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• U.S. Women's Open drives up sales tax revenue in the Springs

  September 14, 2011 12:41 AM

  Some good news in Colorado Springs, the city's reporting a big increase in sales tax revenue. They say it's due in part to some of the big events we've had this summer like the U.S. Women's Open. The latest sales tax revenue report covers August collections, which are based... more »

• Powerful Poo; Denver Zoo using animal waste to create energy

  December 12, 2010 7:13 PM

  The Denver Zoo has come up with a way to convert animal waste and trash from visitors, into energy. "A gasifier actually takes fuel and makes energy, fuel in our case is actually going to be poo and trash," explains George Pond, Vice President for Planning and Capital Projects. ... more »

• Black Friday, cyber Monday; local impact of shopping season

  November 29, 2010 8:08 PM

  The first Monday after Thanksgiving better known as "cyber Monday" is a big day for online shopping. Chefscatalog.com, based in Colorado Springs, expected to ship around 6,000 packages today. Even though online sales don't bring in sales tax revenue for the city they provide an economic boost by creating... more »

• Veteran's success through art

  November 22, 2010 7:01 PM

  For some of our war veterans the transition back to civilian life can be difficult. Many struggle to find work to make a living, but there are success stories. Army veteran Jerry Shook works construction during the day, but in his evenings he's the proud owner of The Mud... more »

• America Recycles Day; where to recycle all year

  November 15, 2010 8:20 PM

  Monday marked America Recycles Day, celebrated on November 15th every year since 1997. It's a day to inform, educate and promote recycling in the US. At the Recycle Depot located in Bulbs Plus in Colorado Springs, they properly dispose of universal waste. things like electronics, batteries and light bulbs, "What... more »

• Local company puts the bubbles back in beer

  November 10, 2010 7:19 PM

  A company in Woodland Park is thriving, thanks to an innovation that has a market around the world. Tap-A-Draft is a home draft system that keeps carbonated beverages fresh. The system consists of a six liter bottle with a screw on tap, powered by CO2. It's now being mass... more »

• Baby on board: "Mountain Mamas" hit the trail

  November 9, 2010 7:28 PM

  A unique hiking group in the Springs, called Colorado Mountain Mamas, brings together moms and their little ones. The idea, to get moms and their babies outside, get some exercise and even provide support to one another, " You get out, you get exercise, you are getting vitamin D,... more »

• Growing seeds for the future

  November 8, 2010 7:29 PM

  Grants totaling more than $750,000 have been awarded to farmers around the state, including a seed cooperative in southern Colorado. With so many of us turning to organic foods, it could mean more choices. Hobbs Family Farm in eastern Pueblo County grows organic vegetables and open pollinated seeds. They... more »

• Strong mayor initiative passes, now what?

  November 4, 2010 12:54 AM

  Voters in Colorado Springs have spoken, and they want city government to change. Issue 300, which creates a strong mayor position, passed Tuesday with nearly 60% of the vote. Issue 300 changes the city charter, creating that full time mayor position, and changing the structure of city hall. Just a... more »

• Grab a cold one; local ink company thriving

  October 27, 2010 8:30 PM

  You know how to tell when a Coors Light is cold? The mountains turn blue ... and it's thanks to a company in Colorado Springs. Chromatic Technologies Inc. invented the technology to put the color changing ink, called thermacromic ink, on aluminum cans. "Our most famous product, that goes... more »

• Recipe for success being cooked up at The Broadmoor

  October 13, 2010 7:52 PM

  Award winning food is being whipped up at the Broadmoor Hotel. One of the hotels top chefs and wine director, just won a national food and wine pairing competition, and will now head to internationals in Spain. The pair beat out the best in the Copa Jerez Food... more »

• Local goods available year round at indoor market

  October 11, 2010 5:55 PM

  With the end of warm weather comes the end of local farmer's markets, with one exception. A new market in El Paso County has moved indoors, making it easy to find local goods year round. Everything from food to arts and crafts is available at the Consolidated Marketplace, in the... more »

• Free addiction support group

  October 6, 2010 5:55 PM

  There is a new, free program being offered to the community through University of the Rockies, to help people deal with all kinds of addictions. Robbin Trumble, a grad student at University of the Rockies, is hosting SMART, self management and recovery training, "SMART Recovery is an alternative form of... more »

• Strong support for "Kids on Bikes"

  September 28, 2010 8:10 PM

  Kids on Bikes gives bikes to kids, hundreds since 2005, and at a fundraiser Tuesday a special guest showed her support for the program. Linda Armstrong Kelly, the mother of cyclist Lance Armstrong, knows first hand what a bike means to a kid. It's a reason she's a big supporter... more »

• Pit Bull Puppies Disappear in the Springs

  September 28, 2010 12:27 AM

  A mystery on the east side of Colorado Springs: over the weekend multiple puppies disappeared. Rande Trammel and Chad Smith are missing their four month old pit bull, Moose, and believe it was stolen right out of their yard. "One of the neighbors said he saw somebody taken him... more »

• Colorado Springs, a good place for small businesses

  September 24, 2010 7:27 PM

  A recent survey by the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce shows that half of the city's businesses say they are doing better this year compared to this same time last year. That's good news for Ashleigh Cohen who bought Raven's Nest Coffee in the Springs just a few months ago.... more »

• Natural chicken coop uses local materials

  July 9, 2010 7:35 PM

  A woman in Pueblo is using a natural building method to build a one of a kind chicken coop. All of the materials are recycled and local, and so far the whole thing has cost just over $100. Maya Avina and some helpful friends have spent most of the... more »

