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• Gurule says state embellished audit Play Video

  May 8, 2013 8:52 PM

  PUEBLO - When parole officers relocated some 60 offenders from the Community Corrections Services Inc. (CCSI) facility in Pueblo last Friday, owner Al Gurule told News 5 at the time that he had simply decided not to renew his contract. Then on Monday, we discovered a report by state... more »

• Tenants warn of rental scam on Craigslist Play Video

  April 11, 2013 11:05 PM

  A group of Colorado Springs tenants are warning anyone thinking about using sites like Craigslist to find rental properties. More than a half dozen folks have come forward saying the deal they were promised turned out to be a dud. A house located at 1925 Chamberlin in Colorado... more »

• Split over ambulance service could cost patients Play Video

  March 7, 2013 9:14 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - The City of Colorado Springs and El Paso County have split over ambulance service breaking off a 17-year relationship. In a prepared statement to the Emergency Services Agency board Wednesday, Colorado Springs Fire Chief Rich Brown said the department intends to recommend to City Council that they... more »

• City formally announces plans not to renew ambulance contract

  March 7, 2013 12:27 AM

  Colorado Springs will likely seek its own contract for ambulance service after March 2014. On Wednesday, the City informed the Emergency Services Agency of their intentions to separate from AMR---the company currently providing services to all El Paso County residents. The City believes the cost is too high... more »

• Consultant encourages cooperation on ambulance contract

  February 6, 2013 11:17 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - The message from an industry consultant to members of the Emergency Services Agency board Wednesday is that it will be best for patients if the both city and county can continue to work together as they consider renewing their contract with ambulance provider American Medical Response. The... more »

• Mayor mulls in-sourcing ambulance service Play Video

  January 10, 2013 12:38 AM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - American Medical Response has a government-endorsed monopoly for the ambulance service in Colorado Springs and El Paso County. Their contract is up for renewal at the end of the year and Mayor Steve Bach wants to see if the city's really getting the best deal. "More... more »

• Judge throws out union contracts of American Airlines' pilots

  September 4, 2012 7:34 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean H. Lane is throwing out the union contract of American Airlines' pilots as part of the company's restructuring. A key part of the bankruptcy proceedings, the ruling clears the way for the Fort Worth, Texas-based airline to dramatically cut costs and quicken... more »

• New Mexico mayor was drunk when he signed deal

  August 4, 2011 11:41 AM

  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Sunland Park, N.M., Mayor Martin Resendiz says he was drunk when he signed nine contracts with a California company that is now suing the city for $1 million. The Albuquerque Journal reports Thursday that Resendiz acknowledged during a deposition that he had been drinking for... more »

• NBC Sports chief Dick Ebersol resigns

  May 19, 2011 1:07 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) - A person with knowledge of the decision says NBC Sports Group Chairman Dick Ebersol has resigned. The person said Thursday that the move was because of a contract dispute and did not involve the network's negotiations with the International Olympic Committee over the broadcasting rights for... more »

• Critics question Arapahoe County water deal

  March 20, 2011 6:55 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Arapahoe County water officials have a contract to pay market prices of $153 million up front for water that hasn't yet been legally approved for municipal use. Critics and water experts tell The Denver Post that the deal with United Water and Sanitation District raises questions.... more »

• Pueblo charter school's contract expires

  December 1, 2010 7:59 PM

  The future of a charter school in Pueblo is uncertain. On Tuesday, the Pueblo City Schools board of education voted 3-2 not to extend a contract with the Youth and Family Academy or YAFA. YAFA is a school for at risk students. It's one of five schools in Pueblo under... more »

• Colorado Springs company wins $1.4 billion contract

  October 7, 2010 9:31 AM

  Colorado Springs-based ITT Corporation has been awarded a $1.4 billion contract by the U.S. Army to provide comprehensive support services for all Army facilities in Kuwait. ITT will provide logistics, security, transportation, life support and facilities. "We understand the criticality of the U.S. military mission in Kuwait and... more »

• Anthony says he's undecided on contract extension

  August 15, 2010 7:54 PM

  HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (AP) - Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony says he has no timetable on when he'll decide whether to sign the team's $65 million, three-year extension that's been on the table all summer. During his annual basketball camp at ThunderRidge High School, Anthony said he's displayed his loyalty... more »

• Final ride for Little Britches Rodeo in Pueblo?

