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Split over ambulance service could cost patients Play Video
March 7, 2013 9:14 PM
COLORADO SPRINGS - The City of Colorado Springs and El Paso County have split over ambulance service breaking off a 17-year relationship. In a prepared statement to the Emergency Services Agency board Wednesday, Colorado Springs Fire Chief Rich Brown said the department intends to recommend to City Council that they... more » -
Alleged prostitution in No Man's Land Play Video
September 23, 2012 1:21 AM
Massa Spa, located at 3313 West Colorado Avenue in Colorado Springs, closed its doors after the third prostitution arrest at the business this year. Sun Demanett, 58, was arrested on suspicion of keeping a place of prostitution and Tau Sook Lee was arrested on prostitution charges. Though it's a... more » -
Stormwater showdown: Mayor and utility at odds over paying for improvements Play Video
June 13, 2012 9:04 PM
It was a storm that exposed the weaknesses of an aging stormwater system. Dozens of cars were stuck and submerged in several feet of water and hail near the Citadel Mall last week, the result of storm drains overwhelmed by the deluge. The city has a $500 million backlog... more » -
Holiday slow down highlights need for interchange improvement
May 29, 2011 4:16 PM
Travelers headed to the high country via Highway 24 this weekend no doubt met with some company. On average, around 25,000 vehicles take the Cimarron Street exit along Interstate 25 in Colorado Springs each day. On busy weekends, that number goes even higher. The Pikes Peak Area Council of... more » -
Marijuana debate sparks heated emails
September 13, 2010 11:06 PM
El Paso County Commissioner Amy Lathen says she supports Amendment 20 (medical marijuana) on the caregiver level. Lathen says voters should decide on dispensaries. Colorado Springs Councilmember Sean Paige says he supports Amendment 20 on both the caregiver and dispensary level. Even on Amendment 20, they're not in... more » -
Plan to save FREX moves forward
December 17, 2009 9:02 PM
It looks like the Front Range Express transit system (FREX) will be saved for another year. A plan to fund the commuter bus route for 2010 cleared a major hurdle in Denver Thursday as the Colorado Transportation Commission gave its approval to the transit system to sell up to nine... more » -
State of the County: El Paso County
December 16, 2009 2:32 PM
El Paso County is successfully meeting the challenges of the recession, while providing services and projects that enhance the lives of residents. That was the message Wednesday of El Paso County Commissioner Jim Bensburg, who gave the annual State of the County presentation at the Antlers Hotel in Colorado... more »
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