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$750,000 in federal grant money helps fund Springs eco-friendly library
December 1, 2010 8:53 PM
For one Colorado Springs library, going green was made a little easier with a whole lot of green from the Federal Government and some other local funding sources. Funding came from a $750,000 federal grant, as well as a $500,000 grant from the Department of Local Affairs. The entire... more » -
Grand Opening for new El Paso County library
October 15, 2010 11:51 AM
Do you want to see how your tax dollars are being spent? A Grand Opening will be held Saturday for the Pikes Peak Library District's newest library, High Prairie Library, 7035 Old Meridian Road. The High Prairie Library is the first to be built east of the Powers Blvd.... more » -
Children's literacy: Library programs this week
October 4, 2010 3:46 PM
If you're interested in booting your child's interest in reading, the Pikes Peak Library District has several free programs this week to attract them. Spanish for Preschoolers This is a free introductory Spanish immersion class for children ages 3 to 5 presented by Yak Academy. Through games, songs, and... more » -
Fort Carson beefing-up alcohol abuse programs
August 30, 2010 10:33 AM
A new Army program will allow Fort Carson soldiers to seek help for alcohol abuse anonymously so they don't worry about their supervisors finding out. The program is already in place at other Army posts including Alaska and Hawaii and it will begin Monday at Fort Carson. The... more » -
Governor to slash state budget today
August 23, 2010 8:41 AM
It just keeps getting worse. Gov. Bill Ritter will announce another round of budget cuts on Monday as the state's fiscal emergency continues. The governor has the power to cut up to $75 million from this year's $18.2 billion budget because the state failed to meet a 2... more » -
Border Patrol sees spike in suicides
August 16, 2010 8:19 AM
U.S. Border Patrol agents are killing themselves in greater numbers, after nearly four years without one suicide. Records obtained by The Associated Press show that at least 15 agents have taken their own lives since February 2008. It's the largest spike in suicides the agency has seen in at... more » -
Cheyenne Mountain State Park offers outdoors activities
August 12, 2010 9:57 AM
Summer is winding down, with some local schools already back in session. But Cheyenne Mountain State Park has a flurry of activities coming up over the next several days to take advantage of our long, hot days. The entrance to the park is on Hwy 115, across from Fort... more » -
Massive education cuts around the country
June 1, 2010 9:12 AM
Deep cuts may be looming for the nation's public school students as budget crises are forcing teacher pink-slips, shuttered classrooms and school program cuts. New York public schools are $500 million short. Illinois will cut 12,600 education jobs and in California 23-thousand teacher layoff notices have already been sent... more » -
Government cracks down on loan modification scams
February 4, 2010 1:31 PM
The government is cracking down on companies that advertise help for troubled homeowners but often turn out to be scam artists. The Federal Trade Commission said Thursday it would propose to ban those foreclosure rescue services from collecting payment up front. Instead, they could only collect money if they... more » -
Astronaut to visit Swigert Academy
September 29, 2009 3:23 PM
Former NASA astronaut and Colorado Springs resident Jim Reilly, II will speak with students at the Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy on Friday about his experiences in space. The three time shuttle mission veteran is making the visit thanks to a unique co-operative agreement between the school and the Space Foundation.... more »
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