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• Hundreds attend sunrise service at Royal Gorge Play Video

  April 8, 2012 3:26 PM

  It's a Christian tradition every Easter. Around the world, people attend sunrise services to celebrate. We went to Royal Gorge Easter morning where hundreds gathered. As light began to hit the mountains near the Gorge, cars continued to drive over the bridge, and worship began for about 500... more »

• Pope's Easter address calls for peace in warring nations

  April 24, 2011 1:23 PM

  VATICAN CITY (AP) - In his Easter address, Pope Benedict is calling on Europeans to welcome refugees from North Africa. A crowd of more than 100,000 packed St. Peter's Square to hear the pope deliver the traditional "Urbi et Orbi" message from the adjoining basilica's central balcony. Benedict also prayed... more »

• First Family stays close to home for historically linked Easter

  April 24, 2011 1:02 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama family attended Easter services at a Washington church founded by freed slaves. Members of the Shiloh Baptist Church broke into applause as the first family walked to a second-row pew. Founded in 1863, Shiloh Baptist is one of the oldest African-American congregations in the city.... more »

• A day of free Easter fun for all

  April 23, 2011 3:39 PM

  Easter came a bit early for a bunch of children today. The Austin Bluffs Community Church hosted their Annual Easter Carnival today. They have been hosting the event for over a dozen years. A plethora of activities were available for the kids to partake in: from an Easter egg... more »

• Hop, hop, hop goes the bunny

  April 23, 2011 1:04 PM

  This weekend the weather turned a bit for the worse, but it certainly did not damper the Easter spirit at the Austin Bluffs Community Church. They kicked-off Easter weekend with their Annual Easter Carnival today. Human bowling, an Easter egg hunt, and tons of crafts, which are all free to... more »

• Springs Rescue Mission needs your help this Easter

  April 18, 2011 7:55 PM

  As you prepare for the Easter holiday, Springs Rescue Mission is also asking for you to think of those in need. Right now they're struggling to get enough food, to put together a holiday meal this weekend, for area families. They're hoping they'll be able to gather enough supplies to... more »

• Snow, 50-mph winds in picture for Northeast

  October 15, 2010 12:29 PM

  Strong winds, heavy rain and snow moved into the Northeast on Friday, with the weather expected to get worse for evening commutes and overnight. Killington, Vt., had five inches of snow and other areas above 4,000 feet saw the white stuff as well. By the time the storm blows... more »

• April consumer spending falls from March

  May 13, 2010 8:36 AM

  New figures show Americans pulled back from the malls in April after spending more rapidly in March. The lull comes on the heels of three straight month-to-month gains in retail spending, according to figures released by MasterCard Advisors' SpendingPulse. April's business was hurt by cool weather as well as... more »

• What to do with leftover Easter candy

  April 8, 2010 3:44 PM

  It's Thrifty Thursday here on News First 5. If you have a lot of leftover Easter candy around, there are several ways to use it up. 1. Chop up leftover chocolate and add it to your favorite baking recipe. Imagine how gooey those chocolate chunk cookies will be. ... more »

• Old Springs tradition getting a fresh shake

  April 4, 2010 5:35 PM

  A Colorado Springs tradition is revived this Easter. "It's a good glorious morning!" the loudspeakers boomed in Acacia Park before the sun was up on Easter. It was a chilly one too, but plenty of folks toughed it out. They're trying to reclaim a local tradition lost, an Easter... more »

• Pope hailed as 'unfailing' leader at Easter Mass

  April 4, 2010 3:05 PM

  VATICAN CITY (AP) - Although Pope Benedict has remained silent Sunday about the sex abuse cover-up allegations plaguing the Roman Catholic church, the controversy hasn't been ignored. At the start of Mass attended by tens of thousands in St. Peter's Square, the dean of the College of Cardinals said... more »

• Hundreds in Pueblo attend Ash Wednesday services

  February 17, 2010 5:14 PM

  It's Ash Wednesday. For Christians everywhere the day marks the beginning of Lent, leading up to Easter. During the lunch hour in Pueblo, hundreds showed up for an Ash Wednesday service at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Pueblo's new bishop, Fernando Isern led the service. The ash cross on... more »

• Spring bouquets can be deadly to pets

  February 10, 2010 4:00 PM

  Valentines Day is coming up soon and right behind that is Easter, and that means it is time for beautiful spring bouquets, but before you set them out you should know some of our favorite spring time flowers are poisonous to pets. Different flowers in the lily family are extremely... more »