News First Colorado - KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News, Weather and Sports 2009-07-02T23:22:04-06:00 http://koaa.com/ Copyright (c) 2009, KOAA.com KOAA.com Bobcat attack in Rockrimmon neighborhood http://koaa.com/ 2009-07-02T22:18:54-06:00 2009-07-02T22:18:54 David Tauchen http://koaa.com/ info@koaa.com

The Colorado Division of Wildlife says a small dog was killed last night by a bobcat in the Rockrimmon neighborhood of Colorado Springs.

Severe storms possible Friday http://koaa.com/ 2009-07-02T22:31:21-06:00 2009-07-02T17:06:24 Mike Madson http://koaa.com/ info@koaa.com

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.

First Alert Forecast

Jobless rate rises to 26-year high http://koaa.com/ 2009-07-02T15:04:44-06:00 2009-07-02T06:44:34 Associated Press http://koaa.com/ info@koaa.com

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.

Jobless rate

Town creates its own stimulus with beautification project http://koaa.com/ 2009-07-02T21:54:36-06:00 2009-07-02T17:02:58 Andy Koen http://koaa.com/ info@koaa.com

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.

Woodland Park Makeover

Fabulous fireworks displays in Southern Colorado http://koaa.com/ 2009-07-02T15:59:44-06:00 2009-07-02T15:59:44 http://koaa.com/ info@koaa.com

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

Rangers gear for long lines at Pueblo reservoir http://koaa.com/ 2009-07-02T21:56:42-06:00 2009-07-02T16:05:45 David Ortiviz http://koaa.com/ info@koaa.com

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.

Boat lines

USA Triathlon looking for a few good kids http://koaa.com/ 2009-07-02T15:51:32-06:00 2009-07-02T15:51:32 http://koaa.com/ info@koaa.com

25 kids to be chosen for triathlon training

Historic day for Colorado's gamblers, gaming towns & hundreds of new casino employees http://koaa.com/ 2009-07-02T20:51:00-06:00 2009-07-02T14:56:30 James Jarman http://koaa.com/ info@koaa.com

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

Higher stakes

Thrifty Thursday http://koaa.com/ 2009-07-02T15:45:25-06:00 2009-07-02T14:55:34 Stefanie Boe http://koaa.com/ info@koaa.com

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

SC 1st lady says she's angry, may forgive husband http://koaa.com/ 2009-07-02T14:29:26-06:00 2009-07-02T14:29:26 Meg Kinnard http://koaa.com/ info@koaa.com

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.