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• Residents give their opinions about army helicopter training in Pueblo

  March 1, 2013 11:07 PM

  Pueblo residents had a chance to sound off tonight about a proposal to use the airport for army helicopter training. It was the first of several public meetings to discuss the plan and its impact on the community. City Council is studying whether or not it's a good idea. Fort... more »

• Meeting tonight over Army helicopter training in Pueblo

  March 1, 2013 5:29 PM

  A meeting will be held tonight to discuss the possibility of the Army conducting helicopter training at Pueblo's airport. It's a chance for the public to ask questions including how much noise this would create. If you'd like to attend, it's at 5:30 this evening at Freed Middle School.... more »

• Meeting held in Pueblo to discuss violence and gun control

  January 19, 2013 6:44 PM

  The community of Pueblo gets together to discuss violence. It's a chance for them to speak with local leaders, including State Senator Angela Giron. We went to find out where people stand on gun control. Several ideas were tossed around when it comes to what's causing gun issues across... more »

• Hundreds crowd emergency preparation meeting

  January 16, 2013 1:00 AM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - There weren't many empty seats at the Cheyenne Mountain High School auditorium as hundreds of people came out to the city's first wildfire safety information meeting. City leaders from the police and fire departments spoke about the importance of preparing for an evacuation and how to... more »

• Council discusses oil and gas drilling

  January 15, 2013 7:01 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - As part of a work session, members of the Colorado Springs City Council are hearing presentations from representatives of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) to get a better understanding of their power to regulate drilling within the city. The COGCC established new rules... more »

• Another garage burns on Pueblo's east side, suspicious fire meeting will be held tonight Play Video

  October 10, 2012 6:36 PM

  A garage on Pueblo's east side was torched this morning. It's in the same neighborhood that's been hit by a string of suspicious fires this year. We've been following this story for you. Over the past few months crews have been called out to around ten fires in the... more »

• Drought meetings start for Summit County

  May 8, 2012 8:42 AM

  FRISCO, Colo. (AP) - Summit County officials are seeking options to deal with a severe drought. County officials are holding a meeting Tuesday after the National Integrated Drought Information System declared a severe drought in Summit County and the Colorado River Basin. The meeting is sponsored by the Colorado River... more »

• Energy exploration sparks debate

  August 16, 2011 8:02 PM

  An oil boom is underway in our state but the drilling methods to reach it have many landowners concerned. The massive Niobrara oil shale deposit covers an area that begins near Colorado Springs and stretches north into Wyoming. It's buried 2 miles below the ground level and about a mile... more »

• Input needed for Black Forest road project

  March 30, 2011 7:35 PM

  El Paso County Public Services wants to hear from Black Forest area residents regarding a busy intersection -- Black Forest Road and Burgess Road. County Engineer Andre Brackin said, "The purpose of the improvements we are planning is to address traffic safety requirements at this intersection. The number of... more »

• Colorado Dems hitting the road for spending ideas

  March 19, 2011 9:46 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Next year's state budget isn't going to be pretty - and Democratic lawmakers are branching out this weekend looking for constituent ideas on how to cut spending. Democratic legislators planned town hall-style meetings in a dozen different Colorado towns Saturday looking for ideas on next year's... more »

• Committee to consider Forest Service projects

  March 1, 2011 1:57 PM

  The Pike & San Isabel Resource Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting in Pueblo to evaluate projects for funding. The area of concern is Larimer, Chaffee, Huerfano and Park Counties. The public is invited to attend the meeting being held at the Supervisor's Office of the Pike and San... more »

• Peyton Fire District trying to bring volunteers back, making changes

  February 26, 2011 12:57 AM

  The embattled Peyton Fire District Board faces tough decisions as 12 of their firefighters resigned earlier this month -- citing safety issues with the acting fire chief, Jack Rauer. Rauer was placed on paid leave in January while the board looked into allegations, but then was reinstated in February, which... more »

• Meeting planned on Austin Bluffs construction

  October 27, 2010 12:37 PM

  The Pikes Peak Regional Transportation Authority and the City of Colorado Springs will host a public meeting to present ideas for widening three key sections of Austin Bluffs Parkway. The open house will be held on Thursday, November 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Calvary United Methodist... more »

• Town Hall meeting Saturday for eastern El Paso County

  October 27, 2010 12:04 PM

  Residents in eastern El Paso County are invited to a town hall meeting on Saturday in Falcon. El Paso County Commissioner Amy Lathen will join Colorado State Representatives Mike Waller and Amy Stephens at the community room at the new High Prairie Library starting 11:00 a.m. Area residents... more »

• Citizens invited to E-town hall meeting

  October 25, 2010 4:05 PM

  The City of Colorado Springs will hold its annual public E-town hall meeting to discuss the 2011 General Fund budget Thursday from 7 - 9 p.m. Citizens may get involved in several ways: Attend in person at City Council Chambers, City Hall, 107 N. Nevada Ave. Watch... more »

• El Paso County to tackle medical marijuana issue

  August 2, 2010 11:10 AM

  El Paso County Commissioners continue to grapple with the issue of medical marijuana. A Public Hearing on proposed land use regulations and revisions to the Land Development Code will be held tomorrow, Aug. 3, at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Hearing Room of the Regional... more »

• Meeting today on Army's proposal to blow up weapons

  April 27, 2010 11:48 AM

  A public meeting will be held this afternoon to talk about the Army's proposal to speed up the destruction of stockpiles at the Pueblo Chemical Depot, by blowing some of them up. The meeting will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Old Town Carriage House, 102... more »

• D 70 may move top-ranked school

  February 16, 2010 6:03 PM

  A big crowd is expected at Tuesday night's school board meeting at Pueblo County High School. Board members will consider the first round of cuts aimed at trimming $5 million from the District 70 budget. That includes moving one school and possibly closing others. One idea D-70 is considering is... more »

• US Transportation Secretary in Colorado today

  January 15, 2010 8:29 AM

  Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will be in Colorado to meet with business and political leaders about jobs. LaHood will be the keynote speaker at a forum hosted by U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet Friday at the University of Denver. Bennet and U.S. Sen. Mark Udall will speak and join a round-table... more »

• Overflow crowds comment on city budget cuts

  October 23, 2009 12:44 AM

  Public comment went well into the night as one of the largest crowds in years packed Colorado Springs City Hall. Council chambers and two extra rooms all overflowed. Some offices in the building were opened to accommodate people. It was estimated more than 500 people showed up for the public... more »

• G-20 leaders push global economic reforms

  September 25, 2009 8:55 AM

  Leaders of the world's major economies gathered in Pittsburgh today are coming together on reforms to rein in huge bank bonuses, toughen financial regulations and guard against the dangerous imbalances that contributed to the global economic downturn. In the process, the Group of 20 have decided they will now serve... more »

• Town hall meeting on health care packs city hall in Canon City

  August 26, 2009 1:57 PM

  More than 100 people attend a health care reform town hall meeting hosted by Representative Doug Lamborn (R-Colorado) in Canon City Tuesday afternoon. The meeting gives people in Canon City a chance to give a U.S. Congressman their thoughts on the proposed health care bill. Representative Doug Lamborn... more »