• Pot debate in the City of Pueblo

  July 2, 2010 8:26 PM

  17 dispensaries filed paperwork with Pueblo County Thursday, the deadline set by the state, for dispensaires to get approval from local governments to operate legally. It's a growing business in the county, but dispensaries still aren't allowed in city limits. Earlier this week the only openly operating medical marijuana... more »

• Containing the Pueblo plague

  June 29, 2010 5:51 PM

  The Pueblo City County Health Department has started work to contain the plague, which has hit the southwestern part of pueblo. Workers began placing insecticide dust in each prairie dog burrow on the southwest side of town, near Galbreth Rd. and highway 78 Tuesday. A prairie dog from the... more »

• Hot tamale! High schooler starts his own restaurant

  May 26, 2010 7:51 PM

  JC Tamales & Deli is one of the newest restaurants in Canon City and it was started by a high school junior. The JC stands for John Campbell, a junior at Florence High School. The restaurant is a result of a fundraiser that actually started as a bake sale,... more »

• Hercules, a dog with a special job

  May 26, 2010 5:55 AM

  Hercules, a four year old lab-boxer mix, works as a grief counselor at Roselawn Cemetary in Pueblo. He works from eight to five every day and his work includes providing comfort to those that have lost someone, "he'll go into a room with them and our counselors and funeral... more »

• Smoking hut making it easier for Parkview smokers

  May 21, 2010 5:49 PM

  Pueblo's Parkview Medical Center has been smoke free since the start of this year. Parkview was hoping to push employees to quit, but for those who haven't there's now a special place for them. The Padillas own a home right across from Parkview, they don't mind the employees smoking... more »

• Alamosa teacher builds a plane in her classroom for a unique lesson

  May 7, 2010 7:23 PM

  Second and third graders at Boyd Elementary in Alamosa are taking a trip around the world without ever leaving school. Using 15 king size sheets sewn together and draped over PVC pipe, art teacher Sue Patterson built a fuselage in her classroom. The idea was the result of a painting... more »

• Organic farms seeing increase in volunteer workers

  May 3, 2010 7:54 PM

  Interest is up in a program that connects volunteers with farmers across the country, including here in southern Colorado. Javernick Family Farms in Canon City has been a part of WWOOF, the World Wide Workers on Organic Farms Program, for three years. This year they say they had twice... more »

• 485 mile fundraising effort

  April 27, 2010 7:00 PM

  Every year, 5th graders from Pueblo City Schools head to the Mountain Park Environmental Center in Beulah, they get to hike and learn about ecosystems. The park is now facing the challenge of keeping funding going for such programs so the park's founder, Dave Van Manen, is embarking on... more »

• New technology for the Pikes Peak Library District

  April 26, 2010 7:27 PM

  Most everything we buy from DVD's to clothing is tracked with Radio Frequency Identification tags, and now the Pikes Peak Library District is also jumping on board. RFID's make it easy to automatically scan and even hold information about items. They also provide security, "Instead of saying, they're trying... more »

• Reusing the old 4th St. bridge in Pueblo

  April 23, 2010 4:17 PM

  Demolition of the old 4TH St. bridge in Pueblo is underway, and all the concrete and asphalt that made up the bridge won't go to waste, it will get a new life. Materials from the old bridge will be taken to Vision Recycled Aggregate and Landscape Material. Everything will... more »

• Website and hotline to reserve appliance rebates overwhelmed

  April 19, 2010 11:45 AM

  Monday morning around 8:00 am a website and hotline supporting the Recharge Colorado campaign went live, but soon after both were experiencing problems due to high traffic volume. The Governor's offices says consumers should keep trying until they get through. The program offers homeowners in Colorado up to $500... more »

• Pueblo Wastewater Treatment Plant going green

  April 16, 2010 5:26 PM

  The Wastewater Treatment Plant in Pueblo is cleaning up its act. Solar panels are being put in, and a greener way to disinfect the wastewater is being proposed. "Were building a solar array to supply electrical energy to defray needs we have here at the treatment plant," says plant director... more »

• Wrestling, rockets and dancing; science show inspires Pueblo kids

  April 13, 2010 6:55 PM

  The show, FMA Live! Invaded Corwin International Magnet School in Pueblo Tuesday morning. Students from there and The Pueblo School of Arts and Sciences participated in the show, put on by NASA and Honeywell to get kids excited about science, "If I would have had this when I was... more »

• Pueblo Fish Hatchery getting national attention

  April 9, 2010 5:11 PM

  Its Walleye spawning season and biologists and employees with the Division of Wildlife in Pueblo have been working overtime for almost a month to produce Walleye. Something different this year though, they are getting national attention for their efforts. A national TV network, the World Fishing Network, featured the... more »

• New burger joint in Pueblo having a trickle down effect

  April 2, 2010 8:22 PM

  A new burger place in Pueblo is putting a twist on the American classic. Bingo Burger serves a burger with green chilies mixed in with the beef. Another thing that sets them apart is their commitment to other local businesses. Richard Warner opened Bingo Burger in December, choosing to... more »

• Allergy season is here

  March 30, 2010 7:25 PM

  It's that time of year, allergy season; maybe you're dealing with watery eyes and a runny nose. The tree pollen count is especially high right now and doctors say they are seeing more patients, "Patients are calling with sneezing, itching, nasal congestion and itchy eyes. They're miserable," says asthma and... more »