Authorities say 2 killed, another wounded in fight
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says two people are dead and another was wounded in a family disturbance that ended in gunfire on Monday.…
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Colorado gun checks surge in 2013
More people tried to buy a gun in 2013 than in any other year in Colorado. Nearly 400,000 criminal background checks were processed by the Colorado…
Continue ReadingLights out for popular household item
The phasing-out of incandescent light bulbs is a part of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act. As of Jan. 1, the bulbs will no longer be…
Continue ReadingColorado bars could stay open until 7 a.m.; state legislation proposed
7 a.m. could be the new bar closing time in Colorado. State lawmakers behind the plan say it’s all about safety. The proposed law is not…
Continue ReadingSky high wishes for twelve area children
The make-A-SWish Foundation grants hundreds of wishes nationwide each year. Usually the wishes involve attending a sporting event of meeting a…
Continue ReadingSky high wishes for twelve area children
The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants hundreds of wishes nationawide each year. Usually the wishes involve attending a sporting event or meeting a…
Continue ReadingPueblo needs $1.8M to fund firefighters’ pension
After a year of budget troubles, Pueblo City Council is bracing for another year of financial struggles. The city needs to come up with $1.8 million…
Continue ReadingTumbleweeds roll on
It was another windy day around Southern Colorado and that means tumbleweeds are on the march again. They’ve been around for months now, but…
Continue ReadingBallot initiative proposes mandatory premarital classes
A new ballot initiative proposes mandatory premarital education before a couple weds. According to the Denver Post, Kids Against Divorce wants a…
Continue ReadingAddictions counselor: Marijuana and alcohol addictions different, but both dangerous
President Barack Obama is sharing his views on marijuana — but not everyone likes or agrees with what he says. “As has been…
Continue ReadingManitou Springs may allow retail pot shops
Manitou Springs could be the first place in El Paso County to sell retail marijuana. After Tuesday’s vote users won’t have to drive to…
Continue ReadingAccused hostage taker who was shot by police dies
A man who Denver Police say was using a hostage as a human shield when he was shot by officers has died from his injuries. The Denver County Coronor…
Continue ReadingAthletes are affected by cold weather too
During Sunday’s game, Broncos fans saw all of the things that they’ve come to expect from the team. But what they might not have expected…
Continue ReadingPueblo assault victim in critical condition
Police say an assault victim who was found at the Safeway on W. 29th Street Monday morning (1/20/14) is in critical condition. Police received a…
Continue ReadingPeriodic lane closures planned along I-25 to fix potholes, uneven surfaces
Drivers commuting on Interstate 25 will encounter periodic two-lane closures during the next several months as workers fix pot holes and uneven…
Continue ReadingColo. media shield law bill gets first hearing
A bill to increase legal protections for reporters and their sources in Colorado is up for an initial vote. The bill from Colorado Springs Republican…
Continue ReadingColo. legislation deals with cyber harassment
Colorado lawmakers are trying to crack down on various types of online harassment with proposals that would classify crimes of the Internet age. One…
Continue Reading5 Things To Know in the Colorado Legislature
DISASTER RESPONSE Proposals inspired by last year’s devastating floods and fires are expected to be a prime topic for discussion this year. The…
Continue ReadingTeen tanning bed ban back in tougher form in Colo.
An unlikely partnership has helped block recent attempts to limit tanning bed use by Colorado teens, but supporters this year hope a new proposal can…
Continue ReadingBill To Watch in the Colorado Legislature
This week’s Bill To Watch in the Colorado Legislature: THE BILL: Senate Bill 1, adding money to public colleges and universities. WHAT IT DOES:…
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