Black Forest spoiled food drop-off
El Paso County has announced a location for drop off of spoiled food for residents affected by the Black Forest fire. A dumpster for spoiled food…
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Evacuee returns to demolished home
Theresa Strader was in tears as she drove up to her demolished Black Forest home Tuesday night. It’s not just her home. It’s also where…
Continue ReadingRockies trade Eric Young Junior
The New York Mets have traded right-hander Collin McHugh to the Colorado Rockies for outfielder Eric Young Jr. The Mets announced the deal Tuesday…
Continue ReadingBlack Forest Fire evacuees seek answers
Black Forest residents living nearest the starting point of the wildfire could be away from their properties twice as long as other neighbors.…
Continue ReadingMore help coming for Black Forest fire evacuees
Authorities on Tuesday said they will do more to provide Black Forest Fire evacuees with more convenient assistance and information. During the daily…
Continue ReadingFormer councilmember announces plan to run for Sen. Morse seat
Former Colorado Springs City Councilmember Bernie Herpin, will run for Colorado Senator John Morse’s seat. The group seeking to recall Sen.…
Continue ReadingTuesday marks one week since Black Forest Fire
Black Forest Fire evacuees try to balance patience and understanding with anxiety and frustration about taking so long to return to their homes. At…
Continue ReadingGiraffe dies at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
One of the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s giraffes has passed away. The zoo says “Becky”, 32, died of old age. On Tuesday morning, June…
Continue ReadingTornado spotted near Denver airport terminal
A tornado warning for Denver International Airport is over and no damage has been reported. Passengers had to take shelter in bathrooms and…
Continue ReadingRecall effort against Morse deemed sufficient
A recall petition against Colorado Senate President John Morse has been deemed sufficient, setting up the first potential recall of a state lawmaker…
Continue ReadingClerk and Recorder’s Office adjusts policies to help Black Forest Fire victims
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office is temporarily changing some policies for those who have lost or had to evacuate their home.…
Continue ReadingFire restrictions issued for local BLM lands
The Bureau of Land Management has imposed fire restrictions on most of the land it manages in Southern Colorado. Stage 1 restrictions took effect…
Continue ReadingColo. gun accessories maker asking $2.5M from Wyo.
A Colorado company that makes gun sights and other firearms accessories is seeking a $2.5 million grant from Wyoming to help it move to Laramie. The…
Continue ReadingGold for Colorado Capitol dome back from Italy
The gold that will be used to replace the gilding on the state Capitol dome is back in Colorado after being transformed into gold leaf in Italy. Gov.…
Continue ReadingStorm causes minor damage in La Junta
Another day of severe weather is expected after a tornado caused minor damage when it touched down briefly in Cheraw, about 10 miles north of La…
Continue ReadingFamily sues over Colo. woman’s death in TV project
The survivors of a woman killed during the production of a reality TV show pilot have filed a wrongful death and negligence lawsuit against Discovery…
Continue ReadingArmy faces roadblocks on Pinon Canyon expansion
Congress has approved a plan that would bar the U.S. Army from expanding into the prairielands of Pinon Canyon. The U.S. House also approved a…
Continue ReadingBlack Forest well water fears
The El Paso County Department of Public Health is asking Black Forest homeowners who are allowed to return to their homes to check their water wells.…
Continue ReadingServices slowly being restored in Black Forest area
Evacuees lost a lot of services during the fire, including utilities. But while, it’s going to take a few more day for everything to be up and…
Continue ReadingBlack Forest crosses help buy lost fire equipment
Trees cut down to keep flames from spreading are being turned into symbols of faith and hope. Amanda Davis, her family and volunteers are…
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