COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – As the government shutdown enters its third week, the effects are being felt across Southern Colorado.
With five military installations in Colorado Springs alone, many across the Pikes Peak region rely on the federal government for a paycheck or assistance.
“It’s been a very chaotic time, people are frustrated, people are scared,” Amanda Scott said. “Unfortunately, we’re in a position where you’re having to try and refresh the news to see if you’re going to be able to buy groceries or not.”…