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  • Aurora seeks a ban on backyard burials

    September 13, 2011 8:33 AM

    AURORA, Colo. (AP) - The Aurora City Council is considering a ban on backyard burials. Colorado law allows burials almost anywhere in the state as long as it's not on federal land. According to KMGH-TV, the council wants to limit burials to cemeteries. City Councilwoman Renie Peterson... more »
  • Oops! Police chief finds stolen ammo in kids' fort

    October 13, 2010 12:57 PM

    The police chief of Sebeka didn't have to go far to find the ammunition and other police equipment he believed had been stolen. It turns out the ammo was in his kids' backyard fort. The Daily Journal of Fergus Falls reported Police Chief Eric Swenson, who lives near Sebeka,... more »
  • Olympic "home version" available

    June 22, 2010 5:43 PM

    Millions of Americans were glued to television sets last February, taking in the action from the Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. Now fans can bring a piece of that action home with Backyard Games, thanks to America's athletes and the U.S. Olympic Committee. The Backyard Games concept provides Americans with... more »
  • Teen builds backyard roller coaster

    June 1, 2010 11:09 AM

    Spurred by his love of roller coasters, Texas teen Nathan Rubin built one in his backyard for his senior project. Rubin and his friend Ian Mair, who helped with the project, are enrolled in the independent study and mentoring program offered by the Frisco Independent School District. "It... more »
  • Residents to vote on allowing backyard chickens

    February 16, 2010 9:27 AM

    Greeley officials are set to vote on whether to allow residents to keep up to six chickens within city limits. The Greeley City Council will vote on the ordinance Tuesday night after a public hearing. The new rules would allow residents to keep six chickens in their backyards as long... more »
  • 3 kids mauled by pack of escaped dogs

    February 2, 2010 4:19 PM

    Authorities say a pack of escaped dogs mauled three young siblings in California, leaving a 5-year-old girl in critical condition. Police Sgt. Jeff Deckers says the dogs - a mastiff and four pit-bull mixes - escaped a Fontana backyard Monday afternoon and attacked a mother walking with her four... more »
  • Home & Landscaping Show this weekend

    January 13, 2010 12:37 PM

    If our suddenly balmy weather has your dreaming of gardening, building a deck or adding a pond to your backyard--this weekend you can get great ideas at the Colorado Springs Home & Landscaping Show. It will be held this Friday - Sunday at the Phil Long Expo Center. ... more »
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