Garden of the Gods becomes popular option to closed national parks
During the federal government shutdown, many visitors are learning that Garden of the Gods is as good as — if not better than — national…
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Pumpkins now available at Venetucci Farm
The pumpkin patch at Venetucci Farm opened for business Saturday morning. Dozens of families searched for that special pumpkin to take home, as they…
Continue ReadingColoradans split on amendment 66
Coloradans are at odds when it comes to Amendment 66. The proposal would give education a boost in funding from income tax. Lieutenant Governor Joe…
Continue ReadingVenetucci barn restored by trees burned in Black Forest Fire
It is one of the oldest structures located on Venetucci Farm, but time took its toll on the 100-year-old asparagus barn. According to Pikes Peak…
Continue ReadingRelief replaces worry at Fort Carson
Fort Carson is going to be different for 250 soldiers that returned from their deployment in Kuwait. Families and friends were holding signs and…
Continue ReadingFriday Night Blitz – Scores Week 7
High school football scores for Friday, October 11, 2013. Falcon: 24Ponderosa: 14 F Doherty: 6Valor Christian: 42 F Lewis Palmer: 0Coronado: 28 F…
Continue ReadingAutism Center threatened to temporarily close
Breathing a little easier, military families with autistic children have a few more days until they might need to start worrying again. The Colorado…
Continue ReadingHelping hand for disabled during emergencies
There’s a quiet office in the Independence Center that helps bring clarity for hundreds during a storm or any other kind of emergency. Nick…
Continue ReadingBoulder County authorities seize 70 lbs of pot
Authorities say they have busted an illegal marijuana distribution operation that yielded eight arrests and the seizure of 70.6 pounds of processed…
Continue ReadingBanning Lewis Ranch back in business in NE Colorado Springs
It’s a project you may have forgotten about, but the troubled Banning Lewis Ranch development in Colorado Springs has quietly made a strong…
Continue ReadingPlayground for Salvation Army kids program rebuilt in two days
Anyone out of town for the last week may not recognize the new playground at the Salvation Army building on Yuma Street. In just two days, volunteers…
Continue ReadingLittleton police officer facing drug charge quits
A Littleton police officer accused of buying $1,300 worth of the drug Ecstasy from a confidential informant has resigned his position. City…
Continue ReadingGeneral in charge of nuclear missiles is fired
The Air Force fired the general in charge of its nuclear missiles on Friday (10/11/13), just two days after a Navy admiral with top nuclear weapons…
Continue ReadingColorado, Utah reopen parks others eye options
Colorado’s governor has struck a deal with federal officials to reopen one of its national parks, becoming the second state to accept an offer…
Continue ReadingCash flowing ‘Fast & Furious’ in Colorado town
The crew filming “Fast & Furious 7” is bringing welcome cash to the small Colorado town of Salida. As many as 300 crew members are…
Continue ReadingArapahoe Basin will open for season Sunday
Ski season is starting in Colorado. Arapahoe Basin says it will open one run Sunday thanks to early season snow and snowmaking. That’s four…
Continue ReadingColo. school tax challenge ruling expected Tuesday
A judge plans to rule Tuesday on the validity of a ballot question seeking to raise taxes for Colorado schools. Opponents of Amendment 66 say…
Continue ReadingCSPD searches for domestic violence suspect
Investigators with the Colorado Springs Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit are seeking the public’s help in locating Aubrey Lanny…
Continue ReadingFlooded homes dealing with new problem
The damage caused by September flooding may still be growing. The city of Colorado Springs office of emergency management says dozens of flooded…
Continue ReadingWhy do female models make more than male models?
It’s a man’s world, except in the world of making money as a fashion model. According to a new ranking from Forbes magazine, male models…
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