Author: Lisa Walton
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6 best places to get coffee in the Colorado Springs area
Happiness in a cup. Bean water. Java. Joe. Whatever you call it, if you’re a coffee lover looking to get a caffeine fix and some good food at a local spot, this list is for you. Colorado Springs coffee shops on this list were chosen by Gazette readers who voted in this year’s Best of…
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Teller County deputy arrested, fired after allegedly threatening to shoot, kill people
A Teller County sheriff’s deputy suspected of burglary, felony menacing and trespassing has been arrested and fired, according to the Teller County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Mark Bisset, who was off duty when the incident occurred, was arrested Saturday morning, the sheriff’s office said. According to court documents shared on the sheriff’s office Facebook page, the arrest…
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Teller County deputy arrested, fired after allegedly threatening to shoot, kill people
A Teller County sheriff’s deputy suspected of burglary, felony menacing and trespassing has been arrested and fired, according to the Teller County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Mark Bisset, who was off duty when the incident occurred, was arrested Saturday morning, the sheriff’s office said. According to court documents shared on the sheriff’s office Facebook page, the arrest…
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Tesla, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk visits Air Force Academy, chats with cadets
Scenes from Elon Musk’s visit to the Air Force Academy on April 7, 2022. SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk paid a visit to the Air Force Academy on Thursday, where he rubbed shoulders with academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, participated in a Q&A, and spoke personally with cadets who presented research projects…
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DUI suspected in 8-car pileup that shut down major Colorado Springs road Saturday night
A crash involving eight vehicles shut down Academy Boulevard around 7 p.m. Saturday night. Both directions of South Academy Boulevard were closed between Pikes Peak Avenue and Wentworth Drive for three and half hours while police investigated the crash. Police said a Ford pickup was southbound on Academy when it hit a vehicle that was…
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1 injured in fourplex fire in west Colorado Springs
Firefighters quickly doused a blaze at a fourplex in west Colorado Springs Monday evening. At 5:30 p.m. firefighters responded to a structure fire at 1495 Manitou Blvd., southeast of Uintah Street and North 17th Street, on the city’s west side, according to a tweet from the Colorado Springs Fire Department. Upon arrival crews found heavy…
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New wildfire burning northwest of Fort Collins grows to 140 acres Saturday
Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for residents living near a new wildfire that sparked in Larimer County on Saturday. The blaze, dubbed the Lewstone Fire, is burning northwest of Fort Collins, near Rist Canyon. The fire had grown to an estimated 140 acres by Saturday night, according to the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office. The cause is…
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Colorado Springs preparing to open some public pools, spray grounds this month
Good news for those looking for a place to cool down this summer: Colorado Springs is preparing to open some of the city’s most popular spots for swimming and splashing. Last week, the City of Colorado Springs released the following schedule of when city-operated pools, spray grounds and fountains would reopen: – The Deerfield Hills…
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Blustery spring storm damages trees, causes power outages in Pikes Peak region and beyond
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A blustery spring thunderstorm damaged trees and caused power outages across the Colorado Springs area Saturday afternoon. The storm swept across much of the Front Range and the state on Saturday afternoon. According to 9News, around 5:30 in in the Denver area, Xcel Energy reported…
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo reopening after nearly 3-month closure
After nearly a three-month closure because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has started the process of reopening to the public. From Saturday to Wednesday, the zoo is welcoming back members as the first part of the reopening. The zoo, which closed March 17 because of the coronavirus, expects to open its doors…