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Restoration Couple Killed In Vintage Waco Crash
The well-known husband-and-wife aircraft restoration team of Dave and Jeanne Allen died in the crash of their pristine 1934 Waco YKC in a Kansas field last week. No witnesses to the crash have come forward so the FAA is saying the plane crashed under “unknown circumstances.” The Allens lived in Elbert, Colorado, and it’s not clear why they were in Kansas. The accident occurred just after 6 p.m. about 10 miles north of Hoxie in Sheridan County. A post-crash fire consumed the plane.
El Paso County GOP censures Vickie Tonkins, calls for Dave Williams' removal in disputed meeting
The standoff between Colorado Republican Party Chairman Dave Williams and some of the Republicans seeking his removal from office took an unexpected turn on Monday night when members of the El Paso County GOP's governing body convened on lawn chairs in a church parking lot in Colorado Springs to demand that Williams resign.
Ironing out the details: 4th of July Forecast
(SOUTHERN COLORADO) — As we head into the week, you might be wondering what’s going to happen weather-wise for the Fourth of July. For this specific forecast, there are still some questions as to whether we will see showers and thunderstorms, especially for the Pikes Peak Region, or if it is going to be dry, […]
Protecting the Paint Mines: Officials consider crowd control at the rare landscape east of Colorado Springs
Officials have presented concepts aimed at protecting a rare, colorful landscape east of Colorado Springs that came under harmful siege during the pandemic years. For the past 24 years or so, El Paso County has managed Paint Mines Interpretive Park based on “a myriad of plans, reports and baseline studies,” explained Ross Williams, county park planner. He’s now coordinating a master plan for the geologic expanse on the plains near Calhan.
News 5 In Depth: infill offers sustainable option for growth
The city estimates roughly 4,200 acres of vacant land are suitable for infill. That's roughly 1,000 acres more than a new proposed housing development that could hold 9,500 housing units.
Affordable Flags & Fireworks offers Fourth of July safety advice that will pop!
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Making events such as the Fourth of July truly memorable often calls for an extra burst of excitement. While certain fireworks are restricted in El Paso County, Jody Ilett, the owner of Affordable Flags and Fireworks, has what you need to know to stay safe within the law while still enjoying your celebration to the fullest.
Slow-moving traveler causes Renaissance Festival traffic jam
(LARKSPUR, Colo.) — While getting to the Renaissance Festival in Larkspur sometimes causes headaches for drivers on I-25, things were even more jammed up on the interstate this weekend, in part, because of one, slow-moving traveler. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) posted a video to its X page (formally known as Twitter) on Monday […]
Mysterious Colorado monolith removed by landowner due to overwhelming popularity
Aliens, we have a problem: the Colorado monolith is no more. The shine of the Bellvue monolith has worn off and the private landowner removed the popular pillar Wednesday morning from the hilltop where it sat since it mysteriously appeared June 23. ...
Coloradans urged to protect themselves against West Nile virus-infected mosquitoes
Public health officials are advising anyone planning on celebrating Fourth of July outdoors that millions of the genus of mosquito, known as Culex, which carries West Nile virus are stealth and hungry. The first person hospitalized with neurological symptoms for the 2024 season was infected in Arapahoe County, according to...
When ‘universal’ pre-K really isn’t: Barriers to participating abound
When Tanya Gillespie-Lambert goes to an event in a local park in Camden, New Jersey, she takes a handful of brochures about free preschool with her. She has no hesitation about approaching strangers — moms with kids especially — to plug the service in the local public school district, where she’s director of community and […] The post When ‘universal’ pre-K really isn’t: Barriers to participating abound appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Walgreens is Shutting Down These 3 Colorado Locations
There will still be plenty of Walgreens locations in Colorado after these three close down, but for how long?. As of July 2024, there were upwards of 10,000 Walgreens across America, with Colorado having just over 50. However, the number of Colorado locations will drop by three when the company closes "underperforming" stores.
Finding gold on the Fourth of July
Along with marking Independence Day in the United States, the Fourth of July takes on another layer of significance in Colorado. The holiday marks the day in 1891 that Winfield Scott Stratton, a prospector from Colorado Springs, struck gold in his mining claim near Pikes Peak. Winfield Scott Stratton. Stratton...
9Things to do in Colorado this 4th of July weekend
DENVER — Happy Independence Day weekend!. Celebrate the United States of America's 248th birthday by soaking in the best summer festivals and events Colorado has to offer. With fireworks, parades, festivals, fairs, rodeo, soccer, racing and baseball, there's so much to do, see and explore in Denver and Colorado this first weekend of July.
One Colorado Sheriff’s Department Can Wear Cowboy Hats Again
For the first time this century, one Colorado sheriff's department will once again be allowed to wear cowboy hats while on the clock. It has been more than four decades since the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office has worn cowboy hats and now, if officers choose to do so, they can once again.
Rate Hikes and Power Outages Proposed By Colorado Utility Company
If you feel like you just can't catch a break when it comes to your bills, you aren't alone and it doesn't appear there will be any relief in sight. Especially regarding your utility bill in Colorado if you are an Xcel Energy customer. According to KDVR, Xcel Energy has...
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