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Rep. Jeff Crank thinks Democrats are too focused on Trump, not enough on Colorado Springs
4+ hour, 34+ min ago (1320+ words) For Congressman Jeff Crank, who's unopposed in the Republican primary for the 5th Congressional District but the main target of both candidates in the lively Democratic primary, the big question in the midterms is not who will stand up to President…...
Trump names Colorado Springs GOP consultant to Air Force Academy board
3+ week, 2+ day ago (539+ words) President Donald Trump has named a GOP political consultant based in Colorado Springs to the Air Force Academy Board of Visitors." The board advises the Department of Defense on how to run the school and has recently taken a more…...
Republicans Kirkmeyer, Bottoms say they won't back Marx if he wins Colorado's gubernatorial primary
3+ week, 2+ day ago (731+ words) Two of the Republicans running for governor of Colorado said Tuesday night in a debate that they won't support the third candidate if he wins next month's primary election. State Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer and state Rep. Scott Bottoms said that…...
3 protesters face charges following demonstration in east Colorado Springs
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (369+ words) Three people face charges after a protest outside a Colorado Springs fast food restaurant reportedly got out of hand Saturday evening, according to city police. Brandon Rincon, Jacob Lesterlund and Frances Archuleta are expected to be charged with trespassing and…...
Colorado justices block injured plaintiff from suing, despite alleged concealment by Manitou Springs
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (584+ words) The Colorado Supreme Court ruled on Monday that a woman injured on a Manitou Springs sidewalk could not sue the allegedly responsible entity, the city of Colorado Springs, even though she did not learn until too late of an agreement…...
Wayne Williams joins city as Colorado Springs Mayor Mobolade's new chief of staff
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (852+ words) Wayne Williams will be the next chief of staff for Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade, turning the two former election opponents into partners in city government. The two officially announced the hire Thursday, citing Williams" decades of experience with city,…...
Gov. Polis declares April "dig safely month" to mark 40th anniversary of Colorado 811
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (445+ words) Gov. Jared Polis declared April 2026 as "Dig Safely Month" in Colorado, an annual observance that this year highlights the 40th anniversary of Colorado 811, the state's One-Call Notification System. "Before everyone starts their warm weather projects around the house, it's important to…...
First-ever citywide tenants union for renters" rights forming in Colorado Springs
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (637+ words) After tenants made progress in getting their concerns about living conditions and policies addressed by overseers of their federally subsidized apartment complexes, a citywide union for tenants of public and private rental housing is launching in a few days. Colorado…...
3 arrested after money laundering, motor vehicle theft investigation in Colorado Springs
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (205+ words) Colorado Springs police arrested three people during the execution of an arrest warrant related to accusations of money laundering, motor vehicle theft, identity theft and burglary on Tuesday, according to a blotter entry by police. Carl Goodwin and two others…...
Two specialized Colorado Springs police teams unite to address homelessness
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (810+ words) Two specialized units within the Colorado Springs Police Department, which'for years have been'patrolling concentrated'areas of the city'for issues'pertaining to'homelessness, have merged and been re-tasked, according to Lt. Ryan Tepley, who oversees the new Peak Station Unit. The Homeless Outreach Team…...