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Planned Parenthood Shooting Leaves Southern Colo. Without Abortion Servicesnew

43 years after Roe v Wade, women's rights still a battleground.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  Nat Stein  |  01-20-2016  |  The War on Women

Welcome to Cannabis County, Coloradonew

Marijuana-friendly regulations and abundant ag land have positioned Pueblo County for an economic boom. Will it last?
Colorado Springs Independent  |  Joel Warner  |  10-08-2015  |  Features

Tribute to Indy Icon John Weissnew

For the first time in its 22-year history, a day will begin without John Weiss as publisher of the Colorado Springs Independent.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  Ralph Routon  |  09-22-2015  |  Media

The Man Who Eradicated Smallpox Is Worriednew

Though health professionals have tried to debunk fears about vaccines — including the discredited argument that they cause autism — fewer kids are getting vaccinated.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  J. Adrian Stanley  |  02-19-2015  |  Health

Donations for Wildfire Relief Went to Plug Tourismnew

In early 2014, the Red Cross gave $50,000 of money designated to help with 2012 Colorado wildfires to the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau. The grant first came to light in late October, when $10,000 of it was used to pay for a Manitou fireworks display.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  Robert Meyerowitz  |  11-20-2014  |  Disasters

Inventing the Toke-Alyzernew

A Colorado company wants to make THC-impairment testing easier.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  Bryce Crawford  |  11-13-2014  |  Drugs

What's Next for LGBT Activists in Colo.?new

Colorado finally won the battle for same-sex marriage. What does that mean for the warriors?
Colorado Springs Independent  |  J. Adrian Stanley  |  10-16-2014  |  LGBT

Personhood by any other namenew

Amendment 67 would make the unborn 'persons,' which could lead to bizarre consequences.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  J. Adrian Stanley  |  10-01-2014  |  The War on Women

War gear for local copsnew

As riots play out in St. Louis County, Mo., reports have resurfaced that police departments are being equipped with free gear such as armored vehicles from the military.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  Pam Zubeck and J. Adrian Stanley  |  08-22-2014  |  Crime & Justice

Hash Oil Explosions on the Risenew

Exploding drug labs and house fires are usually associated with meth, but extracting hash oil from marijuana can also cause an explosion, and it seems to be a growing problem. In the last twelve months, Colorado Springs Police have confirmed five fires or explosions in the city caused by home hash-oil extractions.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  Griffin Swartzell  |  07-30-2014  |  Drugs

Colo. Same-Sex Marriage Momentum Growsnew

A confusing series of court rulings has resulted in marriage licenses being issued to same-sex couples in some Colorado counties but not others.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  J. Adrian Stanley  |  07-16-2014  |  LGBT

Marijuana Grow-Lights Cause Problems for Ham-Radio Operatorsnew

It's not the U.S. Department of Justice that could create a problem for pot growers: It's the Federal Communications Commission.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  Bryce Crawford  |  06-27-2014  |  Drugs

Expansion of Medicaid Changing Trends at Hospitalsnew

The full implications of the Affordable Care Act aren't yet known, but an early study is already showing one big change in states that chose to accept the Medicaid expansion portion of the overhaul.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  J. Adrian Stanley  |  06-18-2014  |  Health

Buriednew

Student loans rob the future to pay today with wide-ranging consequences.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  Griffin Swartzell  |  05-08-2014  |  Education

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