Author: Chhun Sun
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Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Fountain under burn ban, fire restrictions; punishment includes fine, jail
Greg Heavener bent down to scoop up a handful of grass. He walked toward the podium and showed to a row of news cameras outside of the Colorado Springs Fire Department what was in his hands. “Fuel,” he said. Heavener is the warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Pueblo. And on Monday,…
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Police: Boy, 15, wounded in shooting in northeast Colorado Springs
A 15-year-old boy was wounded in the leg during a shooting Sunday evening in northeast Colorado Springs, police said. Officers responded to a shooting just before 7 p.m. to the 3700 block of Rebecca Lane and found a boy had been shot, police said. He was taken to a hospital and released with a minor…
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Early morning crash shuts down traffic in northeast Colorado Springs
A crash early Monday shut down traffic in a northeast Colorado Springs neighborhood, police said. Officers responded to a single-car crash around 2:45 a.m., Monday on the 3700 block of North Carefree Circle and found both occupants were thrown from the vehicle, police said. Both occupants were transported from the scene with serious injuries. Speed…
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Colorado Springs weather: Temps to reach in mid 80s, with possible afternoon storms
Temperatures in Colorado Springs could reach into the mid-80s on Monday with possible rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo. Meanwhile, high fire danger returns to the mountains, valleys and along the Interstate 25 corridor. The weather service adds that “isolated strong to severe thunderstorms” are possible across…
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Pikes Peak International Hill Climb announces 14 newcomers to 100th running next month
While the 100th running of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb by Gran Turismo will feature former champions like Robin Shute and David Donner, organizers last week announced the names of 14 newcomers to the race. More than 80 drivers from 12 countries and 17 U.S. states will travel to Colorado Springs to compete on…
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Pikes Peak International Hill Climb announces 14 newcomers to 100th running next month
While the 100th running of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb by Gran Turismo will feature former champions like Robin Shute and David Donner, organizers last week announced the names of 14 newcomers to the race. More than 80 drivers from 12 countries and 17 U.S. states will travel to Colorado Springs to compete on…
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In return to traditional graduation ceremony, UCCS honors school’s first graduates of social work program
When his grandma died about 10 years ago, Noah Ruybal found himself in a dark place. Ultimately, he was connected with a social worker, who, he said, saved his life. Because of that relationship, he wanted to help people overcome their own struggles. A couple of years ago, he started that journey by enrolling in…
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Teen mom accused of strangling her newborn east of Colorado Springs enters plea; attorneys to evaluate her mental health
An eastern El Paso County teenage mom accused of strangling her newborn shortly after giving birth and burying her beside a decrepit Buick pleaded not guilty Thursday to first-degree murder, child abuse and tampering with a deceased human body. Though defense attorneys indicated Thursday that they are evaluating Amy Grace Carr’s mental health, a jury…
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Water main break shuts down busy road in north Colorado Springs
A water main break on Friday has shut down a busy road in northeast Colorado Springs, city officials said. Colorado Springs Utilities said Rangewood Drive between Briargate Boulevard and Brandy Circle will be down to one lane in each direction into next week as crews work on the repair. The company also said the repair…
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House fire reported Friday morning in east Colorado Springs
No injuries were reported in a house fire Friday morning in east Colorado Springs, officials said. The city’s fire department said in a tweet that firefighters contained the blaze around 7:15 a.m. in an upstairs bedroom at 2926 Valarie Circle. The fire department reported the blaze just before 6:50 a.m. The cause of the fire…