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Good news for summer job seekers
May 16, 2013 3:31 AM
Positive news this morning for those looking for work this summer. According to a Career Builder survey released overnight, 30% of employers plan to hire seasonal help, and 20% of those jobs will pay at least $16 an hour. Most of the jobs will be in the leisure and hospitality... more » -
Looking for a summer job, you may be in luck
April 9, 2013 3:05 AM
There's good news for job seekers looking for work this summer. According to a survey commissioned by Snag-a-Job, the summer hiring season may be the most promising in years with more managers hiring and wages on the upswing. More than 1,000 managers surveyed said they plan to hire an average... more » -
Some Pueblo schools start late due to heat, but it's still here! When will it be cool? Play Video
September 4, 2012 6:32 PM
The heat is on, big time! Record setting heat in the Springs this summer and near record heat in Pueblo. We've been hoping to catch a break now that we've turned the calendar to September, but no such luck, not yet anyway. We found out more about breaking records... more » -
Summer jobs may help teen unemployment numbers Play Video
May 6, 2012 6:24 PM
U.S. employers added 115,000 jobs in April, which is 50,000 less than predicted, and the hardest hit are teens. The school bell for summer is about to ring, which means teens are getting ready to punch the time clock. Economists are hopeful seasonal jobs will put a dent in... more » -
Teen job fair
March 8, 2012 6:45 AM
There's a job fair for teens in El Paso and Teller County. The Youth Zone at the Pikes Peak Workforce center is specifically geared towards people age 16 to 21 who are looking for a part or full-time summer job. It runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.... more » -
Summer Youth Job Fair planned for Thursday
March 6, 2012 2:57 PM
More than 300 young people are expected to attend a summer job fair for young people on Thursday. WHO: Young adults, 16 through 21, looking for summer work. Over 300 young adults have pre-registered to attend. WHAT: The annual Governor's Sumer Job Hunt Youth Job Fair sponsored by... more » -
Federal ski bill would allow summer recreation
October 12, 2011 2:48 PM
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - A bill making its way through Congress would make it clear that ski resorts are not just for winter activities. The Ski Area Recreation Opportunity Enhancement Act has already passed the U.S. House of Representatives and now heads to the Senate. Current federal... more » -
Protect yourself
August 7, 2011 2:36 PM
For a little fun in the sun you better make sure you are slathering on a little protection. There is no shortage of the SPF-packed bottles of lotions and sprays at the Uncle Wilber Fountain today in downtown Colorado Springs. The Skin Cancer Foundation says one terrible sunburn... more » -
Close encounters of the bear kind on the rise
July 24, 2011 2:22 PM
The Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife is cautioning residents and campers that dryer than average conditions are attributing to higher than normal human and bear interaction. Michael Seraphin, Spokesperson with DOW released a statement outlining that within the last few weeks, wildlife officers have responded to a higher than... more » -
Summer safety tips for kids and parents
July 5, 2011 11:28 PM
Here's a quick list of safety tips from Kidpower of Colorado Springs to keep your kids safe this summer. They encourage you to take the time to go over these tips with your child. WHEN KIDS ARE ON THEIR OWN, TEACH THEM TO: - Be and act aware. - Trust their... more » -
A-Basin open for skiing on July 4 weekend
June 19, 2011 11:51 AM
KEYSTONE, Colo. (AP) - July 4 is for fireworks - and skiing? Arapahoe Basin Ski Area says it will keep its lifts running for two more weekends, including July 1-4. A snowy spring has allowed the ski resort west of Denver on the Continental Divide to stay open on... more » -
5th grade teacher motivated by his struggles as a student
June 1, 2011 4:50 PM
You'll notice two things when you walk in to Justin Shue's 5th grade class at Goodnight Elementary in the Pueblo City School District. First, his kids don't stay seated for very long. "Students when the come to school they want to move and they want to talk," Shue explains.... more » -
Wakeboarders return to Colorado Springs
May 25, 2011 12:41 PM
The world's best wakeboarders are coming back to Colorado Springs this summer making the third stop of the 2011 MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour. The high-flying water sport competition will be held June 10 - 11 at Prospect Lake in Memorial Park. Last summer, the wakeboarders made their first-ever appearance... 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 » -
