Denver mayoral candidates pledge to prioritize local companies for city contracts
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DENVER — DENVER — Both Denver mayoral candidates have signed a pledge to prioritize local companies when it comes to city contracts.Thepledge was created by One Main Street Colorado, an advocacy group with a...
Denver City Council to vote on zoning ordinance that would make Safe Outdoor Spaces permanent
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DENVER — Denver City Council is expected to vote Monday on a zoning ordinance that would make Safe Outdoor Spaces (SOS) permanent. These spaces began as a pandemic solution to support those experiencing homelessness....
Fourth Judicial District makes ruling on fatal officer-involved shooting in Fountain
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A Fountain police officer utilized reasonable force during a November shooting that resulted in the death of a suspect, according to a Monday news release from the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.A multi-agency investigation team...
Family of man killed in Colorado Springs says police got 911 call an hour before homicide
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The family of a 32-year-old man killed in Colorado Springs on Friday says it took police an hour to respond to a hostage situation that turned deadly.Just after 2 p.m. Friday, Colorado Springs police...
Colorado veteran uses his recovery journey to help others struggling with drug addiction
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AURORA — After two years of rising overdose deaths, Colorado's rates plateaued in 2022.Nearly 1,800 people fatally overdosed in the state last year. That comes after nearly 1,900 deaths in 2021 — higher than...
Three-month-old Matteo Crayon is, by all accounts, a calm and happy baby. He’s curious in the company of strangers — occasionally greeting them with a smile — but makes very little noise. He rarely cries,...
Bond lowered for El Paso County church music teacher accused of sexually assaulting children
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An El Paso County judge on Monday slightly lowered the bond of 58-year-old Robert Gordon, a former church music teacher and bus driver accused of sexually assaulting three children. Gordon's bond entering Monday's hearing was $150,000....
Lou Mellini, longtime Colorado Springs radio executive and community advocate, has died
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Lou Mellini, a longtime fixture in Colorado Springs’ broadcast, business and service communities, has died.A former vice president and general manager for FM radio stations KILO and KXRP who was also involved in numerous...
Nuggets fans travel to Florida amid travel advisories issued by civil rights groups
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DENVER — Die-hard Denver Nuggets fans are packing up for Game 3 of the NBA Finals and heading to Miami. But they'll be traveling to the Sunshine State amid multiple travel advisories issued in...
Several school districts in the Colorado Springs area are once again offering children free meals this summer. The USDA-funded summer food service program provides breakfast and lunch to thousands of kids ages 18 and...