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I-25 Expansion Set to Begin

On March 1, 2013 By

Construction is set to begin on Interstate 25 in north Colorado Springs. As KRCC’s Liz Ruskin reports, the $66-million project is intended to relieve congestion.

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Weather Prompts Road Closures in CO’s Eastern Plains

On December 19, 2012 By

Crews from the Colorado Department of Transportation remain on full snow shift across the state, and are expected to remain on hand through tomorrow morning. As of early afternoon, CDOT says Eastern Colorado is the trouble spot, with a number of closures.

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Round-Up: Wetmore Fire 100% contained; El Paso County sees first flu-related hospitalizations; Sandy’s impacts on regional airports

On October 29, 2012 By

The Wetmore Fire is 100% contained as of this afternoon…El Paso County Health officials are reporting the first hospitalized flu patients this season…Hurricane Sandy may be thousands of miles away from Colorado, but it has led to flight cancellations.

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AM Round-Up: State’s tourism industry opens annual conference; Coloradans paying less at the pump; Marine from LaJunta who’d been MIA laid to rest; and more

On October 10, 2012 By

The state’s tourism industry kicks off a three-day annual conference today in Steamboat Springs….AAA says Coloradans are paying less at the gas pump than last week…Two of the four candidates in the race for the 3rd congressional seat will take part in a debate tonight night in Pueblo…Thirty-seven years after he was declared missing during the rescue of an American ship crew that was seized by the Khmer Rouge, a Colorado Marine native to LaJunta has been buried with military honors.

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Federal Funding for Scenic Byways Ends

On October 3, 2012 By

Funding for a program that helps beautify roads across Colorado is ending this month. Congress passed a Transportation Bill earlier this year that scraps funding for the National Scenic Byways program. The program pays for things like signs, pull-outs and other tourist attractions alongside several highways. Aspen Public Radio’s Marci Krivonen reports.

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CDOT Reminds I-25 Travelers to Plan Ahead for Debate Closures

On October 2, 2012 By

Interstate 25 will close in both directions through Denver tomorrow for the 2012 presidential debate at the University of Denver. From 5 until 10 PM, the Colorado Department of Transportation will close about six miles of the interstate, from Santa Fe Drive (US 85) to Hampden Avenue (US 285).

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Round-Up: Pueblo set to consider domestic partner benefits; FAA awards funds for spaceport feasibility study

On September 25, 2012 By

Pueblo’s City Council decides to vote October 9th on benefits for domestic partners…The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded $200-thousand dollar grant to conduct a feasibility study on locating a spaceport in Denver.

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CDOT Keeps I-25N/US 50 Exchange Closed

On September 17, 2012 By

Delays are keeping the I-25 north to US 50 ramp in Pueblo closed longer than anticipated.

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Round-Up: USA Pro Challenge hits Colorado Springs; HWY 67 near Wetmore Reopens; and more

On August 24, 2012 By

Cyclists were about an hour ahead of schedule today as they rode into Colorado Springs on the 5th stage of the USA Pro Challenge…Colorado Highway 67 between Florence and Wetmore has reopened…Colorado health officials are reporting 12 people hospitalized for West Nile virus.

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Planning for Road Closures and Detours during the USA Pro Challenge

On August 23, 2012 By

For seven days across Colorado, transportation is interrupted, delayed and detoured by the USA Pro Challenge. Major highways are closed, and cities like Aspen shut down streets and intersections for the event. For the agencies responsible, like the Colorado Department of Transportation, it’s the culmination of months of planning.

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All Lanes Now Open on State Highway 67 Near Cripple Creek

On August 17, 2012 By

State Highway 67 near Cripple Creek is now open to all lanes. A sinkhole closed the route last Saturday, and the roadway was opened on one-lane traffic earlier this week. The Colorado Department of Transportation says the sinkhole is now repaired, at a cost of an estimated $112,000.

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One Lane on Highway 67 Near Cripple Creek Opens

On August 14, 2012 By

State Highway 67 near Cripple Creek is now open to one-lane traffic after a sinkhole closed the route over the weekend. The Colorado Department of Transportation has installed a portable signal, alternating the lane between northbound and southbound traffic. The signal alternates direction every five minutes. Vehicles wider than 12 feet are still prohibited [...]

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State Highway 67 Remains Closed Near Cripple Creek

On August 13, 2012 By

State Highway 67 remains closed to all traffic just north of Cripple Creek. The sinkhole is on the northbound side of the highway, and efforts to open the southbound lane were delayed due to issues with the temporary traffic signal. The Colorado Department of Transportation expects a new signal tomorrow, and says the highway [...]

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Round-Up: Vestas to layoff workers in Pueblo; Trinidad mayor resigns; HWY 67 still closed near Cripple Creek

On August 13, 2012 By

Wind power giant Vestas has announced it’s laying off workers at its Pueblo facility…Trinidad Mayor John Rino has resigned effective immediately…Officials say State Highway 67 near Cripple Creek remains closed after a sinkhole opened over a mineshaft under the roadway.

