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The wedding of the two widows

The marriage of Wendy Ishii and Bo Dimon is the story of creative conflict resolution, forgiveness and financial pragmatism   LAPORTE – When Bo Dimon learned that Wendy Ishii keeps a voodoo doll of her on her fireplace mantle – and she...

John Moore

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Rockmount — maker of Western wear for rock stars and truckers — turns 80 this year

While most clothing labels follow the latest trends or aim to make new ones, Rockmount Ranch Wear is content with the Western style it fashioned nearly 80 years ago. Its Lower Downtown shop — showcasing the Western wear it spread...

Bernadette Berdychowski

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This winter, treat yourself to theater with music, mirth or meat on its bones

The top 2026 trend in local theater: Companies are moving their plays from city to city staged for your enjoyment and convenience There is an embarrassment of riches on Colorado theater stages this winter. And, to a growing degree, you...

John Moore

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U.S. overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveals

NEW YORK — U.S. overdose deaths fell through most of last year, suggesting a lasting improvement in an epidemic that had been worsening for decades. Federal data released Wednesday showed that overdose deaths have been falling for more than two...

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Doctors: Changes to U.S. vaccine recommendations are confusing parents

Dr. Molly O’Shea has noticed growing skepticism about vaccines at both of her Michigan pediatric offices and says this week’s unprecedented and confusing changes to federal vaccine guidance will only make things worse. One of her offices is in a...

Bob Smith

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PHOTOS: Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza

Jerilee Bennett

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Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78

LOS ANGELES — Bob Weir, the guitarist and singer who as an essential member of the Grateful Dead helped found the sound of the San Francisco counterculture of the 1960s and kept it alive through decades of endless tours and...

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Snow farming: How some Colorado ski areas combat a dry winter

When the snow isn’t falling at some Colorado ski areas, the directive is simple.  Go find it.  “We gotta do what we gotta do,” said Tim Kerrigan, vice president of mountain maintenance at Ski Cooper.  And it might sound simple,...

Seth Boster

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AROUND TOWN: Holiday Debutante Ball has 58-year tradition

Ten young women in traditional formal white gowns, long gloves and pearls were presented as the 2025 Colorado Springs Debutantes in a sparkling December ball in Broadmoor International Center. The evening’s floral theme was “Velvet and Vines” and special flowers...

Linda Navarro

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Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan, dies at 80

LOS ANGELES — Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan and a conservative commentator, has died. He was 80. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced his death in a post on the social platform X on...

Bob Smith

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