Author: Maria Sanchez
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Live blog: Primary election brings big wins in most races
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Wednesday election results remain almost the same as late Tuesday night. Most local races were taken early in the evening and by large margins. The closest race in the Pikes Peak region is the race…
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2015 landslides caused $7 million in damage to Colorado Springs, assessor reports
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Damage to homes from 2015 landslides in Colorado Springs is totaled at a little more than $7 million, according to the El Paso County Assessor. Assessor Steve Schleiker announced the total at a Tuesday Board…
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The business of drones in Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A few Colorado Springs companies are hoping to capitalize on the latest drone technology that allows them to do a lot more than take pretty pictures with their flying machines. These companies are trying to…
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Thunderbirds jet crash near Colorado Springs punctuates Air Force Academy graduation show
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save An F-16 fighter jet from the Air Force Thunderbirds flying team crashed south of Colorado Springs minutes after wrapping up an air show over the Air Force Academy graduation Thursday. The pilot of jet No.…
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Officer slain at Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood attack enters memorial roll call
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save One by one, the names of 31 local peace officers killed in the line of duty were read Friday morning, a balloon released into the blue sky in honor of each. From the oldest name…
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Roads near Cimarron Street at Interstate 25 reopen after crashes
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save All lanes around Cimarron Street and Interstate 25 have been reopened after three crashes Friday afternoon, according to a Colorado Springs Traffic tweet. The crashes were reported after 1 p.m. The first wreck happened at…
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Denver outpacing Colorado Springs in rate of recent growth
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save El Paso County and Colorado Springs continue to grow at a steady pace, but their growth is being overshadowed by Denver and its suburbs, which have been skyrocketing the past few years. Population estimates from…
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Colorado Springs road tax committee set for first meeting
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The first meeting of the mayor’s 2C advisory committee is scheduled for next week. The committee members are tasked with providing input to prioritize the 2C projects, the implementation of the road improvement plans and…
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Southern Colorado popular for fall drives has reopened
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save One of southern Colorado’s most popular fall drives can be driven again. Phantom Canon Road, or Colo. 67, has reopened between Cañon City and Victor. The road was closed in May following severe flooding. Crews…
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Progress report on two major Interstate 25 interchange projects in Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Two large construction projects along Interstate 25 at Cimarron and Fillmore streets are underway to help improve the way Colorado Springs drivers get around town. Although the projects, just a few of exits from one…