Author: Eric Young
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Woodland Park School District appoints new interim superintendent
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Woodland Park school district has a new leader for the upcoming school year. Following weeks of interviews and deliberation, Woodland Park RE-2’s board of education unanimously approved Ginger Slocum to serve as the district’s interim superintendent during a special meeting on Wednesday . Slocum…
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Colorado Springs D-11 board member resigns to focus on new job
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save With just four months left on her first term, Colorado Springs District 11 school board treasurer Lauren Nelson submitted her resignation, which was approved by the board at its regular meeting Wednesday night. In her resignation letter, Nelson cited the increased workload over the past…
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Man killed in July crash on Colorado Springs’ east side identified
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The man who was struck and killed during a traffic collision last month has been identified. Peter “Pedro” Sanchez, 64, was confirmed as the fatal victim from the crash by the Colorado Springs Police Department in a Monday news release. On July 3 at about…
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Drowning victim at Eleven Mile State Park identified
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A 33-year-old man has been identified as the drowning victim at Eleven Mile Reservoir last week, the Park County Coroner’s office announced Monday in a Facebook post. Zachary Gursky, two others and a dog were reportedly paddleboarding in the reservoir around 1 p.m. Friday. Colorado Parks…
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Man arrested following Friday night stabbing near Cimmaron Hills
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A man has been arrested by El Paso County Sheriff’s detectives for allegedly stabbing someone Friday night. At approximately 8:45 p.m. on Friday, the sheriff’s office received a report of a stabbing in a parking lot at 6400 Omaha Boulevard. Deputies and on-call investigators responded…
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Faith and charity intersect with new ‘Religion and Nonprofit’ certificate at UCCS
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As local nonprofits navigate funding and workforce challenges, a new cross-college certificate at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs looks to build on existing partnerships and bolster their volunteerism and employee base, with a focus on charitable giving and religious literacy. The “Religion and Nonprofit”…
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State financial aid program fills needed teacher gaps with incoming educators
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save It’s no secret that Colorado is short on teachers, nor is it that these shortages are more significant in specialized fields like special education and geographic areas like rural communities. Recognizing the need, the Colorado…
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State financial aid program fills needed teacher gaps with incoming educators
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save It’s no secret that Colorado is short on teachers, nor is it that these shortages are more significant in specialized fields like special education and geographic areas like rural communities. Recognizing the need, the Colorado…
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Drowning victim at Eleven Mile State Park identified
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A 33-year-old man has been identified as the drowning victim at Eleven Mile Reservoir last week, the Park County Coroner’s office announced Monday in a Facebook post. Zachary Gursky, two others and a dog were…
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Pine Creek High student utilizing AI to offer free college consulting
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save After enduring the learning curves and financial hurdles of college admissions services firsthand, one local high-schooler has kickstarted a new hub of resources to save others from the often-burdensome process. Pine Creek High School senior Shivam Singh’s nonprofit organization Vidya Canvas offers information and services…