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• Civil union bills face last minute drama

  May 8, 2012 7:17 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Civil unions are close to becoming law in Colorado amid last-minute drama in the Republican-controlled House. The bill is expected to clear a final committee Tuesday to reach the full House for debate and initial vote. The issue divides House Republicans who have a 33-32 voting edge.... more »

• Civil unions face Colorado House

  May 3, 2012 6:22 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The debate over whether gay couples should have civil unions in Colorado faces a defining moment in the Republican-controlled House. Senators approved the bill for the second consecutive year, but it's now in the hands of the same House committee that rejected it last year. Supporters of... more »

• Illegal immigrants college bill moves to the House

  April 24, 2012 5:35 AM

  DENVER (AP) - A bill that would allow illegal immigrants in Colorado to attend college at a discounted tuition rate is moving on in the House. The bill is moving on to another House committee after the House Education Committee narrowly approved it Monday. The measure could run into more... more »

• Ex-Colombia president hurt in fall from horse

  April 6, 2012 9:37 PM

  BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) - Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has been hurt in a fall from a horse but his son says the injuries are not serious. Jeronimo Uribe tells The Associated Press via text message Friday that his father lurched forward and hit his chest in Wednesday's fall but... more »

• CO delays fetal homicide proposal

  April 2, 2012 7:35 PM

  DENVER (AP) - A new crime of "fetal homicide" is on hold in Colorado amid concerns the proposal was vague and cold affect on abortion rights. The Democratic-controlled Senate Judiciary Committee tabled the bill Monday. The bill was approved last month by the Republican House. Similar bills have been defeated... more »

• Senate moves toward vote on small business bill

  March 20, 2012 5:38 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - A popular small business investment bill backed by President Barack Obama appeared headed for passage in the Senate after Democrats fell short in an attempt to rewrite it with stronger investor protections. The legislation makes it easier for small businesses to raise capital and go public. The... more »

• Concealed carry controversy

  February 20, 2012 8:28 PM

  On one hand, NRA instructor Paul Paradis is a staunch constitutionalist. "You don't have to pay the government to carry a gun whether it is concealed or not," he said. But on the other hand he also said, "Part of having that privilege is getting appropriate training." ... more »

• Savage Kitchen - Cliff House Glazed Duck Breast

  December 7, 2011 1:57 PM

  Savage Kitchen Cliff House Ginger and Apricot Glazed Duck Breast Yields 4 servings 4 Ea 8oz Duck Breasts 1 Tbsp Fresh Ginger, Grated 1 Cup Apricot Jam ½ Cup Dried Apricots, Chopped 2 Oz Brandy 2 Tbsp Butter Procedure In a small bowl, whisk together half of the ginger and half of the jam. Lay the... more »

• Early morning house fire in Colorado Springs

  November 23, 2011 7:46 AM

  Colorado Springs fire crews at the scene of a house fire at 4737 Splendid Circle North. That's near Austin Bluffs Parkway and Barnes Road. Crews say no one was home when the fire started. It sparked on the porch and spread to the inside. They say the fire... more »

• Possible shots fired at White House

  November 12, 2011 7:31 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - Authorities are investigating a report that gunshots were fired in the vicinity of The White House. Sgt. David Schlosser of the U.S. Park Police said Friday evening that the agency received a report of shots fired near 16th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, between The White... more »

• House seeks briefing with Colo. farm on listeria

  October 21, 2011 12:54 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Members of Congress have requested a briefing with the Colorado cantaloupe farm whose packing facility has been traced to a deadly listeria outbreak. Reps. Diana DeGette of Colorado and Henry Waxman of California earlier this month asked for a congressional hearing on the outbreak to learn... more »

• House approves free trade pact with South Korea

  October 12, 2011 7:41 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - The House has approved a free trade agreement with South Korea, the world's 13th largest economy and the seventh largest trading partner with the U.S. The South Korea vote Wednesday came after the House also passed free trade agreements with Colombia and Panama. The Senate was... more »

