Author: Tribune News Service
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A beartastic robotics season
It was a strong end to another fantastic season of innovation and learning for the Bearbotics Robotics Team, the combined Palmer Ridge and Lewis-Palmer high schools District 38 competitive team. The team’s season wrapped up at the First Robotics Competition [FRC for short] Colorado regional competition, held March 23-25 at the University of Denver. The…
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Palmer Ridge High School sophomore named Division 4 Young Marine of the Year
MONUMENT • A Palmer Ridge High School sophomore was recently named the Division 4 Young Marine of the Year. Jackson Waters, 16, Monument, was named last month as the Young Marine of the Year for Division 4. A member of the Mountain View Young Marines, located in Centennial, Waters now represents Division 4 in competition…
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Palmer Ridge High School Football Coach Mike Armentrout steps down
Palmer Ridge High School Football Coach Mike Armentrout is stepping down. Armentrout, who has served as the Bears’ coach for two years, confirmed his departure to Tribune sister paper The Gazette on Friday. After a 12-0 season, Palmer Ridge lost to Loveland in the Class 4A state semifinals Nov. 26. The team had a 22-3…
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Monument Town Council hires independent counsel to investigate possible campaign finance violation
MONUMENT • The town of Monument is investigating the possible misappropriation of taxpayer funds to support the home-rule ballot question in the Nov. 8 general election. In a special meeting Friday, the Town Council voted to bring in an independent counsel to look into the issue. The council voted 4-1 in favor of hiring Grant…
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Public invited to CDOT open house regarding roundabout planned for Colo. 83 & Palmer Divide Avenue
The southeastern region of the Colorado Department of Transportation has identified a need to evaluate traffic operations and design of a roundabout at the intersection of CO 83 and County Line/Palmer Divide Avenue, states a news release from the agency. This is at the county line of El Paso and Douglas counties. CDOT will host…
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North Colorado Springs boutique partners in dress giveaway for military, first-responder brides
COLORADO SPRINGS • A local boutique and national nonprofit helped make wedding dreams come true for 40 brides-to-be last week as part of Operation Wedding Gown. Something New Boutique in north Colorado Springs and the nonprofit Brides Across America partnered to give away 40 wedding gowns to first responders and members of the military on…
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Research Parkway closed at Black Forest Road for five-week project
COLORADO SPRINGS • Research Parkway is closed at Black Forest Road for approximately five weeks as of June 29 for intersection reconstruction, the city of Colorado Springs announced in a news release. Traffic remains open in both directions of Black Forest Road, but turns onto and from Research Parkway are not allowed. Funded through the Pikes…
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Rep. Buck discusses VA, improving services with veterans
WINDSOR • A range of issues and concerns were presented Saturday to U.S. Rep. Ken Buck, R-Windsor, during the final stop on his Veterans Listening Tour in Eaton. “I want to figure out where we have gaps in service in the Veterans Administration (VA),” Buck said to a room of Weld County veterans. “If the…
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Tri-lakes area business updates for March 16, 2022
The Business Buzz features news about the economic scene, nonprofits, promotions, acquisitions and expansions. Send updates, which may include photos, to michelle.karas@pikespeaknewspapers.com. Spectrum donates $5,000 to Tri-Lakes Cares Spectrum recently made a donation of $5,000 to Tri-Lakes Cares as part of the company’s national community philanthropic program, Spectrum Employee Community Grants. Spectrum Employee Community Grants…
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Air Force Academy announces North Gate Santa Fe Regional Trailhead closure during construction
The Air Force Academy announced last week that the North Gate parking lot and access to the Santa Fe trailhead will close Wednesday, Feb. 23 with the start of construction for the True North Commons Development. Nicole Packwood and Abe Means run on the Santa Fe Regional Trail on Friday outside the Air Force Academy in…