Author: Alex Edwards
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Mega Millions jackpot crosses $1 billion threshold
Calm down, Dr. Evil, you don’t need to hold the world hostage for $1 billion. All you have to do is win the Mega Millions lottery. Granted, one of those things might be easier than the other for an evil genius with unlimited resources and a volcanic island. Provided an international man of mystery doesn’t…
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Ribbon Cutting
Jeremy Chaletain pilots his TerrainHopper Overlander through the ribbon outside of the Bear Creek Nature Center. This ribbon “cutting” marks the start of El Paso County’s “Trailability” program, which seeks to enhance access to public parks among those facing mobility challenges.
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Air Force Academy breaks ground on new 57-acre visitors center
The Colorado Springs area is gaining an “iconic landmark” outside of the Air Force Academy, says academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday for what will be the academy’s new visitors center, part of TrueNorth Commons — a development featuring a nine-story hotel, conference center and office space. Construction on…
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El Paso County launches program seeking get those with limited mobility off “the sidelines of life’
Jeremy Chaletain pilots his TerrainHopper Overlander through the ribbon outside of the Bear Creek Nature Center. This ribbon “cutting” marks the start of El Paso County’s “Trailability” program, which seeks to enhance access to public parks among those facing mobility challenges. Alex Edwards, alex.edwards@gazettedev.gazette.comAlexEdwardsReporteralex.edwards@gazettedev.gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/dbaa50cc8a9183e280c297e3afa72ace?s=100&d=mm&r=g The whir of electric motors was almost drowned out by the…
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Air Force Academy breaks ground on new visitors center
The Colorado Springs area is gaining an “iconic landmark” outside of the Air Force Academy, says academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday for what will be the academy’s new visitors center, which is part of TrueNorth Commons — a development featuring a nine-story hotel, conference center and office space.…
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El Paso County, Colorado Springs concerned over shortage of 911 dispatchers
Law enforcement agencies in Colorado Springs and El Paso County are experiencing a shortage of emergency dispatchers. Colorado Springs City Council President Tom Strand says Police Chief Adrian Vasquez has 20% fewer dispatchers than are required, and Councilman Bill Murray says there is a shortage of 33 dispatchers. According to Murray, the shortage of…
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18-month construction project for Colorado 115 set to begin
The Colorado Department of Transportation will be starting a major improvement project on Colorado 115 between Colorado Springs and Penrose in the next week or so. The first phase of construction will require shoulder closures between Roco Roja Circle and Rock Creek Canyon Road. Further phases will see a major traffic pattern change, reducing Colorado…
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Power restored following outage in southern Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Utilities responded to an outage Friday that affected just over 2,500 customers in Colorado Springs’ south side. The outage was reported by CSU’s twitter account just before noon and covered an area from Interstate 25 to Broadmoor Valley Road and Lake Circle to Venetucci Boulevard. The power was restored for all affected around…
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Homicide investigation underway after 2 bodies found in Phantom Canyon
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office says a double homicide investigation is underway after the bodies of a man and a woman were found in Fremont County on July 16. At about 9 p.m. that day, deputies responded to a call of two bodies found near mile marker 8 of County Road 67, in the area…
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Six fire departments join forces to create southern Colorado Interagency Fire Team
Colorado is no stranger to wildfires. But the intensity, frequency and destructiveness of fires in the state will continue to grow, according to the Colorado Forest Service. Fire departments in southern El Paso County have recognized this enhanced threat. Six agencies came together on Thursday to form the Southern Colorado Interagency Wildland Fire Team (SOCO).…