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Volunteers invited to place flags at USAFA cemetery
(U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo.) — The U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) is inviting members of the public to honor our Air Force veterans for Memorial Day by placing American flags at the USAFA cemetery. USAFA said volunteers can join Academy staff on Saturday, May 24, to place more than 1,500 flags on veteran graves. […]
Childcare Desert: local leaders gather to make change
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Around 100 different organizations came together at the first-ever Family Friendly City Summit to address the large need for early childhood education. Together, they brainstormed realistic solutions to ensure that El Paso County no longer suffers from being a child-care desert. “This is the first Family Friendly City Summit that we’ve had […]
Colorado GOP calls on families to pull kids from public schools due to ‘LGBTQ indoctrination’
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - The Colorado GOP recommends parents find alternatives to the state’s public school system after they claim recently passed legislation is pushing education toward indoctrination. The GOP put out a newsletter Tuesday titled, “LGBTQ indoctrination in public schools.” It said the Republican party is trying to “save Colorado children from progressive The post Colorado GOP calls on families to pull kids from public schools due to ‘LGBTQ indoctrination’ appeared first on KRDO.
Jail health care company faces constant lawsuits while taking in millions of Colorado taxpayer dollars
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. — The pain on Cristo Canett’s face could be seen in jail video 26 hours before he died on the floor of the El Paso County Jail. The 48-year-old father did not die of a terminal disease, but of a perforated ulcer, which is a highly treatable and survivable condition if the right kind of health care is available.
USAFA marks 30 years of special Goodwill relationship
(U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo.) — The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) holds breathtaking views of southern Colorado and serves as the grounds for training for our future protectors of the skies. There is a unique crew who get to call the USAFA their work home, where inside two of the dormitory buildings, they […]
🧊 Updated Freeze Warning for Northern El Paso County Effective May 8
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Colorado. The National Weather Service in Pueblo, Colorado, has issued a freeze warning for the Northern El Paso County including Monument Ridge and Rampart Range areas, with altitudes below 7500 feet. This warning is scheduled to start at 12:00 AM MDT and will last until 8:00 AM MDT on May 8th. Residents should anticipate sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 degrees. These conditions pose a threat to sensitive vegetation and could potentially cause damage to unprotected outdoor plumbing. Community members are advised to take necessary precautions to protect plants and outdoor pipes. The timing of this event is specifically from midnight tonight to 8 AM MDT Wednesday. It's important to stay updated on any further developments regarding this weather warning.
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