Author: O’Dell Isaac
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NYC dance scholarship sparks lofty goals for Mesa Ridge High School alum
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Mykala Wimberly fell in love with dance after taking an introductory class at Colorado State University, but at age 20, she feared she was too old to begin pursuing her dream. “I didn’t grow up dancing, because it wasn’t something our family could afford,” said…
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Colorado Springs firefighters deploy to help battle blazes in western Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Seven Colorado Springs firefighters have deployed to the western part of the state to help battle a series of wildfires that have burned more than a combined 160,000 acres, officials said. A four-person crew is…
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‘State of the Bases’ is strong despite challenges, Space Force commanders say
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As critical components of the U.S. military’s newest branch, Peterson and Schriever space force bases are experiencing their share of growing pains, but they continue to build and grow, thanks in large part to their partnerships with the Colorado Springs community. That was the overriding…
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Colorado College receives $2.5 million gift for new program
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A recent $2.5 million gift to Colorado College will endow a new program that will serve as a bridge between the classroom and the professional world, according to a Tuesday news release. The endowment comes…
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Evacuations ordered for fire near Pagosa Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A structure fire that got out of control near Pagosa Springs forced evacuations and prompted a disaster declaration from Gov. Jared Polis. The blaze, called the Oak fire, had burned 150 acres as of Monday afternoon, according to incident officials. On Sunday, Polis declared a…
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Widefield School District announces Housing for Educators program
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A new housing program will provide affordable homes for selected Widefield School District 3 staff members while allowing Colorado Springs-area construction students to put their skills to good use, the district announced last week. The initiative, called Housing for Educators, is a collaborative effort between…
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10 largest wildfires in Colorado history
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Lee fire, burning in Rio Blanco County near Meeker in northwest Colorado, has eclipsed the 2018 Spring Creek blaze as the fifth-largest wildfire in state history, according to multiple reports. Ignited by a lightning strike Aug. 2, the Lee fire is currently at 7%…
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Colorado state trooper arrested in Alamosa County
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A state trooper was arrested at his home in Alamosa on Saturday, according to a news release from the Colorado State Patrol. Brandon Stevens, a member of the State Patrol since April 2023, faces charges of domestic violence and second-degree assault, officials said. He has…
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2 dead following shooting in east Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Two people are dead following a shooting in east Colorado Springs on Sunday, according to law enforcement officials. At about 2:20 p.m., officers responded to a call about a shooting in the 4100 block of Sod House Trail, south of Barnes Road and east of…
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Manitou Springs, Crystal Park fire departments quickly contain small wildfire
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Manitou Springs Fire Department assisted the Crystal Park Volunteer Fire Department in containing a small wildfire on Sunday, according to a news release. At about 12:30 p.m., MSFD and El Paso County crews responded…