Local clinics weigh benefits of proposed Medicaid expansion
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper said he can find the money necessary to expand Medicaid, as part of President Obama’s federal health care law.…
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Former EPSO deputy charged in ponzi scheme
A former deputy is charged with running a fraudulent side business while he was employed with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. The United…
Continue ReadingWith temps -30 and below, Alamosa is coldest in US
Colorado’s cold snap has been the worst in Alamosa. At least twice this week, the San Luis Valley city was the coldest place in the continental…
Continue Reading13-year-old Texas skier dies after hitting tree
Authorities say a 13-year-old Texas boy has died after hitting a tree while skiing at Copper Mountain in Colorado. The Summit County coroner says…
Continue ReadingArmed robbery at Baskin Robbins
An armed man robbed the Baskin Robbins in the 1500 block of North Circle Drive on Friday morning. Police told KRDO NewsChannel 13 that the man robbed…
Continue ReadingPueblo police name detective who shot, killed suspect
The detective who shot and killed a Colorado Springs man Tuesday has been identified as James Olonia, the Pueblo Police Department said Friday.…
Continue ReadingRecreational marijuana clubs planned for Colorado Springs
Recreational marijuana clubs are currently in the works for Colorado Springs and could start opening in the next few months. The clubs would be 21…
Continue ReadingFire extinguished at Pueblo pizza shop
A fire burning at Ianne’s Pizzeria caused some road closures on Friday afternoon. Northern Avenue closed from Routt and Spruce, according to…
Continue ReadingMan dies after shooting at Copperhead Road Saloon
A man has died after an early morning shooting at a Colorado Springs bar. Police received reports of shots fired just before 2:00 a.m. at the parking…
Continue ReadingIdaho inmates sue beer, wine companies for $1B
Five Idaho inmates are blaming alcohol for the crimes that put them in prison and are suing some of the nation’s top liquor and wine companies…
Continue ReadingCSPD arrest woman accused of threatening officers
A tense police search ended Thursday night in Colorado Springs when officers captured a woman believed to be seeking revenge on them. Around 7:30…
Continue ReadingVestas cuts work week in Colorado to 24 hours
Vestas is cutting the work week for its Colorado employees because of an industry slowdown blamed on a delay in extending a wind tax credit.…
Continue ReadingJudge OKs 2 defense witnesses for Holmes hearing
A judge says lawyers for the Colorado theater shooting suspect can call two witnesses at a hearing next week to testify about the suspect’s…
Continue ReadingWithout doctor, sperm donor in tricky legal case
Experts say a Kansas man put himself in a precarious legal position by donating sperm to a lesbian couple who didn’t work with a doctor. Under…
Continue ReadingPipeline tied to natural gas production passing through El Paso County
Many in Calhan seem OK with a new pipeline expected to begin construction in the next three months. Front Range Pipelines LLC shared its plans with…
Continue ReadingMacIntyre Brings in Assistants
Colorado coach Mike MacIntyre has brought in a few familiar assistant coaches from San Jose State, hiring Kent Baer to run the defense and Brian…
Continue ReadingColorado Robbed at Buzzer in Arizona
Kevin Parrom scored five of his 16 points in overtime after No. 3 Arizona staged an improbable late rally in regulation and the Wildcats escaped with…
Continue ReadingThe Timberwolves Come Back For a 101-97 Win At Nuggets
J.J. Barea scored 12 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter while All-Star forward Kevin Love sat on the bench with a sprained finger, lifting the…
Continue ReadingUpdate: County Comissioners want changes to pet animal sales ordinance
Update: Thursday morning, El Paso County Commissioners sent staff a reworked version of the ordinance on roadside pet sales. They want staff to take…
Continue ReadingAlabama police release new details on Fort Carson soldier arrest
Alabama police released new details on Thursday behind the charges on an arrest warrant for a Fort Carson soldier. The El Paso County Sheriff’s…
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