• House, Senate clash anew over disaster aid bill

  September 23, 2011 5:01 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - The House and Senate are clashing over the latest must-pass bill, this one bearing aid for disaster victims and money to prevent a government shutdown in a week. The Republican-run House approved legislation by a 219-203 vote early Friday providing $3.7 billion for victims of Hurricane... more »

• UPDATE: Man seriously injured in house fire near Wasson HS

  August 3, 2011 3:50 PM

  Colorado Springs firefighters say a man in his 20s suffered serious burn injuries in a fire at a home at Patrician Way and McArthur Avenue. A woman, believed to be the man's mother, suffered minor smoke inhalation and was treated at the scene. Fire officials say the blaze started... more »

• House fire near Wasson High School

  August 3, 2011 3:40 PM

  Colorado Springs firefighters are on the scene of a house fire at the corner of Patrician Way and McArthur Avenue near Wasson High School. According to CSFD, the fire is out and one person has been taken to the hospital for burns, but they are not saying how severe they... more »

• No charges filed in deadly house fire in Cripple Creek

  August 3, 2011 2:25 PM

  No charges will be filed in the deadly house fire that killed two and injured one in Cripple Creek last year. Erica Girard, 19, and Joshua Carrol, 27, died September 10, 2010 when a home on the 200 Block of West Carr Avenue went up in flames. Keith Girard,... more »

• Early morning fire burns Colorado Springs home

  July 31, 2011 11:32 AM

  The Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to a 911 call of a structure fire at 7885 Lindsey Dr early this morning. When crews arrived on scene they found smoke coming out of the home through the garage. Crews made a fast attack on the fire entering the home only... more »

• Obama meets with top Dem lawmakers on debt limit

  July 30, 2011 4:21 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is stepping back into the debt-ceiling talks, calling Congress' top two Democrats to the White House for a meeting. White House aides said Obama would receive an update Saturday from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. The invitation... more »

• President sends message to Congress to reach a deal

  July 30, 2011 10:43 AM

  In a weekly radio address President Barack Obama made reference to a ticking clock counting down to a Tuesday deadline proclaiming that the disagreements are not that great in urging Democratic and Republican lawmakers to work together in reaching a deal that would avoid a default in the US government... more »

• Vote postponed in House over debt plan

  July 26, 2011 8:45 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - House GOP leaders are postponing a vote on a plan to trade more than $1 trillion in spending cuts for an increase in the government's borrowing cap that would be nearly as large. Rep. David Dreier of California says the postponement is because congressional scorekeepers said... more »

• Obama, Dem leaders to meet as debt crisis deepens

  July 24, 2011 6:44 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama will meet with the top Senate and House Democrats Sunday night amid the nation's deepening political standoff over the federal debt. The White House said late Sunday afternoon that Obama had invited Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi... more »

• Tea party debt plan takes center stage

  July 18, 2011 12:13 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - The next step in the wrangling over how to increase the government borrowing authority is to let the tea party forces in the House try it their way. A Republican plan known as "cut, cap and balance" is set for a House vote on Tuesday. It... more »

• Housing values decline

  May 31, 2011 12:51 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - An index of home prices in the country's major metro areas has sunk to its lowest level since the housing bubble burst in late 2006. Prices fell from February to March in 18 of the metro areas tracked by the Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller 20-city index. And prices... more »

• Legislature almost finished, but redistricting has a ways to go

  May 1, 2011 7:33 PM

  This year's legislative session is just over a week from finished, but redistricting has legislators jockeying for position with constituents. Redistricting is done every ten years using numbers from the most recent census. It accounts for population changes, trying to keep all of the state's congressional districts close to... more »

• State Senate passes health exchange bill

  April 27, 2011 1:11 PM

  DENVER (AP) - A Colorado health insurance exchange won final approval in the Senate 20-15 on Wednesday, setting up a likely debate over the federal health law in the GOP House. Republicans argued unsuccessfully against the health exchange, which allows individuals and small employers to pool together to lower... more »

• Lawmakers try to restore some education funding

  April 21, 2011 12:23 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado House lawmakers will debate a deal that would add another $90 million to school districts that have been the target of massive cuts. Lawmakers say the proposal to be presented Thursday is possible because preliminary revenue forecasts are higher than expected. House Democratic Leader... more »

