Manitou Incline Opens Friday
The Manitou Incline will remove the “no trespassing” signs, and will become legal for hikers at dawn on Friday. The popular trail was…
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Majority of Cottonwood Hot Springs saved by firefighters
Firefighters in Buena Vista have saved most of the Cottonwood Hot Springs. The chief of the Chaffee County Fire Protection District says firefighters…
Continue ReadingPueblo hit-and-run investigation continues
The person who was the victim of a hit-and-run in Pueblo is struggling to stay alive. The victim is 35-year-old Earl Mullenex Jr. and his condition…
Continue ReadingBracing for possible layoffs
Sequestration, defense cut fears have trickled down to Fort Carson in a big way. Up to 180 staffers with KIRA have received possible layoff notices.…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Police catch man accused in multiple carjackings, robberies
Colorado Springs police caught a man who allegedly ran from officers after a traffic violation, stole a woman’s car at gunpoint, then tried to…
Continue ReadingCompanies on Internet offer free marijuana
A local Colorado Springs company advertised free marijuana on the Internet posing the question if the move was legal under new Colorado law. Under…
Continue ReadingDefense for teen accused of double-murder pushes for juvenile trial
The defense for a 17-year-old accused for double-murder said it wants the trial moved back to juvenile court during a court appearance Wednesday. The…
Continue ReadingTN lawmaker wants to allow schools to report gay activity
A Republican lawmaker is proposing legislation that would require schools to inform a student’s parents if the child is engaging in homosexual…
Continue ReadingEx-secretary charged with high school embezzlement
A former financial secretary for Golden High School is accused of embezzling almost $156,000 from school funds over several years to spend on things…
Continue ReadingBill to ban abortion in Colo. gets first hearing
Colorado lawmakers are scheduled to debate whether to ban abortion with a bill that stands little chance of passing the Democratic-led Legislature.…
Continue ReadingTraffic stop turns into chase Thursday morning
Colorado Springs police made an arrest Thursday morning after a traffic stop turned into a pursuit. Police tell us officers attempted to stop a car…
Continue ReadingColorado lawmakers consider health care change
Colorado is preparing to expand health assistance for low-income adults, but state lawmakers want to know how much it would cost. A Senate committee…
Continue ReadingMan arrested after short standoff with police
Colorado Springs police made an arrest late Wednesday night after a short standoff at a home on Dublin Boulevard. Police say they got a call shortly…
Continue ReadingColorado Springs Death Penalty Attorney Joins Holmes Case
Retired Colorado Springs Prosecutor Dan Zook will lead the case against the Aurora theater shooting suspect. In Colorado judicial circles, Zook is…
Continue ReadingBusiness owners encouraged to go global
Several business owners in southern Colorado might go global. Sen. Michael Bennet is encouraging companies to consider exporting abroad. About 30…
Continue ReadingParents, students respond to D-12 luring incidents
The Colorado Springs Police Department is investigating two separate luring incidents from this week. Meanwhile, school district 12 leaders are…
Continue ReadingColorado Sheriffs issue statement on gun control
Gun control is a hot topic and it is taking center state in Washington. In Colorado, sheriffs all over the state came together to talk about gun…
Continue ReadingFort Carson honors slain soldier from Michigan
Fort Carson is holding a memorial service for a Michigan soldier who died from injuries he suffered in Afghanistan. The service being held Wednesday…
Continue ReadingNew roof shingles help homeowners save cash
Dow Solar Shingles are the latest energy-saving tool to be introduced to southern Colorado. These shingles are integrated into the roof of a home,…
Continue ReadingMan accused of sexually assaulting massage parlor client
The Colorado Springs Police Department has arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a client at a massage parlor. The alleged sex assault…
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