Denver officials to discuss spending pot taxes
Denver officials are talking about how to spent marijuana taxes. The City Council’s Government and Finance Committee is slated to discuss pot…
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The community may never know exactly what started the Black Forest Fire
The biggest question that remains unanswered after the Black Forest Fire is how it ignited, and the El Paso County sheriff said Tuesday the community…
Continue ReadingFallen soldier honored Tuesday at Fort Carson
At least 300 people attended a memorial service for a Colorado native who died while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom. Pfc. Jacob Wykstra, 21,…
Continue ReadingWhistleblowers claim being told to lie about patient wait times at Springs clinic
Three anonymous employees said they were told to manipulate appointment data at the Veterans Affairs clinic in Colorado Springs, the VA confirmed…
Continue ReadingEl Paso County Commissioner ponders independent investigation centering around alleged campaign complaint
An El Paso County Commissioner may call for an independent investigation after campaign violation complaints surface against the County Assessor…
Continue ReadingProgress made at Martin Drake power plant
Colorado Springs Utilities said workers have made considerable progress in repairs to the Martin Drake Power Plant. A fire damaged part of the plant…
Continue ReadingSheriff insists travel with female subordinates was business
Travel documents show El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa spent thousands of dollars of public money to travel to law enforcement conferences with…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Sheriff’s Office releases after action report for Black Forest Fire
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office held a news conference Tuesday morning to announce the findings contained in its after action report for…
Continue ReadingDriver killed in head-on crash
The Colorado State Patrol says the driver of a coupe died after crashing head-on into a recycling truck on Las Vegas Street. The crash happened at…
Continue ReadingOklahoma man dies in rafting accident
A 48-year-old Oklahoma man has died in a rafting accident on the Arkansas River in Fremont County. The Pueblo Chieftain reports that Van Hodges of…
Continue ReadingMarijuana lawsuit challenges tax collections
Some marijuana activists in Colorado are suing over the collection of pot taxes. A lawsuit filed in Denver District Court claims that collecting pot…
Continue ReadingPueblo County smoke plume caused by fire on EVRAZ property
The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office says a dark plume of smoke was visible from a fire that was burning on EVRAZ steel mill property near…
Continue ReadingDivide shooting victim identified
The Teller County Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of a man who was shot to death in the Sherwood Forest subdivision over the…
Continue ReadingProfessional online dater reveals secrets
Online dating is the new normal for many singles hoping to find true love, but one online dating and relationship expert said it’s turned him…
Continue ReadingDenver makes 2nd day of pitches for 2016 RNC
It’s Day Two for Denver to sell Republicans on choosing Denver for their 2016 convention. Denver has three days to persuade the GOP brass to…
Continue ReadingBicyclist fighting for life after Colorado Springs accident
A man suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Colorado Springs Monday (6/9/14) night. Police said it happened around 9:30…
Continue ReadingPueblo City Council strikes down half-cent loan for tourism project
The majority of Pueblo City Council voted not to loan $14.4 million to the Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority for the Regional Tourism Act project. In a…
Continue ReadingEl Paso County Assessor faces campaign finance complaint in run to become Treasurer
The El Paso County Assessor faces a campaign finance complaint as he’s now running to become County Treasurer. Karon McCormick is an El Paso…
Continue ReadingBlack Forest Fire report to be released Tuesday
Nearly a year ago the search for answers to what sparked the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history led investigators to Aubrey Martin’s…
Continue ReadingPilot offers governors bird’s-eye view of burn scar
A nonprofit organization encouraged governors visiting during the Western Governors’ Association annual meeting to take an aerialtour of…
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