Author: O’Dell Isaac
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Colorado Springs Philharmonic rings in the New Year with ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ concert
A new music director, the return of a highly popular pianist and one of the most famous pieces of American piano music are just some of the highlights of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic’s New Year’s Eve show on Tuesday and Wednesday. And, of course, there will be balloons. Lots and lots of balloons. The annual…
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NORAD celebrates 70 years of tracking Santa across the skies
In 1955, Sears, Roebuck & Co. ran an ad in The Gazette that contained a phone number for children to call Santa. “Hey kiddies!” St. Nick says in the ad. “Call me direct on my telephone.” One of the digits in the phone number was wrong, and instead of calling old St. Nick, kids called the…
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‘Prolific juvenile offender’ steals car, escapes mental health facility — eventually caught: Colorado Springs police
By O’Dell Isaac A juvenile offender with an extensive and violent criminal history was on the run for nearly a day after escaping from a mental health facility in Colorado Springs, law enforcement officials said. The teen, whose name was not released, was considered “armed and dangerous,” police said. At about 4:25 p.m. Sunday, officers…
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Christmas week starts with record high; La Niña means more records could fall
Dreams of a white Christmas are giving way to a La Niña reality as the warmest Dec. 22 on record kicks off an unseasonably warm holiday week in Colorado Springs, according to the National Weather Service. Monday’s temperatures reached a high of 72 degrees, eclipsing the previous record of 69, set in 1955, and smashing…
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A White Christmas in Colorado Springs is rare, but what about an earthquake?
By O’Dell Isaac The National Weather Service definition of a white Christmas focuses on how much snow is on the ground on Dec. 25. According to the weather agency, if there is at least 1 inch of snow on the ground on Christmas and greater than 0.5 inches falling during the day, then it qualifies.…
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1 in critical condition after stabbing in east Colorado Springs; suspect sought
Colorado Springs police are looking for a suspect or suspects following a stabbing that left one person seriously injured on Sunday, police said. The incident took place in the 1700 block of Aeroplaza Drive on the city’s east side, according to an online blotter entry. Officers responded to a 6:45 p.m. call about a male…
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Colorado Springs weather: Possible record temperatures, fire danger as La Niña event continues
By O’Dell Isaac Dreams of a white Christmas are giving way to a La Niña reality as an unseasonably warm December continues, with temperatures threatening to eclipse a 70-year-old record in Colorado Springs on Monday. According to the National Weather Service, the warmest Dec. 22 was in 1955, when Colorado Springs saw a high of…
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Stabbing in east Colorado Springs leaves 1 injured; suspect arrested
Colorado Springs police arrested a man Saturday night in connection with a stabbing that left one person seriously injured, according to an online blotter entry. Officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at 8:09 p.m. at a residence in the 600 block of Erie Road, east of South Union Boulevard. The caller allegedly reported that…
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‘Christmas with C.S. Lewis’ brings beloved ‘Narnia’ author to life
Theater lovers who would like to travel back in time — and across the Atlantic Ocean — will love “Christmas with C.S. Lewis,” a one-man show at the Ent Center for the Arts. “We place the audience in (Lewis’) living room,” said actor Gregory Williams Welsch, who stars in the titular role. “You can get…
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Grand jury to investigate deadly July shooting involving El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies
The Grand Jury for the 4th Judicial District will review a deadly shooting to determine if criminal charges should be filed against the El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies involved, according to a Monday news release. The incident, which occurred July 18 in the Security-Widefield area, resulted in the death of Brian Prine, 59, according to…