EL PASO COUNTY — People living in a neighborhood north of Falcon were being asked to shelter in place because of a gas leak. This is according to a notification that was sent out by Peak Alerts.
People near the intersection of North Meridian Road and Rex Road were being asked to secure their homes or businesses and stay away from doors and windows.
The shelter in place was lifted just before 4 p.m. Friday.
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Hearing from caregivers after Joint Budget Committee approves caregiving cut
One concern for families is a 56-hour proposed weekly paid caregiving cap. It's currently at 112 hours per week. The Joint Budget Committee approved that cut, and News5's Liv Wood spoke with parent caregivers to get their reactions to the decision.
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