Local youth group helps Black Forest kids
Members of the God Squad, a youth group from the First Church of God in Pueblo, delivered gift cards to people who lost their homes in the Black…
Continue ReadingFirst construction underway in Black Forest burn area
A couple in Black Forest who lost their home in the fire is on the fast track to rebuilding. Theirs is the first construction in the burn area. Just…
Continue ReadingTeenage Monte Vista girl killed in rollover crash
A teenage girl from Monte Vista was killed in a car accident in Rio Grande County Friday night. The crash happened on Rio Grande County Road 3 East,…
Continue ReadingHernandez appointed as Colorado State Patrol chief
Gov. John Hickenlooper has appointed interim Colorado State Patrol Chief Scott G. Hernandez to be the patrol’s next chief. Hernandez is a…
Continue ReadingPolice: Suspect breaks into home, assaults homeowner
A man was arrested after police say he broke into a home and assaulted the homeowner early Saturday morning. The incident happened in the 1900 block…
Continue ReadingCab passenger seriously injured in crash
A Yellow Cab passenger was seriously injured in a crash in Colorado Springs Friday night. The crash happened at the intersection of Centennial Blvd.…
Continue ReadingTips for driving through a flash flood
In a flash flood situation, your vehicle can be swept away in seconds, leaving you with little to no control over your vehicle. MasterDrive in…
Continue ReadingPowers closed for hours following crash tied to armed robbery
Police blame a robbery suspect for a crash at Powers Boulevard and Airport Road in Colorado Springs. Scott Brown, 34, was arrested treated for minor…
Continue ReadingA Fort Carson M.P. going above and beyond
A July Fourth Holiday weekend that a Fort Carson soldier and his family won’t ever forget. Specialist Joel Irwin is a hero in my book. On…
Continue ReadingPueblo police investigate shooting, 4 arrested
Four people have been arrested following a shooting in Pueblo. Police confirm a man was found shot on Portland Avenue between E. 8th and E. 9th. The…
Continue ReadingFlash flooding worries at Garden of the Gods
As many tourists flock to Garden of the Gods, employees are watching the skies in case of an emergency evacuation. Program coordinator Bret Tennis…
Continue ReadingLocal business feels furlough pain
Government workers are dealing with a pay cut for nearly three months. Government furloughs mean one day a week of less pay for many in Southern…
Continue ReadingGOP state senator to launch governor challenge
A Republican state senator known for gun-rights advocacy is planning to challenge Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper next year. Sen. Greg Brophy of…
Continue ReadingWest Fork Fire 32% contained, flash flooding a growing danger
The West Fork Fire Complex burning near Pagosa Springs has grown to 109,615 acres. The fire is now 32% contained. A flash flood watch was issued for…
Continue ReadingMore mudslides as rain pelts Colorado burn areas
Mudslides have closed a 14-mile stretch of Colorado 14 west of Ted’s Place northwest of Fort Collins, as rain pelts an area burned by the High…
Continue Reading2 bear cubs freed after entering Colorado home
Sheriff’s officials say two bear cubs that got into the bathroom of a Colorado home have been freed. KMGH-TV in Denver reports the cubs somehow…
Continue ReadingMan who raped 12-year-old girl sentenced to life in prison
A man who kidnapped and raped a 12-year-old girl will spend the rest of his life behind bars. Leonard Palmer, 24, was sentenced to 224 years-to-life…
Continue ReadingGOP’s recall election candidate discusses goals, key issues
The fate of Colorado’s recall election is still up in the air, but that didn’t stop the GOP’s candidate on the campaign trail…
Continue ReadingMan braves floodwater to save stranger
A woman is alive Thursday thanks to a Colorado Springs man who risked his life during the flash flood. Most people tried to get out of the…
Continue ReadingFive ways to save money while dining out
One reason why so many people resist making a household budget is that they think they’ll have to give up on simple pleasures like going to…
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