Arizona sheriff plans to charge inmates for meals
The Maricopa County jail system is believed to be the third largest in the nation, and soon it may be the first to begin charging inmates for their…
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Lamb set for sacrifice gets a second chance
A lamb set to be sacrificed in a Colorado Springs apartment has gotten a second chance at life, while the couple convicted of abusing the animal has…
Continue ReadingReport details emergency notification problems during Waldo Canyon fire
Officials released a 30-page report Wednesday, ending an eight-month investigation into why thousands of evacuation notices weren’t received…
Continue ReadingHiring hundreds to destroy chemical weapons
Hundreds of jobs are coming to Pueblo. Throughout the year, 300 to 400 hundred employees will be hired to work at the Pueblo Chemical…
Continue ReadingTransgendered child wants acceptance, equality
Near the steps of the state capitol Coy Mathis is smiling and playing. This child from Fountain is part of what could be a landmark discrimination…
Continue ReadingSchool holds sleepover for stranded students
Miami-Yoder school opened its doors to stranded students overnight after road conditions made it impossible for school buses and parents to get…
Continue ReadingLawsuit leaves bitter taste in beer drinkers’ mouths
Beer lovers across the country have filed $5 million class-action lawsuits accusing Anheuser-Busch of watering down its Budweiser, Michelob and other…
Continue ReadingTransgender child caught up in legal dispute
A 6-year-old transgender student in Fountain is at the heart of a civil rights complaint. The parents of Coy Mathis accuse the Fountain-Fort Carson…
Continue ReadingChicken sausage recalled, may contain plastic pieces
A chicken sausage product that was sold around the country has been recalled after several people found pieces of plastic inside the sausage.…
Continue ReadingMom wants justice in son’s death
A mother is mourning her son and fears she may never have closure. Kathy Berumen’s 35-year-old son Rick Mullenex was killed in a hit-and-run…
Continue ReadingClosures and delays
Highways/Roads: CO 94 from Colorado Springs to Punkin Center -NOW OPENUS 40 between Limon andKansas border- NOW OPENUS 287 between Eads and Kit…
Continue ReadingBillionaire launches plans for Titanic replica
An Australian billionaire says he wants to build a new version of the Titanic that could set sail in 2016. Clive Palmer unveiled blueprints for the…
Continue ReadingBlizzard conditions close roads in El Paso County
Blowing snow, reduced visibility and slick roads made driving treacherous during rush hour and into the night on Tuesday. The weather also forced 60…
Continue ReadingFamily says goodbye to slain Army daughter
The body of Army Sgt. Kimberly Walker is back home. Walker survived three tours in Iraq but was murdered on Valentine’s Day. Members of her…
Continue ReadingRegulators cracking down on cantaloupe farmers
DENVER (AP) – Federal regulators are offering help to state inspectors, warning cantaloupe farmers and packers that they will be testing melons…
Continue ReadingSnow-packed hills prove to be headache for drivers
Snowpacked hills proved to be a headache for drivers trying to make their way on roadways Wednesday night and Thursday morning. At least 12 cars…
Continue ReadingPersistent drought turns spotlight on saving water
Colorado Springs Utilities is anticipating Stage II Restrictions beginning April 1. That means watering will be allowed only twice per week. With the…
Continue ReadingCouncil members vote to allow city employees to carry concealed weapons
Colorado Springs City Council members voted on Tuesday to allow City employees to carry concealed weapons in City buildings. Colorado Springs Mayor…
Continue ReadingOld English Sheepdog champion
Swagger the Old English Sheepdog is nearly doggone perfect when it comes to breeding standards for his breed. This Colorado Springs 20-month-old dog…
Continue ReadingCO Democrat proposes liability for assault weapons
Sellers and owners of assault weapons could be liable for damages caused by shootings under a bill proposed by Colorado’s Democratic Senate…
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