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Springs police conduct marijuana searches
May 19, 2010 7:47 PM
Governor Ritter was in Colorado Springs on Wednesday to sign legislation into law, However, he has not yet signed a controversial measure that would put new regulations on the medical marijuana industry in Colorado. The measure (HB 1284) allows cities and counties to ban dispensaries but also allows individual... more » -
My 719 Moms: Child care and day care
March 15, 2010 6:55 PM
It's fun for kids but hard at first for parents. Child care and day care is a reality for many families. While finding it may not be easy, it doesn't have to be scary. "Parents know the ideal care that they want for their child," said Leanne Cabral, a... more » -
Streetcar idea rolling around
January 11, 2010 6:39 PM
Bringing back streetcars is an idea rolling through Colorado Springs. A group is studying the possibility, looking into whether it's financially feasible and if there's public interest. The study is being paid for by a federal grant and private donations. "Other streetcar projects throughout the country have been very... more » -
Protestors and Sen. Bennet come face-to-face
January 8, 2010 8:26 PM
Protestors outside of Senator Michael Bennet's office in Colorado Springs came face-to-face with the lawmaker today. At around noon on Friday, several dozen people gathered outside of Bennet's office near Tejon and Boulder to protest the new health care bill. Bennet happened to be attending a campaign fundraiser next... more » -
Time's running out for $8000 housing credit
September 27, 2009 7:46 PM
Time is running out to take advantage of the $8-thousand dollar first-time homebuyer credit. An open house on Colorado Springs' Westside catches the eye of Cathy Koken. "I'm very nervous," she said. "It's very kind of overwhelming," She's looking to buy her first home and finds the... more » -
Teens and parents learn computer safety
September 26, 2009 7:39 PM
From ‘sexting' to dating violence, teens and their parents got an eye opening lesson today from El Paso County sheriff's deputies. Tammy Medina says her daughter was the victim of a computer prank. "Somebody set up a MySpace account in her name," she said. "We didn't know who... more » -
Judge dismisses Bruce's trespassing case
September 21, 2009 7:57 PM
Anti-tax activist Douglas Bruce's trespassing case was dismissed by a judge today. Bruce and another man were ticketed on Aug 15. for trespassing in a Costco parking lot for refusing to leave while petitioning for signatures for a city ballot proposal. The officer wrote the wrong date on the... more » -
Apply for city council seat
September 16, 2009 8:33 PM
You can now apply for the soon-to-be-vacant Colorado Springs city council seat. District 3, currently served by Jerry Heimlicher who is leaving for personal reasons, includes much of the downtown area, the westside and points south. To apply send a cover letter and resume to council by Sept. 28.... more » -
Colorado Springs city employees may face more layoffs
September 16, 2009 8:17 PM
Between 150-200 Colorado Springs city employees are being told they could be laid off, says a spokeswoman for the city. The positions may be cut to help balance the 2010 budget. Department heads have been meeting with the employees over the past few weeks, says Sue Skiffington-Blumberg. "This way... more » -
Local Food Week
September 16, 2009 7:27 PM
Buy and eat local food! That's the message from organizers of this week's "Local Food Week." You can listen to lectures, attend events to benefit food banks and find specials at some local restaurants. "Nutritionally, if you're buying your food locally, you're getting it at the peak of its... more »
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