Manitou Incline Set to Legally Open Friday
Manitou Springs City Council took the last step tonight to approve the legal opening of the Manitou Incline to hikers, beginning Friday, February 1st. It was the final step in a long line of measures...
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Vestas Announces Layoffs in Colorado
Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas is laying off workers at its Windsor and Brighton blade factories, the company announced today. The reduction affects 10% of Vestas’ statewide workforce of 1100...
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Last Day to Register to Vote in Colorado Springs
Today is the last day for residents of Colorado Springs to register to vote in the upcoming citywide election. Ballots will start hitting the mail this Friday, though the City Clerk’s office has until...
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Colorado Trail Adds New Section
The nearly 500-mile Colorado Trail is adding a new section expected to be ready for hiking this summer. The section takes part of the Canada-Mexico Continental Divide Trail and incorporates it into...
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Crews Make Progress on Fire Near Fort Collins
Despite fierce winds in and around Fort Collins, fire crews continue to make progress battling the Galena Fire in the foothills northwest of town. The fire is currently estimated at just under 1350...
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Flood Preparedness Meeting Postponed Due to Weather
Tonight’s flood preparedness meeting at Ute Pass Elementary for residents of Chipita Park and Cascade has been postponed due to the weather. County officials are working to reschedule the session....
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Seminars in Chaffee County to Address Wildfire Preparedness
Residents of Chaffee County are invited to Wildfire Preparedness Seminars, put on by Colorado State Forest Sevice, Salida District. The meetings are expected to focus on topics including this year’s...
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Flooding: Yes, it Does Matter How you Arrange Those Sandbags
Dr. David Rosgen of Wildland Hydrology presented a regional study yesterday, looking at how water, sediment, and debris is predicted to flow along the Waldo Canyon burn scar. It’s called a Watershed...
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Flood Meeting Scheduled for Mountain Shadows Residents; City to Distribute...
Residents of Mountain Shadows and others are invited to an informational meeting Tuesday, May 7th. The meeting is expected to address updated information regarding the increased flood risk and the...
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Colorado Springs to Issue More Sandbags Today
The Colorado Springs Office of Emergency Management is offering another round of free sandbags today to residents affected by potential flooding, starting at 5 PM. The sandbags are free while supplies...
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#RoyalGorgeFire Latest
(dated 06/11/13 10:15 PM; press release received 12:09 PM) As of 10:15 PM Tuesday night, officials estimate the Royal Gorge Fire at 3800 acres, with 0% containment. Evacuations include south of US 50...
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#RoyalGorgeFire Update, US 50 Opens, Evacuations Lifted to Pre-Evac, 40%...
Map of Royal Gorge Fire via Inciweb. 11:49 PM Thursday 06/13/13 Inciweb U.S. 50 has reopened, and all evacuated residents are allowed home. Officials say those residents will remain on a pre-evacuation...
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More #BlackForestFire Areas Downgraded; ‘Convenience Center’ to Open
Homes with Highway 83 address that have direct access off Hwy 83 are now on pre-evacuation status. Residents trying to reenter will need to show their driver’s license or vehicle registration....
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East Peak Fire in Huerfano County now 70% Contained
East Peak Fire map image from Inciweb, Tue 6/25/13, 11 AM. The East Peak Fire burning in Huerfano County is now 70% contained, and remains at 13,472 acres. A total of 628 people are assigned to the...
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US 160 to Open Through Wolf Creek Pass
The West Fork Fire Complex, Friday 6/28/13. via Inciweb The Colorado Department of Transportation is set to re-open US Highway 160 through Wolf Creek Pass Saturday morning at 6 AM. The route’s been...
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East Peak Fire Reaches 85% Containment
East Peak Fire map image, Sat 6/29/13, 9:30 am via Inciweb The East Peak Fire burning in Huerfano County is now 85% contained and has burned 13,521 acres. Officials say the fire will not reach 100%...
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Highway 24 Closed Due to Mudslide (Now Reopened as of 7:15 PM)
Update: 9 PM All Red Cross Shelters have been closed. Update: 7:40 Per the El Paso County Sheriff’s Department: Colorado Ave and Manitou Ave are reopening. Canon Ave at Park remains closed at the...
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Flash Flood Closes Roads, Damages Homes
Highway 24 west of Manitou Springs and other area roads shut down temporarily yesterday as rain hit the Waldo Canyon Burn Scar, sending debris onto the route and flooding Fountain Creek. Authorities...
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Insurance Estimates Near $300 Million for Black Forest Fire
Preliminary estimates show insurance companies will pay almost $300 million dollars to homeowners affected by the Black Forest Fire. About 3,600 auto and homeowner insurance claims have been filed...
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