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Here’s how Colorado’s 20 largest districts regulate student cell phone use
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2 kids arrested for reported robbery with fake gun near Citadel Mall
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Two kids are facing serious charges after police say they threatened people with a fake gun and stole their belongings. The crime was reported late Monday night outside the Citadel Mall. According to the victims, the two suspects had what looked like a real gun during the robbery. Afterward, the duo ran off, but police quickly caught up.
75 $1B+ climate disasters have impacted Colorado in past 44 years, NOAA says
Colorado has experienced its fair share of severe climate events over the past several decades. But now the National Centers for Environmental Information has a precise picture of that share's size.
Proposed young adult mental health center in Metzler Ranch divides Castle Rock council
A sharply divided Castle Rock Town Council advanced a proposal to locate a young adult mental health facility in Metzler Ranch. The council is expected to give the rezoning proposal a final vote on Sept. 3. During the initial discussion on Aug. 20, the council voted, 4-3, to rezone a section of the Metzler Ranch Community neighborhood to allow the Sandstone Care facility, which would treat teens between the ages...
Comedy show to celebrate Special Kids Special Families
(COLORADO SPRINGS) – Special Kids Special Families is celebrating 25 years in the Colorado Springs community and hosting an event you can be part of. Senior Director of Development & Communications of Special Kids Special Families Derek Wilson shared all the details of the event, which is coming up in September. The night of comedy will […]
Indulge in the Rocky Mountain Cupcake Experience
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Support local and support black-owned businesses. This is the final week of Black Business Month, and on Tuesday, Aug. 27, Loving Living Local is spotlighting the sweeter things. Tonya Adams, owner of the Rocky Mountain Cupcake Experience, joined Nova in the studio and brought in a...
Air Force grad Jordan Jackson cracks Denver Broncos' 53-man roster; other former Falcons learn NFL fates
The Denver Broncos have eyed Jordan Jackson since he starred at Air Force, roughly 53 miles south of Empower Field at Mile High. Three years later, the Broncos have officially made Jackson a member of the team’s 53-man roster. “We were going to draft him, but the Saints took him,” Broncos general manager George Paton said. “So, we monitored him and then obviously were able to get him on our...
Local senior living center educating elderly through social event
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Mountain View independent living and post-acute care hosted a free event for seniors with dozens of elderly care vendors Tuesday morning to help them get the care they need. "I've talked to a lot of seniors that may not know what direction to turn," said...
Air Force football announces new fan experiences for the 2024 season
By Air Force Academy Athletics: Air Force Athletics announced today that numerous new fan experiences will be introduced during Air Force football games for the 2024 season. In addition to long-standing traditions like the cadet march-on, Wings of Blue parachute demonstration team and flyovers, new fan experiences will be introduced during the upcoming football season.
Concern for where homeless will go as Pueblo preps for large encampment sweeps
The City of Pueblo is preparing to clear out homeless encampments along Fountain Creek, leaving those living in the area concerned and advocates worried as no other assistance will be provided.
Community gathers at Trinity Community Park
(MONUMENT, Colo.) — Over the weekend, the community of Monument gathered at the first ADA-compliant park in northern El Paso County. On Saturday, Aug. 24 The community gathered for games, prizes, face painting, dance groups, dog training, food trucks, and visits from Paralympic athletes. Over the last year, Trinity Community Park has added more accessible […]
Gov. Polis names winner of Governor’s Plate competition
UPDATE: TUESDAY 8/27/2024 7:15 p.m. (PUEBLO, Colo.) — The Governor’s Plate competition has wrapped up in Pueblo, and a new champion has been crowned alongside the People’s Choice Award. Governor Polis awarded the best plate to Proto Taste from Denver, for its delicious steak hoagie with grilled onions and Palisade peach steak sauce. The People’s […]
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