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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Wildfires continue to rip across the West, and Colorado is no exception. But in a quiet neighborhood south of Golden, the story was one of anticipatory defense.
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Chainsaw-wielding youth are helping with fire mitigation in Colorado neighborhoods
A team from Mile High Youth Corps spent time in Genesee building skills as they worked to reduce fire risk.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
It’s not just the renowned stars that are possible; eateries could also earn "recommended" and "bib gourmand" ratings.
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A Michelin primer for Colorado Springs
The premier hospitality guide will announce winners from across Colorado in September.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The zoo is gearing up for its centennial celebration this September with a new president and CEO.
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs prepares for centennial celebration with new CEO and giraffe enclosure
The zoo’s new giraffe enclosure will open during the zoo's week-long centennial celebration in September.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The century-old City Auditorium in downtown Colorado Springs is slowly coming back to life.
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Colorado Springs City Auditorium could reopen early next year
Denver-based AVA Presents is putting $3.5 million into initial renovations to bring the century-old structure up to code.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The Aspen Acres fire destroyed 324 homes in Pueblo and Custer counties, making it the second most destructive fire in the state’s history.
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Colorado seeks disaster declaration for Aspen Acres and Gold Mountain wildfires
The request comes after two previous disaster declarations in Colorado were denied by the Trump administration.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
This means that any future plans can be approved on an administrative basis and do not need to go through a public process.
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New proposed Buc-ee's location in El Paso County will move forward without public hearings after appeal passes
In a 4-1 vote, El Paso County commissioners said Buc-ee’s met the zoning criteria for "convenience store" or similar use.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Rick Vigil began recording the stories of San Luis Valley elders more than two decades ago.
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How a Colorado filmmaker is preserving stories from the San Luis Valley’s ‘living books’
Rick Vigil, who grew up in Antonito, spent more than two decades recording elders’ stories about the region’s language, faith, traditions and history.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
The plant’s closure has prompted strong rebukes from environmental groups and some state officials.
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Colorado’s biggest coal plant hits a grim milestone: still broken after a year, and repairs still delayed
The woes at Comanche 3 could result in higher bills for customers later on.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Rafting companies that offer guided trips on the Arkansas River are finding ways to navigate record-low water, smoke-filled skies and other challenges to what’s usually their best season.
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Rafting companies find ways to stay afloat amid record-breaking low water on the Arkansas River
Some sections of the river are now impassable. This changes the experience of rafting on this whitewater classic.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
City Council will make the final decision on Colorado Springs' first artificial intelligence data center on September 17.
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Colorado Springs City Council sets date for proposed Project Taurus data center final hearing
Residents have appealed the project twice, citing concerns over noise levels, and energy usage.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The goal is to protect river health, recreation and fisheries from the effects of high temperatures and low flows.
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Officials are releasing more water into the Arkansas River this summer and fall to combat drought conditions
The effort is aimed at protecting river health, recreation and fisheries from the effects of low flows and high temperatures.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
What does it take to create a Guinness World Record?
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Donuts, coffee, and Pikes Peak are the formula for a new world record set in Southern Colorado
On Colorado Day, nearly 300 people set a world record with a dunk and bite on America’s mountain.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
To understand the impact of the drought along the Cucharas River, KRCC’s Orion Cenkl traveled from the headwaters in the mountains southwest of Walsenburg to where it runs dry near La Veta.
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A drought-stricken Southeastern Colorado river is drying up
The Cucharas River runs dry before it gets to the town La Veta, threatening farming, recreation and everyday life in the region.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
The last heavy rainfall caused a destructive flash flood that the town wasn't able to prepare for.
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After fire and floods the tiny community of Beulah braces for the next onslaught
The last heavy rainfall caused destructive flash flooding, with no time to prepare. This time residents are stacking sandbags to help protect their property.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
After a 16-hour public hearing, the city planning commission voted to deny citizens' appeals. Some in opposition to the project say they plan to file another appeal.
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Appeals fail, Project Taurus data center in Colorado Springs moves ahead
After a 16-hour public hearing the city planning commission voted to deny citizens' appeals. Some in opposition to the project say they plan to file another appeal.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Walbridge apple trees are confirmed growing near the Western Museum of Mining and Industry.
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Apple once feared extinct rediscovered in Colorado Springs
Walbridge apple trees are confirmed growing near the Western Museum of Mining and Industry.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
"I would argue, if you get confused between those two logos, that is an issue with you because one is a beaver and one is a moose," Oliver said.
