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Large animal shelter open in Calhan for fire evacuees
El Paso County has opened a shelter to meet the demand for large animal care generated by the Black Forest Wildfire. The shelter opened Wednesday at…
Continue ReadingBlack Forest evacuees find comfort in Walmart parking lots
Black Forest residents consider themselves a family, and the current wildfire has taught them that family ties exist beyond town limits. Overnight on…
Continue ReadingEl Paso County disaster center opens tomorrow
El Paso County will centralize help for fire victims beginning tomorrow. The El Paso County Disaster Assistance Center will open Thursday at 8 am at…
Continue ReadingFire evacuees say it’s waiting game they never wanted to play
Plumes of black smoke clouded the sky Wednesday as evacuated homeowners waited for answers about their homes. The Black Forest fire forced thousands…
Continue ReadingFire near La Veta 75% contained
A wildfire near La Veta in Huerfano County is now 75 percent contained. The Klikus fire is burning near the Middle Creek area off Huerfano County…
Continue ReadingDonate to Care and Share Food Bank
If you would like to donate to Care and Share to help out. You can donate items to Wendy’s in Colorado Springs and Pueblo. You will receive a…
Continue ReadingVoluntary 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…
Continue ReadingFire 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…
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