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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, […]
As rates rise and coverage vanishes, Colorado Springs home insurance market reaches "tipping point"
If experience is the best teacher, then Leigh Candelas is an expert in protecting her own home from a catastrophic fire. A 2013 Black Forest fire survivor whose ranch-style house was damaged but not destroyed, she has in the intervening years made it a priority to protect her house with proactive safety measures, going so far as to have the property inspected by the Falcon Fire Protection District.
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.
Councilman Donelson censured in special meeting
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Colorado Springs City Council voted to censure and remove Councilman Dave Donelson from his committee assignments on Tuesday, July 2, following a special meeting. With the special meeting came an angry crowd that showed up in support of Donelson and his decision to question other council members for taking what he called […]
CSFD issues reminder about fire safety after a dog caused a small fire last week
The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) has issued a reminder about fire safety. Last week, firefighters were called out to a possible fire at a home off Rushmore Drive.
'Honestly, they should be wanting a plea deal': Legal expert breaks down potential future for Return to Nature funeral home owners
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A legal expert is weighing in a day after the news broke about a plea deal that will be offered to the owners of a funeral home where nearly 200 bodies were found improperly stored. The deal would involve Jon and Carie Hallford pleading guilty...
Colorado Springs’ newest senior center will keep up with the growing population demand
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)- The City of Colorado Springs broke ground Tuesday on its newest senior center. Back in 1990, the senior population in El Paso County was about 32,000. The city now predicts that by 2050, there will be more than 160,000 seniors who will call the Springs home. The Colorado Springs Senior Center The post Colorado Springs’ newest senior center will keep up with the growing population demand appeared first on KRDO.
Scouts place hundreds of American flags around neighborhood in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Just in time for Independence Day, a pair of scout troops in Colorado Springs is beautifying their neighborhood this week with hundreds of American flags. Flag after flag has been planted along Gleneagle Dr. in north Colorado Springs, lovingly placed by the boys and girls...
Colorado Springs Utilities says no planned blackouts this summer
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) held a press conference Tuesday amid an early start to the summer season. Despite intentional blackouts earlier this year on the Xcel Energy grid due to high winds, CSU said they have no plans for rolling blackouts. "While it's always a possibility, we planned significantly as The post Colorado Springs Utilities says no planned blackouts this summer appeared first on KRDO.
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