COLORADO — Amateur radio, also known as ham radio, operators play a critical role in emergency communication.

They use their skills to help the community in extreme or long winter storms like this one.

Peter Choi explains how an old-school technique — helps the community.

Terry Rift is a radio operator in Colorado Springs – he talks to people on the other side of town. He says what he does is not just a hobby, but it could save someone – especially during brutal winter storms.

These radio operators are located in Colorado Springs and are always ready to lend a helping hand when needed.

Unaffiliated voters cast 46 percent of all ballots in El Paso County

As of Wednesday evening, voter turnout among active voters in El Paso County is 78 percent and is expected to increase as election workers continue to process ballots.

Unaffiliated voters cast 46 percent of all votes in El Paso County

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