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Wagner jumps over Asada for Four Continents ladies' crown

Rock solid performances in the short program Friday afternoon and the free skate Saturday evening vaulted Ashley Wagner to the ladies Four Continents Figure Skating title at World...

Chan next to flawless in winning Four Continents men's title

from:Colorado Springs Sports Examiner

What was a close battle between four men turned into a dominant victory for Patrick Chan of Canada, and Colorado Springs, at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships...

State Senate approves tuition break for illegal immigrants

Senate Democrats shot past the vehement objections of their Republican colleagues Friday to approve a controversial measure to give discounted college tuition to children of...

Panel tosses lawmaker's traffic stop complaint

DENVER — A legislative ethics committee unanimously dismissed a complaint Friday against a Republican lawmaker, saying there is no evidence she used her position to...

Monday's the day for Douglas Bruce sentencing

It took seven years and lord knows how much money, but they got Douglas Bruce. The famous (or infamous, depending on your point of view) anti-tax crusader, as he’s often...

Douglas Bruce, from LA lawyer to convicted tax evader

Douglas Bruce. That name has been emblazoned on the Colorado political world over the past two decades, synonymous with unbending determination, defiance of authority, and a dual...

Trade deficit widens to $48.8 billion in December

Monthly U.S. exports to Europe grew in December, a hopeful sign after a steep decline the previous month. But, some economists remain concerned that the region’s debt crisis...

Denver International Airport may expand drilling

Denver International Airport is trying to determine whether it should add more oil and gas wells. Airport spokeswoman Jenny Schiavone says there were 76 oil and gas wells on the...

Immigrant tuition proposal before CO Senate

A long-debated proposal about college tuition for illegal immigrants is being debated in the Colorado Senate. But the real test awaits across the hall in the Republican-led House....

Easy names could be key to workplace success

A simple name, like Sue or Bob or Billy, could be an advantage for employees looking to climb the corporate ladder. If you’ve got an easy-to-pronounce name, you are more...

Success coming quickly for new pairs team of Denney/Coughlin

from:Colorado Springs Sports Examiner

This past summer there seemed to be a rash of changes in the figure skating world with respect to skaters changing coaches and locations, and also with pairs and dance teams...

Attorneys’ program allows poor to approach the bench

In Colorado Springs, about 100 attorneys are working on a project that aims to provide legal access to people who in their wildest dreams could never afford to hire an attorney....

People on the Move – February 10, 2012

Blair Reeves has been appointed COO of the Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado. Reeves joined the bureau in 2004 and has served in several different capacities. Douglas L....

Do I own these words? What are they worth?

When I started writing this column, I have to admit that the notion of “owning my content and selling the content as a product” was as ludicrous to my Generation X...

Powerful business tools are often forgotten

Recently I helped refinish a basement for a friend and kept lamenting the fact that I often didn’t have the right tool to effectively get the job done. It is frustrating...

Many Valentines, one day

You don’t have to be a cynic to admit that Valentine’s Day is a big business opportunity for retailers, florists, jewelers, and restaurants. Once the New Year’s...

Jackson sees auto sales jump from idle to roar

Colorado Automobile Dealers Association Tim Jackson has a lot of good news. His organization released a report recently that said 2011 registrations of new cars and light trucks...

75th Anniversary Mural Created By Local Art Legend

from:Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center

The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center commissioned artist Eric Bransby to create a mural in commemoration of the FAC’s 75th Anniversary. “The mural is incredible and will be a...

Fine Arts Center Acquires Isamu Noguchi Sculpture, Mountains Forming

from:Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center

The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of Mountains Forming by internationally renowned artist Isamu Noguchi, a gift of the Bain...

Make My Day law for Colorado businesses debated

DENVER — Republicans moved forward with a proposal to let businesses use deadly force against intruders, one of a handful of GOP proposals being heard Thursday aimed at...

Second-hand clothing store to open in Briargate

Plato’s Closet, a second-hand store that caters to teens and young adults, is slated to open on North Academy Boulevard March 1. That’s when it will open to buy...

Groupon stock plunges on growth worries

Groupon had a lot to prove with its first earnings report as a public company. The 12 percent slide in its stock Thursday suggests investors wanted more. The online deals site on...

Frontier adding flights to Colorado Springs

Frontier Airlines is adding more nonstop flights to Colorado Springs. The airline said today that the flights will be offered to Phoenix, Seattle, Portland, Ore., and Los Angeles....

Apple to add stores inside Sam’s Club

Apple is in talks with Wal-Mart Stores about adding retail stores inside Sam’s Club discount warehouses. The news was reported in 9to5 Mac, a magazine for Apple enthusiasts....

City hires law firm for Memorial lease negotiations

The City of Colorado Springs has hired the Law Firm of Fulbright & Jaworski to assist in Memorial Health System lease negotiations with the University of Colorado Health...

Groupon profits fall in fourth quarter

Groupon, the largest of the online coupon companies, saw its stock fall 16 percent yesterday after it reported a profit loss in the fourth quarter, reports Bloomberg. The losses...

Jobless claims in U.S. fall unexpectedly

The number of people filing claims for unemployment benefits fell unexpectedly last week, leading analysts to believe that the labor market is gaining traction, reports Bloomberg....

States negotiate a $26 billion deal for homeowners

After months of negotiations the nation’s five banks, federal government and states have reached a$26 billion settlement that will help 2 million homeowners, reports the New...

Legislature kills deal for ‘navigator’ for businesses

The Legislature killed a bill yesterday that would have created a navigator in each department to help businesses comply with regulations, reports the Denver Business Journal....

Niobrara helps spur $10 billion in oil and gas development

Companies struck nearly $10 billion in oil and gas deals across the state last year, reports the Denver Post. The prospect of oil and gas reserves in the Niobrara formation...

Noted: New charges for LandCo chairman

Also: Area boosts Santorum, Johnson departs city post, drone training area sought and more. Marshall faces new charges Ray Marshall, former board chairman...

Signs of the times

Plaques honoring the Colorado Springs area's past have gone MIA all over town. by J. Adrian Stanley They are windows into history. Records of battles...

Long story short

Unlike a lot of artists, Phil Lear will paint almost anything. by Edie Adelstein Unlike a lot of artists, Phil Lear will paint almost anything. He's...

Burn notice

Dry conditions create concerns for those who remember the Hayman fire of 2002. by Debbie Kelley Sadness lingers in Dottie Peretz's voice as she talks...

Now you see it ...

Mayor Steve Bach's government hasn't been as transparent as promised. by J. Adrian Stanley It was a telling moment. Reporters were gathered in...

Retirement rumble

El Paso County gets riled over 'one-sided giveaway' pension plan contract. by Pam Zubeck During the 2008 stock-market debacle, the El Paso County...

Four Continents figure skating launches Thursday

from:Colorado Springs Sports Examiner

Now that the football season has ended, the sporting consciousness in Colorado Springs turns to, figure skating? Yes indeed. Beginning Thursday at World Arena, the 2012 Four...