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Another major storm headed to snowy Mid-Atlantic

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 07:58:00 EST

A second major storm in less than a week was blowing Tuesday toward the Mid-Atlantic region, where plows still hadn't touched some roads, utility workers were struggling to restore power and shovels were in short supply.

Lawyer: Pitt and Jolie sue over split claim

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 07:38:00 EST

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have begun legal action against a British tabloid that reported the celebrity couple was going to split, a lawyer acting on their behalf confirmed Monday.

Super Bowl sets record with 48 minutes of ads

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 07:38:00 EST

Think Sunday night's Super Bowl seemed like it had a lot of ads? You're right. Commercials took up nearly 48 minutes of the game - the most for any Super Bowl.

Snowfall Totals

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 01:16:00 EST

STORMTRACKER 13 - Snow totals for Sunday and Monday.

Structure Fire In Stratmoor Hills

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 19:31:00 EST

EL PASO COUNTY - A structure fire at Lashelle Avenue and Lashelle Way in Stratmoor Hills has been contained.

CSU - Pueblo Launches iPhone App

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:19:00 EST

PUEBLO - Colorado State University-Pueblo has become the first university in Colorado to launch its own free iPhone application.

Jackson's Doc Charged with Manslaughter, Pleads Not Guilty

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:02:00 EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Michael Jackson's doctor charged with involuntary manslaughter in singer's death.

Dow closes below 10,000 for first time in 3 months

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 17:13:00 EST

NEW YORK (AP) - Concern about mounting debt in Europe has pushed the Dow Jones industrials below 10,000.

Toyota's Resale Value gets Dented

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:59:00 EST

CHICAGO (AP) - Toyota owners looking to trade in their cars have little reason to sing the carmaker's old ad slogan, "I love what you do for me - Toyota!"

Pueblo Road Conditions Monday

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:34:00 EST

PUEBLO - State troopers say icy conditions on I-25 between here and Colorado Springs caused nine minor accidents Monday morning.

Charlie and Brooke Sheen Arrive in Colorado Court

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:30:00 EST

ASPEN, Colo. (AP) - Actor Charlie Sheen and his wife have arrived at a courthouse in Aspen, as he faces domestic violence allegations.

Balloon Boy Dad Leaves Jail 2 Days Early

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:02:00 EST

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - The man who pleaded guilty in the balloon boy hoax has been released two days early from his 30 day sentence in the Larimer County jail to serve the rest of his sentence through the alternative sentencing unit.

Colorado Springs Sells 9 FREX Buses for $1.44M

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:09:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - The city of Colorado Springs has sold nine surplus buses from its FREX service from Denver-to-Colorado Springs for $1.44 million.

Super Bowl Most Watched TV Show Ever

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:41:00 EST

NEW YORK (AP) - The Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of "M-A-S-H" to become the most-watched program in television history.

Report: Toyota plans to recall 300,000 Priuses

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 12:03:00 EST

TOKYO - Toyota plans to recall about 300,000 Prius hybrids worldwide over a brake problem and will notify the U.S. and Japanese governments Tuesday, a news report said, as a top executive will testify before U.S. lawmakers over recall woes that have tarnished its reputation for quality and safety.

WATCH: The Super Bowl's Buzziest Ads, Which is Your Favorite?

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 12:01:00 EST

Here are the buzziest super ads in their entirety. Tell us your favorite.

Saints are Super Bowl Champions

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:33:00 EST

MIAMI -- Many football fans, leading with their head, viewed the Indianapolis Colts as the better team coming into Super Bowl XLIV. But when all the multi-colored confetti had rained down on Sun Life

Carjacking Puts 2 Men in Hospital

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 13:46:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS - Two men are recovering this morning after getting carjacked. It happened just before 11 Saturday night in the Save-A-Lot store on S. Circle Dr. near Airport Rd.

At Least 3 Dead After Mid-Air Collision

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 01:07:00 EST

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - The Federal Aviation Administration says a plane towing a glider and another aircraft collided in Colorado, killing at least three people.

Mom Plans Special Homecoming for Soldier Son

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 00:58:00 EST

Sgt. Nathan Jones' family couldn't be at his Fort Hood homecoming when he returned from a year-long deployment in Iraq. But on Saturday his mom pulled out all the stops to give him a community welcoming when he touched down in the Springs.

New Shooting Range for El Paso County?

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 19:19:00 EST

EL PASO COUNTY - A new shooting range for El Paso County could be in the works.

