Commissioner McFadyen to run for U.S. Congress
Pueblo County Commissioner and former Democratic state Rep. Buffie McFadyen will announce her candidacy to challenge Republican Scott Tipton for…
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City for Champions plans series of public meetings
The city of Colorado Springs and El Paso County will host a series of public meetings to provide information about the proposed City for Champions…
Continue ReadingEPA chief visiting Fort Collins climate hub
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency and White House officials are visiting Fort Collins, one of seven regional climate hubs designated by…
Continue ReadingSnowmobiler killed, another buried in avalanche
A snowmobiler is dead and another was partially buried in a large avalanche near Mount Crested Butte in Colorado. Gunnison County coroner Frank Vader…
Continue ReadingTwo dogs from Colorado Springs compete at Westminster
Two dogs from Colorado Springs competed in the 2014 Winstminster Dog Show. Swagger, an Old English sheepdog who almost won the competition last year,…
Continue ReadingColorado mulls lessons from 1st month of pot sales
DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s marijuana experiment is going well, but state regulators say there’s a lot of work to do regulating the newly…
Continue ReadingSmoking pot on a front porch: Private or public property?
City Council is on the fence about whether people should be allowed to smoke marijuana on their front porches and backyards. “I’m…
Continue ReadingColorado mulls lessons from 1st month of pot sales
DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s marijuana experiment is going well, but state regulators say there’s a lot of work to do regulating the newly…
Continue ReadingColorado mulls lessons from 1st month of pot sales
DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s marijuana experiment is going well, but state regulators say there’s a lot of work to do regulating the newly…
Continue ReadingBill to repeal Colo. ammo magazine limits rejected
Democrats rejected a Republican attempt to repeal restrictions on the size of ammunition magazines in Colorado. Dozens testified for and against the…
Continue ReadingPueblo County Sheriff believes legal pot is helping harder drugs
Pueblo County Sheriff Kirk Taylor believes legal marijuana is helping harder drugs like heroin make a comeback. He says contrary to prior reports, it…
Continue ReadingRisky chemical still used in Colorado dry cleaners
It’s meant to clean clothes, but extended exposure to a chemical commonly used by dry cleaners could lead to serious health risks, including…
Continue ReadingPolice: Girl, 10, crashes vehicle into DMV office
A 10-year-old girl has been cited for reckless driving after her mother’s SUV crashed into a Division of Motor Vehicles office in the Denver…
Continue ReadingColoradans believe pot law hurts state’s image
A new poll suggests Colorado voters believe the law they passed legalizing recreational marijuana is hurting the state’s image. Fifty-one…
Continue ReadingLarimer County judge resigns following censure
A Larimer County judge has resigned after being censured by the Colorado Supreme Court for alleged inappropriate or unethical conduct. But Judge…
Continue ReadingDoherty High School mourns avalanche victim
Doherty High School is mourning the loss of 2010 graduate Ashleigh Cox who died from an avalanche in Utah. Cox, 21, was snowshoeing with friends on…
Continue ReadingNew tribute to those who served our country
A small community is pushing forward to build a big honor for fallen heroes in the San Luis Valley. Groundbreaking is set for June 14th for the Faith…
Continue ReadingTea Party group endorses Owen Hill in GOP primary
A national tea party organization is endorsing Owen Hill in the crowded Republican primary to challenge Democratic Sen. Mark Udall. Tea Party Express…
Continue ReadingSpice cases make their way through the court system
Four Colorado Springs men who are facing charges for allegedly selling Spice say they didn’t do it. Ryan Oligney, Joseph Hershberger, Donald…
Continue ReadingFog causes flight cancellations
The fog slowed down travelers both on the road and in the air today. Eleven flights have been canceled so far at the Colorado Springs Airport.…
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