SOUTHERN COLORADO — We are just one week away from the 2024 election. Coloradans are not only deciding on a new president, but also 14 statewide ballot initiatives.
Monday was the final day in El Paso and Pueblo counties to send your ballot by mail to make sure it arrives by Election Day.
If you didn't have a chance to mail in your ballot, no need to worry. You can go to a voting polling center on Election Day or drop it off at the a ballot drop box.
For a list of drop box locations in your area and for information about the election, click here.
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Fort Carson Soldier Raises $50K for Cancer Treatment - Gives It All Away to Help Others
Sergeant First Class David Hong battling stage 4 colon cancer raised over $50,000 in three days for experimental treatment, but when Tricare approved coverage, he donated every penny to help other service members and veterans fighting cancer. The Fort Carson religious specialist underwent the innovative histotripsy treatment earlier this month and remains hopeful about the results. His selfless decision shows how one soldier's battle became a mission to help others in their fight against cancer.
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