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Colorado Springs Council Shelves Solar Expansion

On April 24, 2013 By

In one of its first actions, the new Colorado Springs City Council yesterday shelved an expansion of a solar energy program. And, as KRCC’s Liz Ruskin reports, a new practice by Council President Keith King signaled what the outcome would be.

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Colorado Springs Council Approves Solar Subsidies

On April 10, 2013 By

Colorado Springs City Council yesterday voted to expand its Community Solar Garden program, a subsidy for solar energy that allows consumers to invest in solar panels without installing them on their own rooftops. KRCC’s Liz Ruskin reports.

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Project Management Contractor Chosen for Utilities’ Study

On February 20, 2013 By

Colorado Springs City Council, acting as the Utilities’ Board, chose a contractor today to help its advisory committee study the possibility of selling its power plants. As KRCC’s Liz Ruskin reports, the idea remains controversial.

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La Junta and Pueblo Water Use

On February 14, 2013 By

Pueblo won’t be considering seasonal water restrictions amidst exceptional drought in south eastern parts of Colorado…

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Water Restrictions Proposed for Colorado Springs

On February 12, 2013 By

Colorado Springs Utilities is preparing for a water shortfall this summer. As KRCC’s Liz Ruskin reports, the utility is proposing water restrictions and would like to revise water rates to discourage heavy use.

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What a Dry Winter Means for Water Users

On January 23, 2013 By

Water managers in Colorado are bracing for another bad year. The largest water utilities on the Front Range are already taking steps to prepare for another dry summer, a summer some predict could be worse than last year. As Aspen Public Radio’s Marci Krivonen reports, utilities in Colorado Springs and Denver are preparing in advance.

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Round-Up: Last day to apply for unemployment assistance due to Waldo Canyon Fire; State budgets show signs of stability; and more

On August 8, 2012 By

Today is the last day to register for unemployment assistance for residents affected by the Waldo Canyon fire…The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved low-interest disaster loan assistance for farmers, ranchers, businesses, homeowners and nonprofit organizations affected by wildfires, flooding and mudslides…Crews with Colorado Springs Utilities continue to assess damages to the Northfield Water System after flash flooding last week caused significant erosion and debris flow…State budgets across the country are starting to show signs of stability according to a new report from the National Conference of State Legislatures.

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Round-Up: CS Utilities continues damage assessment; and more

On August 7, 2012 By

Crews with Colorado Springs Utilities continue to assess damages to the Northfield Water System after flash flooding last week caused significant erosion and debris flow…Two groups trying to get measures on November’s ballot turned in petition signatures yesterday…The newest class at the Air Force Academy is being formally accepted into the school’s cadet wing.

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Round-Up: Special Session to start Monday; CS Utils to meet with business leaders; and more

On May 10, 2012 By

Governor John Hickenlooper has officially set Monday as the start of a legislative special session to address seven topics, including legalizing civil unions and funding Water Conservation Board projects…Colorado Springs Utilities has agreed to meet with a group of downtown business leaders regarding Drake Power Plant…and, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission is considering reducing big game hunting for elk, deer and pronghorn sheep this year.

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Round-Up: Governor announces Chief Innovation Officer; and more

On November 28, 2011 By

Governor John Hickenlooper announced the state’s first-ever Chief Innovation Officer today. It’s part of his larger plan to try and make Colorado a hub of research and innovation…and, Governor Hickenlooper is expected to join Colorado Springs Mayor Steve Bach at Venetucci Farm for a groundbreaking tomorrow on the city’s first Community Solar Garden.

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Round-Up: Rep. Lamborn meets with constituents; Employment numbers steady; and more

On August 19, 2011 By

Republican Congressman Doug Lamborn attended a meeting today to help smooth relations with constituents after comments he made several weeks ago that some perceived as racist, according to the Gazette…Colorado’s unemployment rate is holding steady at 8.5 percent…and, officials in four towns are celebrating the start of construction on the Southern Delivery [...]

