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Two Colorado Springs arts organizations awarded almost $50 K in grants
2+ hour, 39+ min ago (337+ words) Two arts organizations in the Pikes Peak region now have an extra almost $50, 000 in grant money to help local children and teens find their creative footing. The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, a longtime nonprofit that works to…...
Road-funding amendment divides Colorado over $539 M General Fund shift
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (410+ words) Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment that would change existing law on transportation funding, increasing "the amount of state revenue dedicated to road transportation," said it would end years of diversions of funds and would dedicate vehicle-related taxes and fees…...
Selling dogs, cats in pet stores now banned in Colorado
4+ hour, 13+ min ago (142+ words) Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law on Wednesday prohibiting pet stores from selling dogs and cats, which sponsors have nicknamed the "Pistol the Pomeranian Protection Act." House Bill 1011, sponsored by House Majority Leader Monica Duran, D-Wheat Ridge, Rep....
Longtime Manitou Springs hotel gets a refresh and a new name: Outrider
4+ hour, 54+ min ago (769+ words) A longtime Manitou Springs hotel reopens this week with a new name and a distinctive new look. Situated at the intersection of Manitou Avenue and Crystal Park Road, the former Manitou Cog Hotel now has a stark matte black all…...
Colorado bill allowing THC beverages to be sold at grocery stores, restaurants pulled by sponsor
6+ hour, 33+ min ago (771+ words) A Denver Democrat decided on Tuesday to pull a proposal that would have allowed beverages with tetrahydrocannabinol or THC to be sold at locations like grocery stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues. THC is the psychoactive substance in cannabis, the chemical…...
Colorado Springs Fire Department, Colorado Parks & Wildlife remove bear from tree
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (456+ words) The Colorado Springs Fire Department and a Colorado Parks & Wildlife team worked together Tuesday night to remove a bear from a tree on the city's east side. Parks & Wildlife received calls for days about a young black bear wandering through…...
Supreme Court weakens a landmark Civil Rights-era law and aids GOP efforts to control the House
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (1014+ words) In a 6-3 ruling, the court's conservative majority found that Louisiana district represented by Democrat Cleo Fields relied too heavily on race. Chief Justice John Roberts had described the 6th Congressional District as a "snake" that stretches more than 200 miles (320 kilometers) to…...
Longtime Colorado Springs singer-songwriter Craig Walter dies
4+ hour, 46+ min ago (314+ words) Craig Walter, a longtime pillar and regular performer in the Colorado Springs music scene, died Sunday, said Randy Block, who played bass with Walter for three decades. The singer-songwriter was 75. He's survived by his wife, a daughter and two grandchildren....
Army reverses course on Fort Carson museum closure, others nationwide
5+ hour, 27+ min ago (395+ words) By Brett Forrest, KOAA In a reversal, the Army will no longer close museums across the country, including the 4th Infantry Division (4 ID) Museum at Fort Carson. The U. S. Army Center of Military History (CMH) announced it will pause all changes to the…...
Questions linger but optimism prevails as The Blue Moose Tavern closes in GMF
4+ hour, 31+ min ago (396+ words) A faded sign above the front door of Green Mountain Falls" Blue Moose Tavern reflects the unknowns facing this locals" hot spot which announced its abrupt closure on April 16. Though several requests from the Courier to speak with the Tavern…...