Midwest, Plains bankers had dire view of rural economy
A survey shows some bankers had a dire view of the rural economy in their 10 Western and Plains states. A report released Thursday says…
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Officials: Armed travelers trying to board planes set record
Federal officials say a record number of airline passengers were caught last year trying to take guns on planes, and most of the weapons were loaded.…
Continue ReadingAnother day, another range fire at Fort Carson
Fort Carson says a fire is burning on a training range south of Colorado Springs. The size of the fire is unknown, but Fort Carson says the situation…
Continue ReadingTruck driver cited after hitting bridges in Pueblo
A truck driver was cited after hitting two bridges on I-25 in Pueblo Wednesday night. Police said the truck carried oversized equipment and tried to…
Continue ReadingAmerican Legion hosts vigil for missing Marine with ties to Fountain
American Legion Post 38 hosted a vigil Wednesday night for a missing Marine with family ties to Fountain. Sgt. Jeffrey Sempler is one of twelve…
Continue ReadingMarijuana lawsuit against Pueblo County dismissed
Pueblo County and the State of Colorado were dismissed of all counts in a Federal Preemption and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations…
Continue ReadingSecurity Water and Sanitation District discuss water concerns at board meeting
Security Water and Sanitation District addressed issues of contaminated water at their regular board meeting Wednesday night. People in southern El…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Suspected drunk driver arrested after hitting ambulance
Colorado Springs police arrested a man Wednesday night accused of drunk driving and hitting an ambulance. The crash happened in the 900 block of E.…
Continue ReadingLake Pueblo State Park is getting new roads and trails
Lake Pueblo State Park is getting a makeover – and new trails. Those trails are a regular stop for Cindy and Dick Willis. How often do they…
Continue ReadingLocal family frustrated over lack of progress in relative’s homicide
A month after a mother of three children was found brutally slain, some of her relatives in Colorado Springs want to bring more attention to the…
Continue ReadingUtilities board votes to decommission unit 5 at Drake
The Colorado Springs Utilities Board voted Wednesday to decommission one of the Drake Power Plant’s power generating units. The vote means that…
Continue ReadingMother grieves for missing Marine: ‘It’s starting to sink in, but there’s still hope’
After five days without finding any survivors in the waters of Hawaii, the search for the 12 Marines missing after two helicopters apparently…
Continue ReadingCocoa Shortage Hits Close To Home
Just in time for Valentine’s day: – chocolate prices are sky high and as it turns out – weather may be to blame. A bar of chocolate…
Continue ReadingFocus returns to Patriots at Dove Valley
The Lamar Hunt Trophy watches over Peyton Manning as he recites his mantra for the AFC Championship game. “Stay in the moment, try not to get…
Continue ReadingHome damaged by west Springs fire
For a second time Wednesday, Colorado Springs firefighters battled flames on the west side of the city. The fire department said the afternoon fire…
Continue ReadingArson suspected in west Springs grass fire
The Colorado Springs Fire Department says it suspects arson in a grass fire that threatened structures at W. Uintah Street and N. 19th Street…
Continue ReadingWar veteran, paratriathlon champion motivates team
A new triathlon in Colorado Springs got a big dose of inspiration Wednesday. Iraqi war veteran and three-time paratriathlon world champion Melissa…
Continue ReadingGrass fire threatening structures on the west side of Colorado Springs
The Colorado Springs Fire Department says a grass fire is threatening structures at W. Uintah Street and N. 19th Street. The fire department says…
Continue ReadingOil crash sends Dow diving 500 points
Oil keeps diving — and it’s taking Wall Street with it. The Dow plunged 540 points on Wednesday after crude oil plummeted another 7% and…
Continue ReadingVigil for missing U.S. marine to be held in Fountain
American Legion Post 38 in Fountain will hold a vigil in honor of US Marine Sergeant Jeffrey Sempler, whose mother is a member of the Legion. Sempler…
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