Author: Kassondra Cloos kassondra.cloos@gazettedev.gazette.com
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Man who destroyed evidence in 2013 Colorado Springs death sentenced
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A man who pleaded guilty to theft and destroying evidence from the scene of a 2013 Colorado Springs death investigation was sentenced Tuesday to jail time and probation. Stephen Barker II, 21, pleaded guilty in…
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Organizers plan to repeat Springs balloon festival feat in 2016
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save After a wildly successful weekend with triple the number of anticipated guests, the Labor Day Lift Off event is scheduled to take off next year, too. The hot air balloon festival returned to Colorado Springs…
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Pikes Peak region arts community thrives on festival atmosphere
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save For artists whose creations are a full-time endeavor, festivals are their livelihood, and the support they get from other local artists helps make their businesses stronger. For Denver mixed-media artist Jennifer Ghormley, who owns Jen…
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Soggy year has helped mitigate fire risk for Pikes Peak region
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save All the rain that fell in May and June did well to mitigate the Pikes Peak region’s wildfire risk this summer, meteorologists say, even as August received about half as much rain as normal. From…
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Crash blocks Colorado Springs road
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A three-car crash is blocking all southbound lanes of Academy Boulevard at Airport Road, Colorado Springs police said Saturday night. The crash happened shortly before 8 p.m. and did not appear to involve any life-threatening…
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Motorcyclist dies in crash in south Colorado Springs
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A motorcycle rider died in a multi-vehicle crash on Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard and Colorado 115 about 5 p.m. Friday, according to Colorado Springs police. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash was…
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Owners of proposed Monument methadone clinic sue town
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save An opioid addiction treatment center has sued the town of Monument for revoking approval of its business license and imposing a moratorium on companies providing drugs or drug dependency treatment. Attorneys for Metro Treatment of…
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Colorado Springs runaway found safe
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Colorado Springs boy reported missing was reunited with his family Thursday, police announced shortly before 7 p.m. Anthony Wheeler, 14, was reported missing Wednesday after he ran away from home. He was safe and…
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Colorado Springs community service officer struck while directing traffic
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A community service officer was hit by a car Thursday night while he directed traffic after an earlier crash, Colorado Springs police said. The officer was standing in the street at Dublin Boulevard and Templeton…
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Two soldiers injured in Fort Carson Blackhawk crash during training mission in Douglas County
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Two soldiers were injured when a Fort Carson Black Hawk crashed about 4 p.m. Wednesday in a remote area of Douglas County. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Fort Carson held a joint press conference…