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Denver airport hosting free outdoor concert series
Catch a free concert before you catch your flight at Denver International Airport this summer. DIA is hosting a free outdoor concert series every Sunday afternoon through Sept. 3 at the Park on the Plaza, a pre-security area between Jeppesen Terminal and the Westin Hotel. Local and national jazz artists are among musical acts set…
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Titan fire: 1,000 acres burned Thursday, cause unknown
Multiple crews are responding to the Titan fire, formally known as the Freedom Heights fire, that erupted late Wednesday afternoon in southwest Las Animas County near Boncarbo, west of Trinidad, according to county officials. The fire broke out around 4 p.m. Wednesday, prompting evacuations and emergency response as the blaze continued into the night. As…
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Crash kills 2 in Centennial Sunday afternoon
Two people were killed in a fiery crash in Centennial Sunday afternoon, according to a tweet from the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office. The crash happened around 1:30 p.m. on East Dry Creek Road between South Yosemite Street and S. Alton Way, officials said. The driver of the vehicle lost control and hit the parking garage…
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Pikes Peak Highway celebrating 75th anniversary today; how you can join and win
The Pikes Peak Highway will celebrate its 75th year of operation under the city of Colorado Springs on Wednesday, according to a release from the city. On June 7, 1948, Colorado Springs began operating the Pikes Peak Highway under a Special Use Permit agreement with the United States Forest Service. The city implemented a toll…
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Tornado spotted in southeast Colorado; severe weather alerts around Colorado Springs and beyond
A tornado was spotted just outside of Lamar on Tuesday afternoon after the National Weather Service in Pueblo issued a tornado warning for the area. The weather service said law enforcement confirmed a tornado touched down 9 miles southeast of Queens Reservoir, about 10 miles northeast of Lamar. According to the weather service, the tornado…
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Crews extinguish warehouse fire in Denver
The Denver Fire Department reported a warehouse fire in north Denver Monday evening, according to a tweet from the department. Over 50 firefighters responded to the scene of a warehouse fire located at 5001 North Colorado Boulevard. The fire was initially reported just after 4:30 p.m. and most of the fire has since been extinguished,…
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7 Mexican restaurants around Colorado Springs to check out this Cinco de Mayo
Ready for Mexican folk dancing, mariachi music and iconic Mexican cuisine? With Cinco de Mayo just a day away, here are seven Mexican restaurants to try before the celebration of Mexico’s victory in the Battle of Puebla begins. CRYSTAL PARK CANTINA, 178 Crystal Park Road, Manitou Springs Crystal Park Cantina won gold in the 2023…
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Voluntary evacuation orders lifted, highway reopens following wildfire in Larimer County
A wildfire in Larimer County prompted a voluntary evacuation and a highway closure Sunday afternoon, according to a tweet from the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office. Fire crews battled a blaze that prompted a voluntary evacuation order for Poudre Canyon from Arrowhead Lodge east to Riverside Drive, including the residents on Riverside Drive. At 4:43 p.m.,…
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Aurora police arrest man who allegedly abducted 10-year-old daughter
The Aurora Police Department detained a man who allegedly abducted his 10-year-old daughter Monday evening, according to a tweet from the department. Craig Robinson, father to Michon, was previously seen with the child getting on an RTD train at the Florida Station to an unknown destination, officials said. Police detained Robinson after receiving a tip…
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One in critical condition following Lakewood house fire
A house fire in Lakewood left one in critical condition and killed one cat, according to a tweet from the West Metro Fire Rescue’s twitter. Firefighters battled a blaze at a home in the 900 block of Fenton Street Sunday night just after 7 p.m. The fire left extensive damage to the home, officials said.…