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Round-Up: North Fork Fire victims to talk to state lawmakers; US 24 near Leadville to reopen

On August 10, 2012 By

North Fork Fire victims will get a chance to tell their stories to state lawmakers on Monday. Lawmakers say one of the goals is to restore faith in state government…U.S. 24 near Leadville is expected to reopen this evening, following repairs to fix a 100-foot-deep hole that opened up a month ago.

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Round-Up: Gov. Romney visits CO; Portion of State Highway 67 closes due to bridge damage

On August 2, 2012 By

Governor Mitt Romney unveiled a plan for middle class America today in Jefferson County…A stretch of state highway 67 between Florence and Wetmore remains closed after heavy rains this week damaged a bridge near Wetmore.

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Round-Up: Rain and Highway 24; and more

On August 1, 2012 By

Rainfall this week over the Waldo Canyon burn scar has prompted flooding alerts and warnings throughout the Pikes Peak region, and even closed Highway 24 west of Manitou Springs for much of Monday night….Colorado to take center stage in presidential politics.

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Colorado to Enter Space Race

On July 19, 2012 By

Colorado wants to go “where no man has gone before”–by throwing its hat into the ring to try and become a hub of commercial space flight. The Colorado Spaceport is expected to be in place next year. But as Bente Birkeland reports, the journey is just beginning and Colorado does have competition.

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What’s Behind the Highway 24 Hole Near Leadville?

On July 17, 2012 By

The Highway 24 hole is 100-feet deep, and has shut down traffic between Leadville and the Vail Valley, where many residents commute to work each day. But this is more than your average sinkhole. As Aspen Public Radio’s Luke Runyon reports, this particular hole gives a glimpse into Leadville’s past, [...]

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Highway 24 Hole Could Affect Upcoming Bike Races

On July 12, 2012 By

The large hole that has shut down traffic on Highway 24 northwest of Leadville could affect plans for upcoming bike races, including the ProCycling Challenge. Aspen Public Radio’s Luke Runyon reports.

Both Aspen Public Radio and KRCC are members of Rocky Mountain Community Radio.

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Round-Up: “Sinkhole” disrupts HWY 24 traffic near Leadville

On July 11, 2012 By

Not long after Highway 24 reopened in the Pikes Peak Region, a large hole has altered traffic along the route between Minturn and Leadville in the central part of the state. But as Aspen Public Radio’s Luke Runyon reports, it’s not your average sinkhole that’s causing commuter headaches in the mountains.

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Small Fire Closes US 50 between Texas Creek and Parkdale

On June 20, 2012 By

Update: US 50 is now reopen; Spike Buck Fire is contained.

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Round-Up: Springer Fire at 10% containment; AG says Metro State can’t create new tuition category; FREX to end

On June 19, 2012 By

The Springer Fire burning just miles away from Lake George is now at 10% containment…Colorado Attorney General John Suthers says the Metropolitan State College of Denver does not have legal authority to create a discounted tuition category for undocumented immigrants…Colorado Springs plans to end the Front Range Express bus service that runs from the city up to Denver.

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U.S. Wants Global Trafficking Report To Hit Home
June 19, 2013 | NPR · The State Department official in charge of the office that monitors and combats human trafficking says slavery affects several industries, including fishing, and several countries, including the U.S. He wants consumers to ask: “How can I actually do something about it?”
 

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Nina Totenberg Answers Your Supreme Court Questions
June 19, 2013 | NPR · Want to know how the justices decide who writes the big opinions? Or when they decide to release them to the public? What about whether the justices hang out after work? Get your answers here.
 

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Tropical Storm Barry Heads Toward Mexico, Forecasters Say
June 19, 2013 | NPR · The National Hurricane Center says the second named storm of the 2013 hurricane season is heading west toward southern Mexico.
 

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From Classic Toys To New Twists, Kids Go Back To Blocks
June 19, 2013 | NPR · NPR’s Neda Ulaby investigates a trend in toys that sounds awfully familiar: Manufacturers are finding new ways to get kids interested in playing with blocks, both real and virtual.
 

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The Martini: This American Cocktail May Have An International Twist
June 19, 2013 | NPR · The martini has been called “the only American invention as perfect as the sonnet.” But is this cocktail perfectly American? Maybe not entirely. In honor of National Martini Day, we decided to dig into the drink’s muddled past.
 

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The Art Of Life: Claes Oldenburg At MOMA
June 19, 2013 | NPR · Claes Oldenburg is one of the best-known American pop artists. Critic Lloyd Schwartz found himself not alone in enjoying the current Oldenburg exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art, which continues through Aug. 5.
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Emmylou Harris And Rodney Crowell Get The Old Band Together Again
June 19, 2013 | WXPN · The country legends discuss how Nashville has changed over the years and play songs from their latest collaborative album, Old Yellow Moon.
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Viking’s Choice: True Widow Wants To Make Your Summer A Bummer
June 19, 2013 | NPR · True Widow’s stoner-rock and shoegaze mix trudges with back-breaking heft. Turn it up on a good pair of speakers or headphones, and “Four Teeth” rattles like a heavier bummer jam from Neil Young’s Zuma, complete with one-string guitar solos.
 

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Thistle And Shamrock: Heading South
June 19, 2013 | NPR · Fiona Ritchie celebrates the musical connections that captured her attention when she first traveled in the U.S. in the early 1980s by exploring the music of the Southern Mountains.
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