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Teacher freed after being detained in Russia says ‘Trump is a hero’
Marc Fogel, the American teacher who had been detained in Russia since August 2021, arrived at the White House on Tuesday night. He stood beside President Donald Trump, addressing the media for the first time since being released from a Russian prison. “I feel like the luckiest man on Earth right now,” Fogel said. He…
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Logic, reality elude Colorado’s deportation protesters | DUFFY
Sean Duffy Why are hardcore liberals getting so grumpy? An estimated 5,000 people turned up at the State Capitol last week to protest the new national immigration policy that centers on removing uninvited guests who happen to be criminals. Other protests popped up in Colorado Springs. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:11095963150525286,size:[0, 0],id:”ld-2426-4417″});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src=”//cdn2.lockerdomecdn.com/_js/ajs.js”;j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,”script”,”ld-ajs”); As with any protest, it’s important…
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Nuclear energy a path to reliable, sustainable Colorado power | PODIUM
Ty Winter Colorado faces a pressing question: How can we meet our growing energy needs while adhering to the unfair statewide emission reduction requirements? Though the state has forced communities to reduce emissions by integrating electric vehicles, solar power and wind power into our infrastructure. These short-term solutions require a more comprehensive, long-term strategy to…
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Ford Amphitheater developer, officials announce new sound measures — but there could be a wait
Enhanced mitigation measures designed to tamp down noise at the new Ford Amphitheater, whose debut last summer near Gleneagle generated hundreds of complaints from area residents objecting to what they called unwanted and obtrusive sound from the outdoor concert facility, were announced by Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade’s office and VENU, the Springs-based entertainment company…
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State terminates MedRide contract after failure to comply with regulations
The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing terminated its contract with MedRide, a Colorado Springs-based emergency Medicaid transportation company. The reasons for the Monday termination include MedRide’s failure to complete required background checks for drivers, provide valid proof of insurance, and ensure proper vehicle safety inspections and registrations, according to a news release…
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Colorado Springs seeks emergency stay to keep marijuana repeal on ballot as overseas mailing deadline looms
Colorado Springs City Hall missed a self-imposed deadline Tuesday to finalize the April ballots but is still seeking an emergency court stay to keep the recreational marijuana repeal on the ballot. The city filed for an emergency stay Tuesday morning with the El Paso County District Court to overrule the injunction issued Monday that would…
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Colorado Springs City Council approves long-debated e-bike policy
Editor’s note: This article has been revised to include the second reading required for the e-bike ordinance, set for Feb. 25. The Colorado Springs City Council on Tuesday voted 6-3 to expand electric bike access across parks and open spaces after another long discussion that represented the culmination of a yearslong debate. After hearing dozens…
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Colorado’s plan to buy Stanley Hotel was on ‘razor’s edge’ until big concessions made
In the past few months, stakeholders behind the complicated deal for Colorado to purchase Estes Park’s historic Stanley Hotel of “The Shining” movie fame realized the sale was on the brink of falling apart. It required all the parties involved to agree to major concessions and ax off some borrowing costs. And for one of…
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Denver officials prepare for city employee collective bargaining
The clock is ticking for city officials as Denver prepares for collective bargaining with a newly expanded group of city employees and its soon-to-be $3 million impact on the city. Voters in November approved Referral Question 2U, which makes close to 7,000 city employees who are not already part of a union free to organize…
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Colorado Supreme Court hears plea to open up path for construction defects lawsuits
For decades, the Colorado Supreme Court has recognized that some civil liability claims like negligence are meant to protect all citizens from harm without the need for an agreement or contract. On the other hand, parties can enter into contracts and litigate breach of contract lawsuits when someone fails to respect the bargain. To reinforce…