Author: O’Dell Isaac
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Adam Carolla brings ‘unfiltered’ comedy to Colorado Springs
Over the course of a 30-year career, Adam Carolla has been a radio host, television personality, podcaster and a “Dancing with the Stars” contestant. In recent years, he has added yet another entry to his resume: stand-up comedian. “I hear people talk a lot about how difficult (stand-up comedy) is,” said Carolla, who will perform…
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‘A hug from the community’: Pikes Peak Hospice seeks red, white and blue blankets for veteran patients
Last year, as part of an ongoing effort to honor local military veterans, Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care performed more than 100 “bedside salutes” and pinning ceremonies for veteran patients. The ceremonies include the gift of a handmade red, white and blue blanket, sewn or crocheted by a volunteer. In response to increasing patient…
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SafeSport names Mosley new CEO amid national scrutiny
The U.S. Center for SafeSport, an independent watchdog organization dedicated to combating physical, sexual and emotional abuse in amateur sports, has named Olympic gold medalist Benita Fitzgerald Mosley as its new CEO, according to a Tuesday news release. Mosley, a sprinter for the 1980 and 1984 U.S. Olympic teams who won a gold medal in…
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Colorado Springs weather: Dangerous fire conditions again after Sunday blazes
An unseasonably warm December in Colorado Springs has carried over into the first days of the new year, bringing sunny, breezy conditions and a red flag fire warning. The nearly springlike temperatures and gusty winds kept fire crews busy as they responded to multiple blazes over the weekend. At about 2:30 p.m. Sunday, a grass…
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‘No blood for oil’: Local groups protest U.S. military action in Venezuela
About 200 protesters converged in front of Colorado Springs City Hall on Sunday in response to a U.S. military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend. The so-called “pop-up” demonstration was organized by the protest group 50501, which stands for “50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement.” Several local…
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Colorado Springs Home Building and Remodeling Show to feature 150 vendors, exhibitors and experts
By O’Dell Isaac Phone apps, websites and artificial intelligence have their place, but some things are best handled in person, said Nick Vedder, show manager for the Colorado Springs Home Building and Remodeling Show. “Some of these projects are difficult to address over the phone, or through a website,” Vedder said. “They really require a…
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Dinosaurs near Interstate 25? New adventure park set to open in Monument in 2027
If you’ve gone driving along Interstate 25 lately and saw an unusual sight near Monument — something from another time and place — you weren’t hallucinating. Yep. Those are dinosaurs. Surrounded by shipping containers, several prehistoric beasts appear to roam the countryside between I-25 and Old Denver Road, north of the Baptist Road exit. But…
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Community rallies around Harrison senior battling recurring brain tumor
On a recent afternoon, a Harrison High School senior and her mother huddled in front of a laptop computer in the school’s cyber café, preparing for a telehealth conference with a doctor at Children’s Hospital Colorado in Denver. Mother and daughter were bracing themselves for bad news. Zariea Patrick, 17, has been battling a brain…
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Gratitude Zero Proof’s ‘Spicy Swinger’ is a sweet-and-spicy knockout
By O’Dell Isaac The Spicy Swinger, one of the featured cocktails at Gratitude Zero Proof Bar, is a non-alcoholic eye-opener –ginger beer, pineapple juice, tarragon and fresh jalapenos. Highly recommended sweet-and-spicy combo.
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Tender Foot Bluegrass lays down acoustic sound at Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
Fans of live, local music can enjoy the high-energy, acoustic sounds of the Tender Foot Bluegrass Band, free of charge, at the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort on Friday. The boutique resort was originally opened as a hunting lodge in 1919, offers live music by local bands five nights a week, Wednesday-Sunday, said marketing manager Shelby…