Some nonprofits worry about ‘fiscal cliff’ talks in Washington
The end of the year is wrapping up, and nonprofits are tallying up this year’s total donations. The Salvation Army is down $40,000 from last…
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Colo retailer haults sales on guns with large magazines
Colorado outdoor retailer Jax Mercantile says it has stopped selling rifles and handguns with high-capacity magazines at its six stores in Colorado…
Continue ReadingSchool security on high after rumors
Rumors run rampant on social media websites, and parents in Southern Colorado are worried schools are under the threat of violence. The El Paso…
Continue ReadingCanon City student arrested for school shooting threat
Canon City Police arrested a 13-year-old Harrison School student Friday for threatening school violence. The boy allegedly sent a text message to two…
Continue ReadingBomb threat locks down Pueblo Judicial Building
Deputies are investigating a bomb threat phoned in to the Pueblo Judicial Building today. Undersheriff JR Hall said they don’t believe the…
Continue ReadingPueblo middle-schooler arrested for bomb threat
A student who attends Roncalli middle school in Pueblo was arrested and charged Wednesday for writing a note that there was a bomb in the school, the…
Continue ReadingBob Telmosse Christmas Giveaway Hosts Record Turnout
Organizers of the 30th annual Bob Telmosse Christmas Giveaway said they saw a record turnout this year. The event was held at the Freedom Financial…
Continue ReadingFormer Calhan teacher charged with sexually assaulting students
A former Calhan School teacher is charged with sexually assaulting two students while she was employed there as a teacher. 27-year-old Amanda Rowles…
Continue ReadingMan killed in stolen car crash identified
A man was killed when a stolen car ran a red light crashing into his car and three others. He has been identified as 26-year-old Orlando…
Continue ReadingWoodland Park crews work to restore natural gas
Black Hills Energy is working to restore natural gas service to some Woodland Park customers after a 4-inch gas line burst on Thursday afternoon.…
Continue ReadingBells rung in Colo. for CT shooting victims
Colorado observed a moment of silence on Friday to remember the 26 people killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. Bells also tolled in…
Continue ReadingDenver sirens are just a test, not doomsday signal
Officials in Denver want people to know this is only a test. The city is testing new outdoor warning sirens on Friday, and they’re well aware…
Continue ReadingDispute at center of kidnapping charges
A woman who took another woman’s baby earlier this week reportedly told police she was told to. That comes from arrest documents for Tonia…
Continue ReadingAurora shooting victims speak about gun control
Survivors of the Aurora theater shooting and relatives of victims are urging lawmakers to take steps to prevent gun violence. They will be speaking…
Continue ReadingEx-Marine takes post at Firestone charter school
A former Marine is standing guard at a charter school in Firestone in the wake of the school shootings in Connecticut. Jared Vejrostek is uniform,…
Continue ReadingSchool incident raises concern in Fremont County
The suspension of a middle school student on Thursday has raised fears about a possible threat to a school in Fremont County. Just after 10:30 p.m.…
Continue ReadingNew vehicles get a break in new pollution rules
Colorado air quality regulators have announced a rule change for the Front Range that would allow most new vehicles to go seven years before getting…
Continue ReadingHiker hides in outhouse as lion lingers outside
Officials say a hiker and her dog took refuge in an outhouse after they were confronted by a mountain lion west of Boulder. The Boulder Daily Camera…
Continue ReadingVehicle burglaries increase in Colorado Springs
A business being targeted four times in the past two weeks could be part of a rash of vehicle burglaries in the Colorado Springs area. Police said…
Continue ReadingColorado weighs rules requiring dog life jackets
Colorado officials are considering a rule that would require doggy daycare facilities and boarding kennels to put their animals in life jackets and…
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