Author: Mary Shinn
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6 key things to know about the fight for Space Command: Colorado Springs vs. Huntsville
As Donald Trump’s reelection to the presidency raises new questions about the permanent home of U.S. Space Command, here are six key things to know as it’s determined whether it stays in Colorado Springs at Peterson Space Force Base or moves to Huntsville, Ala. What is Space Command headquarters? Space Command headquarters employs about 1,700…
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New training for Space Force officers starting at Peterson
New Space Force officers will start their careers in Colorado Springs as part of a new training model starting this year. The Officer Training Course that launched this fall at Peterson Space Force Base will replace specialized technical schools specific to an officer’s career field. The new year-long program will feature six courses that provide…
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Seeing where the eagles live: WWII, Korea, Vietnam Vet jumps from plane at 99
Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Jim Akin carried an estimated 10,000 paratroopers as a pilot, and when he skydived at 99 years old over the summer it was in their honor. “I thought, ‘Boy, I hope I got the guts to do it,’” he said. The somersault in the air, the 40 seconds of free…
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In the digital age, local campaigns still prioritize door knocking
How do you reach 245,000 unaffiliated voters in El Paso County? For local campaigns, it’s any way they can. Independent voters represent a little more than 50% of the electorate in the county, more than Democrats and Republicans combined. So the race to woo them is intense, with text messages, ads, postcards and perhaps a…
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In the digital age, local campaigns still prioritize door knocking
How do you reach 245,000 unaffiliated voters in El Paso County? For local campaigns, it’s any way they can. Independent voters represent a little more than 50% of the electorate in the county, more than Democrats and Republicans combined. So the race to woo them is intense, with text messages, ads, postcards and perhaps a…
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New affordable housing units to expand in southeast Colorado Springs
The Lowell neighborhood just southeast of downtown Colorado Springs is slated for hundreds of new affordable apartments. Developer Toby Gannett said the Draper Commons project offers a unique blend of housing to various income levels and was adjusted based on the recommendations from the Quad Innovation Partnership, a group that included college students at the…
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Mt. Carmel reports greater need for homeless Colorado Springs veterans as temperatures drop
Homeless veterans flowed into Weidner Field downtown Tuesday morning with uniformed troops by their side as they navigated an array of services, such as haircuts, help with housing and cold-weather gear. An estimated 300 homeless veterans live in Colorado Springs and the Annual Stand Down event aimed to help ensure they have life-saving gear and…
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Colorado Senate District 12 race: VanderWerf vs. Snyder | Voter Guide
Two well-known local politicians, Republican El Paso County Commissioner Stan VanderWerf and Democratic state Rep. Marc Snyder, are competing for the open state senate seat in District 12. The district, currently represented by outgoing Republican Sen. Bob Gardner, is considered competitive, leaning 2% Republican, and encompasses areas west of town along with Manitou Springs and…
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Colorado House District 21: Bradfield vs. Rosenbaum | Voter Guide
Republican state Rep. Mary Bradfield is facing Democratic challenger Liz Rosenbaum in the race to represent the Fountain and Fort Carson area in state House District 21. Bradfield said if reelected she would prioritize affordable housing, behavioral health accessibility and public safety. While Rosenbaum expected to work on investing in the local economy, funding education,…
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Man arrested for alleged death threats against El Paso County commissioner
Colorado Springs police arrested a man Friday for threatening El Paso County Commissioner Stan VanderWerf, a candidate in a high-profile state Senate race. Casey Jones, 30, was arrested on suspicion of harassment and menacing, department spokeswoman Caitlin Ford said. He does not have a prior criminal record. VanderWerf, a Republican, said he reported death threats…