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• Bill would expand fertility coverage for veterans

  August 18, 2012 2:53 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - A bill being considered in the U.S. Senate is aimed at helping wounded veterans start families by expanding coverage for in vitro fertilization. Soldiers with pelvic or spinal cord injuries can have reproductive problems. The Department of Veterans Affairs currently covers some procedures to help veterans conceive,... more »

• Tight budgets creating a lot of stress for local families

  April 18, 2011 8:15 PM

  With prices rising on basic necessities -- like fuel, food, and clothing -- budgets are getting tight for families across the country. $100 dollars doesn't take Jan Piane as far as it did a year ago at the grocery store. "I definitely see that I'm bringing home less... more »

• Michelle Obama, Jill Biden coming to Colorado

  April 9, 2011 7:06 PM

  DENVER (AP) - First lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, are coming to Denver and the Colorado Springs area as part of a five-city tour to showcase communities,businesses and nonprofits that support military families. Obama and Biden will attend events at Coors... more »

• A.F.A. cadets helping Ft. Carson families

  January 22, 2011 8:45 PM

  "Fun, relief of stress, and something out of the ordinary," Melissa Gaines says that's what she was wanting for her kids -- A.J., Alex, and C.J. --- when she brought them out to the Air Force Academy on Saturday. Cadets invited families of deployed 3rd Brigade Combat Team soldiers from... more »

• Fannie Mae offers housing aid to military families

  September 27, 2010 10:35 AM

  Mortgage giant Fannie Mae plans to give military families a break on their home loan payments if they are struggling because of the death or injury of a service member. The Washington-based company says it will reduce or suspend borrowers' monthly payments up to six months. Fannie Mae is... more »

• 9/11 family members divided over mosque near WTC

  August 20, 2010 8:28 AM

  In the debate over plans to build an Islamic cultural center blocks from ground zero, political leaders often cite the feelings of the Sept. 11 victims' families. But the thousands of relatives of the nearly 3,000 victims have no single representative and no unified voice. The conflict is dividing... more »

• Sky Sox team-up with Habitat for Humanity

  August 5, 2010 3:33 PM

  The Sky Sox and Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity are partnering to help a low-income family in Colorado Springs. The players will be wielding hammers and saws this Saturday morning, at a home under construction at the Woodmen Vistas development. That evening, proceeds from the Sky Sox game will... more »

• Consumer spending and personal incomes both weak

  August 3, 2010 9:00 AM

  The pace of consumer spending stalled in June and personal incomes failed to increase, further evidence that the economy slowed significantly in the spring. The Commerce Department say personal spending was unchanged in June, the third straight month of lackluster consumer demand. Incomes were flat as well, the weakest... more »

• 6 teens drown in Louisiana river; 7th rescued

  August 3, 2010 8:13 AM

  Fire officials say six teenagers have drowned in a Louisiana river and a seventh has been rescued. Shreveport Assistant Fire Chief Fred Sanders says the teens were playing in the Red River Monday evening and stepped over a sudden drop-off to 20 feet deep. He says the teens ranged... more »

• AFA to host community 4th of July celebration

  June 16, 2010 4:42 PM

  The Air Force Academy has invited the community to a family-oriented evening of games, music and fireworks on July 4 to celebrate the nation's birthday. Events start at 4 p.m. that day on the Academy athletic fields, with numerous games, displays, and food vendors. Water and portable restrooms will... more »

• Fort Carson homecoming delayed until Friday

  May 11, 2010 12:34 PM

  There are some very disappointed families in Colorado Springs. The arrival time for 240 soldiers returning to Fort Carson from Afghanistan has been pushed back until Friday. Soldiers from two military police units were expected to return Wednesday, but that has been delayed until Friday morning. The... more »

• Tuition hike? Try $300 million!