• Bigger fights looming over state budget talks

  April 9, 2011 12:19 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado senators have given preliminary approval to a $7 billion budget plan, but not before Republicans presented amendments to forbid the state from contracting with abortion providers or from withholding funding from departments and universities. Those amendments failed yesterday. The Senate will take a final vote on... more »

• Local home prices up slightly

  March 24, 2011 1:32 PM

  Median home prices in Colorado Springs in February were down from a year ago, but only slightly according to Realtor.com. The median home price was $221,738, down 1.45 percent from a year ago, but up 1.37 percent from January. According to the report, 5,361 houses are on the... more »

• House okays driving while impaired by marijuana standard

  March 23, 2011 1:45 PM

  DENVER (AP) - An impairment standard for drivers using medical marijuana has won final approval in the Colorado House The House backed the bill on Wednesday, sending it on to the Senate. The bill sets a blood-content threshold to charge marijuana users with driving under the influence. The bill... more »

• Update: Mother, twins escape house fire Play Video

  February 18, 2011 6:27 PM

  A mother and her 4-year-old twins survived an intense house fire in Pueblo County this morning. Firefighters say they escaped through a window before the home was destroyed. "We were able to see visible smoke and actually fire from western Pueblo when we responded initially," said Master Deputy Dylan... more »

• Mother, twins escape house fire in Pueblo County

  February 18, 2011 4:22 PM

  A mother and her 4 year old twins survived an intense house fire in Pueblo County this morning. Firefighters say they escaped through a window before the home was completely destroyed. The fire happened on the 8400 block of Savage Rd. located a few miles east of Beulah. Volunteers... more »

• State Legislators in showdown over "Amazon Tax" Play Video

  January 30, 2011 3:33 AM

  Sides are being drawn over the states so called "Amazon Tax". The bill passed by the 2010 Legislature says online retail giants like Amazon would be required to either start collecting state sales taxes, or provide the state with a summary of customers' web purchases. Wednesday, a federal judge blocked... more »

• House committee seeks government records

  January 27, 2011 6:57 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - The new Republican chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is demanding details of every request for federal records made by citizens, journalists, companies and others during the last five years under the Freedom of Information Act. It's part of a broad congressional inquiry into... more »

• Homeowner commits suicide following house fire

  January 25, 2011 8:44 PM

  A Pueblo man whose home caught on fire early this morning, took his own life after a stand-off with authorities in New Mexico. Pueblo police say Myron (Todd) Thomas, 50, was the focus of an arson investigation. Thomas' house caught fire around 12:45 a.m. according to firefighters. He lived... more »

• Police investigate possible arson fire in Pueblo

  January 25, 2011 12:04 PM

  Pueblo police are investigating a suspicious house fire overnight. "We're treating it as an arson," said Deputy Chief John Ercul, with the Pueblo Police Department. The Pueblo Fire Department says the fire happened at 122 Baylor about 12:45 a.m. According to police the fire started in the basement. ... more »

• Health department reminds you to test for radon

  January 19, 2011 10:52 AM

  One out of every three houses in Colorado has elevated levels of radon, which is the second leading cause of lung cancer. It's a radioactive gas, which can seep into your home through the soil. January is National Radon Action month and the Pueblo City-County Health Department wants to... more »

• Boy flown to Salt Lake with burns from house fire

  January 17, 2011 11:08 PM

  A 10-year-old boy, burned in an early morning fire in Colorado Springs, is now at the burn unit in Salt Lake City, Utah, according to family members. Beth and Rick Bidwell woke up to screams early Monday morning. They say they also noticed a bright orange glow coming in... more »

• Woman removed during reading of Constitution

  January 6, 2011 2:23 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - Today's reading of Constitution on the floor of the House of Representatives has been something of a civics lesson -- but for one visitor in the gallery, it was an opportunity to question President Barack Obama's credentials. As the document's words stating that only a natural-born... more »

