Evacuated horses need help
The Norris-Penrose Events Center opened its doors when the fire forced hundreds of animals from their homes. As of Friday, the center was housing 167…
Continue ReadingWaldo Canyon Wildfire: Day 7
As the state’s worst-ever wildfire continued to burn west of Colorado Springs on Friday, authorities appeared more optimistic about containing…
Continue ReadingObama views Waldo Canyon fire damage
President Barack Obama says that when disasters such as the wildfires consuming parts of Colorado strike, “America comes together.” Obama…
Continue ReadingView latest Waldo Canyon fire burn maps
The following is the latest burn perimeter map. The green area is what burned on June 27th, yellow is from June 26th, etc. The following maps show…
Continue ReadingBurglary suspects break into Waldo Canyon Fire evacuated home
Twoburglary suspects are under arrest, accused of breaking into a home in the Waldo Canyon Fire evacuation zone. Colorado Bureau of Investigation…
Continue ReadingAll MAFFS operating at once
All eight Air Force cargo planes equipped to fight wildfires will be operating out of a Colorado air base Saturday. Col. Jerry Champlin said Friday…
Continue ReadingColorado gets Federal disaster assistance
Governor John Hickenlooper’s request for Federal disaster assistance, due to the recent wildfires, has been accepted. The Governor announced…
Continue Reading43 cattle saved from wildfire flames
Tuesday, ranchers from the Flying W Ranch had little time to evacuate their livestock. Handlers wrangled horses and took them by the dozen to the…
Continue ReadingScammers pose as Red Cross volunteers
A southern Colorado Springs neighborhood was hit by scammers Thursday afternoon. Angie, a resident in the area, said she opened her garage door, and…
Continue ReadingWaldo Canyon fire impact meeting
A meeting ONLY for residents of the streets below will be held Thursday night to inform them of the status of their homes. Tonight, 8 p.m., Gallogly…
Continue ReadingBroncos Change Time for Four Games
Following the NFL’s announcement today that the kickoff time for the Sunday late afternoon doubleheader game will be moved from 2:15 p.m. MT to…
Continue ReadingSky Sox Player Named To PCL All-Star Game
2012 PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE ALL-STAR TEAM ANNOUNCED The Pacific Coast League today announced its 2012 All-Star team, comprised of players from each of…
Continue ReadingWhat to take when you are evacuating
As people are being evacuated because of the Waldo Canyon Fire, many are wondering what to take with them. For some tips on what to take, please…
Continue ReadingHelp victims of Waldo Canyon fire
The Waldo Canyon Fire is destroying land, structures and displacing thousands in Colorado Springs. United Way of Pueblo County encourages those who…
Continue ReadingUS Post Office service changes for Waldo Canyon fire
The spread of the Waldo Canyon fire has forced the Postal Service to relocate postal operations for affected customers to pick up their mail. The…
Continue Reading“Zero-tolerance policy in Springs
The Colorado Springs Police Dept. has adopted a “zero-tolerance policy when it comes to the possession and/or use of fireworks. Officers say…
Continue ReadingColorado communities canceling July 4 fireworks
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Nearly two dozen Colorado communities are canceling their July 4th fireworks displays because of high fire danger, including…
Continue ReadingColorado communities canceling July 4 fireworks
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Nearly two dozen Colorado communities are canceling their July 4th fireworks displays because of high fire danger, including…
Continue ReadingColorado communities canceling July 4 fireworks
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Nearly two dozen Colorado communities are canceling their July 4th fireworks displays because of high fire danger, including…
Continue ReadingCourt upholds individual mandate in health care law
The individual mandate survives. The Supreme Court has upheld the heart of President BarackObama’s health care overhaul — ruling in favor…
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