  April 21, 2010 5:23 PM

  Cash-strapped Colorado families trying to put their kids through college are about to get a real shocker from the state legislature--lawmakers unveiled a major overhaul Wednesday of the state's college tuition program that seeks to raise an additional $300 million by requiring parents and students to pay more. If... more »

• More families depend on school lunches

  March 28, 2010 11:53 AM

  For a couple tight weeks after taking in her sixth-grade stepson, Lisa Lewis fretted about how to pay for his school lunches. Unable to find a full-time job, the 37-year-old works part-time at a Kansas City, Kan., daycare, earning minimum wage. On that money alone, she supports herself, her... more »

• Fort Carson soldiers deploy to Afghanistan

  March 9, 2010 10:52 PM

  Chelsea Webb is a Specialist in the Army. This deployment is her first. "I'm a little nervous," says Spc. Chelsea Webb. Jason Berdou is a Major. This deployment is his second. "I am absolutely excited to be going to Afghanistan," says Maj. Jason Berdou. Tuesday night,... more »

• Federal budget includes funding for VA cemetery

  February 1, 2010 7:11 PM

  After years of work, Southern Colorado finally appears to be in line for a National Cemetery. Rep. Doug Lamborn, who represents Colorado Springs, announced that the funding is in the bill sent to Congress by President Barack Obama. "This shows a firm commitment from the Secretary of Veterans... more »

• Celtic Rock concert will benefit PTSD veterans

  January 26, 2010 5:07 PM

  Colorado's premier Celtic Rock band, Angus Mohr, will hold a benefit concert in Denver this Saturday. The money will go to The Hope Everlasting Foundation, which helps veterans struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Angus Mohr has performed throughout the Western United States. The four-piece band combines traditional Celtic... more »

• Americans seek silver lining in 2010

  December 31, 2009 8:51 AM

  Americans are showing a curious mix of optimism and pessimism as they head into 2010. The latest AP-GfK poll indicates 82 percent are optimistic about what the new year will bring for their families. At the same time, nearly two-thirds think their family finances will worsen or stay about the... more »

• Palin's book tour to include stop at Fort Hood

  November 20, 2009 10:06 AM

  Sarah Palin's tour to promote her new memoir will include a stop at Fort Hood to benefit the victims of the shooting rampage and their families. An updated schedule for the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee and former Alaska governor includes a Dec. 4 visit to the sprawling Texas post... more »

• El Nino threatens water supplies in South America

  November 13, 2009 4:51 PM

  A severe drought brought on by the El Nino is threatening water supplies in Bolivia. The drought has brought Lake Titicaca, the largest by volume in South America, to its lowest water level since 2003. It is currently less than a foot and a half from reaching its lowest... more »

• 21-gun salute for ship built with 9/11 steel

  November 2, 2009 12:24 PM

  The new Navy assault ship USS New York, built with World Trade Center steel, has arrived in its namesake city with a 21-gun salute near the site of the 2001 terrorist attack. First responders, families of Sept. 11 victims and the public were invited Monday to a waterfront viewing area,... more »

• Abandoned families hitting the jackpot in Cripple Creek

  October 21, 2009 1:54 PM

  El Paso County has collected nearly $95,000 from "Deadbeat" parents who didn't have enough money to pay child support, but did have enough to gamble in Cripple Creek. A state law requires that casinos check a database for unpaid support payments before paying winnings of $1,200 or more. "This... more »

• Analysis: Health care reform will cost families extra $1,700 per year

  October 12, 2009 12:47 PM

  The health insurance industry, which has worked with Congress on trying to reform health care in this country, released a report Sunday night saying that the bill scheduled for a vote Tuesday would cost the average American family an extra $1,700 a year to start--with the cost escalating in the... more »

• Apply now for Thanksgiving food baskets in Pueblo

  October 5, 2009 2:09 PM

  Thanksgiving is still almost two months away, but now is the time to apply for a food basket if you're having trouble making ends meet. Tom & Louie's Cupboard in Pueblo is accepting applications Oct. 5 - Nov. 5. The application process is being handled by the Boys &... more »

• Child poverty rate in Pueblo highest in state

  September 30, 2009 1:39 PM

  Colorado's child poverty rate is among the fastest growing in the country, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Also, among cities in the state, Pueblo has the highest child poverty rate at 30.6%. "The implications of poverty on a child's life are widespread and long-lasting,"... more »