Suspect Arrested After Standoff in the Springs

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 15:35:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS -- Police say Curt McFarland, 24, is a recently-returned military veteran who pointed a gun at his wife.

Treasury Sec. Timothy Geithner Says Economy Is Recovering

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 12:10:00 EST

WASHINGTON - Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says the U.S. has a low risk of a double-dip recession. He considers the country in a process of healing.

U.S. Senate Candidate Forum in Woodland Park

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST

TELLER COUNTY - Congressman Doug Lamborn (R) is making an appearance at a U.S. Senate Candidate Forum in Woodland Park. The forum is sponsored by the Teller Tea Party.

El Paso Co. Treasurer Running For Clerk & Recorder Position

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 11:52:00 EST

EL PASO COUNTY - Colorado Springs Republican Sandra Damron is tossing her name into the race for El Paso County Clerk & Recorder. She is announcing her candidacy Saturday morning.

El Paso County Town Hall Meeting Saturday Morning

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 11:44:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS - County Commissioner Amy Lathen is hosting a town hall meeting Saturday morning.

Pueblo Teen Expelled For Bringing Gun To High School

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 20:36:00 EST

PUEBLO - A teenager at Central High School student has was arrested and expelled after he was caught with a gun inside the school

Union Workers Vote

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 19:44:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS - An agreement between Safeway and the United Food and Commercial Workers Local Seven could be close.

Peace Rally Heats Up At City Hall

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 19:19:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS – A shouting match breaks out at a Homeless peace rally in Colorado Springs.

EMI Engineers Return Home From Haiti

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 19:05:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS – Engineering Ministries International's (EMI) first responders are back from Haiti.

Car Crashes into Light Pole on Highway 115

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 18:52:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS - A vehicle crashed into a light pole on Highway 115 and Cheyenne Mountain Friday.

Ex-John Edwards Pal Says FBI has Sex Tape

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 18:37:00 EST

PITTSBORO, N.C. (AP) - A former aide to John Edwards says in court documents that a copy of a sex tape featuring his former boss has been sent to the FBI.

Warden Paid to Not Work Let Go After NEWSCHANNEL 13 Investigation

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 18:33:00 EST

CANON CITY - You were paying a Canon City warden $9,569 each month to not show up to work.

Man charged on 100 sex-related charges in Colorado

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 18:33:00 EST

DENVER (AP) - Denver prosecutors have filed 100 charges against a 43-year-old man accused of exposing himself in public places over several years and secretly videotaping consensual sexual encounters.

The Firefight that Took the Lives of 8 Ft. Carson Soldiers

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 17:52:00 EST

KABUL - Most of the soldiers were still asleep when gunfire rang out and insurgents stormed their isolated base from all sides. Eight Fort Carson soldiers and three Afghan soldiers died.

Trial Begins in Colo. Springs Foster Child Murder

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 16:33:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Jurors in the case of a foster mother accused of killing a 2-year-old heard conflicting stories about the girl's death Friday.

Mountain Post Wives Enroll in Mini-Boot Camp

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:55:00 EST

FORT CARSON - A group of dedicated wives spent Friday walking in their husbands' boots. They endured physical training, grenade throwing, and assembling and disassembling weapons.

More Prison for Hep C Surgery Tech Who Infected Patients

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:11:00 EST

DENVER (AP) - A drug-addicted surgery tech who admitted stealing painkillers and infecting patients with hepatitis C will face more prison time.

President Obama Admits Health Care Overhaul May Die on Hill

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 14:47:00 EST

WASHINGTON (AP) - After insisting for a year that failure was not an option, President Barack Obama is now acknowledging his health care overhaul may die in Congress.

Body Found on Train Tracks was CSU Student

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 14:45:00 EST

KEENESBURG, Colo. (AP) - The body discovered on train tracks near Keenesburg has been identified as a Colorado State University student who went missing after a basketball game.

CSPD Busts a Burglary in Progress

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:16:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS - Fast acting responding officers were able to stop a burglary in progress at a Colorado Springs home early Thursday morning.

Charlie Sheen's Car Apparently Stolen, Crashed in Ravine

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:58:00 EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Los Angeles police say a vehicle belonging to actor Charlie Sheen has been found crashed in a steep ravine near his Sherman Oaks home.

NORAD Plans Air Patrols for Super Bowl

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:24:00 EST

WASHINGTON - Fighter jet crews from North American Aerospace Defense Command's Continental United States Region will be busy Feb. 7 protecting the skies around Sun Life Stadium in Miami during Super Bowl XLIV.

