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Optum Urgent Care closes locations in Colorado Springs, Monument
(COLORADO SPRINGS/MONUMENT, Colo.) — Patients in Colorado Springs and Monument were greeted with signs on the doors of several Optum Urgent Care locations saying they were closed. The signs did not offer an explanation for the closures but FOX21 spoke with an Optum Care representative who said Optum did not have the personnel to staff […]
Grant helps Native American PPSC students with costs
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A new program launching at Pikes Peak State College (PPSC) will cover direct costs and offer coaching to Native American students. According to PPSC, First Nations Promise is a last-dollar grant that will help members of federally recognized American Indian tribes residing in El Paso, Teller, or Elbert counties. The funding can […]
Judge dismisses Wilson Water Tank lawsuit
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — An El Paso County judge made a decision over the controversial Wilson Ranch Water Tank lawsuit on Tuesday, July 23. In August 2023, the water tank caused controversy in the Mountain Shadows neighborhood. Many homeowners voiced their concerns about the project by Colorado Springs Utilities (Springs Utilities) and argued that the tank […]
El Paso County GOP chair Vickie Tonkins leads censure against party's vice chair, demands he resign
The quarrel between Colorado Republican Party Chairman Dave Williams and a group of Republicans attempting to oust him from his position spilled over into local party politics this week when the El Paso County GOP's governing board voted to reprimand the party's second-in-command for spearheading the move to fire Williams, among other alleged "malicious acts."
Plane crash near Larkspur happened during training flight, NTSB says
LARKSPUR, Colo — The pilots of a small plane that crashed near Larkspur last month had intentionally turned off one of the plane's engines as part of a training exercise, according to a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board. The two people onboard – a flight instructor...
First blueprints of Powers/Airport overpass project in Colorado Springs released Thursday
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- We're getting our first look at the conceptual drawings for the overpass project at Powers Boulevard and Airport Road. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) released the blueprints during an official groundbreaking ceremony late Thursday morning. Why break ground on the $46 million project a month after construction began? "Because it The post First blueprints of Powers/Airport overpass project in Colorado Springs released Thursday appeared first on KRDO.
Workout with Olympian Sammy Schultz
(COLORADO SPRINGS) – Opening ceremonies for the Paris Olympics begin on Friday, and to celebrate, Olympian, personal trainer, and Pilates instructor Sammy Schultz brings many events to the Olympic City to coincide with the Paris 2024 games. The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum (USOPM) will be having a Paris Olympic kick off event on Saturday, […]
Church sues Colorado town in order to continue sheltering homeless in trailers
Echoing arguments made by other churches trying to serve the homeless from Oregon to Ohio, the Colorado church argues that helping those in need is religious activity protected by the Constitution.
Honk and Wave events to be held Friday around Colorado Springs to show support for Team USA
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - As Team USA makes final preparations for the Opening Ceremonies for the 2024 Olympics, the City of Colorado Springs and local businesses and residents are preparing to show their support for our athletes. According to the city, a Honk and Wave event will be held...
Controversial Amara annexation proposal moves closer to reality in Colorado Springs
After more than seven hours of presentations, public comments and deliberation on Tuesday, Colorado Springs City Council narrowly voted to allow a proposed annexation of land southeast of the city, known as Amara, to move forward. If it gets final approval at a future meeting, the development would cover nearly...
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