Police arrest 2 people in animal welfare dispute
Two men have been arrested following an altercation when police responded to an animal welfare complaint. Canon City police officers were asked to…
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Teacher backlash over transgender comments
A western Colorado school board member says she has no regrets saying boys should be castrated if they want to use a girls’ locker room. Delta…
Continue ReadingTraffic Alert: Multiple crashes on I-25 southbound
We are told there are multiple crashes on I-25 southbound between Garden of the Gods and Fillmore. Expect major delays. We will update you as we…
Continue ReadingVehicle theft increasing in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs police reported a decrease in stolen vehicles last month but the crime remains the city’s fastest-growing, according to Chief…
Continue ReadingAgency doesn’t expect Black Forest Fire report
“It’s clear that this was human caused,” said Black Forest Fire Chief Bob Harvey last month referring to the Black Forest Fire.…
Continue ReadingA Controversial Christmas: Xmas vs Christmas
Now that the holidays are upon us, have you ever wondered why you sometimes see the word Christmas spelled out as Xmas? The abbreviated use is…
Continue ReadingPetition rallies support for Black Forest fire chief
One petition in Black Forest asked residents Thursday to support the Black Forest fire chief in response to a petition calling for his dismissal. The…
Continue ReadingParents irritated over school delay, closure debate
Parents in southern Colorado would have preferred a warning before hearing the alarm Thursday morning. That’s the consensus after a frustrating…
Continue ReadingSpecial cold weather discount at Pueblo Zoo
The Pueblo Zoo has a special offer good only during this weekend’s cold snap. The festive Pueblo Zoo ElectriCritters is happening right now and…
Continue ReadingWife of triple-homicide suspect fears for her life
Harry Mapps’ estranged wife said she fears for her life as the nationwide manhunt for her husband continues. Mapps is accused of killing…
Continue ReadingOwners of pets left outside can face jail time
The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is responding to dozens of calls from people concerned that pets are left outside in below-freezing…
Continue ReadingFast-food protest: Calling for higher wages
A group of fast-food workers in Colorado Springs are looking for better pay. They faced the cold temperatures on Thursday, waving signs and chanting…
Continue ReadingColorado is short on dentists
Hundreds of thousands of Coloradans are excited to get new dental care benefits next year because of the affordable care act. But there’s one…
Continue ReadingRecreational marijuana: Some cities aren’t ready
The market for recreation marijuana officially opens on January 1 st for cities allowing the recreational sale of pot. But that doesn’t mean…
Continue ReadingWhat to do about Lincoln School repair problems
The Fremont County School District Re-1 staff is doing what it can to plug up holes in schools and technology as best as it can with its current…
Continue ReadingColo. health care exchange official seeks bonus
The head of Colorado’s state health care exchange is asking for a year-end raise and bonus even though enrollment numbers are not meeting…
Continue ReadingHUD will provide $63M for Colo. flood recovery
The federal government will provide$62.8 million to help individuals and communities rebuilding from flooding in northeastern Colorado. Secretary of…
Continue ReadingColombian pleads not guilty on weapons charge
A Colombian national has pleaded not guilty in Denver federal court to a weapons charge after his arrest during raids on medical marijuana…
Continue ReadingNelson Mandela passes away
South African president says Nelson Mandela has died at age 95. Jacob Zuma says “we’ve lost our greatest son.” This article will be…
Continue ReadingMerlinos’ Belvedere closing its doors at end of month
Nearly seven decades of family tradition are about to enter a final chapter. Merlinos’ Belvedere in Canon City is closing at the end of the…
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