Author: Grace Brajkovich
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7 more must-see markets in the greater Pikes Peak region
Looking for more? Branch out from city limits and hit up these seven farmer’s markets around the Pikes Peak region. 1. Woodland Park Farmer’s Market For the 36th year, the Woodland Park Farmer’s Market will return in June, every Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Memorial Park on Henrietta Avenue and Center Street. Live music will accompany dozens of…
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Crime Recap: 315 arrested last week in El Paso County
Colorado Springs police saw a conclusion to a months-long investigation into organized crime and a vehicle theft last week, among other incidents, with law enforcement making 315 arrests in El Paso County. From May 3 to May 9, the Colorado Springs Police Department posted five blotter entries to its public database of incidents approved for…
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Crime recap: 325 arrested last week in El Paso County
Colorado Springs police saw a fatal shooting, a student’s arrest and a protest turned hostile last week, among other incidents, with law enforcement making 325 arrests in El Paso County. From April 26 to May 2, the Colorado Springs Police Department posted eight blotter entries to its public database of incidents approved for release. Here is…
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2-Minute Review: Egg Lush Cafe’s plump, perfect sandwich
Egg Lush Cafe, the Korean style cafe near downtown Colorado Springs, specializes in a next-level egg sandwich — This week on 2-Minute Review, we’re diving in. This egg sandwich is no ordinary egg sandwich. Served with fluffy scrambled eggs, spicy mayo and their special lush mayo, all on toasted brioche, this mouthwatering sandwich is popular…
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Crime Recap: 306 arrested last week in El Paso County
Colorado Springs police saw a homicide, a juvenile death in a crash and several fires last week, with law enforcement making a total of 306 arrests in El Paso County. From April 19 to April 25, the Colorado Springs Police Department posted 10 blotter entries to its database of arrests approved for public release. Here is…
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Crime recap: 328 arrested last week in El Paso County
Colorado Springs police saw a homicide, a downtown carjacking and fatal crashes last week, with law enforcement making a total of 328 arrests in El Paso County. From April 12 to April 18, the Colorado Springs Police Department posted six blotter entries to its database of arrests approved for public release. Here is a recap of…
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Death in the Dust: Downburst wind, dry lakebeds and disaster at milepost 92
Pueblo County Emergency Management Coordinator Josh Johnson was on the road, negotiating details of a public safety power shutoff due to high winds when the first 911 dispatch came in, just before 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Seconds later, scanner traffic blew up across all channels of his radio. “Semi vs car.” Then, “multiple…
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Fire weather watch on pause as southern Colorado fire blazes
El Paso County will see low fire danger Wednesday amid dry, statewide conditions and a fire blazing near the Colorado-New Mexico state line. In the midst of a week of high fire danger along the southeastern corner of Colorado, Wednesday will see calm conditions, lacking one component of fire weather: consistently strong winds, according to…
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Crime recap: 345 arrested last week in El Paso County
Colorado Springs police saw several crashes, arson and an arrest involving child sexual abuse last week, among other incidents, with 345 arrests being made in El Paso County. From April 5 to 11, the Colorado Springs Police Department posted 13 blotter entries to its public database of incidents approved for release. Here is a recap of…
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The 2-Minute Review: Shuga’s Restaurant & Bar
Shuga’s, 702 S. Cascade Ave., is a quintessential Colorado Springs eatery that is too often overlooked. With welcoming indoor and outdoor seating areas, plus a new yurt, Shuga’s is the perfect restaurant for any occasion: Parents coming to town? Shuga’s. First date? Shuga’s. Birthday dinner? Shuga’s. Without an overwhelming menu, it’s easy to find something…