Two Southern Colorado Groups March in Inaugural Parade

On January 21, 2013 By

Two Southern Colorado groups are representing the Centennial State today’s Presidential Inaugural Parade. KRCC’s Martha Perez-Sanz caught up with them last week and has more.

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Survey in Pueblo County Focuses on Emergency Readiness

On January 17, 2013 By

Pueblo County emergency officials are running a biennial survey in a continuous effort to improve the readiness of people who live there. KRCC’s Eliza Densmore reports.

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Round-Up: Vestas to hire again in Pueblo; Pueblo County survey looks into emergency preparedness; Lawmakers issued iPads

On January 17, 2013 By

Vestas wind energy company plans to hire more than 100 workers at its Pueblo plant…Pueblo County emergency officials are running a biennial survey in a continuous effort to improve the readiness of people who live there…The Colorado legislature prints millions of pieces of paper each year, costing the state a hefty sum. But that could soon be a thing of the past. This year in an effort to cut down on costs, each of the 100 lawmakers received new iPads.

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EPC Changes Approach to Some Youth Services

On January 9, 2013 By

The El Paso County Department of Human Services is changing its practice to try and reduce the number of young people in care outside the home, or congregate care. KRCC’s Eliza Densmore reports.

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Colorado Springs Among Top 15 Fastest-Growing Metro Areas

On November 29, 2012 By

Colorado Springs is among the top 15 fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country according to one newly released demographic projection.

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HAMET Training Begins at Fort Carson

On November 28, 2012 By

Fort Carson is hosting nearly 300 soldiers and 30 helicopters from Fort Riley in Kansas for high altitude training. KRCC’s Eliza Densmore reports.

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AM Round-Up: CS Council approves oil & gas regs and panhandling ban; HAMET training begins at Fort Carson; and more

On November 28, 2012 By

Colorado Springs City Council yesterday gave initial approval to regulations concerning oil and gas drilling within city limits…Council also voted in favor of a ban on panhandling in the downtown area…Fort Carson is hosting nearly 300 soldiers and 30 helicopters from Fort Riley in Kansas for high altitude training…Firefighters battling the Fern Lake Fire in Rocky Mountain National Park have ordered more resources to help contain the blaze.

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Many Colorado Rape Kits Not Tested

On November 12, 2012 By

Many of the hundreds of rape kits that Colorado police departments receive are never tested.

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Web Portal Aids Access to Medical Info for Seniors, Adults with Disabilities

On November 8, 2012 By

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.

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El Paso County Election Watch Parties and Reaction

On November 7, 2012 By

Voters across the country took part in election night watch parties yesterday, and El Paso County was no exception. KRCC reporters attended the Democratic and Republican gatherings in the county, and this report starts with Kate Dunn, who spent the evening with the El Paso County Republicans.

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Colorado Provides this Year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

On November 2, 2012 By

Colorado will provide this year’s U. S. Capitol Christmas Tree. The tree comes from White River National Forest in Northwest Colorado, near the town of Meeker, and it begins its journey today. KRCC’s Kate Dunn reports.

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Friends of Garden of the Gods Donates Funds for Mitigation Efforts

On October 31, 2012 By

Friends of Garden of the Gods has donated $20,000 to help keep water flowing freely through the park.

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Hunting and Conservation Go Hand in Hand

On October 30, 2012 By

The National Wildlife Federation recently released the results of their Hunters and Anglers survey. KRCC’s Kate Dunn says the report shows conservation continues to be an important issue for many sportsmen.

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AM Round-Up: Early voting numbers; CS Mayor seeks pension sustainability; Conservation continues to be important to hunters and anglers; and more

On October 30, 2012 By

With the election now only one week away, nearly a quarter of Colorado voters have already cast their ballots…Colorado Springs Mayor Steve Bach has announced the formation of what he’s calling the Pension Solutions Team…El Paso County Health officials are reporting the first hospitalized flu patients this season…The National Wildlife Federation recently released the results of their Hunters and Anglers survey…and, more.

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El Paso County and State Officials to Agree on Water Testing Requirements

On October 29, 2012 By

A pending agreement with state officials may make water quality testing a requirement for obtaining drilling permits in El Paso county.

