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• Investigation continues into storage facility fire

  January 26, 2013 1:42 AM

  The investigation continues into an early morning fire at Peak View Storage. Around 4:30 a.m. Friday, firefighters with the Cimarron Hills Fire Department were dispatched to the RV and boat storage center near South Powers and Galley Road. When they arrived, several boats and RV's were on fire.... more »

• Weekend on the GO! May 11 - 13

  May 11, 2012 7:52 AM

  Cinco de Mayo Fiesta and Car Show Saturday 9am Acacia Park Colorado Springs Free Mother's Day Brunch Sunday 10am Conscious Table Colorado Springs $30 The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show Saturday 6:15 to 9:30pm Antlers Hilton Colorado Springs $54 Colorado Springs Philharmonic Saturday 8pm Pikes Peak... more »

• Weekend on the GO! (February 17-19)

  February 17, 2012 6:17 AM

  Here are some events happening this weekend across Southern Colorado: Randy Travis Concert Friday, 7:30 p.m. Pikes Peak Center, Colorado Springs CLICK HERE for more information Colorado College Tigers vs. Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks Friday, 8:07 p.m. World Arena, Colorado Springs The Mayor's Spirit of the Springs Winter Rally... more »

• Water service restored in Widefield

  November 4, 2011 1:40 PM

  Around 650 students at Watson Junior High School in Widefield had to be sent home Friday morning because of a water outage. Wayne Lovelis of the Widefield Water and Sanitation District says his crews were replacing a water main nearby when it cracked overnight. As a result, shortly after... more »

• Wife stabs husband

  July 23, 2011 6:14 AM

  A Colorado Springs man was hospitalized after being stabbed in the torso by his wife during a heated argument. The stabbing happened at an address in the 300 block of N. Murray Boulevard at around 11:03 p.m. Friday evening. The victim's wounds are described as serious but not life... more »

• Free health screenings in Colorado Springs begin Friday

  August 12, 2010 8:38 AM

  Free health screenings begin Friday in Colorado Springs. Six health tests valued at $140 -- bone density, cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, waist circumference and body mass analysis -- will be given free in Colorado Springs and Pueblo over the next two weeks. It's part of the AARP-Walgreens Wellness... more »

• First Friday features Pueblo art

  June 30, 2010 1:28 PM

  Pueblo's First Friday Art Walk is back, featuring a self guided walking tour of downtown art. Art galleries are open for extended hours from 5 to 8 p.m. exhibiting newly hung shows, refreshments, and music. You create your own free walking tour by starting at one gallery, picking up... more »

• Deadline approaches to sign or veto Colorado bills

  June 10, 2010 9:49 AM

  Friday is the deadline for Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter to take action on bills passed during the 2010 legislative session. Three bill signing ceremonies have been scheduled for Thursday and Friday, as bills covering everything from from the New Energy Economy to Trucking Industry Incentives are signed into law.... more »

• NASA clears Atlantis for final liftoff on Friday

  May 12, 2010 12:09 PM

  Space shuttle Atlantis has been cleared for liftoff. Mission managers on Wednesday gave the go-ahead for the countdown to proceed toward Friday afternoon's planned launch. It will be 32nd and final flight for Atlantis. Everything is looking good for an on-time launch at 2:20 p.m. Managers are tracking... more »

• Furlough Friday--get state work done early this week

  March 30, 2010 1:38 PM

  This Friday is a furlough day for many Colorado state workers. If you need to renew your driver's license, get a license plate or conduct other business, do it by the end of Thursday--or wait until next week. Unpaid furloughs were instituted to plug the state budget deficit. more »

• What's on KOAA-TV, News First 5 - Friday

  March 10, 2010 5:41 PM

  TONIGHT on KOAA-TV, News First 5 Friday, April 8 5 pm News First 5 5:30 pm NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams 6 pm News First 5 6:30 pm Extra! 7 pm Who Do You Think You Are? All-New Ashley... more »

• Plan ahead--state furlough day coming

  February 9, 2010 11:56 AM

  Another state employee furlough day is coming up this Friday, meaning everything from Driver's License Offices to county health departments will be closed for four days--Friday through Monday. The Monday closure is due to President's Day. The furlough day was ordered by Gov. Bill Ritter to help close a... more »

• Pueblo County offices closed Friday, Monday

  January 13, 2010 12:27 PM

  This Friday, Jan. 15, marks the first furlough day for Pueblo County employees. This means the courthouse and most other county offices will be closed that day. However, essential county services, such as the sheriffs office and district attorney's office will be open. There will be eleven more furlough days... more »

• Eatery reopens 3 months after fire

  October 12, 2009 1:03 PM

  A popular eatery in Monument re-opened Monday. The Coffee Cup Café in downtown Monument. The restaurant closed for roughly 3 months after the roof caught fire June 30. Enough of the building was saved that owner Jeremy Diggins was able to rebuild. Between the money the restaurant received from... more »

• Confronting domestic violence

  October 9, 2009 3:32 PM

  Dozens of red painted plywood cutouts stood silently in the frosty air outside the Pioneers Museum in downtown Colorado Springs Friday morning. The faceless wooden figures symbolize victims of domestic violence from the Colorado Springs area who've died in recent years at the hand of their abusers. Earlier in... more »

• Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival all weekend

  September 24, 2009 1:03 PM

  The aroma of roasting chiles is wafting over Pueblo's Union Ave. Historic District--as the city celebrates its annual Chile & Frijoles Festival. From mild anaheim peppers to blistering habaneros--and don't forget Pueblo chiles--you'll be able to get them raw, roasted, cooked into green chile or dried. The festival also includes... more »