Content Tagged As florence_colorado
Tagged News
-
English teacher goes to great lengths to connect with students Play Video
November 29, 2012 6:01 PM
FLORENCE, COLORADO - Florence High School's Cathy Wasmuth was a stay-at-home mom for years before she ever thought of becoming a teacher. It was only after her children were grown that she decided to go back to school. "I was terrified," the English and Creative Writing teacher recalled. "I... more » -
Schools in Florence and Canon City on "secured status"
January 13, 2012 1:35 PM
Schools in Fremont County RE-2 in Florence as well as Canon City RE-1 schools are on "secured status" because of a reported suicidal party. Canon Schools include Canon City HS, Canon City Middle School, Washington Elementary, Skyline Elementary, and Garden Park High School. Stay tuned to News 5... more » -
Florence celebrates State Championship Play Video
December 9, 2011 7:48 PM
The town of Florence is celebrating today after their high school football team claimed the 2A State Championship. The team, the band and the cheerleaders all took a victory lap Friday afternoon down Main Street to celebrate their achievement. The Huskies beat Bayfield in a blizzard last Saturday by... more » -
Supermax inmate dies
September 20, 2011 1:20 PM
A 73 year old inmate at the Supermax prison in Florence has died in his cell. Leroy Schweitzer was found unresponsive in his cell Tuesday morning. Efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful. A statement released by Bureau of Prisons says that Schweitzer's death appears to have been from natural causes.... more » -
Missing wedding ring found in the trash
September 7, 2011 8:24 PM
A very special part of Jim and Jean Huffman's marriage is back, his wedding band. They went to a set of recycling bins along Main Street in Florence on Monday to drop off their old newspapers. The ring somehow slipped off into the bin, but Jim didn't realize it... more » -
A priceless recovery
September 7, 2011 5:29 PM
At first, Jim Huffman didn't realize he'd lost it. It wasn't until he'd returned home from dropping off his newspapers in the recycling bin that he noticed his wedding band was missing. At 84 years old, Huffman has celebrated two 25 year anniversaries. His first wife died years ago... more » -
Florence football team moves back to legacy field
August 14, 2011 5:38 PM
There is fresh paint on the stands, and the score board is all polished up. Palmer Field in Florence is ready for another season of high school football. But this field hasn't hosted a high school game in five seasons. Ordinarily, the team would play at the new Husky... more » -
Sinking stadium closed in Florence
April 12, 2011 8:47 PM
Husky Stadium at Florence High School is now closed. Engineers say that the facility is no longer safe to use. The stands themselves along with a barrier wall that holds the stadium back off the track is beginning to slip forward. "They really don't want to put anyone in... more » -
Federal prison near Florence on lockdown after assault
December 21, 2010 9:44 PM
The Federal Penitentiary near Florence is on lockdown tonight after two staff members were assaulted by an inmate. It happened around 1 p.m. We're told the inmate entered a staff members office and struck the staff members in the face. Other staff stepped in and got the situation under... more » -
Colorado Judge dismisses Oklahoma City bomber's suit
August 18, 2010 8:15 AM
A federal judge in Denver has dismissed claims by Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols that prison officials violated his constitutional rights by depriving him of a diet he requested for health and religious reasons. U.S. District Judge Christine Arguello said in a ruling issued Monday that Nichols didn't... more » -
Receptionist - Federal Prison, Florence
February 4, 2010 1:58 PM
The Federal Bureau of Prisons in Florence is seeking a receptionist to greet visitors. Starting pay is between $33,500 and $42,000 a year, depending on experience. Apply by Feb. 10. Click here to apply more »
As Seen On News 5