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Comedian John Oliver takes on Buc-ee's over its legal tactics. Date for hearing in El Paso County not yet set
In his HBO comedy show Last Week Tonight, Oliver called attention to a series of lawsuits from Buc-ee's over what the Texas company calls trademark infringement.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
The new webpage from the Trails and Open Space Coalition lists more than 100 outdoor opportunities in the Pikes Peak Region.
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Let Marlow the marmot help you find overlooked trails in Colorado Springs and beyond
The new webpage from the Trails and Open Space Coalition lists more than 100 outdoor opportunities in the Pikes Peak Region.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Pueblo Classical Academy, which enrolled 260 K-12 students, won’t reopen in August.
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Second public school closes following Colorado law change aimed at controversial education group
The school was unsuccessful in its bid to become a charter school.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Elusive residents of the Southern Plains Land Trust get captured–with a camera–in a video series shared this month.
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Filmmakers share a hidden world of wildlife on Southern Colorado's Plains
Elusive residents of the Southern Plains Land Trust get captured–with a camera–in a video series shared this month.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
The town can only support residents until mid-December if its situation doesn’t improve.
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La Veta declares 'worst case' drought restrictions with less than 150 days of water in reserve
The town can only support residents until mid-December if its situation doesn’t improve.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Each person who entered the area on Monday had a card verifying they owned a home that was completely destroyed by the fire.
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Beulah residents who lost everything return home to assess damages wrought by Aspen Acres fire
Each person who entered the area on Monday had a card verifying they owned a home that was completely destroyed by the fire.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
And communities in southwestern part of the state have already seen how quickly summer storms can turn dangerous.
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Colorado has been waiting for rain. Now, it’s preparing for the dangers that come with it
After a summer of fire, the incoming storms may help improve fire conditions across the state, but heavy rain could trigger dangerous flooding and mudslides.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Zoo officials said their arrival is a reminder of the responsibility humans have to reduce their interactions with wildlife.
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New grizzly cubs at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs a reminder of human-wildlife responsibility
The pair of bear cubs were orphaned after their mother was euthanized due to a long conflict with humans and livestock.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
The decision is neither an "approval or denial," according to the county
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Buc-ee's hits a hurdle with the El Paso County planning department
The company has 30 delays to appeal the decision.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Colorado State University Veterinary Health System has these tips to help prepare for evacuating horses and large animals.
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Preparation is critical to safely evacuating horses and other livestock during a wildfire
CSU veterinarians advise putting together your animals’ emergency “go kit” and practicing leaving in advance.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
The United Way in Pueblo has created a wildfire relief fund in response to fires burning in Southern Colorado.
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United Way launches relief fund in Southern Colorado to help people affected by wildfires
United Way will work with local emergency agencies and community partners to provide aid.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
The razorback sucker was on the brink of extinction.
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An endangered fish needed saving. The feds, high schoolers and a baseball team stepped in
The razorback sucker was on the brink of extinction.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Now a new exhibit at the Sangre de Cristo Art Center in Pueblo captures memories and stories collected by Ramu.
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An artist’s passion for giant-sized art, stories and community: The history of the Pueblo levee's murals
In 1995 hundreds of huge murals were linked together to form the world’s largest outdoor mural.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Unpredictable schedules and long deployments make single-parents out of spouses, whose struggle with finding care can mean distracted soldiers and a declining force.
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Military families’ child care needs weigh on service and national security
Unpredictable schedules and long deployments make single-parents out of spouses, whose struggle with finding care can mean distracted soldiers and a declining force.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
In a 10-year period from 2006 to 2016, state data shows around 80,000 people moved to Colorado Springs. But there wasn't much building activity, according to the city.
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What does it mean to be short 27,000 housing units in Colorado Springs?
As Colorado Springs debates over what housing growth will look like, employers are finding out of the box ways to offer employees affordable housing.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard explores how the objects people place outside their homes reflect identity, culture and control over space.
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At Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, ‘yard art’ becomes a window into identity, access and power
Yard art might bring to mind garden gnomes or painted rocks, but a new exhibit at the Fine Arts Center at Colorado College asks visitors to look deeper.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
The Nee Noshe Reservoir is one of several in the designated wildlife area, though it's the only one currently allowing public fish salvage.
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Nee Noshe Reservoir north of Lamar is drying out
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has declared a public fish salvage in the lake north of Lamar.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Boulder Street is staying closed permanently after Colorado Springs City Council reconsidered this issue late last month.