• New Colorado Congressman wants to spend less

  January 6, 2011 12:59 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Cory Gardner is set to deliver his first speech in Congress. The Colorado Republican will speak Thursday in the U.S. House of Representatives in support of cutting Congressional budgets. The former state lawmaker from Yuma was sworn into his new job in Congress on Wednesday along... more »

• Rep. Lamborn to head energy subcommittee

  December 30, 2010 10:26 AM

  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn will head the House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources in the new congressional session. The Republican from Colorado Springs was named chairman of the subcommittee Wednesday. Lamborn says the panel will review Interior Department policies he believes impede energy... more »

• Pueblo fire fighters respond to call on West 13th

  December 13, 2010 6:01 PM

  Pueblo fire fighters are responding to a call on West 13th Street. The call was reported as a bedroom fully involved in flames. We'll bring you more as it becomes available. more »

• Congressman Rangel censured by peers

  December 2, 2010 7:35 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - New York Democratic Rep. Charles Rangel says the House's overwhelming vote to censure him for financial misdeeds was political. A relieved and defiant Rangel told reporters that he is at peace with himself and convinced that when history is written, people will recognize that the 333-79... more »

• House fire send family into the cold

  November 14, 2010 9:18 AM

  Crews from Colorado Springs Fire Dept responded to 116 E. Washington St in Colorado Springs last night around 8:30pm when a fire broke out in the home. Occupants of the home were able to evacuate the home after encountering smoke in the upstairs bedroom. While the cause of the... more »

• Pueblo ranks 2nd in nation for best cost of living

  November 9, 2010 6:43 PM

  A new survey by the Washington publisher Kiplinger lists Pueblo as having the second lowest cost of living in the nation. Kiplinger lists Pueblo's average home price at $197,037, allthough the Pueblo Chamber of Commerce says it's closer to $130,000--which is among the most affordable in the state and the... more »

• Golden takes aim at elaborate treehouse

  November 8, 2010 7:18 PM

  GOLDEN, Colo. (AP) - A Denver-area man might have to go to court to keep city officials from tearing down an elaborate backyard treehouse local officials say is hazardous. Sculptor Duncan Foss of Golden faced a 4 p.m. deadline Monday to take down the treehouse or face legal action.... more »

• New State House leader wants input on state budget

  November 4, 2010 7:21 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Republican state Rep. Frank McNulty says he plans to take Gov.-elect John Hickenlooper up on his offer to meet to discuss the budget. McNulty of Highlands Ranch was chosen to be House speaker after the GOP appeared poised to win a razor-thin, 33-32 majority. Hickenlooper on... more »

• Tips to weatherize your house for winter

  October 21, 2010 5:43 PM

  With cooler temperatures on the way, you might want to weatherize your house for winter this weekend. Black Hills Energy says you should drain and cover swap coolers, cover your water heater with a thermal jacket and put weather stripping on windows and doors. "These are all things that's an... more »

• RI firefighters save 18-foot snake in burning home

  October 5, 2010 3:37 PM

  Firefighters often have to rescue people from burning homes, sometimes even a dog or cat. But the 18-foot Burmese python that firefighters had to drag out of a burning Rhode Island home just after midnight Monday may have been a first. Acting Chief Peter Henrikson tells The Providence Journal... more »

• House passes bill on student athlete concussions

  September 30, 2010 8:23 AM

  The House has voted to set federal guidelines on managing concussions among student athletes and protecting young people suffering head injuries from long-term health problems. The bill would require the government to convene a conference of medical, athletic and education experts to come up with guidelines that address the... more »

• Rep. Salazar seeks database of medal recipients

  September 20, 2010 3:44 PM

  Rep. John Salazar is asking the House of Representatives to establish a database listing awards earned by U.S. servicemen and women. Salazar said Monday the database would help expose people who falsely claim to have received medals. He asked colleagues to co-sponsor his bill establishing a database. Salazar sponsored... more »

• Ways homeowners can report neighborhood eyesores Play Video

  September 9, 2010 7:57 PM

  Living next to a burned down house or property that's neglected can be a homeowners worst nightmare. It can be an eyesore and lower your property value. You can't always make your neighbor do something to fix it, but sometimes you can. Lori Winner is a woman trying to keep... more »

