Author: The Gazette
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19-year-old identified in fatal shooting on Powers Boulevard
A 19-year-old Colorado Springs man was identified by the El Paso County Coroner’s Office as the victim in a fatal weekend shooting along Powers Boulevard. Cortez Mason Jr. died in the shooting that was reported around 12:30 a.m. Sunday on the city’s east side, Colorado Springs police said in a news release Tuesday. Two others,…
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‘Mongst the Persse’s sandstone dells
Henry S. Persse and Roxborough Park’s Preservation By Ben FogelbergHistory Colorado The preservation community rightly praises builders, craftspeople and architects who marshaled capital and creativity to construct the landmarks that define our neighborhoods. Buildings or structures that are associated with significant people and are distinguished by “the work of a master” are often rewarded with…
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Security-Widefield car crash leaves 2 teens seriously injured
A car went off the road and smashed into the second story of a church in Security-Widefield on Saturday, sending two teenagers to the hospital, the Colorado State Patrol said Sunday. The car was headed south on Main Street near the intersection of Norman Drive around 9:40 p.m. when it veered off the road while…
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Colorado Springs weather: High fire danger persists Friday, chance of showers later in the weekend
Above-average temperatures and conditions leading to high fire danger are forecast Friday for the Colorado Springs area, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo. A high near 72 is expected in Colorado Springs, about 10 degrees above average for April 24. With winds ranging from 10 to 15 mph, the Weather Service has a…
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Security-Widefield shooting leaves 1 injured, 3 on the loose
One person was hospitalized in a shooting and three suspects are on the loose after an attempted vehicle break-in Sunday in the Security-Widefield area of unincorporated El Paso County, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting was reported around 1 a.m. near Doris Drive and Security Boulevard, the Sheriff’s Office said in…
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Fire burns 800 acres on Fort Carson
A fire burning on Fort Carson reached 800 acres on Tuesday. Fort Carson Fire crews set controlled burns during the day to help contain the spread of the fire, a Fort Carson statement said. Those burns contributed to the total acreage burnt. The fire is not threatening any structures and no injuries have been reported,…
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Homicide investigation launched after ‘possible assault’ on Colorado Springs’ north side
What Colorado Springs police termed a “possible assault” on the city’s north side turned into a homicide investigation Sunday night. First responders were called around 10 p.m. to the 7400 block of North Academy Boulevard, where they found a male, who was hospitalized. The area is occupied by several businesses. Medical staff notified police about…
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Movers & Shakers: Kevin Hoffmann
Vanguard Skin Specialists announced the appointment of Kevin Hoffmann as chief operating officer. Hoffmann brings over a decade of health care strategy and operations experience from The Boston Consulting Group, a leading management consulting firm. An economist with an MBA from Northwestern University, Hoffmann has lived in Colorado since 2021. Vanguard’s practice includes more than…
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Manitou Springs begins water restrictions
The city of Manitou Springs enacted water restrictions Friday in response to this year’s Colorado snowpack, which is the worst in the history of climate recording. “The best solution towards the sustainability of our water system is a community-wide approach towards decreasing our amount of water used,” stated a news release Monday from the city…
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Wildfire near Colorado-New Mexico border grows
A wildfire southeast of Trinidad near the Colorado-New Mexico border grew to 450 acres Monday afternoon, according to information from the National Interagency Fire Center. The Schwachheim fire was first reported on Sunday. It was about 25 acres late Sunday but grew overnight into Monday morning. No containment was reported as of around 5 p.m.…