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Round-Up: Effects of heat in Southern Colorado; Campaign fundraising for 2012 presidential race

On July 19, 2011 By

Colorado Springs Utility officials say they set a record peak demand for electricity yesterday afternoon in the 4:00 hour. In Pueblo, officials closed the City-County Health Department building to the public today due to mechanical issues with the facility’s cooling system….and, The latest tally of campaign fundraising for 2012 is in and Republican front [...]

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Western Skies: June 5, 2011: “Energy”

On June 5, 2011 By

For many, flipping a light switch is a common occurrence. Flip a switch, and a light turns on almost instantaneously. This month we’re taking a look at some of the issues that enable that lightbulb to power on, or enable cars and buses to take you from point A to point B. Today, we’re [...]

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Round-Up: Colorado Springs considers MMJ zoning rules, and more

On September 15, 2010 By

Colorado Springs medical marijuana businesses plan to fight proposed zoning rules that would restrict their distance to religious institutions….Organizers have canceled a planned October debate between candidates for the 4th Congressional District…and, a ceremony at Rocky Ford High School tomorrow marks the installment of solar energy systems.

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Round-Up

On July 7, 2009 By

Fremont County Commissioners hold a hearing on proposed restrictions on uranium activity…A regional power supplier contracts with a planned wind farm in eastern Colorado…and, more.

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Round-Up

On March 24, 2009 By

A judge issues a ruling regarding contested church property…the Department of Reclamation issues a Record of Decision…and more.

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News

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Nigella Lawson’s Husband Cautioned By Police For Assault
June 17, 2013 | NPR · Police reportedly questioned former advertising executive Charles Saatchi for five hours Monday, after pictures emerged of him with hands around the throat of his wife, TV personality Nigella Lawson.
 

Navy Football Players To Be Charged In Sex Assault Case
June 17, 2013 | NPR · The case dates from April of 2012, when a female midshipman reported that she had been sexually assaulted by three men after she went to a party in Annapolis. The men have not been identified publicly.
 

Obama Would Veto House’s Farm Bill, White House Says
June 17, 2013 | NPR · The Obama administration says the bill “makes unacceptable deep cuts” to federal food aid programs and extends, rather than cuts, crop insurance payments to farmers.
 

Arts & Life

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Teens Find The Right Tools For Their Social-Media Jobs
June 17, 2013 | NPR · There was a time — a time long, long ago — when MySpace dominated the teen social-media world. Not anymore. NPR’s Sami Yenigun looks at how teenagers use various social platforms in today’s increasingly segmented online universe.
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Digital Scrapbook Collects Rock-Star Authors’ Memories
June 17, 2013 | NPR · If any story screams out for a multimedia e-book treatment, it’s the tale of The Rock Bottom Remainders, a small band of best-selling authors — including Amy Tan, Dave Barry and Stephen King — who yowled out rock standards. Hard Listening is a digital scrapbook about their years as musicians.
 

A Deceptively Simple Tale Of Magic And Peril In ‘Ocean’
June 17, 2013 | NPR · Neil Gaiman’s latest, The Ocean at the End of the Lane, is the story of an artist who returns to his childhood home and recalls a magical struggle he was involved in as a young boy. Reviewer Annalee Newitz says the book balances “frenetic action with wistful self-knowledge.”
 

Music

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Guest DJ: Daft Punk On The Music That Inspired ‘Random Access Memories’
June 17, 2013 | NPR · The French electronic duo sits with NPR’s Sami Yenigun to talk about their latest album, and share some of their favorite music by other artists, including James Blake, The Strokes and the ’70s disco band Chic.
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The Elementary Worker And His Work
This One Page Could End The Copyright War Over ‘Happy Birthday’
June 17, 2013 | NPR · The birthday song — Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, etc. — is still under copyright protection. That may soon change.
 

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Digital Scrapbook Collects Rock-Star Authors’ Memories
June 17, 2013 | NPR · If any story screams out for a multimedia e-book treatment, it’s the tale of The Rock Bottom Remainders, a small band of best-selling authors — including Amy Tan, Dave Barry and Stephen King — who yowled out rock standards. Hard Listening is a digital scrapbook about their years as musicians.
 

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