Fast Food and Your Tax Money

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:15:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS – Fast food, spas and car repairs all have one thing in common, your tax dollars.

Employees Forced into Bathroom at Knife Point During Robbery

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 11:27:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS – Police are looking for a robber who locked two workers inside the bathroom at knife point before fleeing the scene Thursday night.

Toyota Chief Apologizes for Global Recalls

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 10:48:00 EST

TOKYO (AP) - Toyota's president apologized Friday for the massive global recalls over sticking gas pedals as the automaker scrambles to repair a damaged reputation and sliding sales.

Attempted Robbery Attack Hospitalizes Victim with Concussion

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 10:27:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS – An attempted robbery attack left one victim with a laceration on his scalp requiring 25 staples early Friday morning.

New ketchup packet allows for dunking or squeezing

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 07:33:00 EST

By SARAH SKIDMORE AP Food Industry Writer For decades there was only one way to use the humble ketchup packet, and it was messy. Now, fast-food lovers have a choice: the traditional squeeze play - or the option...

Brown sworn in as US senator from Massachusetts

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 02:00:00 EST

Republican Scott Brown took over the seat of the late Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy on Thursday, vowing to be an independent voice in a bitterly divided Senate.

D-49 Parents Question Different Sexting Punishments

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 01:51:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS - Viewers contacted us about a sexting case at Horizon Middle School this week in which no kids were suspended there.

Reward Announced For Help To Solve Elderly Beating

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:57:00 EST

PUEBLO - City leaders desparately want to catch the man who brutally attacked a 94-year-old man in his home.

New Zealand virgin auctions herself for tuition

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 21:40:00 EST

A New Zealand teenager who says she auctioned her virginity online for $32,000 to raise tuition money did not break any laws but it might be risky for her to follow through on the deal, police warned Wednesday.

Cesar Chavez Board President Steps Down

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 21:16:00 EST

PUEBLO - A surprise announcement today from a school board that's seen plenty of headlines this past year.

94-Year-Old Man Attacked and Beaten Inside Home

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 20:54:00 EST

PUEBLO – Police are searching for a suspect who nearly beat a 94-year-old man to death inside of his home Saturday evening.

Suspected Coronado High School Drug Dealer Busted

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 20:41:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS – A case that developed after a tip from a concerned parent led CSPD to bust a drug dealer suspected of selling to high school students.

Toyota Recall Repairs Underway

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 18:37:00 EST

PUEBLO - Local Toyota dealers have their first shipments of parts to fix the sticking gas pedal issue on recalled vehicles.

GOP lawmakers want Ritter to make $320M in cuts

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 18:36:00 EST

DENVER (AP) - Republican lawmakers are calling on the governor to cut about $320 million from the state's budget instead of raising taxes on businesses.

Police Patrols Increase At UCCS After Student Attacked

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 17:37:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS - The University of Colorado in Colorado Springs campus police are stepping up patrols after a woman is attacked in a student parking lot.

Ford to Fix Brake Problem on Milan, Fusion Hybrids

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 16:50:00 EST

DETROIT (AP) - Ford Motor Co. says it will fix 17,600 Mercury Milan and Ford Fusion gas-electric hybrids that can give drivers the impression the brakes have failed.

Two Suspected Dealers Arrested in Springs Meth Bust

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 12:51:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS - A meth bust landed two suspected Colorado Springs dealers in custody Wednesday.

Councilman says Cops Harassing Him Over Pay Cut

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 12:40:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - A city councilman in Colorado Springs says local police are harassing him because he proposed to cut their pay.

Stewart tells O'Reilly he's voice of sanity on Fox

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 11:41:00 EST

NEW YORK (AP) - Comic Jon Stewart told Bill O'Reilly that the "no spin zone" ringleader had become the voice of sanity on Fox News Channel, although "that's like being the thinnest kid at fat camp."

Mistrial Declared for Teen in Homeless Man Murder Case

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 11:39:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - A mistrial has been declared in the Colorado Springs case of a teenager accused of beating a homeless man to death.

Simulation Predicts Super Bowl Winner

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 11:21:00 EST

You can't beat the odds of the traditional Madden Super Bowl simulator. The game that plops both teams in a heated match up has predicted the right winner 5 out of the last six years.

Defacement of AFA Pagan Worship Area Causing Outrage

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 11:01:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS-The desecration of a pagan worship circle at the air force academy causes outrage.

