Author: Alex Edwards
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Gas prices spike in Colorado Springs, but reason goes beyond war in Middle East
Gas prices in Colorado Springs are rising, up by about 26 cents per gallon compared to the same time last week, according to a GasBuddy survey. AAA Colorado, the local arm of the national travel agency, reported a 25-cent increase compared to last week. Still, Colorado’s average of $3.02 per gallon is cheaper than the…
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Seasonal changes, not U.S.-Iran conflict, lead to gas price hikes, for now
Gas prices in Colorado Springs are rising, edging up by about 26 cents per gallon compared to the same time last week, according to a GasBuddy survey. AAA Colorado, the local arm of the national travel agency, reported a 25-cent increase compared to last week. Still, Colorado’s average of $3.02 per gallon is cheaper than…
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Carlos Echeandia, owner of popular Colorado Springs bistro, waives preliminary hearing in sexual assault case
Carlos Echeandia spoke three words to a 4th Judicial District judge on Thursday. All were the same: “Yes,” as he elected to waive his right to a preliminary hearing. Echeandia owns Carlos’ Bistro, an award-winning restaurant located near the intersection of West Cimarron and South 21st Streets in Old Colorado City. The restaurant owner, 62,…
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Protecting satellites in space, on the ground a priority for Colorado companies
As the Department of Defense moves toward utilizing more commercial partnerships, building a resilient space-based commercial field is contingent on several factors, according to industry leaders at the annual Warfare Symposium in Aurora. The symposium features businesses of all sizes from around the world to showcase advancements in aerial, cyber and space warfare. During a…
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Jungle Reef aquarium to bring family fun to Chapel Hills Mall, emphasis on giving animals a ‘second chance’
With some traditional retailers looking for the exit doors at shopping malls across the country or vanishing completely, malls can be forced to evolve or die. Change has become the norm at Chapel Hills Mall, on Colorado Springs’ north side. One of its anchor stores, Kmart, closed in 2009, making way for an AMC movie…
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Colorado Springs, Pueblo brace for more windy weather, snow showers overnight
After Colorado Springs was buffeted by winds reaching 81 mph on Tuesday, the city should brace for another round, according to the National Weather Service. As of 4 p.m. Wednesday, the temperature in the city was 45 degrees. However, with winds blowing at 25 mph and gusts hitting 43 mph, the wind chill made it…
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4 dead, 29 injured in I-25 crash involving 36 vehicles near Pueblo
Northbound Interstate 25 remained closed south of Pueblo late Tuesday night following a 36-vehicle crash that killed four people and injured 29 others, according to Colorado State Patrol. The closure extends from Exit 91 to Exit 94. There is a detour in place, the State Patrol said, and advised travelers to avoid using I-25 in…
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Wind tops out at 81 mph in Pikes Peak region, bringing moderate impacts
The wind in Colorado Springs moved fast enough to get a ticket on some stretches of Interstate 25. By 5 p.m., the city recorded a peak gust of 81 mph at the airport, speeds exceeding the posted limit on some stretches of highway. However, it was about 10 mph short of the record 91 mph,…
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CSPD arrests woman who said she was armed after hourslong standoff
Colorado Springs Police arrested a woman who barricaded herself inside a home in the 1000 block of Hans Brinker Street on Tuesday morning. Officers responded to a call for service in the area at about 12:30 a.m. Tuesday. After arriving, they “observed a female party inside a residence” who had several outstanding arrest warrants. The…
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Permitting slows, but single-family home building hot spots emerge in region
New home construction in Colorado Springs continues to grow, even if at a slightly slower pace than in previous years. The Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD) issued 2,811 permits for single-family homes in 2025. This was slightly fewer than the previous year’s total of 2,854. Still, there are signs of optimism, said Bill Craighead,…