Author: O’Dell Isaac
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Christkindlmarket draws thousands to Old Colorado City in its inaugural weekend
Thousands of holiday revelers descended upon Bancroft Park on Sunday as the first weekend of the inaugural Old Colorado City Christkindlmarket drew to a close. Building on the popularity of the Denver Christkindlmarket, the Colorado chapter of the German American Chamber of Commerce decided to bring its festive tradition to Colorado Springs this year. “I…
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Registered sex offender surrenders to Colorado Springs police after allegedly trying to entice a child
A man who surrendered to law enforcement earlier this month after allegedly attempting to sexually assault a child was released from prison in May despite a history of violent sexual misconduct, a “particular eye for children” and an apparent compulsion to reoffend, according to arrest documents. Kendon Ray, 34, is being held on $100,000 bond…
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Colorado Springs-based dance company marks 35th season with ‘Reflection’ concert
By O’Dell Isaac Birthdays and anniversaries – particularly those ending in a five or a zero – often serve as opportunities for reflection. So when the Ormao Dance Company put together a concert to launch its 35th season, “reflection” seemed like a natural choice for a title, according to Ormao founder Janet Johnson. “We titled…
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Broadmoor holiday classic takes ‘dinner and a show’ to new levels
By O’Dell Isaac For more than two decades, The Broadmoor has elevated the concept of “dinner and a show” to soaring new heights with its annual Classic Broadmoor Holiday show, a feast for the eyes, ears and palate that regularly draws thousands of holiday revelers from across Colorado and the U.S. “We have people coming…
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‘Will Joke for Food’ comedy showcase to benefit the hungry in Colorado Springs
Comedian Tracy Kellett knows that hunger is no laughing matter. “I don’t think any human should know what it’s like to be hungry,” Kellett said. “A lot of our best local comedians agree, so we are going to do what we can to help.” “Will Joke for Food,” a one-night showcase at Loonees Comedy Corner,…
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Colorado Springs police warn of synthetic opioid 100 times stronger than fentanyl as overdoses rise
The Colorado Springs Police Department is alerting the public to the growing prevalence of a synthetic opioid believed to be 100 times stronger than fentanyl. Carfentanil, a synthetic drug originally developed for veterinary use on large animals like elephants, is one of several “fentanyl analogues” — substances similar in chemical structure — currently in circulation,…
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Vehicle hits train near Trainwreck sports bar: Police
By O’Dell Isaac A motorist was uninjured, but cited by police, after his vehicle was hit by a train on Sunday, according to law enforcement officials. The collision took place about 10 p.m., south of the designated east-west railroad crossing South Conejos and Las Animas streets, police said. Crew members on a southbound BNSF train…
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1 injured in drive-by shooting in east Colorado Springs; suspects sought
Colorado Springs police are looking for suspects in a drive-by shooting that left one person injured early Sunday morning, law enforcement officials said. Officers responded to a call just after 3:30 a.m. about a shooting in the 1900 block of South Chelton Road. Witnesses told police that “unknown suspects” in a light-colored minivan drove past…
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Chamber Orchestra of the Springs ushers in winter season with ‘Dances with the Winds’ concert
The Chamber Orchestra of the Springs’ third concert of the year will feature a musical selection that director Jacob Pope calls the “middle child” of Beethoven’s symphonies and a challenging piece by the most recent winner of the orchestra’s annual Emerging Soloist competition. Mired in music history between its two “attention-hogging” siblings, Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony…
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife release of orphaned bear cubs into the wild ‘a big win’
During the summer months, five black bear cubs, likely born in January or February, were orphaned, their mothers euthanized after getting dangerously close to humans in the Pikes Peak region. On Thursday, after a period of rehabilitation, Colorado Parks and Wildlife released the young bears into the wild, hopefully to live long, healthy lives. “This…