AFA Grad to Pilot Next Shuttle Mission

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:53:00 EST

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo., - A 1989 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy will pilot the STS-130 mission to the International Space Station aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavor, currently scheduled to launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida Feb. 7.

Middle School Students Suspended for ‘Sexting'

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:32:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS - At least 25 students from Skyview Middle School have been suspended for ‘sexting' a picture of a naked 12-year-old girl.

Toyota: Prius Had Brake Design Problems

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:23:00 EST

TOKYO (AP) - Toyota acknowledged that it has begun fixing problems with the brakes in its prized Prius, but remains undecided about a recall, adding to the catalog of safety woes - and muddled responses - at the Japanese automaker.

Springs Police on Accident Alert

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 07:44:00 EST

Police are now under accident alert in Colorado Springs due to the road conditions.

Woman's Friends Mistaken for Burglars, Officer Shoots

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 01:10:00 EST

An investigation is underway into why a CSPD officer fired a gunshot while responding to a possible burglary. It turned out the "burglars" were friends of the homeowner.

Southern Colorado Students signing Letters of Intent

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

Air Academy High School Margaret Vicker - University of South Alabama - Soccer Cheyenne Mountain High School Kita Alvares - St. Louis University - Track & Field Katherine Murphy - Colorado School of

Pueblo County Commissioners Face More Questions About Furloughs

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 20:11:00 EST

PUEBLO COUNTY – Were learning more about the realities that come with the counties twelve furlough days.

Subway Robbery Investigation Places High School on Alert Status

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 19:55:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS - A police search for a suspect involved in a robbery at a Subway has left a nearby high school on alert status Wednesday morning.

Local Toyota Dealers Prepare for Recall Fix

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 18:46:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS - Local Toyota dealerships tell NEWSCHANNEL 13 they are currently receiving the replacement parts for recalled vehicles.

Victims in Deadly N. Colorado Car in to Bus Crash ID'd

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 18:43:00 EST

GREELEY - A teenager is dead after a car she was riding in was hit broadside by a school bus north of Greeley.

Web Reality Series About Abortion Sparks Controversy

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 18:21:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS – A new web reality series is sparking controversy across the country.

Colo. Mom to Sue School after Child's Mouth Taped

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 17:54:00 EST

DENVER (AP) - The mother of a 6-year-old whose mouth was taped shut by a school secretary is suing the school system.

Clinton: No Swap for U.S. Prisoners in Iran

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 17:05:00 EST

WASHINGTON (AP) - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is ruling out Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's suggestion that three detained American hikers in Iran should be swapped with Iranian citizens held in the United States.

Safety Concern Continues on I-25 in Southern EPC

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 17:01:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS - The recent death of a driver marks the third fatality since mid-December between here and the Pikes Peak Raceway.

Prosecutors Won't Press Charges in Train Threat

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 16:29:00 EST

LA JUNTA, Colo. (AP) - Prosecutors in southeastern Colorado say they won't pursue charges against an ex-convict accused of making a threat against an Amtrak train.

Toyota Probe Deepens Amid Confusion Over Risk

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 16:17:00 EST

WASHINGTON (AP) - Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood told Toyota owners Wednesday they should stop driving their vehicles, then quickly took back his words, adding to confusion over the safety of millions of recalled cars.

Ex-POW in Iraq war recalls nightmares, depression

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 15:40:00 EST

Shoshana Johnson survived gunshot wounds to both legs and 22 days as a prisoner of war in Iraq. Life wasn't so easy when she came home, either.

Unemployment Hit One Colorado City the Hardest Last Year

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 13:50:00 EST

Find out which city tops the list.

Lawmakers Writing Compromise Health Bill

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:39:00 EST

WASHINGTON (AP) - Leading lawmakers hoping to revive President Barack Obama's stalled health care overhaul have started writing a compromise bill, but it's unclear when the legislation will be ready for votes, a top House Democrat said Tuesday.

Rosaries become Gang Symbol

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:59:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS- A religious symbol cherished by Catholics around the world takes on a new meaning for gang members.

Pakistan Condemns Bomb that Kills 3 US Soldiers

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:41:00 EST

SHAHI KOTO, Pakistan (AP) - The Pakistani government is condemning a bombing that killed three U.S. soldiers and wounded two others.

Oddball Winter Weather: Economic Impact?

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:37:00 EST

Could the changing winter weather cost you money?

