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Not much new information from Waldo Canyon Fire press conference
September 12, 2012 7:43 PM
Not much in terms of new information came from Wednesday's press conference from the Waldo Canyon Fire Task Force, handling the investigation into the cause. Lt. Adrian Vasquez with the Colorado Springs Police Department told the media that the fire was caused by humans, but they don't know if... more » -
Ft. Carson soldiers training to help with wildfires Play Video
July 3, 2012 8:05 PM
It's been a horrible fire season across the country, and Colorado has seen some of the worst of it in Colorado. It's been so bad that Fort Carson soldiers are doing extra training in case they're called in to help, and they're doing it differently than in the past. ... more » -
UPDATE: evacuations and road closures while crews fight fire near Lake George
June 17, 2012 5:19 PM
Update: Springer Fire has burned 200 acres. Update: News 5 crews responding to the Springer Fire say County Roads 96 and 92 are closed at Highway 24 while crews fight the fire. Our crews have also been told by the Park county Sheriff's office that along with 11 Mile... more » -
Crews fighting fast growing fire near Lake George
June 17, 2012 4:35 PM
Crews are responding to a wildfire in Park County near the Teller County line. It was originally called in around noon Sunday, about two miles north of 11 Mile Reservoir; about three miles south of Lake George. 11 Mile Canyon Recreation Area and some homes are being evacuated. Other areas... more » -
2nd marijuana grow site found in Colo. mountains
September 1, 2010 8:19 AM
Authorities say a second suspected illegal marijuana growing site has been found in the mountains north of Boulder. Boulder County sheriff's Cmdr. Rick Brough says the second site found Tuesday is larger than one found nearby Monday that had about 3,500 marijuana plants, estimated to be worth a half... more » -
Rollover accident on Old Stage Road
July 31, 2010 12:50 PM
Four people were sent to the hospital this morning after a rollover on Old Stage Road west of Colorado S prings. Several agencies including Colorado State Patrol, the National Forest Service, and Colorado Springs Fire Department are were on scene. A Trooper on the scene says the driver... more » -
Forest Service blocks Crested Butte ski expansion
November 10, 2009 1:38 PM
The U.S. Forest Service has blocked a western Colorado ski area's plans to expand onto national forest land. Federal officials have rejected Crested Butte Mountain Resort's application for an environmental review, a required first step. The resort wanted to increase its terrain by 276 acres. Charlie Richmond, supervisor of the... more » -
Rampart shooting range to stay closed
October 16, 2009 7:15 PM
Rampart Shooting Range in the Pike National Forest will remain closed at least through the winter. It was closed last July after a man shot and killed a friend while they were unloading guns at the range northwest of Colorado Springs. A report released this week by the El... more »
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