Tag: Complaints
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DOD to narrow definitions of bullying, hazing, shorten timelines for investigations; critics worry fewer troops will come forward
As the Department of Defense implements Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recently announced directives to overhaul the complaint processes and narrow the definition of bullying and hazing, critics worry the changes could discourage troops from coming forward to report wrongdoing. To drive home the changes, Hegseth sent out a memo Monday entitled “The Warrior Ethos and Standards at…
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Colorado Springs, Ford Amphitheater developer announce new sound measures — but there could be a wait
Enhanced mitigation measures designed to tamp down noise at the new Ford Amphitheater, whose debut last summer in northern Colorado Springs generated hundreds of complaints from area residents objecting to what they called unwanted and obtrusive sound from the outdoor concert facility, were announced Tuesday by Mayor Yemi Mobolade’s office and VENU, the Springs-based entertainment…
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New noise mitigation steps being considered at Ford Amphitheater
Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade said Friday the city is continuing to work with the owner of the new Ford Amphitheater, who outlined additional noise-mitigation efforts being explored to address concerns of nearby residents — some of whom have complained bitterly about noise from the outdoor venue’s concerts since it opened in August. The mayor’s office…
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Homeowners lose another round in court to challenge Ford Amphitheater
Homeowners who sued to block operation of the new 8,000-seat, outdoor Ford Amphitheater unless it complies with a state noise pollution law have lost another round in court. The Colorado Court of Appeals on Sept. 12 upheld a 4th Judicial District Court judge’s decision to dismiss the homeowners’ lawsuit, which had alleged amphitheater noise would…
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Colorado Springs homeowners lose another round in court to challenge Ford Amphitheater
Colorado Springs homeowners who sued to block operation of the new 8,000-seat, outdoor Ford Amphitheater unless it complies with a state noise pollution law have lost another round in court. The Colorado Court of Appeals on Thursday upheld a 4th Judicial District Court judge’s decision to dismiss the homeowners’ lawsuit, which had alleged amphitheater noise would…
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Complaints against Colorado Springs Homebuilder pile up
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Complaints against a Colorado home builder are piling up not only from the homeowners and their unfinished builds, but subcontractors who say they are owed hundreds of thousands of dollars from Creekstone Homes. After multiple attempts to resolve the issues, the home owners brought their problems to our newsroom. Local families…
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Residents plan to take Ford Amphitheater noise complaints to Colorado Springs City Council this week
Colorado Springs-area homeowners and apartment dwellers who say they’ve been inundated with unwanted noise from the new outdoor Ford Amphitheater plan to turn up the volume on the City Council. Several residents who’ve posted on social media sites or complained about amphitheater noise to the city via its GoCOS app say they’ll attend Tuesday’s regular City…
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New Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs hears cheers and jeers when it comes to noise
Julie and Ted Driver didn’t attend pop band OneRepublic’s concert Aug. 9 that christened the new 8,000-seat, outdoor Ford Amphitheater on Colorado Springs’ far north side. That doesn’t mean they didn’t hear the music, however. The Drivers live off Roller Coaster Road and Mountain Pine Lane in unincorporated Black Forest, 4.4 miles northeast of the…
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Ford Amphitheater hears cheers and jeers when it comes to noise
Julie and Ted Driver didn’t attend pop band OneRepublic’s concert Aug. 9 that christened the new 8,000-seat, outdoor Ford Amphitheater on Colorado Springs’ far north side. That doesn’t mean they didn’t hear the music, however. The Drivers live off Roller Coaster Road and Mountain Pine Lane in unincorporated Black Forest, 4.4 miles northeast of the…