Pueblo Co. Workers Protest Furloughs

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:29:00 EST

PUEBLO COUNTY- County employees say the furloughs they've been forced to take are putting citizens at risk. On Tuesday workers packed a county commissioner's meeting to voice concerns.

Haitian judge questions detained Americans

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:17:00 EST

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - A group of U.S. Baptist missionaries arrested trying to leave Haiti with a busload of children faced more questioning by a local judge, while an orphanage director said many of the children had parents.

Pueblo County Sheriff Says He Will Seek Re-Election

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:31:00 EST

PUEBLO - Kirk Taylor says the decision to seek re-election was an easy one.

What's Next For PCC Following Surprise Resignation

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:27:00 EST

PUEBLO - There's still no word yet on why the Pueblo Community College President, Dr. J.D. Garvin stepped down from his position on Monday.

Allowing Gays to Serve in the Military

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 23:38:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS – The push is on to overturn ‘Don't Ask, Don't Tell' allowing gays to serve openly in the military.

CRIME TRACKER: CSPD Connects the Dots on 134 Robbery Crime Spree

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 21:47:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS - In a massive bust, CSPD was able to connect the dots on 42 cases during a two-month crime spree that left 134 robbery victims in its wake.

Springs Pharmacist Convicted of Dealing Steroids

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 18:45:00 EST

DENVER - A licensed pharmacist in Colorado Springs was convicted in federal court in Denver today on thirty-one counts related to the importation and distribution of ana- bolic steroids and Chinese-manufactured human growth hormone.

Ahmadinejad Proposes Prisoner Swap for US hikers

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 18:05:00 EST

TEHRAN – Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Tuesday proposed a swap of Iranians in U.S. prisons for three American hikers being held in Tehran.

Woman ID' d in 'Suspicious' Death in Colo. Springs

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 17:38:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS - Police are investigating the death of a 48-year-old Marie "Angie" Sandoval at her home near Galley Road and Chelton Road early Monday morning. No arrests have been made.

Obama Gives Renewed Hope For Local Veterans' Cemetery

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 16:11:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS - The President has made the cemetery a budget priority, pleasing the veterans' community which has long sought a more convenient location.

Man accused of disrupting flight pleads not guilty

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 16:00:00 EST

DENVER (AP) - A man accused of disrupting an airline flight and prompting the military to tail the plane with two jets has pleaded not guilty in Denver federal court to interfering with a flight crew.

Colo. Man Accused Of Cyber-Stalking Ex-Girlfriend

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:54:00 EST

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - A Boulder man accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend is suspected of using high-tech gadgetry to keep tabe on the woman.

Home Renovation Costs Expected To Triple On Older Homes

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:41:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS - A new law has contractors worried about the cost of remodeling jobs in homes built before 1978 that test positive for lead-based paint.

Sex Offender Ordered Off CSU Campus

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:39:00 EST

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - A sex offender living in an on-campus apartment at Colorado State University has been ordered to leave.

Family: Brittany Murphy was ill days before death

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:45:00 EST

Brittany Murphy's family said the actress was ill with flulike symptoms in the days before her death and prescription medications were taken from her home, the Los Angeles coroner's office said Monday.

PHOTOS: November Weather

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:18:00 EST

See weather pictures submitted by viewers of the winter weather, send your pictures to KRDOweather@gmail.com

CSPD on 'Accident Alert' Status

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:07:00 EDT

COLORADO SPRINGS - Due to the weather and road conditions in portions of Colorado Springs, the CSPD is now on Accident Alert Status.

Ambulances start charging extra for obese patients

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:45:00 EDT

The memory still bothers Ken Keller: A panicked ambulance crew had a critically ill patient, but the man weighed more than 1,000 pounds and could not fit inside the vehicle. And the stretcher wasn't sturdy enough to hold him.

Chlorine in pools raises kids' asthma, allergy risk

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:10:00 EDT

Swimming in pools disinfected with chlorine may increase the odds that a child will develop asthma or allergies, new research suggests.

Water Main Break Closes Uintah

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 04:57:00 EST

A water main break has closed the westbound lanes of Uintah St.

Toyota Recalls 437,000 Prius, Hybrids Globally

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 04:21:00 EST

Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide to fix brake problems - the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems at the world's largest automaker.

Pueblo Contractor Arrested for $25,000 Theft

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 03:45:00 EST

PUEBLO COUNTY- A building contractor is accused of stealing more than $25,000 from his clients to pay for everything from online dating to child support payments to livestock.

