AltWeeklies Wire
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
A Prep to Protectnew
The Air Force Academy’s committed to its academic booster program. But at what cost?
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
11-13-2013 |
Education
How Black Forest became ripe for historic wildfire damagenew
Behind the boom.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
08-22-2013 |
Disasters
Blazing Fastnew
How firefighters applied Waldo Canyon Fire lessons to the Black Forest tragedy.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
06-20-2013 |
Disasters
It wasn't all bad...new
Strengths (and weaknesses) following the Waldo Canyon Fire
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
04-10-2013 |
Disasters
Tags: Waldo Canyon Fire
Misfirenew
How Colorado Springs leadership left residents — and their heroes — exposed during the Waldo Canyon tragedy.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
12-12-2012 |
Features
Welcome to frack landnew
Colorado Springs City Council looks ready to welcome oil and gas drillers, but water could still be a problem.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
12-05-2012 |
Energy
Federal fire study soughtnew
Bennet and Udall request scientific review of Colorado forest fires.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
10-17-2012 |
Disasters
Matters of Supportnew
Former Air Force Academy grad finally prevails in long-fought battle over his ability to make a living.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
09-26-2012 |
Health
Earning Powernew
Big businesses—and the people who love them—have a lot to lose if Drake disappears.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
09-19-2012 |
Economy
Seeing Through the Hazenew
A month after the Waldo Canyon Fire began, records raise more questions about early decisions.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
07-25-2012 |
Disasters
Tags: Waldo Canyon Fire
A darkened landscapenew
Decreased property values won't help local governments facing fire-related expenses.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
07-16-2012 |
Disasters
Tags: FEMA, Waldo Canyon Fire
Choking on the ashesnew
As the Waldo Canyon Fire dies out, west-side and Ute Pass businesses struggle to stay alive.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck, Chet Hardin, Debbie Kelley, Achille Ngoma and J. Adrian Stanley |
07-16-2012 |
Disasters
Tags: Waldo Canyon Fire
Inside the Nightmarenew
Dispatches from firefighters and officials create a haunting account of how the Waldo Canyon Fire happened.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
07-06-2012 |
Disasters
Tags: Waldo Canyon Fire
Waldo Canyon Fire Rages Onnew
Follow the latest coverage at the Colorado Springs Independent.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
06-28-2012 |
Disasters
Tags: Waldo Canyon Fire
