Author: Jake Allen
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Punished for praying while in uniform, Klingenschmitt feels he helped to change Navy policy
A Navy chaplain removed from the U.S. military for disobeying an order that said he couldn’t pray in Jesus’ name is hoping to present his case to the U.S. Supreme Court. Gordon Klingenschmitt said he took a stand and violated a Navy policy that said chaplains had to pray “nonsectarian”prayers in January 2006. The same…
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Retired Air Force chief master sergeant invited to be KISS roadie for a day
Sherry Jenkins, a retired Air Force chief master sergeant, got to rock ‘n’ roll all day and all night with one of her favorite bands Monday. Jenkins and her husband, Tim, were invited to be KISS roadies for the day during the band’s show at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. Sherry said she…
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Denver bank robber has unique nickname – and attention of FBI
A Denver bank robber has a unique nickname and the attention of the FBI. The FBI said Wednesday the so-called “Dum-Dum Robber” has hit three Colorado banks in the past 30 days. While robbing a Bank of the West in Englewood on July 8, he told the teller he was holding the bank up, grabbed…
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Hillary Clinton campaign aims to reach Spanish-speaking audience
The campaign to elect Hillary Clinton as the first female president of the United States is going bilingual on social media. Hillary for America announced Wednesday that it has launched a Spanish-language Twitter account, @Hillary_esp, and a revamped website in Spanish at www.hillaryclinton.com/es. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at a rally the University of…
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Ramp at North Union and Austin Bluffs to close for several hours Thursday
The westbound ramp from N. Union Boulevard to Austin Bluffs Parkway in Colorado Springs will be closed Thursday for emergency repairs. Colorado Springs Utilities said a broken water line will be fixed from 9 a.m. until evening driving time. Drivers should use an alternate route.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife stresses water safety
Stand-up paddleboarding is becoming more and more popular, but it important to remember to be safe on the water, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said. The organization said Wednesday it is important for paddleboarders to use life jackets or other personal flotation devices because the board can quickly become out of reach if the paddler falls…
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Wreck blocks Academy Boulevard near Chapel Hills Mall
A car wreck on North Academy Boulevard was blocking traffic near Chapel Hills Mall at about 10:55 a.m. Wednesday, Colorado Springs Traffic tweeted. The wreck was blocking the left lane on southbound Academy, north of Goddard Street, the tweet said. Travis Jones. Photo by Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. Michael Ciaglo
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Country music star Mark Chesnutt to play at Royal Gorge park
A country music star will take the stage next month at Elk Park Amphitheater in the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park. Mark Chesnutt, who has four platinum albums, five gold albums, 14 No. 1 Singles and 23 Top 10 Singles, will perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 5, the park said Tuesday. Tickets are $40 and…
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Powers Boulevard wreck cleared
A four-vehicle wreck in Colorado Springs that was blocking traffic was removed at about 11:32 a.m. Tuesday, Colorado Springs Traffic tweeted. The wreck blocked the right lane of southbound Powers Boulevard at about 11:20 a.m.. Mark Waller (facing) embraces Pueblo County Court Judge Steven Fieldman after being sworn in as the newly appointed District 2…
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Colorado Springs swimming pool closed until Saturday
Colorado Springs swimmers will have to find an alternative to the pool at Monument Valley Park until Saturday. Julie Smith, a spokeswomen for the city, said a failed pump caused the closure of the pool, but residents can expect it to re-open Saturday. Monument Valley Pool Address: 220 Mesa Road Phone: 578-6636 Open Hours: 10…