  July 26, 2010 6:49 PM

  Time is running out on a deal to keep the National Little Britches Finals Rodeo in Pueblo. The annual event kicked off Monday attracting thousands from all over the country. However, the rodeo may be skipping town if the city doesn't fork over more money to keep them here. "We're... more »

• USOC inks $24 million sponsorship deal

  June 1, 2010 8:32 AM

  The Colorado Springs-based U.S. Olympic Committee has reached an agreement on a sponsorship deal with BMW worth about $24 million. The contract will run through the 2016 Games -- and the USOC will receive cash. The Sports Business Journal first reported the contract Monday, which was verified by the Associated... more »

• Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta get ultimatum

  May 19, 2010 1:52 PM

  Pueblo City Schools has issued an ultimatum to two troubled charter schools, Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta. The message: Start making quick and decisive changes. Once lauded as a model of efficiency among charter schools, the two facilities on Pueblo's west side have been troubled by problems for more... more »

• Nuggets sign coach's kid

  April 11, 2010 3:25 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Denver Nuggets have signed Coby Karl , the son of coach George Karl. The signing was announced Sunday. George Karl, who survived prostate canver several years ago, is battling throat and neck cancer and hasn't been on the sideline since March 16. Coby Karl... more »

• Water board approves Black Hills Energy deal

  March 16, 2010 5:31 PM

  I just got back from the Board of Water Works meeting in Pueblo. Here's what happened: The board unanimously approved a contract to supply water to land near the airport, where Black Hills Energy wants to build two power plants. The contract runs for 20 years, with two 10 year... more »

• Northrop Grumman drops out of tanker competition

  March 8, 2010 5:23 PM

  Northrop Grumman Corp. says it won't compete against Boeing Co. for a $35 billion contract to build refueling tankers for the Air Force because it doesn't think it can win. Northrop's chief executive officer and president, Wes Bush, said Monday that the Pentagon guidelines for the program favor Boeing's... more »

• Street and Rockies finalize $22.5 million deal

  January 27, 2010 5:23 PM

  Closer Huston Street and the Colorado Rockies have finalized a $22.5 million, three-year contract, a deal that could be worth $31 million over four season. Street gets $7.2 million this year, $7.3 million in 2011 and $7.5 million 2012. The agreement, which avoided arbitration, includes a a $9 million... more »

• Grocery Union reaches tentative agreement with Albertson's

  January 27, 2010 3:05 PM

  According the website for the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union Local #7, Albertson's has offered a tentative agreement for workers at the grocery chain's Colorado Springs, Denver and Grand Junction stores. Votes will be taken across the state over the next six days to either approve of... more »

• 600 unionized Safeway workers to vote on contract

  January 16, 2010 10:10 AM

  Safeway says it has reached a tentative three-year labor agreement covering about 600 workers represented by Teamsters Local 455. The agreement covers Denver distribution center employees, drivers and milk plant employees who are scheduled to vote on the agreement Jan. 24. Safeway's Denver Division President Scott Grimmett said Friday that... more »

• Safeway, union restarting Colorado contract talks

  October 20, 2009 8:24 AM

  Safeway and unionized Colorado grocery workers are heading back to the bargaining table today in efforts to reach a new long-term contract. United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 represents about 17,000 workers at Safeway, King Soopers, City Market and Albertsons whose contracts expired May 9. Employees have been working... more »

• Pueblo City Schools approves new teachers, superintendent contracts

  October 8, 2009 1:51 PM

  The Pueblo City Schools Board of Education unanimously approved two major contracts Thursday morning--a two year deal with teachers, and a three-year pact with new superintendent Kathy West. Union teachers approved the contract in a vote last week. The teachers received a 2.2% pay increase for the first year... more »

• Colorado grocery workers wrapping up contract vote

  October 6, 2009 7:53 AM

  Unionized Colorado grocery workers are wrapping up voting on a contract offer from Safeway. Members of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 who work at Safeway and Kroger Co.'s King Soopers and City Market chains started voting last month on contract offers from the companies. Safeway workers also were... more »

• Pueblo teachers voting on new contract

  October 1, 2009 12:12 PM

  Teachers union members are voting on a proposed contract Thursday and Friday. The union reached an agreement with Pueblo City Schools, District 60, last Friday. Details in the 2-year pact have not been released. The old contract has already expired, but teachers agreed to a contract extension that... more »

• Colorado Springs grocery workers reject contract

  September 25, 2009 8:35 AM

  Unionzed workers at Safeway and King Soopers grocery stores in Colorado Springs have joined Denver-area workers in rejecting final contract offers from the two chains and reauthorizing a strike. Crisanta Duran, the union's associate counsel, said Thursday that members of United Food and Commercial Workers union Local 7 voted against... more »

• Colorado grocery workers to vote on contracts, strike

  September 15, 2009 1:57 PM

  Unionized grocery workers in Colorado will start voting Saturday on new contract offers and whether to authorize a strike against the Safeway, King Soopers and City Market chains. United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 says voting will take place over next two weeks. The union represents about 17,000 workers... more »

• Pueblo steelworkers approve new contract

  September 14, 2009 12:43 PM

  Unionized steelworkers have approved a five-year contract with Evraz Rocky Mountain Steel in Pueblo. Two United Steelworkers locals accepted the contract in Sunday voting. Mike Rodriguez, president of one of the locals, says the vote total won't be announced. Few details of the contract have been released, but officials say... more »