Suicide prevention advocates upset over tweet for Robin Williams
Suicide prevention advocates said Wednesday a tweet aimed at honoring Robin Williams sends the wrong message. Actor Robin Williams killed himself and…
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Mayor and task force hold back no words in stormwater plan
El Paso County commissioners and Colorado Springs city council are blasting Mayor Steve Bach. He’s coming right back at them. The members in…
Continue Reading‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ floods social media, aids ALS awareness
It’s a shock to the system for a good cause. The “Ice Bucket Challenge” is meant to raise awareness for amyotrophic lateral…
Continue ReadingTroy Tulowitzki Out For the Rest of the Season
All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki will have surgery on his left hip Friday in Vail, Colorado, and miss the rest of the season, the Colorado Rockies…
Continue ReadingMan whose son was killed when the two were hit by a car says others’ support help him heal
The Colorado Springs man whose son died after the two were hit by a car in July, said others’ support is helping him heal. Raphael Hameed and…
Continue ReadingWoodland Park City Council selects new mayor in unique fashion
The city of Woodland Park is now under new leadership. Mayor Neil Levy, the owner of Swiss Chalet for the last 15 years, was sworn in Tuesday night.…
Continue ReadingColorado Springs mayor opposes stormwater plan
A day after the Colorado Springs City Council voted to form a regional task force to address stormwater issues, Mayor Steve Bach said he…
Continue ReadingVestas hiring 1,500 employees this year in Colorado
The Vestas Tower Plant in Pueblo is stepping up hiring this year, as the wind energy industry continues to boom. Every year, 1,100 wind towers are…
Continue ReadingMan, 77, shot while confronting stranger
Colorado Springs Police say a 77-year-old man was shot while confronting a stranger who was standing next to his vehicle. The incident happened in…
Continue ReadingVandals blow up 7 mailboxes in northern Colorado
Authorities in two northern Colorado counties say vandals used explosives to blow up people’s mailboxes. KMGH-TV reports Wednesday that three…
Continue ReadingPolice search for robbery suspect who escaped on dirt bike
Pueblo Police are searching for the man who they say robbed a roofing company Wednesday. Officers were called to RCI Roofing in the 2400 block of N.…
Continue ReadingMan assaulted in his own driveway
Pueblo Police say a man suffered minor injuries when he was assaulted during an attempted robbery in his own driveway. Police were called to the 2200…
Continue ReadingFinishing touches for Colorado Capitol gold dome
The state Capitol’s dome $17 million renovation is nearly complete. On Wednesday morning, gilders rappelled down the dome to begin touching up…
Continue ReadingGreeley police kill man who pointed gun at officer
Greeley police say officers shot and killed a man who pointed a long gun at one of them. The shooting happened as they responded to a report of a man…
Continue ReadingAir Force coaches asked to help curb assaults
Air Force Academy leaders are asking coaches to take a bigger role in preventing sexual assaults by talking with athletes about the issue. Commanders…
Continue ReadingOpen carry group’s plan to rally in Houston neighborhood causes controversy
A gun rights advocacy group in Texas is getting some backlash over its plans to rally in a Houston neighborhood this weekend. David Amad with Open…
Continue ReadingAscent organizers prepare for both hikers and runners
Despite race organizers’ request to close it for the big race, the city is keeping the Incline open this weekend. On the last days you can hike…
Continue ReadingColorado Powerball winner to claim prize Wednesday
The winner of Saturday night’s $90 million Powerball jackpot is set to claim his prize Wednesday. Colorado Lottery spokeswoman Kelly Tabor says…
Continue Reading6th killing at Sterling prison prompts review
The head of Colorado’s prison system wants an in depth review of the Sterling Correctional Facility following the killing of an inmate there…
Continue ReadingWeather helps fight wildfire near national park
Authorities say weather conditions have helped them make progress fighting a small wildfire burning near the west entrance to Rocky Mountain National…
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