Author: Grace Wride
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Firefighters respond to early morning fire in Old Colorado City
The Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to a “heavy fire” early Friday morning, according to a department’s social media post. Crews first arrived to the burning structure in Old Colorado City shortly after 4 a.m. A second alarm was pulled and the crews knocked out the fire within 15 minutes, according to the post. The cause…
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Colorado Springs weather: I-70 reopens, but other highways on eastern plains remain closed
Colorado Springs is forecast for another windy day Wednesday, with highs in the mid-40s, according to Meteorologist Casey Dorn with Gazette news partner KOAA. While snow is possible in the morning, the rest of the day is expected to be sunny. The Pikes Peak region won’t be seeing a blizzard today, making travel around town…
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Colorado Springs weather: Highways closed to Kansas border, parts of El Paso County under blizzard warning
Colorado Springs and surrounding areas are in for a rough post-Christmas travel day. Multiple roads are closed throughout the state, mostly in the northeast region, due to poor road conditions. You can stay up to date with road conditions with COtrip. Some major road closures include Colorado 71 from U.S. 24 to U.S. 34, Interstate…
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Colorado Springs weather: Above average temps today, Winter Storm Watch tonight
Colorado Springs is forecast for another day of above-average temperatures Saturday, according to Meteorologist Casey Dorn with Gazette news partner KOAA. Highs are expected to reach between the low to mid 50s with mainly cloudy weather, Dorn said. There’s a small chance of light rain in the morning, but the main weather events will take place…
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Winter Solstice: 5 ways to get through the year’s longest night
The Winter Solstice, Dec. 21, marks the start of winter and is the shortest day of the year. For those who aren’t a fan of nighttime or those struggling with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), this may not be the best news. If that’s the case, here are some things you can do to make the most…
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Fire crews put out second fire sparked by heating devices this week
The Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire Tuesday morning in east Colorado Springs. Crews were able to control the fire within the hour they arrived on scene. Later, CSFD shared through social media that the fire was ruled an accident. Someone with an SUV had left a propane heater too close to combustibles. …
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8 things to do this holiday season in Colorado Springs
Are you home for the holidays? There are many ways to celebrate the Christmas season in Colorado Springs. Read on for a range of activities to try out — you may even find a new tradition along the way. 1. Go ice skating in Acacia Park A skate train during Skate in the Park in…
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Colorado Springs weather: Pleasant Saturday, warm and sunny weekend expected
Colorado Springs is forecast for some pleasant weekend weather, according to Meteorologist Casey Dorn with Gazette news partner KOAA. The high Saturday is expected to reach around 55, this could potentially be 5-10 degrees hotter than the average temperature for this time of year, Dorn said. Today is also expected to be sunny with wind…
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Colorado Springs Utilities shares holiday safety reminders
Colorado Springs Utilities shared tips on how to help keep your home and family safe from fires, electrical outages and water main breaks this holiday season. Fire safety LED string lights are a safer and more energy efficient option than incandescent bulbs, but both can pose a risk if installed improperly or in a bad…
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Colorado Springs weather: Temps to rise Monday, highs in the mid 50s
Colorado Springs is forecast for a break from the weekend’s chilly, windy weather, according to meteorologist Alan Rose with Gazette news partner KOAA. “Sunny skies are anticipated for Monday as well as a 10-15 degree weather warm up from Sunday,” Rose said. “The high for Monday is expected to be around 56 in Colorado Springs.”…