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Round-Up: State unemployment rate improves; USA Pro Challenge brings nearly $100 million into state

On October 19, 2012 By

Colorado’s unemployment rate ticked down two-tenths of a percent last month, to 8 percent…The USA Pro Challenge cycling race brought nearly 100 million dollars into the state.

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USA Pro Challenge Brings in Nearly $100 Million

On October 19, 2012 By

The USA Pro Challenge cycling race brought nearly 100 million dollars in to the state.

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WWII Internment Camp Exhibit at UCCS

On October 15, 2012 By

The World War II Amache Japanese Internment Camp in southeastern Colorado is the subject of an exhibit at The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs opening today.

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Canadian Thanksgiving Reading: Visiting Writers Series: Peter Behrens

On October 8, 2012 By

Yes, there will be cider and pumpkin pie!

Visiting Writers Series: Peter Behrens
Mon., October 8, 2012, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

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Western Slope Continues to See Wildfires

On October 4, 2012 By

Even though temperatures reached near freezing across much of the Front Range last night, other parts of the state are seeing fire activity. KRCC’s Elizabeth Schoder reports.

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CDC Updates West Nile Numbers

On October 3, 2012 By

The Centers for Disease Control is reporting nearly 4,000 cases of West Nile virus in the U.S. as of October 2nd, including more than 160 deaths. In Colorado, a total of 106 cases have been reported this year.

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Drought Conditions Could Affect Waterfowl Habitat for Hunting Season

On October 3, 2012 By

Drought conditions this year have affected waterfowl habitats in eastern Colorado so that hunters may have trouble finding ducks and geese this fall and winter.

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Interest Groups Plan Pre-Debate Ads

On October 1, 2012 By

Two separate interest groups plan to air advertisements before Wednesday’s presidential debate held at the University of Denver.

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The Scramble At Moore Medical Center As The Tornado Hit
May 21, 2013 | NPR · Nick Stremble, a registered nurse and manager at the hospital, described what he saw Monday. As winds ripped through the facility, people started “to tumble and roll and be pushed down the hall,” he said.
 

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WATCH: Moore Tornado As Seen From Space
May 21, 2013 | NPR · Once NOAA realized conditions were ripe for severe weather they put their satellites on overdrive. They beamed back amazing images.
 

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Nutrition Group Says Chocolate Milk Is OK, No Need For Aspartame
May 21, 2013 | NPR · The nation’s largest group of nutritionists is urging the FDA to reject the dairy industry’s petition to change the definition of milk. The petition aims to allow aspartame or other alternatives to be used to sweeten milk in an effort to boost consumption in schools.
 

Arts & Life

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‘Arrested Development’ Leads The Charge For Old Brands In New Media
May 21, 2013 | NPR · Brands that found their original audiences in traditional, old-media platforms are finding ways to keep going in the world of new media.
 

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China Builds Museums, But Filling Them Is Another Story
May 21, 2013 | NPR · China has been building museums with abandon, opening about 100 annually in recent years. Two of the biggest opened on the same day last fall on opposite banks of Shanghai’s Huangpu River. But filling these museums — with both art and visitors — is proving more challenging.
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The Art And Science Of Motivation
May 21, 2013 | NPR · Graduation season is upon us and that means a slew of uplifting commencement speeches trying to motivate young adults to greatness. Science and experience tell us that everyone is motivated differently, so how do speakers, coaches and business managers inspire people?
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Music

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Paula Cole On Mountain Stage
May 21, 2013 | NPR · The bestselling singer-songwriter gives a stripped-down and intimate performance, recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, W.Va. Here, Cole plays a few new songs, as well as two of her biggest hits: “I Don’t Want to Wait” and “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?”
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Pat Metheny And John Zorn: A Vivid Sound World
May 21, 2013 | NPR · The two artists are known opposites in the world of instrumental music. On Metheny’s latest, the jazz guitarist wrings an unexpectedly visual listening experience from Zorn’s knotty compositions.
 

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Kanye West Stands Alone
May 21, 2013 | NPR · On his new songs, the rapper points fingers in every direction, including back at himself.
 

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