Author: Lisa Walton
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‘House on Haunted Hill’ a fresh spin on a horror classic
The Funky Little Theater Company is leaning into the spooky season with a modern take on a classic horror film. “The House on Haunted Hill,” a play written by Tommy Jamerson, is an adaptation of the 1959 film starring horror icon Vincent Price. In the movie, Price, who lent his distinctive voice and chilling laugh…
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Colorado’s wildlife bridge on I-25 will be ‘world’s largest’ officials say
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The wildlife overpass under construction on Interstate 25 between Larkspur and Monument will be the “world’s largest bridge structure built for wildlife,” officials said in a release Friday as they marked the project’s halfway point. Measuring 200 feet wide and 209 feet long, the massive…
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Weather blog: Freezing temps delay gas repairs, intersection west of downtown closed
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A arctic blast is sweeping through much of the U.S. and the Pikes Peak region this weekend, bringing snow, slick roads and bitterly cold temps that will linger through the beginning of next week. A winter weather advisory expires at 5 p.m. Saturday. The next…
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4-year-old attacked by coyote in north Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Wildlife officers are “aggressively pursuing” a coyote that attacked a 4-year-old girl in Colorado Springs on Thanksgiving Day, according to a release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The attack happened on the city’s north side, near the Air Force Academy, in a neighborhood east of…
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Bear spotted around downtown Colorado Springs
A black bear was spotted taking a “stroll” in downtown Colorado Springs Sunday. One person on Twitter reported spotting a bear near the Police Operations Center at South Nevada Avenue and Rio Grande Street.”Literally a bear running lose in downtown Colorado Springs…,” wrote user AJ on Twitter around noon. A few blocks west, Twitter user Kari…
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Fountain police officer Julian Becerra dies from injuries sustained after falling from bridge
A Fountain police officer who suffered serious injuries in a fall while trying to apprehend a suspect has died, according to a news release from the Police Department. EPSD Dep. Andrew Laderman salutes a procession of first responders that were escorting the body of Fountain Police Officer Julian Becerra from Penrose Hospital to the El…
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6 best places to get coffee in the Colorado Springs area
Happiness in a cup. Bean water. Java. Joe. Whatever you call it, if you’re a coffee lover looking to get a caffeine fix and some good food at a local spot, this list is for you. Colorado Springs coffee shops on this list were chosen by Gazette readers who voted in this year’s Best of…
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Teller County deputy arrested, fired after allegedly threatening to shoot, kill people
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A Teller County sheriff’s deputy suspected of burglary, felony menacing and trespassing has been arrested and fired, according to the Teller County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Mark Bisset, who was off duty when the incident occurred, was arrested Saturday morning, the sheriff’s office said. According to court documents shared on the sheriff’s office Facebook page, the arrest…
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Teller County deputy arrested, fired after allegedly threatening to shoot, kill people
A Teller County sheriff’s deputy suspected of burglary, felony menacing and trespassing has been arrested and fired, according to the Teller County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Mark Bisset, who was off duty when the incident occurred, was arrested Saturday morning, the sheriff’s office said. According to court documents shared on the sheriff’s office Facebook page, the arrest…
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Tesla, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk visits Air Force Academy, chats with cadets
Scenes from Elon Musk’s visit to the Air Force Academy on April 7, 2022. SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk paid a visit to the Air Force Academy on Thursday, where he rubbed shoulders with academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, participated in a Q&A, and spoke personally with cadets who presented research projects…