Author: Nathan Vail
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Old Colorado Historical Society introduces new visitor center
The history of Old Colorado City was celebrated Friday by the Old Colorado City Historical Society, which is introducing an addition to the group’s museum to show visitors and community members the rich and interesting history of the city. A new Visitor Information Center will supply information about the various shops and locations on the…
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UPDATE: Animal activist protests endangered cats show
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Colorado Renaissance Festival is an annual rite of summer, known for its festive family atmosphere including jousting displays, costumes, crafts, food and general pageantry. But this year, one animal activist isn’t yelling “huzzah” over…
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UPDATE: Animal activist protests endangered cats show
The Colorado Renaissance Festival is an annual rite of summer, known for its festive family atmosphere including jousting displays, costumes, crafts, food and general pageantry. But this year, one animal activist isn’t yelling “huzzah” over a show called the “Endangered Cats Show,” performed by Craig Wagner, owner of Great Cats World Park in Cave Junction,…
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Local mountaineers conquer Everest on tragic weekend
Charles Lalonde and climbing partner Robert McDonald of Colorado Springs successfully reached the 29,035-foot summit of Mount Everest early Saturday morning — the day that ended in tragedy for four other climbers. Their 7:30 a.m. summit time likely helped them avoid the severe storm that trapped some climbers on the mountain later in the day…
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Local mountaineers conquer Everest on tragic weekend
Charles Lalonde and climbing partner Robert McDonald of Colorado Springs successfully reached the 29,035-foot summit of Mount Everest early Saturday morning — the day that ended in tragedy for four other climbers. Their 7:30 a.m. summit time likely helped them avoid the severe storm that trapped some climbers on the mountain later in the day…
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Cops track stolen cab, make arrest
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Police arrested 24-year-old Saturday who they say heisted a large yellow Dodge Caravan belonging to Yellow Cab. After the theft was reported just before 3 a.m., the cab was spotted at East Bijou Street and…
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Cops track stolen cab, make arrest
Police arrested 24-year-old Saturday who they say heisted a large yellow Dodge Caravan belonging to Yellow Cab. After the theft was reported just before 3 a.m., the cab was spotted at East Bijou Street and North Chelton Road, police said in a news release. Officers followed the van to the intersection of S. Chelton Road…
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95-year-old is not your typical model
It’s not often you see a walker on the fashion runway. But you’ve probably never seen a 95-year-old model. Sporting the latest couture and celebrating her birthday at the same time Saturday, 95-year-old Mabel Rainer, strutted her stuff during a show at the Citadel mall in Colorado Springs. Yes, it’s the first time in 30…
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Springs woman featured on Pauley’s ‘Your Life Calling’
Noted TV host Jane Pauley brought her NBC Today show, “Your Life Calling” to Colorado Springs on Thursday. The subject? Springs resident Jan Erickson, 62, who started a clothing line nine years ago geared to the elderly and handicapped. Pauley’s show, sponsored by AARP, spotlights people older than 50 who have “reinvented” themselves in some…
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Divine Redeemer students surprise principal with generosity
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Divine Redeemer Catholic School Principal Marjie Weldele got an end-of-the-year present Wednesday when her students surprised her with a stage full of groceries for the school’s food pantry. Tricia Faber, the school’s athletic director, planned…