Jeanne Assam Authors New Book, "God, the Gunman and Me"

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:40:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS - Former New Life security guard Jeanne Assam tells all in soon-to-be-released book, "God, the Gunman and Me."

City Council Discusses Homeless Camping Ban & Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 21:22:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS – City Council is looking at placing a ban on homeless camps and passing an ordinance on regulating medical marijuana dispensaries.

Police Expanding In Pueblo

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 21:13:00 EST

PUEBLO - City leaders say it's a step towards winning back a side of town that's been plagued by crime.

Maketa Announces He will Run for Third Term

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 20:49:00 EST

By: Mireya Garcia m.garcia@krdo.com COLORADO SPRINGS- Current El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa announces he will run for another term four-year term. Maketa announced in January that he would not

Family Reports David Hames Body Recovered in Haiti

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:26:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS - The body of a freelance photographer who had gone missing after Haiti's earthquake is believed to have been found.

Indiana Man Survives 4 Days in Snow Without Food

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 20:26:00 EST

SAGUACHE COUNTY - It's been a harrowing weekend for one Indiana man who was traveling through Saguache County Thursday.

Plane Collision Victims Identified

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 01:32:00 EST

BOULDER (AP) - Authorities in Colorado have named the three men who died when two planes crashed near Boulder.

Was Tebow Ad Worth the Hype?

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 01:21:00 EST

It was the most controversial Super Bowl ad on game day- at least before it aired. The commercial by Focus on the Family featured Tim Tebow and his mother, and for weeks caused an outcry from pro-choice and gay rights groups over its alleged pro-life message. That message never materialized.

Springs Man Shot After Allegedly Stealing Gas

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 13:03:00 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS - The man is being treated at a hospital, and police questioned a business owner, but no one has been charged yet.

Springs Police Investigate Gang Shooting.

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 10:23:00 EST

Colorado Springs- Springs police investigate possible gang shooting.

Springs Police Arrest Two Soldiers Saturday Night

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 10:13:00 EST

Colorado Springs- Springs Police arrest several Ft. Carson soldiers saturday night.

Molson Coors' 4Q profit rises on tax benefits

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 08:04:00 EST

Associated Press - February 9, 2010 8:04 AM ET DENVER (AP) - Molson Coors says its fourth-quarter profit more than doubled because of favorable tax benefits even as it sold fewer beers.

News Minute: Here is the latest Colorado news from The Associated Press

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 06:04:00 EST

Click through for continually updated top news from around the state.

Reconstruction of fatal plane collision planned

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 06:04:00 EST

Associated Press - February 9, 2010 6:04 AM ET BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - Federal investigators plan to do a reconstruction of the midair collision that killed three people in two planes near the...

Trial starting in ice cream crash that killed 3

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 05:54:00 EST

Associated Press - February 9, 2010 5:54 AM ET CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) - Opening arguments are expected this week in the trial of a man accused of causing a wreck that killed three people,...

Senate debates taxing software, candy and soda

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 02:14:00 EST

Associated Press - February 8, 2010 11:04 PM ET DENVER (AP) - The full Senate has tentatively backed taxing things like downloaded software, candy and soda and energy used in manufacturing to...

Colo. considers new tactic to tax online sales

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 01:54:00 EST

Associated Press - February 9, 2010 1:54 AM ET DENVER (AP) - Colorado lawmakers are considering a new tactic to go after tax revenue from online sales.

Lawmakers give initial OK to river rafting bill

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:34:00 EST

Associated Press - February 9, 2010 12:34 AM ET DENVER (AP) - A bill some legislators say protects professional river rafters won approval from the House Judiciary Committee on Monday.

Colo. mom accused of keeping baby in cold garage

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 22:44:00 EST

Associated Press - February 8, 2010 10:44 PM ET LOVELAND, Colo. (AP) - Police say a Loveland mother accused in the death of her 3-week-old girl sometimes left the infant with strangers to go to...

Man rescued after 3 days in SUV buried in snow

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 21:54:00 EST

Associated Press - February 8, 2010 9:54 PM ET SAGUACHE, Colo. (AP) - A 31-year-old Indiana man was stuck in his snow-covered SUV for three days, keeping himself hydrated with Mountain Dew and...

More details about Boulder crash released

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 20:04:00 EST

Associated Press - February 8, 2010 8:04 PM ET BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - Federal investigators say the two planes that collided midair near Boulder were flying in clear weather and not performing...

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