Minnesota scouts detour to help Black Forest fire survivors
A positive detour for Minnesota Boy Scouts who rolled into Colorado Springs on Friday to help Black Forest fire survivors. They had a trailer full of…
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Helping break the cycle of poverty
A veteran helping veterans and others in Southern Colorado is making a positive difference for them. Jeff Henderson is a Benefits and Outreach…
Continue ReadingStudy: Teens, parents who connect on social media have better relationships
That dreaded Facebook friend request from mom or dad may be just what your relationship needs. A new study from Brigham Young University says young…
Continue ReadingFlash floods had no impact on Manitou real estate
Despite recent flash floods in Manitou Springs, real estate brokers said interest in buying and renting in the area hasn’t diminished. Broker…
Continue ReadingLife sentence in slaying of woman in wheelchair
A man who fatally stabbed a woman in a wheelchair in Aurora has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. Twenty-two-year-old Shawn Lewis…
Continue ReadingVisitor survey shows uses of Forest Service land
People aren’t always looking to just hike, camp or ski when they head to U.S. Forest Service lands. The agency on Friday released a summary of…
Continue ReadingViolent porn evidence allowed in Sigg murder case
Jurors deciding the case against a teenager accused of killing 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway will be allowed to see evidence that Austin Sigg was…
Continue ReadingColo. announces grants for wastewater plants
Municipalities across Colorado with wastewater treatment facilities are getting $14.7 million in state grants to help pay for improvements to comply…
Continue ReadingFAA warns public against shooting guns at drones
Federal aviation officials are warning that people who fire guns at drones could be prosecuted or fined. A Federal Aviation Administration statement…
Continue ReadingManitou Springs couple linked to Fremont County robbery
A couple from Manitou Springs were arrested early Thursday after Fremont County deputies spent all night searching for them. This all began around…
Continue ReadingPolice search for men linked to series of crimes
Colorado Springs Police are trying to track down two men who they say could be linked to a series of crimes all across the city. Antonio Washington…
Continue ReadingAttorneys question if teen advised of legal rights
A female jogger will be allowed to identify a teenager accused of killing 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway. The Denver Post reports that a Jefferson…
Continue ReadingLightning strikes leave 5 hospitalized
Five people remain hospitalized following lightning strikes in Colorado and Montana. Wellington Fire Protection District chief Gary Green said Friday…
Continue ReadingRallies held to mark Aurora theater shooting anniversary
Gun-rights advocates are planning a rally at the same Aurora park where a group will read the names of gun violence victims on the anniversary of the…
Continue ReadingSVP Alert: Johnny Reyes
The Colorado Springs Police Department wants you to know about a sexually violent predator living near the Citadel Mall. Johnny Reyes lives in an…
Continue ReadingSandbag filling station open for families in waldo flood danger zone
With heavy rain in the forecast, the city of Colorado Springs has opened a self-help sandbag filling station on Flying W. Ranch Road. The station is…
Continue ReadingElderly woman raped, suspect identified
Colorado Springs Police need your help tracking down a sexual assault suspect. Jacob Lashun Lewis is accused of attacking a woman inside her home on…
Continue ReadingColorado employment rate up slightly
Colorado nonfarm payroll jobs were up 11,000 from May to June, exceeding the previous peak by 4,800 jobs over May 2008. The Colorado Department of…
Continue ReadingDispute over VA hospital heads to arbitration
A dispute over a potential $200 million cost overrun for a new Veterans Affairs hospital in Aurora is headed to arbitration after builder…
Continue ReadingCabinet members, Udall promote wildfire prevention
The federal government wants to step up watershed protection to reduce the risk of wildfires. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell, Agriculture Secretary…
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