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Live from the 34th annual Colorado Balloon Classic

John C. Ensslin @ September 4, 2010 # Comments Off

Good morning sky watchers,
 
This is John Ensslin of the Gazette, reporting to you live from the 34th annual Colorado Balloon Classic in Memorial Park.
 
Normally I’m in the court house all day covering crime and justice as the Gazette’s legal…

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PULPIT: Some local shops link spirituality, marijuana

MARK BARNA @ September 4, 2010 # Comments Off

It’s been said that Moses smoked the burning bush, that the Book of Revelation was written in a drug-induced state, and that most religions began with mystical experiences enhanced by hallucinogens.
These fringe ideas have found a place at some of…

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Your guide to weekend events in the Pikes Peak region

Colorado Springs Gazette - News Headlines : Top Stories @ September 4, 2010 # Comments Off

Labor Day weekend, for many of us a three-day labor-free zone, will fill our skies with balloons and one of our parks with art.
The annual Colorado Balloon Classic, promoted as the state’s largest air show, plans to launch with more than 60…

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UPDATE: Water Main Break Causes Sinkhole on Springs Road

KKTV - HomePage - Headlines @ September 3, 2010 # Comments Off

Part of Lehmberg Boulevard near Patrick Henry Elementary in Colorado Springs is scheduled to be open by 9:00p.m. on Saturday, after a water main break on Friday morning caused a sinkhole in the road.

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Funeral Planned for Genesis Sims

KKTV - HomePage - Headlines @ September 3, 2010 # Comments Off

Funeral plans have been set for Gensis Sims, the little girl whose body was found buried in a town home in Monument.

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Scout Project: New Foot Bridge for Students

KKTV - HomePage - Headlines @ September 3, 2010 # Comments Off

A foot bridge used by dozens of elementary kids and their parents was a worry for a Colorado Springs neighborhood.

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Springs Police Search for Attempted Murder Suspect

KKTV - HomePage - Headlines @ September 3, 2010 # Comments Off

The Colorado Springs Police Department is searching for Stephen Archuleta. He’s accused of hitting a man in the head several times from behind. That man is in the hospital with serious injuries.

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7.4 Magnitude Quake Rocks New Zealand’s South Island

KKTV - HomePage - Headlines @ September 3, 2010 # Comments Off

Some looting is reported in Christchurch, New Zealand, after an earthquake measured at 7.4

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Water Main Break Causes Sinkhole on Springs Road

KKTV - HomePage - Headlines @ September 3, 2010 # Comments Off

Part of Lehmberg Boulevard near Patrick Henry Elementary in Colorado Springs is closed due to a sinkhole in the road.

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El Pueblo Trading Post Replicated With Cans of Soup at State Fair

KKTV - HomePage - Headlines @ September 3, 2010 # Comments Off

Nearly 12,000 cans of soup were used to create a replica of the El Pueblo Trading Post at the Colorado State Fair.

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