Death Penalty Repeal Clears Senate Committee
Colorado’s death penalty is one step closer to being done away with.
Swine Flu Briefing from Colorado Officials
State health officials have confirmed two swine flu cases in Colorado: a woman in her 30s from Arapahoe County who’d taken a cruise in Mexico, and a man in his […]
Citizen Report: Lessons from Coach
Jerry Carle is known to many simply as “Coach.” Carle led the Colorado College football team for 33 years, and when the school recently made the economic decision to shut […]
Chaffee County Commissioners Hear Comments on Nestle Project
North America’s largest bottled water producer, Nestle Waters, is eyeing springs in Chaffee County as a new source for their product.
Strengthening Seat Belt Laws
Drivers and front seat passengers could face a 75-dollar fine for not wearing a seat belt under a new bill that cleared the senate transportation committee on Tuesday.
The Space Foundation Reaches Out
Elementary school students at he Classical Academy in northern Colorado Springs got a visit yesterday from former astronaut Jim Reilly, as part of the Space Foundation’s outreach to local schools […]
DNA Testing Bill Passes Senate
A bill that would require anyone arrested or charged with a felony to give a DNA sample to law enforcement cleared the state senate yesterday.
Capitol Conversation: What's Left for Lawmakers in this Session
The state legislature has less than two weeks left before it adjourns, but there’s still a lot of bills that are making their way through the house and senate chambers.
Colorado Springs Buddhists Chant for Healing
[slideshow id=17] The members of three Colorado Buddhist communities met in Colorado Springs at All Souls Unitarian Church, in the hopes of helping to bring healing to the world.
Climate Change and Renewable Energy
Colorado Democrats are touting a climate change plan in Congress as a force for economic growth and job creation back home. Republicans say it’s a formula for deeper recession.
Round-Up
Colorado’s Attorney General issues a warning regarding a popular newspaper, and a “Trash Treasure Hunt.”
Citizen Report: Pet Health
Woodland Park resident Pam Sirko is a trail enthusiast and artist, and cares for horses and animals of all sorts at her home.
State Budget Finalized
On Wednesday lawmakers finalized the state’s 17.9 billion dollar budget, after weeks of twists and turns, negotiations and compromises. The budget now heads to Governor Bill Ritter’s desk.
Celebrating Earth Day by Dedicating a Permaculture Greenhouse
[slideshow=16] The word “permaculture” joins the concepts of “permanent” and “agriculture.” It begins with personal commitment toward protecting the Earth, then continues with action to make it happen.
Death Penalty Repeal Passes House
A bill to repeal the death penalty in Colorado cleared the house on Tuesday, but not after some high drama at the state capitol.
Cripple Creek Casinos Look Toward Changes
After a difficult 2008, the city and casinos of Cripple Creek are gearing up for a much-needed shot in the arm on July 2nd.
