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• Two burglaries in Pueblo caught in the act in one day Play Video

  February 5, 2013 5:30 PM

  It's not often that a burglary is busted while it's happening, but that's exactly what happened in Pueblo twice in one day. We found out what happened and why the cops are grateful. "Someone called in and said they saw someone in the home," said Sgt. Eric Gonzales of... more »

• Neighbors suspicious as house catches fire for second day

  November 13, 2012 7:53 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - For the second time in less than 24 hours the same house in Colorado Springs caught fire and neighbors are starting to become suspicious. Today's fire started just after 4:30 p.m. at a home at 1304 W. Costilla St. on the corner of Cherokee Street. No... more »

• Couple sells neighbor's puppy

  September 19, 2012 12:32 PM

  LEECHBURG, Pa. (AP) - Police say a Pennsylvania couple sold a neighbor's lost puppy for $50 rather than return it to its owner. Police in Leechburg, about 25 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, say a golden retriever and a Rottweiler puppy wandered onto the property of Scott and Roxanne Duff on... more »

• Woman wears fake facial hair to rob neighbors

  January 6, 2012 7:49 AM

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Police say a Salt Lake City woman wore a fake mustache to disguise herself as a man while stealing from her neighbors. Salt Lake City police say the 31-year-old was charged with two counts of burglary and one count of theft Thursday. The... more »

• Brush Strokes meets first goal to stay open

  December 5, 2011 3:29 PM

  Good news for one local business; Brush Strokes Ceramic Studio was able to raise a third of the money that they're behind in rent -- a requirement from their landlord to stay open. News 5 featured the store in a story last week; it was behind $15,000. The Colorado... more »

• Man post signs to warn homebuyers about his neighbor

  September 21, 2011 8:51 AM

  BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) - A Brighton man is warning potential homebuyers that he won't be a good neighbor. Titus Terranova posted a warning facing a home his neighbor is trying to sell warning buyers they may be subjected to loud music, loud parties and fireworks He says he... more »

• Ways homeowners can report neighborhood eyesores

  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 »

• Snake escape! Atlanta Zoo loses rattler

  August 31, 2010 4:44 PM

  Georgia wildlife officials will inspect an Atlanta zoo after a venomous rattlesnake was able to escape and slither around a city neighborhood. Zoo staff noticed the female tiger rattlesnake was missing during a routine check late Friday. The snake was found dead Monday after a nearby property owner killed... more »

• Private colleges 'act local' with financial aid

  August 31, 2010 9:11 AM

  Many private colleges are sweetening financial aid packages for students from their own backyards. It's an effort by the schools to portray themselves as more affordable and better neighbors. They also want to stay competitive. Among the schools is Northwestern University, which is targeting Chicago-area students in financial need.... more »

• Hero kitty saves 97-year-old woman from pit bulls

  August 27, 2010 11:15 AM

  Sophie Thomas may own the world's bravest cat. The 97-year-old Harrison, Michigan resident was working in her garden recently when four growling pit bulls surrounded her. One of the dogs lunged at her, biting her on the arm. Sophie screamed and struck back, and as she did her cat... more »

• Despite publicity, murder suspect faces trial in Pueblo

  May 18, 2010 6:13 PM

  Jury selection will begin in Mid-July in the case of a Pueblo West man accused of killing his 14-year old neighbor. In court Tuesday, the defense argued Paul Stark can't stand a fair trail in Pueblo, because of the high publicity surrounding the case. "We have serious concerns about finding... more »

• UPDATED: Group fed up with barking dogs

  April 7, 2010 6:02 PM

  The noise can be irritating, dogs barking throughout the night and day. It became such a nightmare for one Pueblo woman she's taking her neighbor to court. She's on a crusade for tougher animal laws. "There's an epidemic," said Judith Todero. "A barking epidemic in this town," she added. Todero... more »

• Attorney: Woods' wife asked neighbors to call 911

  December 1, 2009 11:46 AM

  An attorney for the neighbors who dialed 911 after Tiger Woods' car crash last week says they saw no indication the golfer was beaten or driving under the influence. Attorney Bill Sharpe said Tuesday that Linda Adams and her adult sons Jarius and Jerome Adams went outside their Orlando-area home... more »

• Pack of raccoons mauls 74-year-old woman

  October 5, 2009 11:13 AM

  Animal control officers hope to trap a pack of raccoons that mauled a 74-year-old woman who tried to chase them from her yard. The sheriff in Polk County, east of Tampa, said Gretchen Whitted fell when five raccoons surrounded and attacked her Sunday. She was taken to a hospital... more »