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Breaking News: Huerfano County fire
June 19, 2013
There's a fire burning at the base of East Peak in Huerfano County. Very limited information right now, but we've been told it's near the Boy Scouts Ranch. Several fire crews are on the scene. Pikes Peak Red Cross just opened up a shelter at Walsenburg Community Center at 928... more » -
Red Cross telethon scheduled for Thursday
June 19, 2013
With tens of thousands of Colorado residents already affected by the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history and more dry weather on the horizon, more people than ever need help. The Red Cross is one of the organizations working to get aid to those people. To help get funds... more » -
Black Forest Fire update as of 7:20 p.m.
June 19, 2013
As of this afternoon, El Paso County just released preliminary home assessment information regarding the Black Forest Fire. • The fire is 95% contained • 509 homes lost • 28 homes damaged • 3,654 homes appear unaffected The next El Paso County Sheriff Media Briefing is set for... more »
News - Local
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First case of rabies confirmed in Pueblo County
June 19, 2013
A bat found on San Carlos Road between La Vista and Starlight Roads tested positive for rabies. Public health officials warn individuals, especially children, to stay away from bats. Rabies is caused by a virus transmitted by the bite of an infected animal. Bat teeth are very small and... more » -
Red Cross telethon scheduled for Thursday
June 19, 2013
With tens of thousands of Colorado residents already affected by the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history and more dry weather on the horizon, more people than ever need help. The Red Cross is one of the organizations working to get aid to those people. To help get funds... more » -
Black Forest Fire update as of 7:20 p.m.
June 19, 2013
As of this afternoon, El Paso County just released preliminary home assessment information regarding the Black Forest Fire. • The fire is 95% contained • 509 homes lost • 28 homes damaged • 3,654 homes appear unaffected The next El Paso County Sheriff Media Briefing is set for... more »
News - State
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First case of rabies confirmed in Pueblo County
June 19, 2013
A bat found on San Carlos Road between La Vista and Starlight Roads tested positive for rabies. Public health officials warn individuals, especially children, to stay away from bats. Rabies is caused by a virus transmitted by the bite of an infected animal. Bat teeth are very small and... more » -
No charges for Colorado secretary of state
June 19, 2013
DENVER (AP) - The Denver district attorney says no criminal charges will be filed against Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler, following allegations that he misused public funds. District Attorney Mitch Morrissey said Wednesday that a grand jury found no criminal conduct in Gessler using discretionary funds for travel expenses... more » -
San Luis man sentenced to nine years for gun offense
June 19, 2013
A man from San Luis will spend more than nine years in a federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm. Lawrence Rolland Theil is a previously convicted felon, barring him from owning a gun. Thiel pleaded guilty in February to the charge. According to court records, beginning on... more »
News - National
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New MERS virus spreads easily, deadlier than SARS
June 19, 2013
LONDON (AP) -- A mysterious new respiratory virus that originated in the Middle East spreads easily between people and appears more deadly than SARS, doctors reported Wednesday after investigating the biggest outbreak in Saudi Arabia. More than 60 cases of what is now called MERS, including 38 deaths, have... more » -
Bill could reduce illegal immigration 25 percent
June 19, 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) - Illegal immigration into the United States would decrease by only 25 percent under a far-reaching Senate immigration bill, according to an analysis by the Congressional Budget Office that also finds the measure reduces federal deficits by billions. Supporters of the legislation moving toward a vote on... more » -
Woody Harrelson launches tree-friendly paper brand
June 19, 2013
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Woody Harrelson is putting his paper where his passions are. The 51-year-old actor is the co-founder of Prairie Pulp & Paper Inc., which launched its brand of environmentally friendly paper Wednesday. The company spent 15 years researching and developing its Step Forward Paper. It's... more »
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