CSBJ Daily

After six months of interim leadership, the Colorado Springs-based American Numismatic Association has named a new chief executive.

SHEPHERD
Larry Shepherd, a former banking and investment executive and owner of Simco Numismatics, in Cincinnati, Ohio, will become the organization’s new director following an intensive three-month search.
He replaces acting director and Colorado […]

The Associated Press
Gov. Eliot Spitzer resigned in disgrace this morning after getting caught in a call-girl scandal that shattered his corruption-fighting, straight-arrow image, saying: “I cannot allow my private failings to disrupt the people’s work.”
Spitzer made the announcement without having finalized a plea deal with federal prosecutors, though a […]

The Promenade Shops at Briargate received some good news and some bad news so far this year.
Talbot’s, an upscale women’s clothing store, has decided to close 78 men’s and children’s stores, but the Colorado Springs outlet will remain open.
The Sharper Image, on the other hand, has fallen victim to bankruptcy reorganization […]

To catch drunken drivers this weekend, the Colorado Springs Police Department will use a new high-tech piece of crime-fighting equipment – the BAT mobile.
The BAT mobile is CSPD’s newly acquired DUI – or Breath and Alcohol Testing – Mobile Command Center.
The BAT mobile will be on patrol during a […]