Closures & Delays for Monday, Dec. 9

Click here for an updated list of weather-related closures and delays in southern Colorado.

Pueblo man in ICU after weekend shooting

Police say a man was found shot in front of the Union Depot early Saturday.

It's coast to coast: Winter weather slams U.S.

Flights are canceled, cars are piling up in icy crashes, and millions are stranded. And this isn't just typical winter fare slamming the Northeast. It's part of a rare pattern walloping virtually the entire United States at once.

Closures & Delays for Monday, Dec. 9

Click here for an updated list of weather-related closures and delays in southern Colorado.

U.S.-Russia helicopter deal hits turbulance

A deal between Russia and the U.S. to buy Russian helicopters for Afghan troops is causing controversy in Washington.

Weather delays I-25 construction

The Colorado Department of Transportation will get back to work on I-25 this week after the cold weather and snow delayed construction.

Eilers neighborhood cleanup to be discussed

Those who live in the Eilers neighborhood could soon learn whether the federal government will be cleaning up traces left behind from an old smelter.

Study finds driving in Colorado Springs on the decline

Commuters cut down drive time

Colorado Springs ranks eighth among the U.S.'s top cities when it comes to driving less.

Deadly hit & run driver sought by Colorado State Patrol

State troopers seek driver in a fatal hit-and-run crash

Colorado State Patrol needs help finding a driver who hit a man, killing him, and drove off.

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8 ways to avoid winter driving wrecks

A deep freeze has gripped the nation and is causing all kinds of travel problems. Here are tips on how to stay out of trouble when road conditions become dangerous.

Slideshows

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US Airways jet landing — Joel Page / Reuters

Airlines that are now extinct

Obama victory speech — Philip Andrews / Reuters

20 years of Time's Person of the Year

12 6 weather front — Keystone Resort/Ben Lindbloom

Ice storm causes havoc from Oregon to the White House

Food, dinner, plate generic — Good food that costs less than $1

Jordin Sparks and her dog Minnie, 2012 — Bret Hartman/Reuters

Celebrities and their pets

Jennifer Lawrence Nov — REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Barbara Walters' Most Fascinating People of 2013

Mandela, Queen Elizabeth blurb — REUTERS

Famous friends of Nelson Mandela

Hazy skies, Malaysia — CCTV

World's most polluted cities

Jobs Employment Unemployment Generic Blurb — iStock

States with the lowest jobless rates

Mandela Reaction 6Mandela Indian children pray — Amit Dave/Reuters

World reacts to Mandela's death

Nelson Mandela file photo — Mike Hutchings/Reuters

Notable deaths of 2013

Passengers in line at JFK Airport — Jessica Rinaldi / Reuters

Best/worst airlines for holiday travel

Jennifer Aniston, 2012, Wanderlust premiere — Mario Anzuoni/Reuters

Celebrity godparents

Local News

Pueblo man in ICU after weekend shooting

Police say a man was found shot in front of the Union Depot early Saturday.
Weather delays I-25 construction
Eilers neighborhood cleanup to be discussed
Commuters cut down drive time
State troopers seek driver in a fatal hit-and-run crash
Police: Man attempting to make hash oil causes explosion

National And World News

Filner sentenced for kissing, grabbing women

REUTERS/Fred Greaves

Former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner was sentenced Monday to 90 days in home confinement, three years probation, and a series of fines totaling approximately $1,500 as part of a plea deal.
Ukraine president backs talks to end crisis
It's coast to coast: Winter weather slams U.S.
91 world leaders go to honor Mandela

From The Pueblo Chieftain

Crime Tracker

Pueblo man in ICU after weekend shooting

Police say a man was found shot in front of the Union Depot early Saturday.
State troopers seek driver in a fatal hit-and-run crash
Man arrested after SWAT activity Saturday morning
Woman identified in Woodland Park death investigation
Vehicle theft increasing in Colorado Springs
Colombian pleads not guilty on weapons charge
Search for triple murder suspect intensifies

Entertainment

American falls short on 'Arabs Got Talent'

