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• USPS Cuts Saturday Mail, Public Supports Move Play Video

  February 7, 2013 12:58 PM

  The U.S. Postal Service is drowning in red ink. To try and save $2 billion a year, they will end a 150 year old service: Saturday mail delivery. The USPS has threatened the cut for a while, in an effort to offset those dwindling revenues. And while the cut... more »

• Man recovering from shooting, police looking for three men

  January 19, 2013 11:30 AM

  A man in Colorado Springs is recovering after starting his weekend in a local hospital with a gunshot wound. Police were called to 2353 Platte Place just before two in the morning Saturday where people heard shots being fired. When they got there they found a car with several... more »

• Springs police search for robbery suspect

  December 28, 2012 2:04 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - Investigators with the Colorado Springs Police Department are asking for help identifying a man they believe robbed a pair of convenience stores last week. This photo was taken from a surveillance camera at the Circle K at 3805 Maizeland Road. The police believe the man forced... more »

• Weekend on the GO! May 11 - 13

  May 11, 2012 7:52 AM

  Cinco de Mayo Fiesta and Car Show Saturday 9am Acacia Park Colorado Springs Free Mother's Day Brunch Sunday 10am Conscious Table Colorado Springs $30 The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show Saturday 6:15 to 9:30pm Antlers Hilton Colorado Springs $54 Colorado Springs Philharmonic Saturday 8pm Pikes Peak... more »

• Suspected gunman in police chase confesses Play Video

  April 10, 2012 6:33 PM

  The gunman who shot at officers with an AK-47 assault rifle during a high speed chase along Powers Boulevard Saturday morning told detectives he was trying to shoot out the tires of the police cruiser to get the cops to stop chasing them. According to the arrest warrant, 20-year-old... more »

• Free cab rides for Saturday

  March 15, 2012 6:48 AM

  There will be free cab rides for residents of Colorado Springs and for the first time, Pueblo. The McDivitt Law Firm is paying for cab rides on Saturday those who celebrate St. Patrick's Day a little too much. To receive the free ride, all you have to do... more »

• Weekend on the GO! (February 17-19)

  February 17, 2012 6:17 AM

  Here are some events happening this weekend across Southern Colorado: Randy Travis Concert Friday, 7:30 p.m. Pikes Peak Center, Colorado Springs CLICK HERE for more information Colorado College Tigers vs. Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks Friday, 8:07 p.m. World Arena, Colorado Springs The Mayor's Spirit of the Springs Winter Rally... more »

• Pueblo teen killed on Beulah Highway

  October 1, 2011 3:39 PM

  An 18 year old from Pueblo was killed in a car accident on Colorado Highway 78, the Beulah Highway, about 10 west of Pueblo early Saturday morning. State troopers report that Carlos Torres was driving in a 1996 Jeep Cherokee when, at around 4:50 a.m., he lost control at a... more »

• Part of East Platte Avenue will be closed Saturday

  September 23, 2011 2:23 PM

  A section of East Platte Avenue, roughly between Union Blvd. and Hancock Ave., will be closed this Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Crews will be working in there area to replace storm drains that cross Platte Ave. Detours will be in place and the City of Colorado... more »

• Take back the garage: recycle your old car seats

  September 20, 2011 12:07 PM

  Parent with children who've outgrown their old car seats can safely recycle them this Saturday at the Citadel Mall. Memorial Hospital, Kohl's and Bestway Disposal are working together to collect the old unwanted seats during the Healthy Baby Fair taking place from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on September 24,... more »

• Hospital promotes a healthy Bessemer

  June 18, 2011 3:08 PM

  St. Mary Corwin Hospital in Pueblo wants people in their neighborhood to lead healthier lives. As part of the Healthy Bessemer initiative, the hospital gave around 70 people free health screenings Saturday morning. While the sum value of the screenings is estimated at around $1,500, organizer Michele DesLauriers says... more »

• Free fishing this weekend in Pueblo

  June 1, 2011 6:26 PM

  Anglers can fish for free this weekend at Lake Pueblo State Park. Fishing licenses will not required. However, possession limits, and restrictions on fishing and bait methods will still apply. The park will also host a free kids fishing derby on Saturday, June 4 at the Anticline Pond. Free... more »

• Fort Carson soldiers returning this morning

  May 28, 2011 8:10 AM

  The first group of returning soldiers with the First Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division are expected to arrive at Fort Carson at 7:00 a.m. Saturday. The 52 soldiers are the first of around 3,500 members of the Raider Brigade who are expected to return from Afghanistan in the... more »

• Free swimming lessons

  May 24, 2011 11:14 AM

  Just in time for summer, the Colorado Springs Swim School will hold free one hour swimming lessons this Saturday beginning at 10:00 a.m. at three locations: the Wilson Ranch Pool, the Portal Pool and the Colorado Springs Recreation Center. There is a class limit of 45 students at each... more »

• Powerball jackpot grows to $144 million

  May 22, 2011 11:13 AM

  There were no jackpot winners from Saturday's $120 million Powerball drawing. However, the lottery reports that 951,818 players across the country won more than $6.9 million in prizes. The jackpot now stands at $144 million with a $74.7 million cash value. more »

