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cpr.org > 01/09/2026 > minneapolis-ice-shooting-protests

Groups gather against ICE fatal shooting across Colorado, more protests planned this weekend

6+ day, 19+ min ago   (359+ words) About a thousand people gathered at the Colorado State Capitol and marched around downtown Denver on Friday to protest the recent killing of a woman by ICE in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The 37-year-old victim, Renee Nicole Macklin Good, was from Colorado…...

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cpr.org > 01/07/2026 > colorado-springs-side-dish-with-schniper-food-newsletter

Introducing the ‘gastro-diplomat’ of Colorado Springs, get the scoop on all things culinary from the Side Dish guy

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (670+ words) "I didn't coin this term, but someone lent me this term," he said." Schniper said he likes the way that term ties together consumers, businesses, readers and chefs, "just that all-purpose intermediary. I want to make sure people are supporting…...

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cpr.org > 01/04/2026 > trump-defunds-projects-rural-republican-areas-colorado

Amid Tina Peters fight, Trump is withholding funding from parts of Colorado that overwhelmingly voted for him

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1002+ words) Thank you to everyone who supported CPR's news, music and programs in 2025. Happy New Year! By Jesse Paul, Colorado Sun President Donald Trump is taking aim at new areas of Colorado: those that overwhelmingly voted in 2024 to send him back…...

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cpr.org > 12/31/2025 > colorado-springs-tom-bailey-recall-petition

Recall petition aimed at Colorado Springs Councilman Tom Bailey submitted

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (350+ words) Win a trip for two to New York City! Organizers behind a petition aimed at recalling Colorado Springs City Councilman Tom Bailey dropped off paperwork with nearly 2,000 signatures at the City Clerk's office earlier this week." According to the petition,…...

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cpr.org > 12/19/2025 > southern-colorado-favorite-stories-of-the-year

Our favorite stories from Southern Colorado in 2025

Our favorite stories from Southern Colorado in 20253+ week, 6+ day ago   (450+ words) Win a trip for two to New York City! With 2026 just around the corner, you may feel ready to leave 2025 behind and head into January with new goals and fresh perspectives. But before we ring in the new year, let's…...

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cpr.org > 12/12/2025 > colorado-springs-coca-cola-manufacturing-plant

Colorado Springs nabs new Coca-Cola manufacturing plant from Denver

Colorado Springs nabs new Coca-Cola manufacturing plant from Denver1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (313+ words) Utah-based Swire Coca-Cola plans to open a new manufacturing plant in Colorado Springs, and with it, create an estimated 170 new jobs. The company and the city's chamber of commerce said in this week's announcement that Swire Coca-Cola plans to break…...

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cpr.org > 12/11/2025 > colorado-springs-cost-of-living-housing-shortage-report

Why is the cost of living in Colorado Springs so high? New report says massive housing shortage is partly to blame

Why is the cost of living in Colorado Springs so high? New report says massive housing shortage is partly to blame1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (801+ words) Colorado Springs is behind on housing by roughly 30,000 dwelling units'meaning apartments, condos, homes and more " according to a new assessment. That shortage, the assessment reported, is contributing to the high cost of housing in Colorado Springs, homelessness, and housing instability....

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cpr.org > 11/26/2025 > colorado-springs-city-council-approves-2026-budget

Colorado Springs City Council approves 2026 budget, cuts included

Colorado Springs City Council approves 2026 budget, cuts included1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (325+ words) Colorado Springs City Council has officially approved next year's budget. The final 7-2 vote, with councilors Brian Risley and Lynette Crow-Iverson voting no, occurred without comment. The $427.3 million general fund is $11 million smaller than 2025's budget and includes $31 million in cuts…...

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cpr.org > 11/13/2025 > colorado-springs-city-council-vote-car-camping-ban

Colorado Springs City Council tables vote on car camping ban after emotional hearing

Colorado Springs City Council tables vote on car camping ban after emotional hearing2+ mon, 2+ day ago   (348+ words) Colorado Springs City Council voted to postpone for six months a vote to ban car camping within the city after an hours-long emotional hearing on Monday. The motion to postpone passed with a narrow 5-4 vote. The ban would have extended…...

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cpr.org > 11/05/2025 > university-of-colorado-workers-want-collective-bargaining-rights

University of Colorado workers rally across campuses to demand collective bargaining rights

University of Colorado workers rally across campuses to demand collective bargaining rights2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (351+ words) Faculty, staff, and student workers are organizing a systemwide call for collective bargaining rights on University of Colorado campuses from Boulder to Colorado Springs. Organizers launched the effort earlier this week, holding rallies in Boulder, Denver, and Anschutz. According to…...