COLORADO SPRINGS — Dozens of people in Colorado Springs surrounded themselves with Olympic history while watching the opening ceremony Friday.
News5 caught up with people who came out to enjoy this historic moment in a place that celebrates our community's deep Olympic ties.
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A historic fire and a glimmer of hope for evacuees
The Aspen Acres Fire has grown to become the seventh-largest fire in Colorado history, but there's finally some good news. Some mandatory evacuations have been downgraded, giving hope to residents who have been out of their homes for more than a week.
A Historic Fire & a Glimmer of Hope for Evacuees
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