REUTERS/Mohammed Azakir

American Jennifer Grout fell just short of the top prize in the "Arabs Got Talent" competition after a remarkable run to the finals by a 23-year-old from Massachusetts who barely speaks Arabic.
Grout was among the final three contestants left standing...
Susan Boyle says she has Asperger's
Kennedy Center Honors recognizes Joel, MacLaine, 3 others
Thousands converge on Paul Walker crash site

Irresistible News

Jogger knocked out by flying deer

SXC

A 27-year-old woman is knocked out by a flying deer while jogging in Virginia.
World's thinnest condom is 1/6 width of human hair
Stunning pic of Freeman is actually iPad painting
Bob Dylan guitar sells for nearly $1 million

Economy Tracker

10 proactive steps to a painless divorce

Being proactive during your challenging divorce can minimize the emotional chaos in your life and family. By following these 10 proactive steps, you will achieve a more harmonious disengagement.
American Airlines back on Wall Street
AMC offers stock to loyal movie fans
What correction? Stocks continue to rally

Health

Susan Boyle says she has Asperger's

Casper Christoffersen/Scanpix/Reuters

Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle says she was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome last year, according to a report in Sunday's editions of The Observer newspaper.
World's thinnest condom is 1/6 width of human hair
Princeton to begin meningitis B vaccination
Paraplegic loses 275 pounds

Sports

Patriots TE Gronkowski out for season

Mike Segar/Reuters

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is out for the season with torn ligaments in his right knee.
Halladay to announce retirement
German president will not attend Olympics
Florida State, Auburn to square off for title

Education

Princeton to begin meningitis B vaccination

CNN

A vaccine not licensed for use in the United States will be offered to thousands of Princeton University students beginning Monday, after a string of meningitis B cases at the college this year.
The vaccine is called Bexsero and is made by Novartis. ...
Average student loan debt: $29,400
Man arrested after SWAT activity Saturday morning
What to do about Lincoln School repair problems

Family

10 proactive steps to a painless divorce

Being proactive during your challenging divorce can minimize the emotional chaos in your life and family. By following these 10 proactive steps, you will achieve a more harmonious disengagement.
Dads in divorce: Now more than just a wallet
Is the time right to review your estate plan?
Guardianships: 3 things you need to know

Pet News

Reddit to the rescue: Strangers find lost dog

When Piper Below lost her dog, Jack, on a morning walk, the last thing she expected was to find him with the help of hundreds of strangers on the Internet.
First dog Sunny Obama knocks over girl at WH
Lawsuits: Chimps should be 'legal persons'
Voters decide: Panda cub is baby Bao Bao

Food

Apricot brandy pound cake

These make great gifts for holiday dinner parties or neighborhood gatherings.
Israeli soofganiot
Fried cauliflower
Brandied fruit

Lifestyle

10 proactive steps to a painless divorce

Being proactive during your challenging divorce can minimize the emotional chaos in your life and family. By following these 10 proactive steps, you will achieve a more harmonious disengagement.
Old churches get makeovers as homes
Pantone's color of 2014 is...
Dads in divorce: Now more than just a wallet

Technology Headlines

Snowden docs had NYT exec fearing for his life

Reuters

Informing the American people about how their government spies on them can be risky business for journalists. Rajiv Pant, chief technology officer at The New York Times, thought he could be killed for it.
Reddit to the rescue: Strangers find lost dog
Tourist trips to the Moon by 2043?
Stunning pic of Freeman is actually iPad painting

Automotive Headlines

Man vs. machine: Who should be at the wheel?

CNN, NBC/YouTube.com, UK Dept. of Business

In the early-morning stillness on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, William Rockefeller was manning the controls of a half full Metro-North train out of Poughkeepsie.
The Hudson line train was hurtling along at 82 miles an hour, not within the speed limi...
Someone bought a $100,000 Tesla with Bitcoins
Ford unveils all-new Mustang
Car sales keep on rolling in November

Environment

Rescuers: Stranded whales may be dehydrated

Everglades National Park

The struggle between life and death is not going so well for dozens of pilot whales stranded in shallow waters in Florida.
Rescuers have been trying to save about 30 whales by herding them into deeper waters.
Of the 51 whales originally stranded, 11 ...
Willie Nelson: 'SeaWorld is not OK'
Saving the world's oceans one at a time
Family finds their tap water is flammable