Indy to Pedigo: "WE'RE SORRY"

The Indy caves in to the right-wing Christian groups! The Old North End welcomes a new mega-homeless shelter! Councilman Skorman abducted by aliens! And more, more, more!!!

Developers unveil "Tiregate"

Developers have teamed up with environmentalists to turn Calhan's massive tire pile into the world's largest development of earthships.

Old North End welcomes shelter

Saddened by the potential loss of a low-income neighborhood in south downtown, residents of the prestigious and historic Old North End have petitioned the city to have a new mega-homeless shelter placed in their neighborhood.

Skorman abducted by aliens!

Liberal activist turned councilman Richard Skorman is still missing after being abducted by aliens. In this exclusive report, the Indy reveals how the being filling the pizza-baron's seat at City Council is in fact a replicant from the planet Mars.

County jail privatizes, becomes shopping mall

In a dramatic shift in policy, the El Paso County Sheriff's Department has decided to turn its Criminal Justice Center on East Las Vegas Street into a shopping mall.

City names Colt as new finance director

In an effort to increase city investment revenues, the city has hired former city councilwoman Joanne Colt to serve as finance director.

Hunting allowed in Acacia Park

"The kids need food, we need to control our rat problem," parks rep says.

District closes all schools

In an attempt to balance the budget, District 11 has decided to close its entire school system.

Anthropologist digs up Democrat

Schlomo Sakorski has stumbled upon the find of a lifetime: an El Paso County Democrat, a species long assumed to be extinct.

City to flood downtown

Taking its water-sports theme for Confluence Park a step further, the city has decided to flood the city's entire downtown. Said City officials, "No one's using it anyway."

Local woman crests landfill

A local mountain climber has become the first person to solo climb the Waste Management landfill on Highway 94.

D-11 board accused of stonewalling union bid

Attempts by District 11 bus drivers to form a union are being stonewalled by the D-11 school board, but the drivers may soon force the issue to a head possibly through a sick-out or a walk-out in protest of their treatment.

• by Bob Campbell

Plan to annex 'slum' raises eyebrows in Manitou

A developers zeal to double the size of Manitou Springs has left some officials questioning the legitimacy of a proposal to annex Red Rock Canyon.

• by Bob Campbell

Why I Went Off-line

At 10:35, Dec. 31, 1999, I went off-line. This vow has held for three months, and they have felt like a lifetime.

• by Mary Sojourner

IQ: How Did That Happen?

It's amazing what you see on the news every day; murders, earthquakes, politicians being indicted for various schemes.

• by Matthew Fullen

Speak and Let Speak

In response to my StopDrLaura.com columns, Ive been anointed a "queen for the day" by gay readers, cursed for supporting the "deviants" and "sinners," and chastised for challenging Dr. Laura Schlessingers free speech.

• by Donna Ladd

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Laurie Walters

Laurie Walters gives us the skinny on the Census.

• by Kristen Sherwood

Himalayan Heaven

Carnivores and vegetarians alike will sing the praises of Narayans Nepal Restaurant.

• by MB Partlow

Turn on the Heat

Preaching the gospel of rockabilly, punkabilly, country honk and rock n roll, Reverend Horton Heats performances are about as close as you can get to a religious experience without actually setting foot in your desired place of worship.

• by Suzanne Becker

Mojo Support

Mosey on down to Laura Belles on any given Wednesday night and you stumble upon a great little blues jam.

• by Paige Pancratz

Playing Around: Shakedown Street

This week we highlight Shakedown Street, Colorado Springs' beloved Grateful Dead cover band who will be performing an all-ages show at the Colorado Music Hall on March 31.

• by Kristen Sherwood

Sweet and Swinging

Woody Allens new faux-documentary film, Sweet and Lowdown, boasts fine performances and a thoroughly enjoyable take on the jazz world.

• by Andrea Lucard

Serendipity Rules

Despite a silly premise, Return to Me really is a perfectly fine romantic comedy.

• by Andrea Lucard

Masterpiece Poker

The Colorado Springs Fine Art Centers annual silent art auction offers up first-rate works by the regions best and brightest.

• by John Hazlehurst

Black on Black

It is an act of mercy to call The Woman in Black experimental rather than some of the less kind terms the play conjures up. But the blown fuses and frayed wires that short-circuit this show are inherent in Stephen Malatratts script.

• by Owen Perkins

ArtBits

Colorado Council on the Arts announces the winners of the 2000 Artist Fellowships and four of the 31 recipients are from the Colorado Springs area.

• by Owen Perkins

Event Listings

If there's something going on, we've got it listed here.

Seven Days

What's happenin' this week in the big city -- highlights from our listings.

• by Kristen Sherwood