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Bzdek: If our leaders don’t obey federal laws, why should we?
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Bzdek: If our leaders don’t obey federal laws, why should we?

By Vince Bzdek | Commentary, The Gazette When deciding on new year’s resolutions this year, my first thought was to follow my governor’s example, my state’s example, the Denver mayor’s example, and even our new vice president, and resolve to ignore federal laws this year. I got pretty excited about this idea when I started to contemplate all the money I might save if I ignored federal tax law and simply refused to pay federal income tax this year. I mean if the governor and mayor say they don’t have to follow federal immigration law when it comes to deporting folks who aren’t eligible for asylum or did not follow procedures for living here legally, then why do I have to follow federal laws concerning taxes? Or if my state can simply vote to ignore federal law when it comes to the ...
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Douglas Co. authorities investigate dog poisoning in Castle Pines neighborhood
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Douglas Co. authorities investigate dog poisoning in Castle Pines neighborhood

By Noah Festenstein | The Gazette, via the Denver Gazette The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and animal law enforcement officers are investigating a recent incident where a dog ingested rodent poison while walking through a Castle Pines neighborhood, according to a news release Sunday. Authorities called the incident accidental, saying the poison, was legally dispensed in the Tapestry Hills neighborhood. It is unclear what the dog’s condition is Sunday after ingesting a poison pellet. Douglas County Animal Law Enforcement Sgt. Bryanna Munns says animal law enforcement officers are working to determine whether there is still cause for concern within the neighborhood. Investigators are “working to determine the exact number of tablets that would have come in the package that the in...
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Green Beret who died in Cybertruck explosion had not exhibited concerning behaviors, Army officials say
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Green Beret who died in Cybertruck explosion had not exhibited concerning behaviors, Army officials say

By The Gazette The Green Beret who shot himself and blew up a Cybertruck in Las Vegas on Wednesday displayed no concerning behavior prior to the bombing, according to Army public affairs. Master Sgt. Matthew Livelsberger was on personal leave when he rented a Cybertruck in Colorado and drove to Las Vegas. There, the truck — laden with fireworks and camping fuel — exploded. Investigators say Livelsberger had no animosity toward President-elect Donald Trump, despite blowing the truck up outside one of his hotels. Police say he had post-traumatic stress disorder. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE GAZETTE
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In Fountain, residents could see substantial water bill increase annually for five years
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In Fountain, residents could see substantial water bill increase annually for five years

By Savannah Eller | The Gazette Fountain residents might see major increases to their water bills in the coming five years, in an effort by the city to stabilize its utilities finances. “Our expenses have gone up significantly in the past few years" said Fountain utilities director Dan Blankenship. The plan outlined in a study session in early December would increase water rates by 9% in 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028. In 2029, rates would go up by 6%. If approved by the Fountain city council, the rate hike could go into affect as soon as March of 2025.  READ THE FULL STORY AT THE GAZETTE
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Neighbors, acquaintances of Matthew Livelsberger offer range of reactions after Cybertruck explosion
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Neighbors, acquaintances of Matthew Livelsberger offer range of reactions after Cybertruck explosion

By The Gazette A close friend of Matthew Livelsberger's ex-wife said she was stunned when she woke up to the news Thursday morning that the career Army man she knew as "bizarre and unhealthy" was apparently the person involved in the Las Vegas explosion at a Trump hotel. Stacie Wilssens, of Manitou Springs, knew Livelsberger through his former wife, Sara Livelsberger. The women hit it off as friends around 2012 after the Livelsbergers moved to Colorado Springs for Matthew Livelsberger's job with the military. The couple divorced in 2018. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE GAZETTE
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Upticks in Denver COVID, RSV, flu, norovirus cases brewing a post-holiday quadruple punch
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Upticks in Denver COVID, RSV, flu, norovirus cases brewing a post-holiday quadruple punch

By Deborah Grigsby | Denver Gazette It’s not unusual for health officials to see a rise in the standard trifecta of co-circulating winter viruses — influenza, RSV and COVID-19 — particularly as people return from extended holiday travel and gatherings. But this year officials with the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) said norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhea, is a fourth component joining the mix. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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What Matthew Livelsberger texted ex days before Cybertruck explosion at Trump hotel in Las Vegas
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What Matthew Livelsberger texted ex days before Cybertruck explosion at Trump hotel in Las Vegas

By Carol McKinley | The Gazette Alicia Arritt had no inkling that her ex-boyfriend was planning to blow up one of the swankiest hotels on the Las Vegas strip.  In the days before the explosion and apparent suicide, Matthew Livelsberger’s texts to her were playful, almost like a kid with a new toy.  “I rented a Tesla Cybertruck. It’s the s***,” he wrote her at 9 a.m. on Sunday from Denver. He continued to text her until New Year’s Eve, sending photos and music videos of the vehicle.  READ THE FULL STORY AT THE GAZETTE
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Colorado Springs working to replace, rehabilitate crumbling bridges
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Colorado Springs working to replace, rehabilitate crumbling bridges

By Savannah Eller | The Gazette As with any good public infrastructure, a bridge is meant to be taken for granted. For about 218 major bridges carrying cars, trains and pedestrians from one place to another in Colorado Springs, most would say that users should not have to spare a thought for the engineering under their feet. A 2024 study put out by the Colorado Department of Transportation rated those bridges at least a 5 out of 9, putting them in the “fair” to “excellent” category of condition. Unfortunately, Colorado Springs had a few in need of serious work — some of which are linchpins in major transportation arteries. According to the city, 13 bridges ended up with condition ratings 4 and under in the “poor” to “failed” categories. One of the worst of those was removed entire...
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Colorado political, civic leaders react to passing of former President Jimmy Carter
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Colorado political, civic leaders react to passing of former President Jimmy Carter

By The Gazette Political and civic leaders across Colorado reacted with sorrow and gratitude on Sunday following the news that former President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100. After serving as the nation’s 39th president from 1977 to 1981, Carter remained actively committed to human rights and other causes, founding the Carter Presidential Center at Emory University in Atlanta, and working extensively with Habitat for Humanity well into his 90s. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE GAZETTE
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Cañon City radio stations announce they are preparing to sign off in Fremont County
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Cañon City radio stations announce they are preparing to sign off in Fremont County

By BREEANNA JENT | The Gazette A popular Cañon City country radio station and its news/talk sister station will cease operations at the beginning of the new year. Nebraska-based Royal Gorge Broadcasting will close down both the 104.5 Star Country KSTY and news/talk 1400 KRLN radio stations on Jan. 1, according to a Dec. 23 written statement posted on Facebook pages for both stations and signed by “the staff.” The venerable KRLN serves Fremont County and started broadcasting on Aug. 15, 1947. KSTY, which serves Cañon City, Pueblo and the Colorado Springs area, first broadcast on June 1, 1975 as KRLN-FM. It was a country music station by 1991 and became KSTY on Dec. 30, 1994. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE GAZETTE
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