Author: Eric Young
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El Paso County Democrats adopt digital caucus to elect candidates, seeking voter growth
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The caucus for the El Paso County Democratic Party had a different look, feel and overall approach on Saturday with its first-ever combined caucus, assembly and convention. Unlike the Republican caucus, Democrats opted for a completely…
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Man arrested after allegedly breaking into Colorado Springs apartment
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado Springs police arrested a man early Saturday after he allegedly threatened a woman with a gun. Officers responded around 1 a.m. to a disturbance in the 300 block of North Tejon Street where a woman was reportedly screaming. The woman told police that a…
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Child in critical condition, cat killed in structure fire in northeast Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A child was critically injured, and a cat was killed in a structure fire in northeast Colorado Springs Saturday. The structure fire was reported at 2070 Dortmund Drive, near North Academy Boulevard. The apartment fire started around 7 a.m. Saturday morning with multiple fire units…
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Academy School District 20 explores online access to library books for parents
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save After months of concerns by parents both in favor and against removing certain books from school libraries, Academy School District 20’s board of education Thursday night explored expanding access to the district’s entire catalog to them. During the board’s regular meeting, D-20’s library and media…
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Colorado Springs middle school club brings the drama, laughs to the stage
As rehearsal got underway Tuesday night for the North Middle School’s upcoming play, it was clear that the students were running the show. Some were getting into position backstage while others were readying the sound and lights as the adults stood back and let them work. The students might have a script to memorize, but…
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Monument high school student dies in crash at ski resort
A Palmer Ridge High School student died Monday night from injuries suffered while snowboarding at Keystone Resort. Levi Inama, 14, from Monument hit a tree near the beginner trail Two Sled on Dercum Mountain about 9:20 a.m. Saturday. He was later transported to the Keystone Medical Center by ski patrol. A bystander witnessed the crash…
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City council, school board discuss sales tax continuation
Many expected fireworks to come from the joint work session between the Woodland Park City Council and the Woodland Park School District RE-2 on April 29. That’s not what they got. The special meeting to discuss the intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the two was cordial and productive. The disagreements between the two sides were minor…
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Banning Lewis Academy receives $1.45 million donation
Banning Lewis Academy has received a $1.45 million donation to go towards a number of school upgrades and staff resources. The donation comes from the Banning Lewis Ranch Schools Foundation in partnership with BuildStrong Education, an Oakwood Homes Foundation. The check was presented during a celebration assembly at Banning Lewis Ranch Academy’s gymnasium and featured…
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Woodland Park City Council, school board discuss cutting school tax
The Woodland Park City Council and members of School District RE-2 met for a special meeting Thursday night to discuss the intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the two. The meeting stems from a recent communication breakdown between the government bodies and a need to discuss the nature of the IGA, a 1.09% sales tax solely for…
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El Paso County students selected for national leadership program
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Whether moving from state to state themselves or seeing their friends move away repeatedly throughout their school years, growing up in a military community can pose unique challenges to students finding their place academically and socially. To help bridge these social gaps between military and…