Colorado Springs Asked to Help Pay for Hydrology Study
Colorado Springs’ recovery manager for the Waldo Canyon Fire asked the city council at its informal meeting Monday to help pay for a hydrology study aimed at understanding flood risks […]
Searchers Still Seek Clues to Missing Colorado Springs Boy
Searchers are still looking for 13-year-old Colorado Springs resident Dylan Redwine. He disappeared a week ago while visiting his father in Southwestern Colorado. KRCC’s Elise Thatcher reports.
Capitol Conversation: Election Analysis, Legislative Predictions
Democrats will control both state legislative chambers when the session convenes in January. Lawmakers will be dealing with several controversial issues, including crafting regulations for recreational marijuana.
Final Redistricting Map Unveiled for Colorado Springs Council
Colorado Springs’ City Clerk today unveiled the final map for city council redistricting, showing how the city is to be divided into districts for representation on the city council. As KRCC’s Liz Ruskin reports, some neighborhood advocates didn’t like what they saw.
The Impact of Civil Unions on the Legislature
Civil unions supporters in Colorado won big during last week’s election, successfully targeting and ousting three Republican lawmakers over their opposition to civil unions.
Round-Up: Springs council to consider panhandling ban; US Capitol Christmas Tree comes to Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs City Council is expected to consider a ban on panhandling downtown when it meets next week…(full story) The US Capitol Christmas Tree is scheduled to come through Colorado […]
Colorado Springs Council to Consider Downtown Panhandling Ban
Colorado Springs City Council is expected to consider a ban on panhandling downtown when it meets next week. KRCC’s Liz Ruskin reports.
Healthy Conversations: Hospice and Palliative Care
End of life issues are often challenging, but hospice can help provide assistance to both the patient and his or her family.
New Statehouse Leaders
Colorado Democrats made history today by selecting the first openly gay man to be the speaker of the state House of Representatives. Bente Birkeland has more from the capitol.
Web Portal Aids Access to Medical Info for Seniors, Adults with Disabilities
The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments has recently launched a new online forum that aims to make medical information easily accessible to seniors and adults with disabilities. KRCC’s Elizabeth Schoder reports.
Democrats Take Back Control of State Legislature
Democrats now have control of both chambers of the Colorado state legislature, putting the GOP in the backseat when it comes to next legislative session.
El Paso County Election Watch Parties and Reaction
Voters across the country took part in election night watch parties yesterday, and El Paso County was no exception.
DA: Marijuana Amendment is More than Meets the Eye
Colorado voters approved Amendment 64 yesterday, which legalizes small amounts of marijuana. As KRCC’s Liz Ruskin reports, the amendment may have unintended consequences.
AM Round-Up: Region’s Congressmen re-elected; Other election results
Southern Colorado’s Congressmen are re-elected…County-wide measures in El Paso County pass…and more results.
Early Voting Edge to Colorado Republicans
Going into Election Day, Republicans in Colorado hold a 2-point lead in early voting.
Western Skies: November 2012, “Innovation”
It was Thomas Edison who said, “Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration.” Edison, of course, is one of the great American inventors. This month, we’re delving into that equation with a look at innovation.
