Becoming “Firewise Community” encouraged by local fire departments
The Firewise Communities/USA Recognition Program provides homeowners with the tools they need to ensure they are protected from wildfires.…
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Southern Colorado pauses
A moment to cherish in downtown Colorado Springs around Noon on Monday. The corner of Cimarron and Sierra Madre was filled with fire crews, first…
Continue ReadingColorado Springs is cleaning culverts
Last week’s floods in Manitou Springs were a wake up call not only for people who live there but also for those who live downstream. People…
Continue Reading12-year-old hurt, man in critical condition after Denver shooting
KMGH-TV reports two people were shot during a series of carjackings Monday afternoon. The station reported that one man is in critical condition and…
Continue ReadingDurango-to-Grand Junction bus service delayed
A bus service between Grand Junction and Durango is launching later than expected. The Southern Ute Community Action Programs received a $200,000…
Continue ReadingPossible water contamination reported in Black Forest
No homes and contaminated water could be the reality for Black Forest Fire victims like Jeffery Schickler, whose home burned down and his water well…
Continue ReadingMan killed in apparent tire shop accident
Police say a 22-year-old man died when the car he was working on fell off the jacks. The accident happened at Carrera’s Tire Shop, 3522 N. El…
Continue Reading3-year-old from Colorado Springs drowns in suburban Chicago pool
Will County authorities say a 3-year-old boy from Colorado drowned in a backyard pool in Chicago’s south suburbs. The Daily Southtown reports…
Continue ReadingPueblo hit-and-run suspect turns self in
Police say the driver who left an accident that seriously injured a teenager turned himself in less than 24 hours later. The accident happened on the…
Continue ReadingTheater shooting suspect’s parents can be at trial
A judge says the parents of the man accused of killing 12 people and wounding 70 others at a Colorado movie theater can sit in on his trial. Judge…
Continue ReadingFaulty state-owned lab could create blood test backlog
Law enforcement cracked down on drivers under the influence over the holiday weekend. However, it will be a slow commute for those cases into the…
Continue ReadingCounty leaders meet with public to discuss secession
Leaders from several northern Colorado counties are meeting in Akron Monday to discuss the formation of a new state they’re calling North…
Continue ReadingTwinkies to last longer than many may remember
Twinkies don’t last forever, but they’ll have more staying power than most people remember when they return to shelves next week. Hostess…
Continue ReadingBomb-making materials seized in Grand Junction
Grand Junction police are trying to find out who left a backpack loaded with improvised explosives near an apartment complex. Police described the…
Continue ReadingColo. health officials mulling drilling air rules
Air quality is the next frontier in Colorado’s oil and gas debate, with state health officials considering new rules to deal with an industry…
Continue ReadingPrivate labs take over Colorado crime blood tests
Colorado defense attorneys are concerned because private labs are taking over blood-alcohol tests and blood-drug samples normally sent to a state…
Continue ReadingMan dies after riding Royal Gorge zip line
A 61-year-old man has died after riding a zip line at the Royal Gorge. According to the Pueblo Chieftain, Fremont County Coroner Carlette Brocious…
Continue ReadingMinor injuries for firefighter in apartment fire
Investigators are trying to determine the cause of an apartment fire that left a Fort Collins firefighter with minor injuries. Poudre Fire Authority…
Continue ReadingSexual assault suspect arrested after scuffle with police
Colorado Springs Police have arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman Sunday afternoon. The reported sexual assault happened on…
Continue ReadingMotorcyclist critically hurt in crash
A motorcyclist was critically injured in a crash in Colorado Springs Sunday night. Two other cars were involved in the accident. The crash happened…
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