Author: O’Dell Isaac odell.isaac@gazettedev.gazette.com
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Veteran comic Carlos Mencia brings ‘raw, unfiltered’ comedy to Colorado Springs
For as long as he can remember, veteran stand-up comedian Carlos Mencia has had a talent for finding humor in mundane, everyday situations. But when he was young, his mother often discouraged him from displaying his wit in public. “She could tell when I was about to say something, and she would give me this…
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Former Fort Carson soldier selected to Artemis III crew
When the Artemis II splashed down off the coast of San Diego on April 10, its crewmembers were hailed as the farthest-traveled humans from Earth in history, having bested by more than 4,000 miles Apollo 13’s record. Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen traveled 252,756 miles from their home planet and returned…
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36th Pride Festival to celebrate ‘queer joy’ in Colorado Springs
Explosions of color, outrageous outfits, Technicolor hairstyles and more will dominate the downtown landscape this weekend at the 36th annual Pikes Peak Pride Festival. Thousands of revelers from the Pikes Peak region and across the state are expected to visit Colorado Springs for the event, which celebrates not just the queer experience, but also the…
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Long-awaited Leonardo da Vinci Museum opens this week in downtown Pueblo
After years of discussion and planning, the long-awaited official opening of North America’s only permanent Leonardo da Vinci Museum will take place with a two-day celebration beginning Friday. The museum, near the Riverwalk in the heart of downtown Pueblo, is one of only six in the world, including Italy, France, South Korea, Australia and Brazil.…
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35-year-old pleads not guilty to attempted murder of Colorado Springs police officer
A man accused of attempting to kill a Colorado Springs police officer pleaded not guilty Monday to more than 15 charges in a case that includes a contentious history between the defendant and one of the involved officers. Michael Foster, 35, stands accused of second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault with a deadly weapon, disarming a…
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Driver crashes into Colorado Springs police car on I-25
A motorist crashed into an unoccupied Colorado Springs police cruiser on Interstate 25 early Sunday, according to an online blotter entry. The collision took place just after 5 a.m. in the southbound lanes of the interstate, just north of the South Nevada Avenue exit, officials said. While investigating a prior two-car collision, officers had positioned…
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Pueblo teen injured in suspected DUI crash begins long road to recovery
Before the crash that upended his life and put three of his friends in the hospital, Kamen Guida was a high school senior preparing to march across the graduation stage and accept his diploma from Pueblo South High School. A hardworking honor student and two-sport athlete, his future seemed without limits. Now, his world has…
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Astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson returning to Colorado Springs with two shows
In 2024, renowned astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson entertained a sold-out crowd at the Pikes Peak Center with his unique take on movies and television shows, called “An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies,” highlighting how show creators get the science right — or, in some cases, hilariously wrong. This week, Tyson returns to Colorado Springs with…
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Police arrest burglary suspect in southeast Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs police on Sunday caught and arrested a fleeing burglary suspect with the help of a drone unit, law enforcement officials said. Officers responded to a 3:45 a.m. call about a burglary in the 4300 block of East Fountain Boulevard. The suspect reportedly used a crowbar to gain entry into the building. A drone…
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Assault suspect arrested following lengthy standoff: Colorado Springs police
Colorado Springs police on Saturday arrested a barricaded assault suspect following an hours-long standoff, law enforcement officials said. At about 7:45 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance call at a residence in the 1100 block of Iowa Avenue. Upon arrival, they were able to assist two victims and get them to safety. The victims, one…