Cyclist killed in collision with vehicle in Colorado Springs
A cyclist died after being struck by a vehicle late Tuesday morning in Colorado Springs, Gazette news partner KKTV reported.
Police say a person on a bicycle was hit by a vehicle near St. Vrain Street and Iowa Avenue. Officials closed the intersection, which is by the Olympic Training Center, around 11:20 a.m.
Police have not said who is at fault for the crash, and they are investigating the incident, KKTV reported.
Colorado Reps. Jason Crow, Gabe Evans clash over Trump’s Iran military operation
Thelma Grimes
thelma.grimes@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 8 minutes ago
Colorado’s congressional delegation split sharply along party lines Saturday after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, triggering fresh debate in America over presidential war powers. Republicans, notably U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans, called the strikes a necessary move to counter Iran’s...
Thelma Grimes
Reporter
Teen shot dead during argument in central Aurora Friday night
Michael Braithwaite
michael.braithwaite@gazette.com
Updated 21 minutes ago
A teenager was fatally shot during an argument with someone he knew in central Aurora Friday night, police said. Police first responded to a shooting report in the 20 block of Lima Street just before 11 p.m. When they arrived,...
Michael Braithwaite
Reporter
What to know about U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran
The Associated Press
the-associated-press@denvergazette.com
Updated 2 hours ago
The attack The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday in what President Donald Trump said was a massive operation to destroy the country’s military capabilities and eliminate the threat of it creating a nuclear weapon. Iran’s Foreign Ministry said it would...
The Associated Press
Reporter
Lafayette bicyclist, 75, dead after run over by dump truck in Boulder
Michael Braithwaite
michael.braithwaite@gazette.com
Updated 1 hour ago
A 75-year-old Lafayette bicyclist was pronounced dead on the scene after he was run over by a dump truck in Boulder Friday morning. The crash, which happened at the intersection of Colorado Highway 119 and Niwot Road around 11 a.m.,...
Michael Braithwaite
Reporter
World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes on Iran
The Associated Press
the-associated-press@denvergazette.com
Updated 2 hours ago
BRUSSELS • World leaders reacted warily to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday that triggered worries of a broader conflict. European leaders held emergency meetings and took measures to protect their citizens in the Middle East, with key leaders calling...
The Associated Press
Reporter
Front Range Passenger Rail pitches to Colorado Springs ahead of possible ballot measure
Savannah Eller
savannah-eller@denvergazette.com
Updated 3 hours ago
If all goes to plan, a measure for a sales tax to fund passenger rail service could be coming to Front Range ballots in 2026. “We have a plan that we think is viable, and we’ll actually be able to...
Savannah Eller
Reporter
Denver area events for Feb. 28
Carlotta Olson
carlotta-olson@denvergazette.com
Updated 3 hours ago
If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to carlotta.olson@gazette.com at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability. Saturday Après at The Terminal: Patio Sessions — With live DJ,...
Carlotta Olson
Reporter
US and Israel launch a major attack on Iran and Trump urges Iranians to ‘take over your government’
The Associated
the-associated@gazette.com
Updated 3 hours ago
The U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, and President Donald Trump called on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny” by rising up against the Islamic leadership that has ruled the nation since 1979. Some of the first...
The Associated
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Additional thoughts on State of the Union address/rally | Cronin and Loevy
Tom Cronin Bob Loevy
tom-cronin-bob-loevy@gazette.com
Updated 3 hours ago
The U.S. Constitution’s Article II states that “He (the president) shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient...
Tom Cronin Bob Loevy
Reporter
What is the state legislature trying to hide?| Vince Bzdek
Vince Bzdek
vince-bzdek@denvergazette.com
Updated 3 hours ago
What is it that the State Legislature is trying to hide? A bill that passed out of committee last week lets governments squirrel away important public notices on their own websites rather than publishing them in newspapers and other news...
Vince Bzdek
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