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Boulder Street near Palmer High School will remain closed
The closure between North Nevada Avenue and North Weber Street began as part of renovations at Palmer High School.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
If it doesn't pass, the zoo could close in the next several years.
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Pueblo Zoo to seek sales tax to help balance budget
If Pueblo voters don't approve the tax in November, the zoo could close in the next several years.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Many of the exhibits are hands-on and there’s a STEAM – science, technology, engineering, art and math – learning and maker space complete with laser printers.
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Models of flying machines, drum playing wooden robots and more on display at the new da Vinci Museum in Pueblo
Many of the exhibits are hands-on and there’s a STEAM – science, technology, engineering, art and math – learning and maker space complete with laser printers.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Trade & Post has evolved a lot since it opened. What started as little more than a place to sell his own vast collection of vinyl has expanded to encompass two spacious rooms.
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How a record and tinned-fish store has survived for three years in Del Norte
Hint: it’s not through record or fish sales.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
The festival has historically drawn over 100,000 visitors annually. Last summer, the event sold out for the first time in festival history.
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What to know for Colorado’s 49th Renaissance Festival
The festival has historically drawn over 100,000 visitors annually. Last summer, the event sold out for the first time in festival history.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Colorado Springs’ status as a military hub will help enable local conservation and resource management projects.
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Pikes Peak region is now a ‘Sentinel Landscape,’ but what does that mean?
Colorado Springs’ status as a military hub will help enable local conservation and resource management projects.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Municipalities and developers that want to take water from farmland and move it to cities have often left nothing but dust behind.
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A new state law targets decades-old practice of 'buy and dry' water transfers out of the Arkansas River Basin
Municipalities and developers that want to take water from farmland and move it to cities have often left nothing but dust behind.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
A controversial data center is one step closer to development in northwestern Colorado Springs.
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Project Taurus data center development takes a step forward in Colorado Springs with administrative approval
Administrative approval is the final step in development review, according to the city, though they can be appealed.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Colorado Springs Utilities is doubling the cost of electricity during peak hours.
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On-peak energy prices in Colorado Springs will increase for the summer
Colorado Springs Utilities is doubling the cost of electricity during peak hours.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Cars parked in the lot after the library closes could get stuck behind the gate, resulting in a fine.
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New gate surrounding Penrose Library in downtown Colorado Springs to lock nightly
The fence surrounding the Penrose Library in downtown Colorado Springs is part of recently completed renovations by the Pikes Peak Library District.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Ramsbottom was one of more than two dozen U.S. service members wounded during an Iranian drone attack on a base in Kuwait on March 1.
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Cripple Creek soldier welcomed home in ceremony that honored him for his service
Major Stephen Ramsbottom, a Purple Heart recipient, was wounded in a recent drone attack in Iran.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Seven of these Southern Colorado sites are featured in a new exhibit titled Keeping Place: Colorado: Heritage For All at History Colorado in Denver.
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New exhibit spotlights 7 Southern Colorado sites named historically significant to local communities
From the San Luis Valley to the Eastern Plains, communities around the state are identifying places important in their history.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
The agreement ends a legal dispute that began last year between the railroad and the mill over the cost of rails for train tracks.
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Union Pacific Railroad inks new agreement with Rocky Mountain Steel in Pueblo
This ends a legal dispute that began last year between the railroad and the mill over the cost of rails for train tracks.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
LETAC was formed in the aftermath of the 2020 killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Leadership on LETAC said it was ineffectual.
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Colorado Springs City Council votes to disband Law Enforcement Transparency and Advisory Commission
LETAC formed in the aftermath of the 2020 killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Leadership on LETAC said it was ineffectual.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
More than 400 other people might have their licenses pulled because they did not pass the state’s standard written or driving tests.
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Colorado Springs driving school suspended after DMV uncovers fraud on license tests
More than 400 people could lose their driver's licenses as a result of the DMV's investigation.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Debate over the legislation focused almost entirely on one property: The Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs.
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Bill to give local governments control over noise fails in State House committee after decisive Senate victory
Legislation would have allowed local governments to set noise levels, potentially protecting a large amphitheater.
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KRCC @krccnews.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Tom Bailey resigned during Tuesday's regular council meeting following a successful petition to send a recall to voters.
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Applications are open to fill Colorado Springs City Council District 2 vacancy
Tom Bailey resigned during Tuesday's regular council meeting following a successful petition to send a recall to voters.
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