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Julian Hammond III scores season-high 23 as Colorado pulls away from South Dakota State, 81-70

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2 years ago

December 14, 2024

Julian Hammond III scores season-high 23 as Colorado pulls away from South Dakota State, 81-70

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BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Julian Hammond III scored a season-high 23 points as Colorado rolled to an 81-70 nonconference win over South Dakota State to remain unbeaten on its home floor Friday night.

Colorado (8-2) is 7-0 at home and its only losses came at the Maui Invitational. The Jackrabbits lost for the third time in their last four games.

Matthew Mors scored at the basket midway through the second half to give South Dakota a 56-55 lead but Elijah Malone and Hammond hit back-to-back 3-pointers to jumpstart a 12-2 run that put the Buffaloes firmly in charge. Hammond scored eight of Colorado’s final 10 points in the final 2:24 to put the game out of reach.

Hammond was 8 of 14 from the field and a perfect 5-for-5 from the free-throw line while dishing six assists to lead Colorado, which shot 50% from the field as a team (28-for-56) and was 18 of 19 from the free-throw line. Malone finished with 15 points and nine rebounds and RJ Smith added 11 points with four assists.

Joe Sayler led South Dakota State (8-5) with 16 points and three steals. Kalen Garry hit 3 of 4 from beyond the arc and added 12 points, four rebounds and two steals.

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Suspect arrested after starting vehicle fire in Colorado Springs

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9 hours ago

July 3, 2026

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Suspect arrested after starting vehicle fire in Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – Colorado Springs police arrested a suspect late Thursday night after he was suspected of starting a vehicle fire.

Colorado Springs police said at about 12:15 p.m., officers were called to the 2100 block of Vickers Drive, near North Academy Boulevard, to assist Colorado Springs firefighters with a vehicle fire.

During the investigation, police said officers learned that the suspect broke the front window and threw a lit object into the cab of the vehicle.

The vehicle was then engulfed in flames and was a complete loss, police said.

No one was in the parked vehicle at the time of the fire, police said.

At about 11 p.m., police said officers located and arrested the suspect, identified as 32-year-old Graison Dortch in the 4300 block of N Chestnut Street, near I-25 and Garden of the Gods Road.

Dortch was booked into the El Paso County Jail on charges of second-degree arson and use of an incendiary device, police said. Officers said both are class five felonies.

According to court records, as of Friday morning, Dortch is being held on no bond.

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Douglas County, Colorado, celebrates Independence Day without fireworks

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19 hours ago

July 3, 2026

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Douglas County, Colorado, celebrates Independence Day without fireworks

Douglas County announced that it enacted Stage 2 Fire Restrictions on Thursday, canceling all fireworks shows, including professional shows, in the county. Instead, community members celebrated the United States’ 250th birthday at the Star Spangled Birthday Bash Concert and drone show.

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MAP: Where Colorado wildfires are burning

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1 day ago

July 2, 2026

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MAP: Where Colorado wildfires are burning

Multiple uncontained wildfires across Colorado have scorched over 100,000 acres since Monday. Red flag fire conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday, including low humidity and high winds, contributed to the blazes growth and, in some cases, made air support difficult and dangerous. Weather forecasts promise more “critical fire weather” throughout the week, according to the National […]

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