Gazette: Colorado Springs sales tax collections post biggest gain in 4 years
Revenue from the city’s 2% sales tax surged 18.7% from March 2020 to $14.1 million. (More)
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KRDO: Whataburger provides details on plans to open in Colorado Springs
Tatiana Bailey, an economist at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, explains another reason why the area is so appealing to burger chains. (More)
KKTV: UCCS women’s soccer again claims RMAC regular season title
For the second consecutive season, the UCCS women’s soccer team ran the table. (More)
Gazette: No tuition hike for University of Colorado system undergrads
The University of Colorado Board of Regents agreed Thursday to a plan that results in essentially no tuition increase for undergraduate students for the school year that starts in August.
The story of the two Broncos nutritionists who shaped the future of their field in the NFL and pro sports
The Broncos sought counsel from Jackie Berning, who carried the torch as nutritionist for the team through its next five Super Bowl appearances, including its first two world championships. (More)
April is Tree Month in Colorado Springs
The City of Colorado Springs, as part of its 150th anniversary celebration, has designated this April as “Tree Month.” (More)
Colorado’s unemployment fund is nearly $1 billion in debt, small businesses are worried about paying the tab
State lawmakers have taken steps to reduce the shock among employers who must pay back the massive federal loan, but other states are pursuing alternative strategies. (More)
Ew, gross! Why humans are hardwired to feel disgust
While disgust mostly protects people from getting sick, getting a little dirty can have its advantages. (More)
Expanding the Springs’ aerospace and defense impact
As it educates tomorrow’s cybersecurity leaders and innovators, UCCS provides a steady stream of talent for the more than 125 cybersecurity companies in the Pikes Peak region. (More)
Gazette: Resilience institute at UCCS to bear largest donor’s name
Philanthropist Lyda Hill, who donated $8 million last year to create the National Institute for Human Resilience at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, now will have her name attached to the charitable gift. (More)