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Jobless rate rises to 26-year high

If laid-off workers who have given up looking for new jobs or have settled for part-time work are included, the unemployment rate would have been 16.5 percent in June, the highest on records dating to 1994.

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Severe storms possible Friday

A few lingering showers and storms. Lows in the 50s and 60s. More widespread and stronger storms on Friday. Some may be severe. Highs in the 80s and 90s, with 60s and 70s over the higher elevations.

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Town creates its own stimulus with beautification project

America is going through a recession, but Woodland Park has chosen not to participate.  In the past few weeks, the town decided to give itself a hand-up as it makes-over the downtown business district.

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Rangers gear for long lines at Pueblo reservoir

Thousands are expected to pack Lake Pueblo State Park this Fourth of July weekend. You may run into long lines at the boat ramps, but park rangers say it's not because of the mandatory boat inspections.

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Fabulous fireworks displays in Southern Colorado

From Tri-Lakes to Walsenburg, the mountains to the plains---communities are planning fireworks celebrations. Check our listings for the one closest to you.

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USA Triathlon looking for a few good kids

25 kids to be chosen for triathlon training

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Historic day for Colorado's gamblers, gaming towns & hundreds of new casino employees

National jobless numbers rise on the same day 500 new jobs start in Cripple Creek.

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News First 5 wants to help you enjoy your summer with low-cost, or even no-cost, fun!

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SC 1st lady says she's angry, may forgive husband

South Carolina's first lady says Gov. Mark Sanford's actions are "inexcusable"...The governor plans to leave Friday morning to spend the holiday weekend with his wife and four sons in Florida.

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Judge tentatively acquits woman in MySpace case

A Los Angeles federal judge has tentatively thrown out the convictions of a Missouri mother for her role in a MySpace hoax directed at a 13-year-old neighbor girl who ended up committing suicide.

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