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Division within Occupy Colorado Springs
March 8, 2012 9:51 PM
An anti-war tone taken up by Occupy Colorado Springs has forced some members to split off, claiming they were ousted because they support the troops. Brittany Westmoreland, who is married to a soldier, was one of several members who received probation notices from organizers at OCS. The letter revoked... more » -
Occupy Colorado Springs participants clash Play Video
November 7, 2011 9:28 PM
It's a growing battle, between who is and who is not a part of Occupy Colorado Springs. On Saturday, two people were arrested after refusing to take down their tents in Acacia Park. The incident sparked internal controversy. "I don't think that's for one person to define who is... more » -
'Occupy' Colorado Springs protester speaks out after arrest Play Video
November 6, 2011 10:10 PM
Today Jack Semple is a free man. On Saturday he and a friend, Amber Hagen, decided to set up camps in Acacia Park. But they did not have permits. When police told them to take down their camps, Jack and Amber refused and instead duck-taped themselves to their tents.... more » -
Occupy Colorado Springs braving storm
October 26, 2011 2:57 PM
Occupy Colorado Spring still going strong, even though the temperatures have dropped and snow has fallen in the Springs. Jason Warf, part of Occupy Colorado Springs, says last night around ten people braved the cold in the tents that are set-up in the permitted area near Acacia Park. ... more » -
Colo Springs protesters granted 30 day permit
October 22, 2011 3:25 PM
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Wall Street protesters in Colorado Springs have been granted a 30-day permit to erect tents, tables and chairs, and a portable toilet on a portion of a downtown park. City spokeswoman Mary Scott says such long-term permits are usually issued for permanent structures, such as... more » -
Colorado Springs police issue protester warnings
October 17, 2011 12:59 PM
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Colorado Springs police have issued written warnings to eight anti-Wall Street protesters challenging the city's no camping ordinance. Police say the Occupy Colorado Springs protesters took down their tents Sunday, but they vowed to come back. Organizer Kristie Wheeler tells the Colorado Springs... more » -
Supporters of 'Occupy' Colorado Springs say tents will go up tonight
October 16, 2011 3:36 PM
Jason Warf who's part of the 'Occupy' Colorado Springs movement says that in the 6x20 area, which shown in photo, the tents, that were used for supporters to camp overnight, were taken down this morning, and they will go back up tonight. He added that many of the supporters... more » -
"Occupy" tents in Acacia Park no more ... for now
October 16, 2011 12:08 PM
Lt. Pat Rigdon, Colorado Springs Police Department, says that "Occupy" protestors in Acacia Park were issued a warning stating that camping on public property is prohibited around 7:15 am on Sunday morning. Soon after, members of the movement tore down the tents by 9 am and no police hands were... more » -
Occupy Colorado Springs hosts march Play Video
October 15, 2011 8:45 PM
In Denver on Friday morning protesters, part of the "Occupy" movement were arrested. The arrests re-invigorated the spirit of the springs' "Occupy" group to host a "Unite in Uniform/Business Casual Day" march around downtown Colorado Springs on Saturday. Dozens of people came out to march in support of... more » -
Occupy protesters continue 24/7 occupation despite warnings from police
October 11, 2011 9:06 PM
Protesters with Occupy Colorado Springs, the local equivalent to the Occupy Wall Street Movement, met with CSPD officers today. Protesters have been at the corner of Tejon and Bijou, near Acacia Park, for 12 days, but recently started camping out around the clock. Police say by camping out they... more » -
Challenges of "occupying" Colorado Springs around the clock Play Video
October 10, 2011 7:53 PM
The Occupy Wall Street movement continues to grow, including right here in Southern Colorado. Occupy Colorado Springs is now a 24-7 operation, but after their first weekend of camping out they've hit a major snag, the city's no camping ordinance. They set up tents for the first time last... more » -
Colorado Springs joins the "occupy" movement Play Video
October 4, 2011 8:43 PM
The Occupy Wall Street protests that started in New York City have now spread across the country. Protestors are speaking out against corporate greed and the government's involvement in big business. Now the movement has come to Southern Colorado The Occupy Colorado Springs movement actually started up last Friday.... more »
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