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Vincent Hancock, Colorado’s Amber English give Americans a skeet shooting sweep at Tokyo Olympics – The Denver Post
TOKYO — Amber English erased the disappointment of barely missing the two previous Olympics by winning a gold medal. Vincent Hancock made history about an hour later, becoming the first skeet shooter to win three golds. Two shotgun events, two American golds, one...
Colorado’s Anastasija Zolotic earns U.S. its first Olympic gold medal in women’s taekwondo – The Denver Post
TOKYO — Anastasija Zolotic won the United States’ first gold medal in women’s taekwondo by beating Russian athlete Tatiana Minina 25-17 on Sunday to claim the featherweight division title. The 18-year-old Zolotic lets out a primal scream as she pulls on her helmet...
New parking reservations required at hiking trails, including Colorado 14er | OutThere Colorado
Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts will have to have parking reservations or take a free shuttle to gain access to Quandary Peak and the McCullough Gulch Trail Areas beginning Friday.This new system is part of a pilot program that will run through Oct. 31. Those who do...
Several Colorado highways remain closed due to mudslide, rockfall debris | OutThere Colorado
Several highways in Colorado remain closed Sunday following debris left behind from mudslides and rockfalls, according to Colorado Department of Transportation.U.S. Highway 6 - Loveland Pass, west of Denver, closed Saturday due to rocks and mud on the roadway....
Colorado has more than 350,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine it has to administer before they expire
Colorado has a stockpile of more than 350,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine that must be administered before they expire in two months, a challenging feat as fewer and fewer people are getting inoculated each week. For now, state officials, including Gov. Jared Polis,...
Lake Powell poised to hit record low, Colorado Springs in the throes of contingency planning
With Lake Powell poised to hit a new record low in the coming days, Colorado Springs water storage levels are in good shape after a wet spring cut back the need to water lawns and gardens. However, since the city receives as much as 70% of its water from the Colorado...
Amber English of Colorado Springs wins skeet gold for U.S. after coming up short twice
TOKYO (AP) — Amber English erased the disappointment of barely missing the two previous Olympics by winning a gold medal.Vincent Hancock made history about an hour later, becoming the first skeet shooter to win three golds.Two shotgun events, two American golds, one...
Colorado Avalanche first-round pick is ‘very good skater’ Oskar Olausson, a Swedish forward
With the 28th overall pick Friday in the 2021 NHL draft, the Colorado Avalanche selected forward Oskar Olausson, a native of Stockholm.Olausson, who indicated the current plan is to remain in Sweden next year, was on the Swedish camp roster for the World Junior Summer...
Incentives coming for affordable housing, new growth in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Utilities is setting aside millions to help support infrastructure for new developments and affordable housing. The spending is meant to help encourage new construction and address the shortage of housing that has pushed up costs for renters and home...