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• New NRA program will be unveiled today

  April 2, 2013 4:44 AM

  The NRA plans to issue a new report later today on how schools can prevent future gun violence similar to the Newtown tragedy. Members of the nation's largest pro-gun lobby will present the National School Shield Program, a combination of policy proposals and resources on curbing gun violence. The program... more »

• Texas: New Women's Health Program can meet demand

  January 7, 2013 4:15 PM

  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has signed up more than enough doctors to treat the poor women who depended on Planned Parenthood for family planning services and check-ups, the commissioner said Monday. Planned Parenthood's family planning programs for poor women was cut from the... more »

• Therapeutic Riding program to continue

  March 8, 2012 2:47 PM

  The City of Colorado Springs Therapeutic Recreation Program has received $31,000 in grant funding to continue the program for injured service members and veterans in Colorado Springs; $11,000 from the United States Olympic Committee‘s U.S. Paralympics division through funding provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and $20,000 from... more »

• Free Tax Filing

  January 31, 2012 8:23 PM

  It's time to start thinking about those income taxes, and there are plenty of ways to file. The "Free File Program" pairs up with tax software companies to provide free guided services for those making $57,000 or less. If you make over that, you can still e-file but you'll... more »

• School districts seek safe havens for bullied kids

  January 4, 2012 1:45 PM

  Pueblo City Schools and Pueblo School District 70 are looking for businesses in the community that want to help bullied kids. The businesses would act as safe havens--or a secure place for kids who are being bullied to wait for their parents or police. Pueblo City Schools says it... more »

• CO lawmakers want lottery ticket for veterans

  November 5, 2011 12:13 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Two Colorado lawmakers plan to introduce legislation that would create a lottery ticket aimed at raising funds for veterans' services. Republican Rep. Marsha Looper and Democratic Sen. Suzanne Williams will be speaking Saturday at the state Capitol about the legislation they plan to introduce when the Legislature... more »

• Navy program aims to get its vets civilian jobs

  August 6, 2011 5:21 PM

  CORRY STATION NAVY BASE, Fla. (AP) - A Navy program is helping sailors to get the civilian licenses and certifications they need for outside jobs before they leave the military. The goal of the free online program is to reduce unemployment among veterans and to ensure years of expensive... more »

• United Way offers grant

  April 12, 2011 1:31 PM

  The United Way of Pueblo County is asking for applications for a grant of up to $20,000 to improve the community. Grant ideas should address a pressing, unmet human service need in Pueblo County. The proposal should help launch a new program or strengthen an existing community program. ... more »

• Colorado Springs homeless program gets reprieve

  October 1, 2010 9:53 AM

  A Colorado Springs program for the homeless in danger of shutting down due to lack of funding has bought a little more time. The Resource Advocacy Program serves homeless people suffering from substance abuse and mental health problems. It was preparing to shut down Friday if it couldn't come... more »

• '30 Rock' actor speaks up for organ donation

  August 4, 2010 3:32 PM

  Actor Grizz Chapman of NBC's "30 Rock" is serving as an advocate for organ donation, just a month after undergoing a kidney transplant. Spokeswoman Anne Finn says Chapman will speak Thursday at New York's Montefiore Medical Center at an event observing National Minority Organ Donor Awareness Day. Chapman... more »

• Protect yourself from rattlesnakes

  August 4, 2010 3:27 PM

  There have been several well-publicized cases of rattlesnake bites in southern Colorado in the past month. All victims are out of the hospital and recovering. If you're interested in learning more about rattlesnakes and how to protect yourself, a naturalist at Cheyenne Mountain State Park will hold a program... more »

• Colorado group discusses help for combat stress

  July 21, 2010 12:09 PM

  A Colorado Springs nonprofit is participating in a discussion with a congressional committee on ways to help soldiers and their families deal with combat stress. Representatives of the Pikes Peak Behavioral Health Group and others will attend a meeting with the House Committee on Veterans Affairs in Washington on... more »

• House bill would make school lunches healthier

  July 15, 2010 1:19 PM

  House Democrats are moving forward on first lady Michelle Obama's vision for healthier school lunches, propelling legislation that calls for tougher standards governing food in school and more meals for hungry children. The bill approved by the House Education and Labor Committee Thursday would allow the Agriculture Department to... more »

• After 20 seasons, Law & Order will end on NBC

  May 14, 2010 3:20 PM

  NBC will end its historic and record-tying "Law & Order" when the mothership series concludes its 20th season on Monday, May 24 (10-11 p.m. ET). Meanwhile, NBC has picked up the new drama "LOLA" ("Law & Order: Los Angeles") as well as renewed "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" for... 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 »

• 7,500 tax dodgers apply for IRS amnesty program

  October 14, 2009 2:45 PM

  The IRS says 7,500 international tax dodgers have applied for an amnesty program that promises no jail time and reduced penalties for tax cheats who come forward. IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman says response to the program has been unprecedented. He said the tax dodgers were hiding money in more than... more »

• Watchdog doubts goals of Obama loan relief plan

  October 9, 2009 9:14 AM

  A government watchdog says the Obama administration's effort to help homeowners avoid foreclosure may not achieve its goal of helping up to 4 million borrowers and may not be enough to dampen the impact of the foreclosure crisis on the economy. The Congressional Oversight Panel report says the program is... more »