El Paso County approves funding for last link of major roadway loop around Colorado Springs

Have 5 minutes? Catch up on today's stories in Colorado Springs [View In Browser]( [Share with Friends]( Springs Midday Update [NEWS]( [SPORTS]( [LIFE]( [A&E]( Curated by Emily Bejarano. This is a 5 minute read. [El Paso County approves funding for last link of major roadway loop around Colorado Springs]( The El Paso County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a resolution that could accelerate the completion of Powers Boulevard, a prioritized regional road project that would be the last link in a new loop of major roadways around Colorado Springs. [>> READ MORE]( [Other Trending Stories Here]( LOCAL NEWS Report of flashing lights on mountain prompts rescue mission that saves hiker in Colorado [READ MORE]( Photos of Rocky Mountain Vibes defeat Ogden Raptors 11-0 in Pioneer League playoffs [READ MORE]( Missing indigenous man last seen in Colorado Springs [READ MORE]( [We've traveled all around Colorado sampling great food. These are 10 favorites.]( In 2019, The Gazette launched its Craving Colorado series with the intent of highlighting eateries both known and unknown around the state. Nothing fancy, just downright delicious. And you can bet we’ve gained a few pounds. [Read More]( [NEWS]( [SPORTS]( [LIFE]( [A&E]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [Instagram]( [Become a member of our E-Edition to get access to your local news straight to your phone, tablet, or desktop!]( [Subscribe]( The Gazette, 30 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA [Gazette.com]( To sign up for more of our newsletters or opt out of this one [Manage Email Preferences](