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Country stars to headline Colorado State Fair concert rodeo series

(PUEBLO, Colo.) — The 2025 Colorado State Fair is bringing three nights of country music, all right after the action of the PRCA Rodeo from Aug. 22 through Aug. 24. Cooper Alan kicks off the concert series at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22. Alan’s latest single, “Take Forever”, shot to no.1 on Sirius XM’s […]

Pueblo, CO · 2025-03-14

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Five people transported to the hospital after traffic accident Saturday morning

The Colorado Springs Fire Department is responding to a traffic accident that has resulted in people trapped.

Colorado Springs, CO · 2025-03-15

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‘We carry this grief with us forever’: sister of Colorado DUI victim issues warning ahead of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - With many planning on starting their St. Patrick’s Day celebrations the weekend before, authorities and advocates are urging people avoid getting behind the wheel if they’re not sober. Mothers Against Drunk Driving Colorado advocate and Denver resident Clara Shelton said she hopes the...

Colorado Springs, CO · 2025-03-15
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May argues importance of following the wolf plan

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commissioner Tai Jacober attended last week’s meeting virtually, explaining that he’s calving, like many other ranchers in the state, me included. “I have 20 or 30 calves born per day right now with not very much help, so I decided to stay home, particularly...

Colorado · 2025-03-15
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Some school districts cancel classes March 20 while teachers protest budget cuts

Anticipating hundreds of teacher absences, two Colorado school districts have canceled classes for next Thursday, March 20, as the Colorado Education Association is organizing a statewide day of action. Boulder Valley School District and Adams 12 Five Star Schools say they cannot safely hold classes. The "No More Cuts" event to take place at the Colorado State Capitol is meant to draw attention to the budget cuts schools may face as the state faces a $1.2 billion shortfall. The CEA web page states: "Despite being one of the wealthiest states in the country, Colorado chronically underfunds its public schools...

Colorado · 2025-03-14

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Portillo’s Possible CO Portfolio is Growing

Portillo’s has been teasing opening restaurants in the Colorado market for the past year or so, and now it seems the brand has another potential spot its working on. The company has filed plans to open at Denver Premium Outlets in Thornton, posts show. The 6,250-square-foot restaurant will include...

Thornton, CO · 2025-03-15

CBS Colorado

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Buc-ee's withdraws bid for annexation request to open second location

Buc-ee's has withdrawn its bid for an annexation request to open a second location in Colorado . The proposed spot for the 74,000-square foot location is off I-25 and County Line in El Paso County. The developer for the mega convenience store has withdrawn the annexation request for the Town of Palmer Lake, however, according to the citizen advocacy groups Integrity Matters and TriLakes Preservation, Buc-ee's has signaled the intent to resubmit the annexation application. There have been lawsuits filed over whether the proper channels were followed in the application for annexation of Palmer Lake. There have also been vocal outcries from people who live in that area about traffic congestion, noise and light pollution. One group is concerned about the impact of wildlife and water in the area. Buc-ee's opened its first location in Colorado in March 2024 in Johnstown . Buc-ee's, a national chain, said it picked the Northern Colorado location because of the projected growth in the area.

El Paso County, CO · 2025-03-14

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Suspected cartel member arrested in Colorado Springs

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A suspected cartel member has been arrested by multiple law enforcement agencies in Colorado Springs, after re-entering the U.S. multiple times following deportation. According to the FBI Denver, its agency partnered with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, Pueblo Police Department, Colorado Springs Police Department, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to […]

Colorado Springs, CO · 2025-03-14

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'I want my Colorado back': Teller County sheriff to run for Colorado governor

Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell is joining the 2026 Colorado gubernatorial race with plans to tackle several issues. His focuses will be on the budget shortfall, housing affordability issues, immigration policies and crime trends if elected all while emphasizing the need for local control and effective leadership. Mikesell is one...

Colorado · 2025-03-13

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Man arrested, accused of starting 20-acre fire near Garden of the Gods

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - On Thursday night, a man was arrested in connection to a 20-acre fire that sparked near Garden of the Gods. Police said 48-year-old Adam Gilmour is in custody and facing charges of fourth-degree arson in connection to the fire. Police said they received a 9-1-1...

Colorado Springs, CO · 2025-03-14

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16 dead after extreme winds, monster dust storms and wildfires tear across Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas

At least 16 deaths and dozens of Injuries have been reported as powerful winds tore through the Southern Plains on Friday and Saturday, sparking wildfires, dust storms and power outages. Key takeaways. A total of sixteen people were killed Friday in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas during extreme winds and wildfires...

Oklahoma · 2025-03-14

K99 - Northern Colorado’s New Country

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Colorado Has an Active Volcano—Here’s Its Last Eruption

Here is the history behind the Dotsero Volcano.

Colorado · 2025-03-13

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This Woman Staged a Cross Burning to Help Elect First Black Mayor of Colorado Springs

Supporters flocked toward Yemi Mobolade, Colorado Springs’ first Black mayor, when he was in the running following what appeared to be a serious racial threat. However, the threat in question may have been less of a threat and more of a cruel campaign strategy, police say. Suggested Reading. How...

Colorado Springs, CO · 2025-03-14

New York Post

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Courageous toddler, 3, saves great-grandma after scary fall: ‘She bonked her head, and it popped open!’

A courageous Colorado toddler became an unexpected hero after he braved “the really dark” to save his great-grandmother from a dangerous fall. Bridger Peabody, 3, was spending a night with his great-grandmother Sharon Lewis last month when she fell walking into their Strasburg house and hit her head on a concrete step. “We went up to the backyard, dark backyard,” Lewis, aka “GG,” told 9 News Tuesday. “We did really good. Then we got up to the door where I was going to get the keys out. Well, I must have tripped over something just sticking up there.” Missing...

Strasburg, CO · 2025-03-13

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First Class Mail Changes in Colorado

As of April 1st, USPS will be changing the speed at which some of your mail may arrive. Service standard adjustments are coming for first-class mail, periodicals, marketing mail, and package service. While first-class mail will continue to arrive between the current one to five-day business range, 14% of first-class...

Colorado · 2025-03-14

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DOGE is terminating $9.4M in leases across Colorado: See the full list

Government agencies nationwide are experiencing spending cuts and layoffs with billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, and leases for property across Colorado are on the list.

Colorado · 2025-03-13

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El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Introduces Sheriff’s Posse – Now Recruiting Volunteers

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is actively recruiting community-minded individuals to join the newly established Sheriff’s Posse. The Sheriff’s Posse is a citizen-based volunteer program which allows residents to engage in law enforcement-related duties which do not require a sworn deputy. El Paso County continues to...

El Paso County, CO · 2025-03-14

KRDO News Channel 13

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Selling homemade tamales leads to failing score for Colorado Springs restaurant

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - The Viva El Taco Mexican Food restaurant on North Academy near Vickers landed at the bottom of this week’s health inspection list. It failed its inspection on February 27 with 11 violations, and subsequently failed its re-inspection on March 6. On those dates, the inspector found there was no certified The post Selling homemade tamales leads to failing score for Colorado Springs restaurant appeared first on KRDO .

Colorado Springs, CO · 2025-03-14