Regulators cracking down on cantaloupe farmers
DENVER (AP) – Federal regulators are offering help to state inspectors, warning cantaloupe farmers and packers that they will be testing melons…
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Snow-packed hills prove to be headache for drivers
Snowpacked hills proved to be a headache for drivers trying to make their way on roadways Wednesday night and Thursday morning. At least 12 cars…
Continue ReadingPersistent drought turns spotlight on saving water
Colorado Springs Utilities is anticipating Stage II Restrictions beginning April 1. That means watering will be allowed only twice per week. With the…
Continue ReadingCouncil members vote to allow city employees to carry concealed weapons
Colorado Springs City Council members voted on Tuesday to allow City employees to carry concealed weapons in City buildings. Colorado Springs Mayor…
Continue ReadingOld English Sheepdog champion
Swagger the Old English Sheepdog is nearly doggone perfect when it comes to breeding standards for his breed. This Colorado Springs 20-month-old dog…
Continue ReadingCO Democrat proposes liability for assault weapons
Sellers and owners of assault weapons could be liable for damages caused by shootings under a bill proposed by Colorado’s Democratic Senate…
Continue ReadingSprings woman credits therapy with clearing depression
19 million Americans live with depression. Erica Hansen was one of them. Was, the operative word. “I just survived life. I wasn’t…
Continue ReadingState lawmakers weigh teen tanning restrictions
Lawmakers will consider a Democrat’s proposal to restrict teenagers’ use of tanning beds by requiring youths to have permission from…
Continue ReadingLocal man accused of harassing lawmaker
A local man was arrested last weekend on suspicion of sending threatening messages to a state representative who sponsored current gun control…
Continue ReadingDowntown Pueblo prepares for major expansion
Pueblo might not be the first placemany thinkabout when they think of tourist spots in Colorado. But Pueblo city leaders are hoping to change that.…
Continue ReadingStage II water restrictions to be implemented in Colo. Springs
The weather pattern has become more active lately. However, drought continues to plague Colorado. Water storage and statewide snowpack remain well…
Continue ReadingNeighbors stop burglary in progress
Neighbors helped to prevent a rip off. It happened off of Crawford Street in the south part of town. Police said it’s thanks to witnesses they…
Continue ReadingWebsite attracts teens contemplating running away
The Runaway Guide is a website getting double takes by parents. It’s supposed to be a website for adults seeking adventure, but it is also…
Continue ReadingCar crash sends elderly woman to hospital
A car crash at the intersection of Centennial Boulevard and Vindicator Drive sent one woman to the hospital on Monday afternoon. Police told our KRDO…
Continue ReadingPueblo Police warn of phone scam
The Pueblo Police Department is warning citizens that there is a phone scam circulating the area. Victims of the phone scam have reported that the…
Continue ReadingMan accused of threatening Colo. lawmaker who sponsors gun bill
Denver police arrested a man suspected of threatening a Democratic state lawmaker who’s sponsoring gun bills to expand background checks and…
Continue ReadingHit and run alerts
Remember those signs you see on the interstate that give you info on traffic crashes and Amber Alerts? What if you could use those same signs to push…
Continue ReadingA Co. Springs proposal could allow employees to carry guns
City employees could soon carry concealed guns at work. Council will hear the proposal tomorrow. Today – we’re looking into what it would…
Continue ReadingMissing Arizona man found safe
An Arizona man who went missing and was believed to be in Colorado Springs has been found safe in Arizona, police said on Monday. Colorado Springs…
Continue ReadingSchool custodian accused of Internet luring of a child
An Elizabeth Middle School custodian is accused of meeting underage girls on the Internet and trying to have sex with them. Michael Petramala, 53,…
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