Author: Ajia Cuevas
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Justin Timberlake adds Colorado stop to world tour
The Grammy award-winning singer is set to perform at Ball Arena on Jan. 28.
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo welcomes ‘surprise’ Red River hoglet
An “adorable” addition has been made to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo family — a Red River hoglet. Zookeepers were greeted by the baby hog last Thursday, born to first-time parents 8-year-old Finn and 2-year-old Gus, according to a press release from the zoo. The two had been seen breeding, but zookeepers were unsure if a baby…
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Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off: What to know before you go
A beloved Labor Day festival that is sure to lift up those end-of-summer blues returns this weekend. The Labor Lift Off is back this Saturday, with roughly 70 hot air balloons set to float over Colorado Springs. The free annual festival will run from early Saturday morning through Monday morning at Memorial Park. Here’s what…
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s grizzly bears return to newly renovated habitat
Emmett and Digger also returned to three new racoon neighbors, Benton, Baldwin and Baker.
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The Colorado State Fair is back: Here’s a look at this year’s discounts, concert lineup and more
The sweet smell of funnel cakes and cotton candy is in the air as the Colorado State Fair returns for the 2024 season in Pueblo. The state fair kicks off Friday, running for nearly two weeks through Sept. 2, featuring exhilarating carnival rides, delicious fair food and notable concerts. Here’s a look at what you can…
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Colorado Springs weather updates: Gas line hit by lightning; hiker lost amid heavy rain
Thunderstorms rolled into the Colorado Springs area late Monday afternoon, and forecasters with the National Weather Service in Pueblo issued a severe thunderstorm watch for El Paso County until 9 p.m. Heavy rain, flooding, lightning and hail have been reported throughout the area. Follow along for the latest updates here: 6 p.m. – Hail and…
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Shelter-in-place order lifted following law enforcement activity in Cimarron Hills
Law enforcement activity in a Cimarron Hills neighborhood briefly prompted a shelter-in-place for those in the affected area, according to a Peak Alert. Around 8 p.m., the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office sent an alert to residents in the area of 1100 Peterson Road, advising them to secure their home and stay away from doors…
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Happy birthday, Panya! Cheyenne Mountain Zoo celebrates beloved giraffe with cake, special guest
The “Happy Birthday” song echoed throughout the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo as staff and visitors celebrated two special birthdays late Tuesday morning. The zoo threw a party for one of its smallest-statured giraffes, Panya, in honor of her 7th birthday. In celebration of the “spunky” giraffe, visitors were able to partake in birthday festivities, such as a…
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Mudslide closes highway near Glenwood Springs
A mudslide caused a highway south of Glenwood Springs to close Sunday, according to a Facebook post from the Colorado Department of Transportation. CDOT said CO 82 is closed in both directions 5 miles south of Glenwood Springs between Mile Point 5 and 6 following a mudslide the occurred overnight. CO 82 will remain fully…
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Ford Amphitheater kicks off its first-ever concert season this weekend: Here’s a look at the inaugural lineup
The highly-anticipated public debut of the Ford Amphitheater as arrived. OneRepublic will kick off the very first weekend of concerts at the 8,000-seat, open-air venue in north Colorado Springs. The luxury amphitheater is set to host several country stars, rock icons and more for its first-ever season. Here’s a look at the lineup so far:…