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CSPD launches new real-time crime center program
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) has launched a Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC), a specialized unit with analysts and detectives providing officers with real-time information from department records, law enforcement databases, and integrated technologies. CSPD said this new program will improve officer and community safety, as well as investigative efficiency. The RTCC […]
Free pumpkin pickin’ palooza at Venetucci Farm
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — It’s a fall tradition that goes back several generations… Venetucci Farm is once again ensuring that no child goes without a pumpkin this fall. Nick Venetucci started giving away free pumpkins in the 1950’s, and his mission is still going strong — kindergartners from across the Pikes Peak Region have begun visiting […]
USAFA cadets help woman trapped in car after crash
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Three cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) are being praised for their compassion and leadership skills after they jumped into action to help direct traffic and free a driver trapped in her car following a rollover crash. According to USAFA, Cadets 1st Class Nicole Hedges and Tobias Temple and Cadet […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife warns against entangling animals
Curious animals, especially those with antlers, often get tangled in everyday items kept outside including hammocks, garden equipment and sports equipment like soccer and volleyball nets. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking homeowners to tidy up their properties to remove entanglement hazards to protect wildlife. Every year CPW officers respond...
Person in Colorado Wins Big on $3 Million Lottery Ticket
As of late, it would seem that Coloradans are striking it big through the lottery. In August of this year, there were some serious winnings, with three tickets of over $1 million being sold in the month alone. Of those three tickets, the highest jackpot out of them all came...
7 best 'restaurants for a first date' in Colorado Springs
Looking for a memorable first date spot in Colorado Springs? There are plenty of notable restaurants to choose from to help spark connection and conversation. From casual coffee lounges to trendy eateries, Colorado Springs offers the perfect places for first dates. These 7 best first date restaurants have been chosen by Gazette readers for the...
Safe2Tell reports unprecedented increase for September
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Safe2Tell said it experienced an unprecedented 74% increase in reports for September 2024 from the same month in 2023. Safe2Tell said the increase was in part fueled by school threats and misinformation. According to Safe2Tell, in September Safe2Tell received 239 reports related to threats with 193 of them about planned school attacks. […]
One Colorado City Tops Charts for Divorce, While Another Has the Happiest Couples
Divorce is extremely common across the county, especially in Colorado. Over my lifetime, I have witnessed divorce become more normal. Divorce was extremely taboo, then became normalized once people came to the realization that sometimes it is better just to walk away. My parents divorced when I was a kid....
4 Colorado Homes Need to Be Demolished Because of Pond?
Buying a home in Colorado can be pricey; but when you do buy one, the last thing you want to hear is that it has to be torn down and you have to move. Add to the fact that, the "why" of it all, is because they were built where never should have been, and the location's past was kept secret to the buyers of these four homes.
Colorado’s TABOR Checks Are About to Get Smaller in Coming Years
If you were a full-time resident in Colorado for 2023, you probably got a check for $800 after filing your state income taxes. I hope you enjoyed that $800 check because you probably won't be seeing that any time soon in the years to come. Colorado Taxpayer Bill of Rights...
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