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Denver mayor hints of strategy as he prepares for March’s ‘sanctuary’ city hearing
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Denver mayor hints of strategy as he prepares for March’s ‘sanctuary’ city hearing

By Alexander Edwards | The Gazette Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, whose administration just hired a law firm to help him prepare for an upcoming congressional inquiry into "sanctuary" cities, hinted he will insist that Denver's approach to illegal immigration "works" when he testifies in the nation's capital next month.  “We think the data is quite clear that (our) approach works,” he told City Cast Denver during a podcast released Wednesday. “One of the things we see is the fact that we have engaged people in services, supported them, meaning we’ve built trust there, which is why we haven’t seen huge spikes in crime.” READ THE FULL STORY AT THE GAZETTE
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Manitou Springs City Council members sit out pledge to American flag at meeting
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Manitou Springs City Council members sit out pledge to American flag at meeting

By Savannah Eller | The Gazette Three Manitou Springs City Council members chose to sit during the Pledge of Allegiance at a recent meeting, preceded by a statement by the mayor saying he believed the action was a protest against the federal government.  At-large councilmembers John Shada, Julie Wolfe and Judith Chandler each sat during the pledge at a regular council meeting on Feb. 18.  "In light of recent actions in the federal government, I can understand her angst, and her desire to protest the chaos and disruption at the national level," said Mayor John Graham in his statement at the meeting. He did not specify to which councilmember he was referring.  READ THE FULL STORY AT THE GAZETTE
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Changes to know ahead of big-game hunting season in Colorado
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Changes to know ahead of big-game hunting season in Colorado

By Seth Boster | The Gazette Colorado Parks and Wildlife's annual big game brochure has been hitting hunters' mailboxes — the annual reminder to start planning for the seasons ahead. The brochure is also available at CPW offices and posted online. And the agency is urging hunters to view it ahead of the primary draw application period, running March 1-April 1. Hunters must purchase a 2025 qualifying license to participate in big-game draws; most qualifying licenses are available starting in March. Fees pertaining to Colorado residents, nonresidents and licenses for various game are outlined in the new brochure, which outlines several changes starting this year. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE GAZETTE
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Do pennies still make sense? Experts give their two cents
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Do pennies still make sense? Experts give their two cents

By Debbie Kelley | The Gazette An America without any cents would make a lot of sense, according to some who work in the monetary sector. Colorado Springs resident Robert “Bob” Shippee, a retired banker, coin collector and author, can’t believe the financial system’s smallest denomination of currency is still around. It’s time for the 1-cent piece to be retired, he said. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE GAZETTE
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Colorado Springs police mourns the loss of K-9 Officer Hulk
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Colorado Springs police mourns the loss of K-9 Officer Hulk

By O'Dell Isaac | The Gazette The Colorado Springs Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its four-footed family member, the law enforcement agency announced via Facebook on Saturday. Hulk, a retired K-9, passed away on Friday after a brief illness, according to the social media post. The Dutch Shepherd was 9 years old. “It is with heavy hearts that the CSPD K9 unit announces the passing of retired K9 Hulk,” the pose read, in part. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE GAZETTE
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Woodland Park City Council advances effort to repeal sales tax for public schools
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Woodland Park City Council advances effort to repeal sales tax for public schools

By Eric Young | The Gazette A new agreement, a taxpayer vote and corrective reactions weren’t enough to quell the dispute between Woodland Park’s school district and the City Council. Council members advanced an ordinance to repeal the sales tax earmarked for Woodland Park’s public schools after they clashed once again with Woodland Park RE-2. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE GAZETTE
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Man found guilty of killing Colorado parole officer with vehicle in attempt to flee
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Man found guilty of killing Colorado parole officer with vehicle in attempt to flee

By Zachary Dupont | The Gazette A Colorado Springs man was found guilty of multiple charges, including vehicular homicide, at trial on Wednesday for killing a parole officer with his car in 2023.  Justin Kula, 42, was accused of killing Pueblo parole officer Christine Guerin Sandoval with his car after he attempted to flee from her and two other parole officers who were attempting to make contact with Kula on Sept. 28, 2023.  READ THE FULL STORY AT THE COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE
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Colorado Springs woman embezzled more than $123k from local Little League, court documents allege
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Colorado Springs woman embezzled more than $123k from local Little League, court documents allege

By Mackenzie Bodell | The Gazette A volunteer treasurer for the Academy Little League in Colorado Springs has been accused of stealing more than $123,000 from the organization over a year and a half that paid for personal shopping sprees and legal fees.  Michelle Gorr, 51, was arrested in October after the president of the organization, Jacob Larkee, reported the theft in December 2023, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by The Gazette. The affidavit alleges Gorr admitted to using the league's bank account for personal reasons in an email to Larkee in December 2023. She claimed she was involved in a "contentious divorce" and needed the money to offset legal fees.  READ THE FULL STORY AT THE GAZETTE
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Duffy: Gun bill busts good guys; gives bad guys a pass
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Duffy: Gun bill busts good guys; gives bad guys a pass

By Sean Duffy | Commentary, The Gazette When it comes to gun legislation, liberals keep shooting themselves in the foot. Each year, leftists in the Colorado Legislature get out a bucket of deep blue paint and, broad brushes in hand, paint themselves into untenable corners on a wide range of issues. As they search for a way out, they often default to turning dumb legislation into meaningless, unreadable — and unread — studies. Or they tack on amendments that end up creating needless work and cost for hard-working Coloradans, just so they get a talking point for their constituent newsletters. READ THE FULL COMMENTARY AT THE GAZETTE Editor’s note: Opinions expressed in commentary pieces are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the management of...
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Donelson, Lehmkuhl face off in first candidate forum for Colorado Springs City Council
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Donelson, Lehmkuhl face off in first candidate forum for Colorado Springs City Council

By Brennen Kauffman | The Gazette Dave Donelson and Lee Lehmkuhl kicked off a series of Colorado Springs City Council forums Tuesday by discussing fire risk and fiery issues in District 1. KOAA is hosting the televised candidate forums in partnership with The Gazette in the lead-up to the April 1 municipal election. The two candidates for District 1 answered questions from KOAA reporter Alasyn Zimmerman and pre-taped district residents about the biggest problems in Colorado Springs. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE GAZETTE
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