Author: Liz Forster
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Forecast: Snow expected to return to Colorado Springs Sunday night, last through Tuesday
The Pikes Peak region could see between 5 and 11 inches of snow through Tuesday, meteorologists at the National Weather Service said. Snow is expected to start in Colorado Springs at 11 p.m. Sunday after temperatures plummet from the low 30s down to single digits. Wind chills could reach -5 Sunday night and -10 Monday…
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Sisterhood on Ice: Women’s hockey showcased at annual Colorado pond hockey tournament
SUMMIT COUNTY • Natalie Wedell has never played on ice sheets like the ones in Silverthorne during the 10th annual Pabst Pond Hockey Tournament. Yes, she was raised maneuvering the puck on sub-zero days on Minnesota lakes, considered by some to be the mecca of American hockey. And yes, she spent four years racing down…
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Man shot in the head during an argument east of downtown Colorado Springs
A man was shot in the head during an argument with another man Saturday afternoon east of downtown Colorado Springs, police said. The shooting was reported just before 12:30 p.m. in the 2100 block of East Platte Avenue. The victim, who was not identified, was hospitalized and is stable, police said. The shooter has not…
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Colorado Springs neighbors confront CC officials at second meeting on proposed hockey arena
Colorado College officials and neighboring residents again butted heads Saturday during a second community meeting about the school’s proposed new hockey arena. Old North End residents and others living on residential streets bordering the campus have raised concerns about their neighborhoods being flooded with cars searching for parking and the arena being inappropriate in historic…
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Armed robbery suspect arrested after Colorado Springs gas station clerk shot
A gunman shot a clerk as the two struggled during a stickup Saturday morning at a gas station in northeast Colorado Springs, police said. The clerk, whose name was not released, had non life-threatening injuries. The suspect, Vincent Lupori, 19, was arrested about two hours after the robbery and shooting. Police did not say what…
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Woman robbed at gunpoint in east Colorado Springs
Two men robbed a woman at gunpoint early Saturday in east Colorado Springs, police said. The victim was in her car just before 2 a.m. in the 1200 block of Potter Drive when the two assailants threatened her with a gun and stole her purse, wallet and cash. She was not hurt. Police have not…
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Avalanche danger high as Coloradans expected to head into the high country for holiday
State crews blasted mountain slopes along heavily traveled sections of Interstate 70 Friday to reduce avalanche danger ahead of a winter storm barreling into Colorado this holiday weekend. Avalanche danger had been building in the past week as a storm Wednesday and Thursday added to the deep snowpack in the high country. In the San…
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Second public meeting on Colorado College’s planned hockey arena to be held Saturday
The public will have another opportunity Saturday to engage with the planners behind Colorado College’s proposed hockey arena. The meeting, hosted by Colorado College, is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at the Cornerstone Arts Center, 825 N. Cascade Ave. It will focus on the architecture and design of Robson Arena. Colorado College has opened the floor to…
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Update: Lakewood man dies from injuries in Colorado Springs construction zone crash
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that Joseph Quinones is 37 years old. A Lakewood man died early Saturday from injuries he received while riding in a car that barreled into a Colorado Springs construction zone and crashed into a crane. Joseph D. Quinones, 37, died about 4 a.m. Saturday, nearly 12…
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Ambulance involved in a crash in Colorado Springs
An ambulance responding to an emergency call with lights and sirens was hit by a car Friday night, Colorado Springs police said. The crash was reported about 6:30 p.m. at Flintridge Drive and North Academy Boulevard. Police said a silver car pulled in front of the ambulance and slowed down. The ambulance rear ended the…