SUNRISE: Springs likely to miss more snow
Colorado Springs appears likely to miss the brunt of a strong spring storm system bringing snow to parts of the state.
Upslope conditions are expected to bring the chance of isolated showers today for Colorado Springs, as well as the chance for scattered show showers near the Air Force Academy and Black Forest, according to Jim Hall, spokesman for the National Weather Service.
The relatively mild forecast comes as parts of the state brace for another blast of winter weather.
Accumulations of 1-2 feet are expected in the foothills and mountains of central Colorado, though areas south of Denver - including Douglas and Jefferson counties - might see just a couple of inches. The Colorado Department of Transportation is calling in crews for a snow shift in the Denver area, while other areas of the state are also on alert.
Expect Colorado Springs to reach a high of 45 today. The chance for precipitation will continue into tonight as the low reaches 32. Snow showers are possible in the morning the rest of the week, with highs expected in the mid-40s Thursday before climbing to the mid-50s Friday.
AROUND COLORADO
Colorado immigration business fined for fraud
DENVER (AP) — A Colorado business that nationally advertised help for immigrants has been fined $2.5 million for fraud.
State regulators announced the fine Tuesday against the Immigration Center of Colorado Springs and operator Alfred Boyce. Officials say the firm scammed clients by claiming a false affiliation with the federal government.
The business claimed to able to help immigrants obtain and complete immigration forms in exchange for fees ranging from $300 to $700.
Two other operators, Charles Doucette and Deborah Stilson, were fined $85,000. All three agreed not to open similar businesses in the future.
Colorado officials say the company also did business as the U.S. Immigration Center, ImmigrationHelpLine.org and Liberty Legal Services.
Colorado Senate votes to replace student testing
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Senate has approved legislation to replace comprehensive student tests with student assessments.
Under a measure approved Tuesday, students would be given three assessments: one to see what they know; one to see what they learned during the school year; and one diagnostic test so teachers can tailor instruction.
Democratic Sen. Evie Hudak of Westminster says the tests will no longer be called the Colorado Student Assessment Program, or CSAP.
Under the bill, educators will review recommendations from a committee set up by Gov. Bill Ritter to study changes in public education from kindergarten through college.
Colorado State unveils new biosciences center
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — A new $53 million research center at Colorado State University is designed to bring together scientists and businesses for research into diseases and developing treatments.
The 72,000-square-foot Research Innovation Center on the Fort Collins campus includes office space for businesses and bioscience laboratories. University officials said Tuesday the goal is to team existing businesses with startups.
The center will house efforts to develop and perfect vaccines, tests and treatments for a variety of diseases, such as West Nile virus and drug-resistant tuberculosis. Colorado State issued bonds to finance it.
The center is an addition to the Infectious Disease Research Center, which includes the Rocky Mountain Regional Biocontainment Laboratory.
HAPPENINGS
- “Résumé Righting - Résumé and Portfolio Design,” 10 a.m.-noon, Pikes Peak Workforce Center, 2306 E. Pikes Peak Ave., free.
- Big Jim Adam and John Stilwagen, 6:30 p.m., Hillside Gardens, 1006 S. Institute St., free.
- Manitou Springs High School Performance Band, Green Band, Gold Band, Concert Band and Symphonic Band, 7 p.m., Manitou Springs School District Auditorium, 405 El Monte Place, Manitou Springs, free.