• White House condemns deadly attacks in Pakistan

  September 3, 2010 4:46 PM

  The White House is condemning attacks in Pakistan that left dozens dead. White House press secretary Robert Gibbs says the timing of the violence makes the attacks "even more reprehensible," coming during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and as Pakistan recovers from devastating floods. The Pakistani Taliban has taken... more »

• UPDATED: Bears were considered a threat Play Video

  August 31, 2010 6:28 PM

  They were not the kind of house guests that Richard Hall wanted to have drop-in unexpectedly. A pair of bear cubs had found their way into his kitchen Tuesday morning. "I looked into the kitchen and there were two bear cubs, each maybe 60, 70 pounds on the kitchen... more »

• Body of Las Vegas woman found in clutter at home

  August 27, 2010 1:01 PM

  A four-month search for a missing Las Vegas woman has come to an end in the unlikeliest of places: her own home. The Clark County Coroner's office said Friday that the corpse found in the clutter-filled home belongs to 67-year-old Billie Jean James. A spokeswoman says it could take... more »

• GOP House leader: Obama economic team should resign

  August 24, 2010 10:48 AM

  In a speech on jobs and the economy, House Republican leader John Boehner is urging President Barack Obama to support an extension of tax cuts and to fire key economic advisers. The text was released in advance before the lawmaker from southern Ohio spoke to the City Club of... more »

• President Obama politicking, raising money

  August 16, 2010 8:54 AM

  President Barack Obama is touching nearly every region of the country to stir up cash and attention for Democrats, launching a three-day trip. Obama will spend the heart of his Monday in Wisconsin, raising money for gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett and other Wisconsin Democrats. He will cap his... more »

• House to consider Jobs Bill

  August 10, 2010 8:32 AM

  House Democrats are convening an emergency session to pass a bill aimed at saving hundreds of thousands of teachers and other public workers from unemployment. The one-day session Tuesday also may address another issue that will be on voters' minds this November - lax border security - with passage... more »

• Senate passes bill to save teacher, police jobs

  August 5, 2010 12:23 PM

  Legislation long sought by Democrats to prevent layoffs of tens of thousands of teachers, police and other public workers has passed the Senate. The bill would help states and local school boards deal with severe budget problems. It would preserve the jobs of perhaps 300,000 public employees across the... more »

• Another lightning-caused house fire Play Video

  August 3, 2010 8:25 PM

  Colorado Springs firefighters quickly knocked down a lightning-caused fire Tuesday afternoon. Lightning struck the home on Escapardo Way, in the Village Seven neighborhood. The fire smoldered in the attic until neighbors saw flames and called 911. The fire damaged the attic, eaves, and roof of the home. The... more »

• House passes bill to boost commuter airline safety

  July 30, 2010 9:22 AM

  The House has passed far-reaching aviation safety legislation developed in response to a deadly commuter airline crash in western New York last year. The safety measures were approved without opposition late Thursday, with Senate action expected on Friday. The bill is an attempt to force airlines to hire... more »

• Rep. Rangel talks about ethics violations

  July 30, 2010 8:03 AM

  New York Rep. Charles Rangel can expect a September trial before the House ethics committee, the same month he has a primary. House investigators accused the veteran congressman Thursday of 13 violations of congressional ethics standards, including failure to report rental income from vacation property in the Dominican Republic... more »

• Additional jobless benefits hinge on House vote

  July 22, 2010 8:27 AM

  A House vote today is expected to send President Barack Obama a long-sought measure to resume unemployment payments to millions of people whose benefits have lapsed. Obama is set to sign the bill as soon as Congress can ship it to him. The Senate broke through months of stalemate... more »

• Driver crashes into home in Pueblo

  July 21, 2010 11:54 PM

  A truck ran in to a house at 22nd and West St. on the north side of Pueblo. It happened about 9 p.m. Wednesday night. Pueblo police say the driver of the truck is suspected of driving drunk. Officers say he hopped the curb and drove for about a block... more »