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• All lanes of Hwy.. 67 near Cripple Creek now open

  August 17, 2012 10:54 PM

  All lanes of Colorado Highway 67 near Cripple Creek are open again following work to repair sinkhole. There was a sinkhole discovered about a week ago. C-dot says the hole opened up over a mine shaft under the northbound side of the roadway. One lane of the highway... more »

• Thousands enjoy new Goodwill in Pueblo

  May 26, 2012 7:47 PM

  Thousands took advantage of good deals and free hot dogs at the grand opening of Goodwill in Pueblo. The new store is on Dillon, close to the mall, and will employ more than 40 people. Several say they love the new location and how spacious it is. With the economy... more »

• Trails open early

  May 12, 2012 7:49 AM

  ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo. (AP) - If the weather cooperates, Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park is scheduled to open for the summer Monday, about two weeks earlier than normal. Trail Ridge Road reaches 12,183 feet at its highest point and is billed as the highest continuous... more »

• Rural Post Offices to remain open

  May 10, 2012 6:44 AM

  The United States Postal Office plans not to close as many as 3,700 low-revenue post offices. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe says the agency will maintain a part-time post-office presence in rural areas, with access to retail lobbies and post office boxes. With a new plan, no post office... more »

• I25 at Northgate now open

  April 3, 2012 5:59 AM

  Both lanes of I25 near Baptist Rd. exit are now open. They were closed earlier due to a power line that fell across the interstate. Colorado Springs Utilities is working to fix the problem. more »

• Video of the Day: Quick catch

  February 9, 2012 7:12 AM

  How fast are your reflexes? Do you think you're quick enough to catch this ball? Click here for our fast Video of the Day. more »

• Bike parking lot offered for Women's Open

  July 5, 2011 12:44 PM

  The City of Colorado Springs and Mountain Metropolitan's Metro Rides group will offer free bike parking valet service at the U.S. Women's Open golf championship July 7 through 10. You'll be able to bike to a lot near the Broadmoor at 1601 Mesa Avenue (Pauline Memorial Catholic School) from... more »

• Roads to be closed around Broadmoor

  June 30, 2011 2:20 PM

  Several roads will be closed around the Broadmoor next week because of the U.S. Women's Open. These roads around the Broadmoor will be closed: Cheyenne Mtn. Blvd. is closed from Mirada Rd. to Penrose Blvd. through 6 p.m. on Friday, July 15. Mirada Rd. is closed... more »

• Pueblo schools stay open despite sub zero temps

  February 1, 2011 2:31 PM

  From Denver to Colorado Springs, many school districts were closed today because of the bitter cold temperatures. However, in Pueblo, both District-70 and Pueblo City Schools were open with a two hour delay. At Somerlid Elementary school, the temperature was -2 degrees as students arrived for class. Several parents... more »

• Many stores open today for last-minute shoppers

  December 24, 2010 10:45 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) - Whether last-minute shoppers have been too busy until now to Christmas shop, or their procrastination just provides an adrenaline rush, many stores will be open today to oblige them. Today's Christmas Eve mad dash is expected to be the best holiday season for stores since... more »

• New high security prison opens in Canon City

  August 25, 2010 8:27 PM

  Part of a new maximum security prison will open next week. It's located east of Canon City on Evans Boulevard, off of Highway 50. The Centennial Correctional Facility will hold some of Colorado's most violent offenders, who've had trouble at other prisons. One wing of the prison will open on... more »

• Vestas looking to hire 182 workers in Pueblo

  July 13, 2010 3:42 PM

  Vestas is looking to hire 182 more workers in Pueblo. This information was announced Tuesday, during a media tour at the wind turbine manufacturing plant, located south of Pueblo. The company is looking for people who are who are skilled in plasma cutting, welding and painting according to Tony Knopp... more »

• Mineral Palace pool re-opens to swimmers

  July 1, 2010 11:43 AM

  Mineral Palace Park pool in Pueblo re-opens today-July 1. The pool has been closed for renovations. The pool will be open for lap swim from 11:45 a.m. To 12:30 p.m.; the public swim session runs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The pool has been closed until now, so the... more »

• Fishing waters reopened in Gulf

  June 23, 2010 6:02 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - More than 8,000 square miles of closed fishing waters have been reopened in the Gulf of Mexico because no oil has been observed there. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Wednesday said the most significant opening is an area south of Mississippi, which was... more »

• A bird in the face is bad for driving

  May 28, 2010 12:10 PM

  A Kentucky woman walked away from a nasty crash unharmed after a bird flew into her open car window Thursday evening. The accident happened on I-75 in Madison County. Police say the bird flew into the open window and got in the face of the driver. She lost... more »

• Open mic memorial set for Pueblo's homeless

  May 21, 2010 4:25 PM

  A memorial has been scheduled in Pueblo, to honor nine homeless men who have died over the past year. The event includes an open mic section, where anyone can share their memories of those who have passed away. The ceremony is organized each year by Posada, an agency that helps... more »

• No school closings in Pueblo County D-70

  March 17, 2010 4:22 PM

  Pueblo County School District 70 board memebrs voted Wednesday night to keep Vineland Middle School open, while making several cost-cutting moves. The salaries of all non-union employees were frozen. Those same employees must take four unpaid furlough days. In addition, the district plans to open talks with its unions... more »

• Yo! College nerds make rap video to protect Internet

  February 18, 2010 1:42 PM

  Two college students in Pueblo have taken a creative approach to help keep the internet free and open. Mike and Mark DeHerrera made a music video on the topic on Net Neutrality. In fact, they rap in the video. The self-proclaimed nerds made it as part of their introduction to... more »

• Sales tax numbers dip, yet new businesses open on Union

  February 10, 2010 7:59 PM

  New businesses are opening and staying open in Pueblo's Union Avenue Historic District, but sales tax numbers haven't improved. The City of Pueblo reports sales tax revenue was down last December in the historic shopping district by about 2.5% from December of 2008. However, at least four new businesses have... more »

• Branch Inn survivor reopens store in honor of friend

  February 9, 2010 4:19 PM

  One of the Branch Inn survivors is speaking out for the first time about the tragic day an explosion rocked downtown Pueblo, killing her best friend and injuring several others. Jennifer Flower was working inside A Classic Boutique with her friend Ashley Johnson. The boutique was located next to the... more »

• Nature Center takes step to stop vandalism

  December 23, 2009 2:24 PM

  Starting soon cars won't be allowed into the Pueblo Nature Center after hours. Managers say vandals have been causing damage to the property overnight. In an effort to prevent more crimes, the nature center installed a gate on Nature Center Rd. near the raptor center. Cars won't be allowed past... more »

• Arapahoe Basin opens for the season

  October 9, 2009 10:06 AM

  Arapahoe Basin Ski Area is getting its earliest start on the season ever. The resort was opened Friday with one run and an 18-inch base. Some of the features in its terrain park also will be open. Nearby Loveland Ski Area opened Wednesday, apparently the earliestopening in the U.S. more »