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Fire sparks in trash compactor at Goodwill Thrift Store

August 18, 2011 6:54 PM

Firefighters from the Colorado Springs Fire Department have quickly responded and extinguished a fire in a commercial trash compactor in the Goodwill Industries Thrift Store at 2655 Waynoka Place. Employees on scene reported that a fire was buring in the trash compactor which is located inside of the building. The... more »
Thrifty shopping keeps rising

January 24, 2010 10:23 PM

Colorado Springs is home to about 50 second-hand clothing stores. Pueblo has five. What that means for a thrifty shopper is that bargains await, if you're willing to dig. "It's all about the hunting," says Callie Paschal, bargain hunter. "If you're not ready to sit and look through tons... more »
AFA janitor thrives in workplace

October 26, 2009 10:44 PM

John Weaver wakes up at 3:50 a.m. every day. He has to catch the bus so he's at work by 6 a.m. He's a janitor at the Air Force Academy, and he says he doesn't want to miss a day. "I look at it not just a job, but... more »