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• School responds to students finding mealworms in lunch Play Video

  February 7, 2013 9:10 PM

  The El Paso County Health Department confirms mealworms or weevils were found inside soup being served to students during lunch inside Harrison High School Wednesday. The school has already sent out letters to parents notifying them about the incident. Now, the investigation begins to find out how this happened.... more »

• Welcome Home lunch benefits Lance Cpl. Colton Carlson in Pueblo Play Video

  November 18, 2012 6:06 PM

  A hero has come home to the Home of Heroes. With the help of many in Pueblo, the American Legion Riders officially welcomed home Lance Cpl. Colton Carlson today with a special luncheon in his honor. Here's more on this amazing marine who was injured overseas this past May. It... more »

• Colorado school lunches getting a health check

  August 20, 2012 2:13 PM

  DENVER (AP) - There will be more whole grains on school lunch menus this year, along with a wider selection of fruits and vegetables and other healthy options. The challenge is getting children to eat them. At a School Nutrition Association conference in Denver this summer, food workers heard tips... more »

• Annual Warren Buffett lunch auction begins Sunday

  June 3, 2012 2:35 PM

  OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - It's true that Warren Buffett hired the hedge fund manager who won the last two private lunches with him that are part of an annual auction, but he's not expecting the event to become a recruiting tool for Berkshire Hathaway. Rather, Buffett says it's miraculous that... more »

• Athena award nominees listed

  April 2, 2012 7:37 PM

  The Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Women's Business Council have announced the names of the 13 nominees for the 2012 ATHENA Award. The winner will be announced at a luncheon on April 4. This year's nominees are: Camille Blakely, Blakely & Company Theresa Strader,... more »

• Colorado schools going after trans-fat

  January 18, 2012 7:26 AM

  DENVER (AP) - School cafeterias have been taking a turn for the healthy for years. Now a bill before the state Legislature would give Colorado the nation's toughest limits on unhealthy fats in school food. The bill would make margarine, vegetable shortening and other traditional trans fats off-limits. ... more »

• $2.3M for lunch with Warren Buffett

  June 11, 2011 12:33 AM

  OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Online bidding has ended for a private lunch with billionaire investor Warren Buffett. The winning bid was more than $2.3 million, falling short of last year's high bid of $2.6 million. The identity of the winning bidder wasn't immediately released. All proceeds go to the... more »

• Summer food program begins in Pueblo

  June 6, 2011 1:17 PM

  Pueblo City Schools began its free summer food program today. The program has been around since 1981 serving those 18 or younger. "We have children who visit the site every day," said Jill Kidd, Director of Nutrition Services. "We are concerned because we have a slowdown in the economy,... more »

• Colorado school kids dig composting program

  January 31, 2011 7:54 AM

  GREELEY(AP)-Michael Lang understands the importance of composting any food waste and other products during lunchtime. And he's only in the fifth grade. Michael, 11, and his classmates at Grandview Elementary School in Windsor recently became the first elementary school in Weld County to recycle compostable waste during their... more »

• New school lunch standards proposed

  January 12, 2011 6:02 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - School children would have to hold the fries - and pick up more whole grains, fruits and vegetables - on the lunch line under proposed new federal standards for school lunches. The new standards from the Agriculture Department would be the first major nutritional overhaul of... more »

• President signs $4.5 billion school food law

  December 13, 2010 2:06 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama has signed into law legislation to provide more lunches and dinners to school children and make those meals healthier. Speaking at an elementary school in the District of Columbia, Obama says the legislation is about doing what is right for America's children and... more »

• Tight budget? PCC offering low cost meal Sunday

  November 16, 2010 1:46 PM

  Pueblo Community College is offering a rare treat for lunch this weekend. It's finals time for Culinary arts students, meaning they'll be showing off their cooking skills and you can reap the benefits. Everyone is invited to attend 2 lunch buffets on Sunday, November 21st. One meal starts at 11:00... more »

• Thanksgiving free meal locations

  November 15, 2010 6:17 PM

  The Salvation Army and other organizations will serve free lunch for Thanksgiving at various locations from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. November 25, 2010 in Colorado Springs Salvation Army, 501 S. Weber St. Salvation Army, 908 Yuma Fountain Valley Senior Center, 5725 Southmoor... more »

• Homeless shelter opens bargain buffet for public

  September 20, 2010 7:34 PM

  A homeless shelter in Pueblo has come up with a unique concept to help make ends meet. The Wayside Cross Gospel Rescue Mission recently opened a lunch buffet to the public. The cost is a $1.50 per pound of food. The shelter says it expects to raise money because 70%... more »

• Summer meal program sets record

  September 15, 2010 1:38 PM

  Gov. Ritter announced Wednesday more than 900,000 free meals were served to children across Colorado over the summer, the highest number in Colorado since the program started more than 30 years ago. "I am proud to say that Colorado has answered the challenge to fight childhood hunger by expanding... more »

• Free meals for kids this summer

  June 16, 2010 9:29 AM

  Kids throughout Colorado can get a free lunch this summer--no income requirements, no strings attached. Hunger Free Colorado has compiled a list of all sites statewide offering free meals for children. Some locations are schools, others are community centers. CLICK HERE to see the complete statewide list for... more »

• D-11 lunch gets healthier

  April 13, 2010 5:49 PM

  District 11 is attempting to radically improve the food served in its 65 lunchrooms in Colorado Springs. Rick Hughes, Director of Food and Nutrition Services, indicates "Childhood obesity and ‘diet related' health issues are at epidemic levels in our own community, while dozens of food products are recalled weekly... more »

• WWII and Korean vets gather in Colorado Springs

  January 12, 2010 12:12 PM

  They talk about their similar experiences, the battles they survived, their lives since coming home. Word War II and Korean War veterans gather for lunch the second Tuesday of every month at the Peak Grill, 4423 Centennial Blvd. in Colorado Springs. It's a chance to mingle with people their... more »

• Colorado promoting free breakfasts for kids

  November 24, 2009 12:57 PM

  Most kids in Colorado who could be getting free breakfasts and summer lunches aren't getting the meals, and state officials are working to change that. Gov. Bill Ritter joined hunger activists Tuesday to promote the state's free breakfast and summer lunches for kids in need. Activists say that only... more »

• Free lecture at Garden of the Gods Tuesday

  November 2, 2009 11:20 AM

  With weather in the 60s, this is the perfect time to visit Garden of the Gods. On Tuesday, park volunteers Jan and Ken Hardisonwill give a free half-hour presentation of "Christmastime with General Palmer." You'll get a glimpse of how the city's founder celebrated in splendor. The program begins... more »

• Healthy ideas to keep in mind for children

  October 31, 2009 8:00 AM

  Do you ever run out of ideas for healthy breakfast and lunches for the kids. Well, here are some great ideas that will keep your child satisfied, healthy and ready to learn in school. Getting off to a good start in school often begins hours before students set foot... more »