Author: Grace Brajkovich
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Aspen Acres fire: Containment grows slightly overnight, moderate activity expected
Containment of the almost 94,000-acre Aspen Acres fire grew Tuesday from 12 to 15%, though officials warned fire activity remained dynamic. More updates on the status of homes in the fire’s path are expected Tuesday, as thousands of displaced people wait for news. Thunderstorms are forecast for Tuesday, and Operations Section Chief Brad Washa said…
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Orphaned grizzly cubs arrive at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo as permanent guests
Two grizzly bear cubs arrived at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo earlier this month as permanent residents after they were orphaned in the Montana wilderness. The unnamed, six-month-old cubs were born sometime around the new year and were transported to the zoo when their mother was euthanized after having too many human interactions; the latest, confirmed livestock…
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2 powerful quakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 164 and injuring nearly 1,000
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — Rescue teams raced Thursday to the areas hardest hit by a pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked northern Venezuela, killing at least 164 people, injuring nearly 1,000 and trapping many beneath collapsed buildings. Wednesday evening’s 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes were among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century and could be…
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75 years later: Family-owned insect museum showcases the bizarre
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Over 120 years ago, James May was hunting bugs in Brazil; using beer to get butterflies drunk before catching them. “It’s pretty bizarre,” said May’s great-granddaughter, Diana Fruh, one of the heirs to the 100,000-specimen collection. The May Natural History Museum on the southern edge of Colorado Springs has been a local hidden gem for…
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On the big screen: 7 World Cup watch parties around Colorado Springs
For 39 days, teams from around the world will compete for gold — literally. The FIFA World Cup is here, and despite no matches being played in Colorado, watch parties for every game can be found all around Colorado Springs. Check out these seven bars and restaurants streaming matches from the 16 venues around the…
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Veterans protest Iran war, military use while VP Vance speaks at Air Force Academy graduation
As 931 Air Force Academy cadets walked the stage in Falcon Stadium to receive their diplomas and listened to Vice President JD Vance’s commencement speech, a group of veterans offered their own words of wisdom to graduates. A protest organized by About Face Veterans, El Paso County Progressive Vets and 50501 brought together around three…
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City-bus-sized asteroid to narrowly miss Earth this afternoon: Here’s what to know
On Monday, a roughly-19-meter asteroid will narrowly miss Earth, flying about 56,913 miles from the planet — about one quarter of the distance between the Earth and the moon, CNN reported. Between 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m., the asteroid, which was spotted by astronomers on May 10 and named 2026JH2, will fly past Earth, first…
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Crime recap: 328 arrested last week in El Paso County
Colorado Springs police saw robberies, fatal crashes and retail crimes last week, among other incidents, with law enforcement making 328 arrests in El Paso County. From May 10 to May 16, the Colorado Springs Police Department posted seven blotter entries to its public database of incidents approved for release. Here is a recap of those entries:…
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Hantavirus: Colorado is no stranger
As hantavirus conjures up memories of the COVID-19 global pandemic, some Coloradans remember when the virus was discovered in their home state. Colorado remains the state with the second-highest number of reported hantavirus cases, with cases recorded in nearly every county and at least 132 infected since 1993, when it was discovered in the Four…
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10 must-see farmer’s markets around Colorado Springs
It’s that time of year again; time to shop local and support our neighborhood farmers. Here are 10 must-see farmers markets around Colorado Springs this summer, with the season mostly beginning in May. 1. Colorado Farm & Art Market: Two locations, twice a week The Colorado Farm & Art Market makes its debut twice a week, bouncing between two locations. Its market in northern Colorado…