Author: Alex Edwards
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UCCS breaks ground on new engineering building
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday for a new engineering building that will expand the capacity of UCCS’ College of Engineering and Applied Sciences to accept 2,500 students. The Anschutz Engineering Center, UCCS Chancellor Venkat Reddy said, would not be possible without the strong partnerships the university has with the…
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Aided by monsoonal rains, some Colorado areas leave drought conditions behind
About 12% of Colorado is currently experiencing no levels of drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. This is better than at the start of summer, when the entire state was in drought conditions. Recent rains have helped, but the state is still short by nearly 25% of its usual “water year” totals, according to…
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Colorado Springs Weather: Partly sunny with rain on the way for the weekend
Colorado Springs residents can expect a high near 81 with partly sunny skies according to the National Weather Service. That will give way to thunderstorms in the afternoon and overnight. There’s a 50% chance of precipitation today and a 40% chance tonight, mainly before 10 p.m. North wind 5-10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. …
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Ballot measure to provide free healthy school lunches in Colorado kicks off campaign
Anti-hunger advocates gathered near Colorado Springs’ Hillside Hub to launch their ballot initiative, the Healthy School Meals for All Program on Thursday. This was one of several statewide launches the group Food to Power has held to raise awareness of the initiative. The mission of Healthy School Meals for All (HSMA) is to provide free,…
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Woman killed in crash with Mack truck east of Colorado Springs
A 21-year-old woman died after crashing into a Mack Granite truck on Colorado 94 near Ellicott on Wednesday, according to Colorado State Patrol. The crash was reported shortly before 12:30 p.m. near the intersection of Log Road, State Patrol said. State Patrol said the woman was trying to pass traffic when her Chevrolet Colorado pickup…
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Woman allegedly assaults employees with hangers at Colorado Springs Halloween store
A woman was arrested after allegedly threatening several employees and attempting to steal items at the Spirit Halloween store at the Citadel Crossing Shopping Center in Colorado Springs. The woman, identified by police as Jamie Richards, “was assaulting employees with metal hangers.” According to Colorado Springs police, she dumped alcohol on employees and hit several with…
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Colorado Springs weather: Sunny and warm, chance for weekend showers
Colorado Springs residents can expect sunny skies and a high near 86 Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. The next best chance for rain comes Friday, with a 50% chance after noon. Overnight lows will reach 58. Wind will be from the east southeast 5-10 mph, picking up during the day and becoming south…
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Autopsy report released in death of teen at Colorado Springs Walgreens
Riley Whitelaw, the teen killed at a Colorado Springs Walgreens in June, died of “multiple sharp force injuries,” according to an autopsy report released Tuesday by the El Paso County Coroner’s Office. The coroner’s findings represented the first official determination of the cause of death and weapon used. The report found 42 wounds from a…
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Vehicle fire in Old Colorado City grocery store parking lot
The Colorado Springs Fire Department is on the scene of a vehicle fire in the parking lot of the Safeway at 3275 W. Colorado Ave. According to a tweet from CSFD, engine five is reporting a “fully involved RV in the parking lot.” This is a developing story and will be updated First Responder(Photo illustration…
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Bicyclist victim of hit and run in Colorado Springs
A bicyclist was struck in a hit and run Wednesday morning, according to Colorado Springs Traffic on Twitter. The crash happened at Barnes Road and Homestead Trail. The bicyclist was hit by a dark-blue Ford Expedition and is in unknown condition at this time. The suspect vehicle fled the crash scene, according to police. A…