Colorado Springs Gazette

Candidate conflict unfolds at Congressional District 5 debate hosted by The Gazette, KOAA

Debate rules momentarily broke down at a Congressional District 5 debate Monday evening hosted by The Gazette, KOAA and the El Pomar Foundation, as the intraparty conflict between Republicans Jeff Crank and Dave Williams came to a boil onstage. 

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‘Superhero’ foster dad in Colorado Springs recognized for dedication to helping at-risk youth

Whenever Colorado Springs native Josh Skaggs feels like he’s losing patience or getting angry, the 36-year-old school teacher reminds himself of this: not too long ago, he was a stranger to the preteen and teen boys who now live in his home. They didn’t choose to be removed from their previous home or to be placed under his care.

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Despite Boeing delays, Southwest Airlines VP talks Colorado Springs Airport service expansions

In a month that’s seen Southwest Airlines dropping airports and limiting hiring in response to poor financial reports, a representative on Tuesday said business was good three years into service at the Colorado Springs Airport. 

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Colorado State University lands $25 million grant to boost methane detection work

The largest and most active methane emissions detection test bed in the world is located in Colorado. It just landed a $25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to expand its methane leak simulator site in Fort Collins.

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Indoor water surfing facility eyed for Colorado Springs’ north side

Surf Shack, a planned, two-story 12,000-square-foot recreation center, would bring indoor water surfing to Polaris Pointe, the retail and commercial development southeast of Interstate 25 and North Gate Boulevard, according to a proposal submitted to city government officials.

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