Consumers Spend $330 million on pet costumes
Traditionally an occasion to wear a costume and live the fantasy of being a superhero, monster or pop-culture icon, Halloween is increasingly a time…
Continue ReadingSpice victims speak out after bust
One Colorado Springs teen spent days in the hospital because of Spice. Josh Walker is alive to tell his story, and he’s talking only to…
Continue ReadingStormwater solutions town hall
It isn’t hard to drive around El Paso County and Colorado Springs to find stormwater problems. “Not a lot of forward thinking,”…
Continue ReadingMore victims being uncovered in scam
A rental scam I first told you about in Colorado Springs has exploded in Southern Colorado. At least five families in Fountain have now been snared…
Continue ReadingAir Force Academy may drop “so help me God” from honor oath
The Air Force Academy is considering removing the line “so help me God” from its honor oath; words part of the oath since the inception…
Continue ReadingDifferent security measures in place at area’s charter schools
Charter schools in Southern Colorado have different security measures in place. Some provide their own security and others purchase the service from…
Continue ReadingQuality of life report: Economy, health are struggles in Pikes Peak Region
The 2013 Quality of Life Indicators (QLI) report was formally released at a press conference Thursday morning. In its 6th year, the QLI is used to…
Continue ReadingEducators backing Amendment 66 in Pueblo
Pueblo city and county schools stand to benefit from the passage of Amendment 66 in November according to unionized teachers for school districts 70…
Continue Reading16 homes without water after a house fire in Cimarron Hills
Around sixteen homes were without water Thursday morning on Hathaway Drive in Cimarron Hills after a water main broke. The Cherokee Metropolitan…
Continue ReadingCompany takes your stuffed animals on vacation without you
We try hard not to promote the whole “Isn’t Tokyo kooky?” clich — we really do. Then along comes a story like the piece on…
Continue ReadingColorado pastor wants to boycott the Girl Scouts
A Colorado pastor is calling for a boycott of the Girl Scouts. Pastor and Internet radio host Kevin Swanson, from Elizabeth, claims the Girl Scouts…
Continue ReadingRed Sox Top Cardinals 8-1 in Game 1 of World Series
Given a bit of help by the umpires and a lot more by the Cardinals, the Boston Red Sox turned this World Series opener into a laugher. Mike Napoli…
Continue ReadingRepairs on Royal Gorge delayed
Royal Gorge Park is a place for people to get away to, meet people and create memories, but all of that will be put on hold. Canon City Council met…
Continue ReadingSuns Top Nuggets 98-79
Eric Bledsoe scored 21 points, including eight in the fourth quarter, and the Phoenix Suns pulled away to beat the Denver Nuggets 98-79 in a…
Continue ReadingEdelweiss “bear-ly” can keep up with business
The dumpster diving and dumpster driving bear, caught on surveillance camera, created an sensation as the video went viral all over the world.…
Continue ReadingSpeeding, safety questioned on local Interstate 25
Two serious traffic crashes in the past two weeks have state officials defending speed limits along Interstate 25 between Colorado Springs and…
Continue ReadingThe Doctor is in to help scam victims
Dr. Richard Cea is a man who does more than help others in pain, he helps those who need help because others caused them pain. He watched our story…
Continue ReadingSchool battles bullying with Rachel’s Challenge
The words of a student killed in the Columbine High School shooting in 1999 are inspiring kindness. Rachel Scott, 17, was the first student killed in…
Continue ReadingColo. pot industry on display at drug-policy talks
Dignitaries from three nations are wrapping up a Weed 101 tour in Colorado to learn about a regulated marijuana market. The visitors from Canada,…
Continue ReadingWoman’s self-defense plea in murder case denied
A judge denied a Colorado woman’s request for immunity from prosecution under the state’s “Make My Day” law for the…
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