• Pilot was trained for emergency landing

  May 21, 2011 4:14 PM

  A Pueblo man is safe after making an emergency landing at the airport Saturday morning. Orlando Cuevas was flying his single engine Cessna Centurion C210 when the main landing gear jammed. With only the front wheels deployed, Cuevas made an emergency landing using the bottom of the plane to... more »

• Local team to race in national soapbox derby

  May 17, 2011 1:11 PM

  It took two months of work and an idea inspired by a little known flop of a movie to create the Gnomeo and Juliet soapbox derby team. Al and Tamara Brody and their neighbors Mitch Brown and Sandy Kiddie are heading to Los Angeles to compete in the Red... more »

• Man armed with knife, robs downtown shop

  March 13, 2011 11:37 AM

  Colorado Springs Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at an AT&T store located at the corner of Bijou St. and North Tejon shortly after 6:00 p.m. Saturday. Allegedly the suspect who was described as a Hispanic male5'-8" tall, thin build, wearing a beanie cap, blue hooded sweatshirt,... more »

• Fort Carson to welcome home 400 soldiers

  March 5, 2011 11:32 AM

  About 400 Fort Carson soldiers are headed home this weekend during a series of three homecoming ceremonies scheduled for Saturday and Sunday on post. The first wave of about 200 soldiers with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division are expected to arrive at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Shortly... more »

• Bike Tour will clog mountain roads this Saturday

  September 2, 2010 9:44 AM

  If you're heading to the mountains this holiday weekend, you may want to avoid State Highways 96 and 165 on Saturday. The annual Bike With Pike event will throw 300 riders onto the roads. The Colorado Department of Transportation has these tips for sharing the road with bicyclists: ... more »

• Freeze expected tonight

  April 30, 2010 6:19 PM

  A freeze warning is in effect early Saturday morning for Monument Hill to New Mexico and from Canon City to Kansas. The danger time is from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. Saturday. Lows will drop into the mid to upper 20s for several hours. The cold will be with... more »

• Saturday Powerball jackpot: $200 million

  March 11, 2010 8:56 AM

  The Powerball jackpot is expected to grow to an estimated $200 million for Saturday after no one matched all six of the numbers in the midweek drawing. Wednesday's winning numbers were 17-21-37-41-and-50. The Powerball was 1 and the Power Play was 2. Players matching all five numbers and the... more »

• U.S. Postal Service pushes for radical reshaping

  March 2, 2010 8:44 AM

  We're expecting to learn the future of the US postal service later today. What they're doing now is almost certain to change, and you can blame it on the Internet. Julie Eddinger of Washington D.C. said, "In the electronic age maybe people aren't using as much mail service as... more »

• Swine flu vaccine clinics Saturday

  December 4, 2009 1:59 PM

  H1N1 swine flu vaccine clinics will be held in Colorado Springs and Pueblo Saturday. For the first time, anyone who wants a vaccine can get one. Prior to now, you had to be in target groups. Here's the info: Colorado Springs : Citadel Mall, 750 Citadel Drive East... more »

• El Paso County lifts restrictions on H1N1 swine flu vaccine

  December 3, 2009 2:37 PM

  The El Paso County Health Department has lifted restrictions on H1N1 swine flu vaccine. From now on, anyone 6 months of age and older may receive a free vaccine from the county clinics. Until now, the vaccine was restricted to target groups. The Health Department is offering an H1N1... more »

• Commute improves after slippery weekend

  October 12, 2009 7:52 AM

  Other than some fog very early in the day, the weather had little affect on the Monday morning commute. Roads were dry throughout El Paso County, including over Monument Hill which was covered with fog from about 3:30 - 5:30 a.m. The conditions were vastly improved from Saturday... more »

• Bikeability Challenge in Pueblo Saturday

  October 1, 2009 5:15 PM

  Bring your bike and helmet to tour designated bike routes and the River Trail in Pueblo this Saturday. • Meet at the Health Department, 101 W. 9th Street (corner of 9th& Santa Fe) for a short class on safe cycling in traffic, a map and survey sheet. •... more »

• Fountain Creek nature Center Art Festival Saturday

  September 25, 2009 3:15 PM

  Glorious fall weather returns this Saturday, and what better way to enjoy it than out in nature. The Fountain Creek Nature Center will host its annual Fall Art Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 2009 theme is "Nature's Colors" and there will be framed oils, pastels, watercolors... more »

• Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival all weekend

  September 24, 2009 1:03 PM

  The aroma of roasting chiles is wafting over Pueblo's Union Ave. Historic District--as the city celebrates its annual Chile & Frijoles Festival. From mild anaheim peppers to blistering habaneros--and don't forget Pueblo chiles--you'll be able to get them raw, roasted, cooked into green chile or dried. The festival also includes... more »

• Saturday at the Colorado State Fair

  September 4, 2009 1:02 PM

  The final weekend of the 2009 Colorado State Fair is here. Saturday offers rides and llamas, pack mules and a demolition derby. Your little ones can watch for Dora the Explorer--she'll be wandering the fairgrounds until 4 p.m. Here's a complete listing of events for Saturday: Saturday, September 5 Weekend... more »