Voluntary evacuation ordered for north Colorado Springs
A voluntary evacuation was ordered for parts of north Colorado Springs as the Black Forest Fire continued to burn out of control Wednesday. THE…
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Fire restrictions in place for the city and county of Pueblo.
Effective at 1:00 PM today Stage I restrictions will be in place in Pueblo County and High Fire Danger Restrictions will be in place inside the City…
Continue ReadingDOD release list of military resources fighting Colorado wildfires
Federal assistance is being provided in the effort against fires currently burning in Southern Colorado. The following support is being provided…
Continue ReadingStage 1 fire restrictions in El Paso County
Sheriff Terry Maketa ordered stage 1 fire restrictions for El Paso County Wednesday. The restrictions are effective immediately. El Paso County…
Continue ReadingColorado fires impacting mail delivery
The Postal Service says the spread of the Black Forest fire has impacted the mail delivery for nearly 4,000 addresses. Mail delivery has been…
Continue ReadingColorado Springs enacts fire restrictions
The extreme fire danger has prompted the city of Colorado Springs to restrict outdoor burning. The restrictions begin at noon Wednesday and will…
Continue Reading3,800 acres burn near Canon City
More than 3,800 acres have burned west of Canon City by the Royal Gorge Fire. Firefighters do not have it under control and say it could take days…
Continue ReadingBlack Forest wildfire has residents rushing to get in, out
Many neighbors in Black Forest on Tuesday were anxious about saving valuables before evacuating, while other neighbors barely escaped the advancing…
Continue ReadingThick haze, smoky smell stoking fire fears
Smoke from wildfires in New Mexico mixed with dust kicked up by gusty winds, filling the air over southern Colorado with a thick haze Tuesday. No new…
Continue ReadingParolees overstay their welcome in local jail
The number of inmates behind bars in Colorado prisons is dropping according to a study presented by the Office of State Planning and Budgeting.…
Continue ReadingColo. governor goes to bat for ammunition limit
Gov. John Hickenlooper is telling a federal court that the gun-control package he signed earlier this year should remain in effect. In a Monday court…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: AFA fire 50% contained
The Air Force Academy says a 1/2 acre fire the started at Jacks Valley Monday was 50% contained as of Tuesday morning. Officials said the fire was…
Continue ReadingHepatitis A linked to frozen berries sickens 87
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says an outbreak of hepatitis A linked to a frozen berry mix sold at Costco has grown to 87 people…
Continue ReadingChild luring reported in Rockrimmon
Colorado Springs Police say someone tried to lure two kids with candy. It happened on War Eagle Drive South in Rockrimmon. The kids, ages 7 and 9,…
Continue ReadingHolmes can wear civilian clothes at murder trial
Colorado theater shooting suspect James Holmes will be allowed to wear civilian clothing at his trial. A judge’s order made public Tuesday…
Continue ReadingColorado Springs chosen for health call center
Colorado Springs has been chosen for a new customer service center that will help Coloradans navigate a new health insurance marketplace created by…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court rejects appeal over abortion images
The U.S. Supreme Court is refusing to hear an appeal of a Colorado ruling that bars abortion protesters from displaying graphic images of aborted…
Continue ReadingWildlife officials see no signs of hunter boycott
Colorado wildlife officials say they see no signs hunters across the country are boycotting Colorado because of new laws meant to curtail gun…
Continue Reading2nd Colo. lawmaker could face recall over guns
A second Colorado Democrat who is facing possible recall over gun control says she wouldn’t change her votes and has no plans to resign. Sen.…
Continue ReadingAudit shows former state crime lab supervisor biased in favor of prosecutors
Thousands of drunk-driving cases could be impacted after an internal investigation found that the supervisor of the state’s crime lab was…
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