Author: Wayne Heilman
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Colorado Springs cost of living near 17-year high compared to national average
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado Springs isn’t such a bargain anymore, according to the latest data from a national survey. The cost of living in Colorado Springs, which has been below the national average since the first quarter of…
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Cripple Creek casino scene to grow with addition of brand new 150-room hotel
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Triple Crown Casinos plans to begin construction next spring on what will be Cripple Creek’s second-largest hotel to help attract more tourists to the historic mining town and its gambling halls. The project — estimated…
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Hailstorm causes $172 million in damages in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save An Aug. 6 storm that battered southwest Colorado Springs and Fountain with up to softball-size hail caused $172.8 million in damage to vehicles, roofs, siding, windows, skylights and other parts of homes, an insurance trade…