Tag: local
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Judge ups Barry Morphew’s bond to $10 million
Even if the suspect facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of his wife posts the bond, he’ll be confined to his home An Alamosa County district judge on Tuesday agreed to increase the bond on a murder suspect alleged to have killed his wife to $10 million. Twelfth Judicial District Judge Amanda Hopkins…
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Disgraced ex-CBI analyst Missy Woods sentenced to prison in DNA scandal
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A Jefferson County district court judge on Tuesday sentenced a disgraced former Colorado Bureau of Investigation DNA analyst to a decade in prison for altering and deleting data in scores of criminal cases over several years. Jefferson County District Judge Andrew Poland sentenced Yvonne Woods to 10 years on the most serious felony charge —…
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Film, dance and art festivals take over Colorado this weekend
WINTER PARK FILM FESTIVAL: Independent films, filmmaker panels and keynote speakers take center stage during the Winter Park Film Festival, designed to bring high-end cinema to Grand County while creating opportunities for industry professionals to connect. Build a weekend around screenings and cinema-related activities from Thursday through Sunday, 22 Second St., Fraser, $150-$2,376.60; winterparkfilmfestival.com. GLOBAL…
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Pikes Pick: Cerberus Brewing celebrating 10 years in Colorado Springs
It seems like yesterday Cerberus Brewing Co. opened to greatly raise the craft beer and food scene in Colorado Springs. Believe it or not, that was 10 years ago. Ten years deserves a party ー “an all-day, all-out, one-for-the-books kind of party,” as Cerberus is marking Saturday. Stop by or stick around for the anniversary…
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Parenting from prison: Inmates hope to be present in their children’s lives, while physically absent
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The room was decorated with balloons, the tables sparkling bright with colors as the smell of pizza and cake wafted through the air. As did music. This was, after all, a father-daughter dance. Except this was not a typical father-daughter dance. The fathers are residents of Trinidad State Prison, a minimum-security facility for men with…
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New Colorado Springs exhibit commemorates state’s 150th anniversary, asks what’s next
You’ve heard the story of Colorado Springs founder Gen. William J. Palmer, but have you heard the story of Joyce Gilmer, the city’s first Black female real estate broker who opened her own company in the mid-1970s? You also likely haven’t heard about Charles Banks, a Buffalo Soldier who mobilized civil rights action in the…
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Ski Passport, Gems Pass aim to get families on Colorado slopes at lower prices
Deadlines have passed for the lowest prices on Epic and Ikon products — those season tickets to Colorado’s biggest ski resorts. As for access to some of the smaller but equally beloved destinations, a family-friendly option just recently went up for sale. Trade association Colorado Ski Country USA is returning its Gems passes, so named…
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CBI affirms suicide ruling in death of CU student
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation, after an independent review, has affirmed the suicide assessment made by local authorities in the death of University of Colorado, Boulder student Megan Trussell. Trussell, 18, was found dead near the 40-mile marker on Boulder Canyon Drive on Feb. 15, 2025. She was last seen leaving the CU Boulder campus…
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Voters to decide on Woodland Park school sales tax proposal
Now it’s up to the voters. At its Sept. 3 meeting, the Woodland Park City Council approved a referendum to put a proposed 0.25% sales tax to benefit the Woodland Park School District on the ballot. Unlike the previous school sales tax, the revenue from this tax would be managed by the city and restricted…
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Mugshot Monday: Most wanted in the Colorado Springs area for Sept. 7
Wanted Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in finding the following people for whom felony arrest warrants have been issued. Featured Fugitives Jessica Billingsley — age 23, 5-foot-9, 120 pounds, with black hair and gray eyes. She is sought on suspicion of assault 2, felony menacing, harassment and failure to…