Author: Liz Forster
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Man arrested after allegedly using woman as a shield against officers at east Colorado Springs motel
A man was taken into custody early Saturday after he allegedly used a woman as a human shield at a motel east of downtown Colorado Springs to avoid arrest in a domestic abuse incident. Officers were called to the True North Motel at 2105 E. Platte Ave. just after 5:30 a.m. for a reported domestic…
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Man arrested after allegedly shooting arrow at another man in east Colorado Springs
A 30-year-old was jailed after shooting at another man with a bow and arrow Thursday night near an east Colorado Springs apartment complex, police said. Hai Thuong Ha Son Dang, 30, is being held on a $3,000 bond on suspicion of first degree assault with a deadly weapon, felony menacing and obstructing a peace officer.…
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Power expected to return to Black Forest by Friday afternoon
Power is expected to return to Black Forest customers by Friday afternoon, Mountain View Electric said in a tweet. Electricity in Black Forest and other parts of El Paso County area was cut off Wednesday when hurricane-force winds ripped down power lines and trees. Crews repaired outages in Monument and Ellicott Thursday and are working…
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Friday’s traffic: All lanes of Academy clear north of Woodmen Road
Roundup of Friday’s traffic and road conditions around Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region. 10:28 a.m. All lanes of northbound Academy at Shrider are opening following a crash. — 9:54 a.m. A crash has been reported on northbound Interstate 25 between North Academy Boulevard and Briargate Parkway, exits 150 and 151. — 9:30 a.m.…
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Sunny skies to welcome Colorado Springs into the weekend as crews continue blizzard cleanup
Sunny skies will welcome Colorado Springs into the weekend as the Pikes Peak region continues to recover from a historic blizzard. The National Weather Service expects clear skies Friday, Saturday, Sunday and most of Monday. High temperatures are in the mid to low 40s, though wind chill values could still reach as low as -5…
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Forecast: Rain, snow possible for Colorado Springs to kick off the work week
A strong storm moving from the Pacific is expected to hit the Pikes Peak region with plentiful snow and rain to start the work week, meteorologists say. The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for the majority of southern and central Colorado saying that periods of heavy snow in the mountains and rain…
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Saturday’s traffic: Crash on I-25 at Denver Tech Center blocking lanes, backing up traffic
3:05 p.m. The left two lanes of northbound I-25 between Exits 198 and 199 are getting by the crash there, according the CDOT. There is currently no estimated time for reopening the blocked lanes. 2:50 p.m. A crash has blocked three lanes of northbound I-25 between Orchard Road (Exit 198) and Belleview Avenue (Exit 199).…
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Snow removal and dangerous conditions close some mountain highways
A handful of Colorado mountain highways are closed because of adverse weather and snow removal operations. Here’s a roundup of what’s open and what’s not: U.S. 6: Closed for adverse conditions. U.S. 285: Closed at Kenosha Pass, mile markers 162 to 203, and between U.S. 24 and mile marker 208 for adverse conditions and snow…
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A-Basin opens after avalanche danger halts lifts for two days
After two days with its lifts at a standstill, Arapahoe Basin reopened Saturday morning with a bounty of untracked powder. The resort was forced to close after an atmospheric river dumped feet of snow on Colorado mountains during the past week and elevated avalanche danger to extraordinary levels. Slides shut down U.S. 6 over Loveland…
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Forecast: Breezy start to the weekend in Colorado Springs; snow possible
Colorado Springs will see a breezy but sunny start to the weekend before gearing up for another chance of snow, meteorologists say. The National Weather Service predicted a high of 40 degrees with winds between 15 and 20 mph Saturday. Gusts could blow as high as 35 mph. The winds are expected to calm Sunday,…