Thomas the Tank Engine steams into Durango
May 17, 2011 11:19 AM
That cheeky blue steam engine, Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling into Southern Colorado this summer and he's inviting junior engineers to join him for a train ride. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will host A Day Out With Thomas TM : Leader of the Track Tour... more » -
Borden milk to be sold in Colorado Springs
May 10, 2011 6:58 PM
A new brand of milk is coming to grocery stores in Colorado Springs this summer. A spokesperson for Lala USA, the company which owns the Sinton Dairy, says they will introduce the Borden brand of milk at stores this August. Both the Sinton label and the Borden label will... more » -
Paid internships available for low income young people
April 25, 2011 12:18 PM
The Pikes Peak Workforce Center is offering paid internships to out-of-high-school young adults in El Paso and Teller Counties. Applicants must be 17 through 21, from low-income families, and must qualify for the Workforce Investment Act Youth program. They can be high school graduates, dropouts, or college students. There... more » -
Job fair planned for youth summer employment
February 16, 2011 7:16 PM
El Paso County and Teller County will host a Youth Job Fair on March 15 for those 16 to 21 years old. There is no charge to attend but pre-registration is recommended. WHO: Youth between the ages of 16 and 21 who are looking for full-time or part-time... more » -
Thursday: Vegetable growing and winterizing your garden
September 28, 2010 10:13 AM
Your tomatoes and peppers, basil and squash were a mouth-watering success--but summer is turning into fall--now what? What can you do to your garden plot this autumn that will lead to even more success next summer? What can be planted now for harvest next spring? Larry Stebbins with... more » -
Hwy 24 roadwork underway
September 13, 2010 9:04 AM
Rock slides closed Highway 24 west of Colorado Springs twice at the end of summer. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is tackling the problem with rock mitigation operations on Ute Pass this week. The work began Monday morning. It should take two weeks. This week westbound Hwy 24... more » -
City teams with local business to keep pools open
July 13, 2010 8:16 PM
On a hot summer day, a neighborhood swimming pool is about as good as it gets. Last year the city of Colorado Springs was close to closing all of them because of massive budget problems. "The overall aquatics budget was approximately $2 million dollars for all of the pools." explains... more » -
School special: kids eat free!
June 8, 2010 3:49 PM
School's out of summer, but kids can eat free at various schools in Colorado Springs and Pueblo. School District 11 and Pueblo City Schools both offer a summer meal program. Kids ages 1 to 18 can get lunch and in some cases breakfast at the schools-free of charge. There are... more » -
Silver Key needs food donations for seniors
May 28, 2010 11:07 AM
Silver Key Senior Services' Emergency Food Pantry in Colorado Springs is always in need of donations but donations typically slow to a trickle in the summer. Needed right now: peanut butter canned fruits and vegetables personal hygiene items toilet paper Donations may... more » -
Colorado DUI enforcement heats up
May 28, 2010 9:30 AM
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer - and a summerlong crackdown on drunken drivers. The Colorado State Patrol and law enforcement agencies across the state are launching a DUI crackdown starting this weekend. They're calling the campaign the "100 Days of Heat" and they say the... more » -
Summer safety tips for pets
May 27, 2010 12:32 PM
It is a time year when people and their pets are out and about. While that means fun for families and their four legged friends it also can mean trouble. Experts say there are several things to watch out for. First as you get thirsty, so do your dogs... more » -
Wildflower fest planned in Crested Butte
May 11, 2010 2:39 PM
Designated the "Wildflower Capital of Colorado" by the Colorado State Legislature in 1990, Crested Butte will host the 24th annual Wildflower Festival July 12 through 18. Visitors, photographers and artists, from across the United States and abroad, journey to Crested Butte to witness nature's explosion of color during the festival... more » -
CSU-Pueblo opens rec center to the public
May 6, 2010 12:47 PM
CSU-Pueblo is opening up its recreation center to the community for the summer. The Student Recreation Center opened less than two years ago at a cost of $10 million. It includes a gymnasium, swimming pool, racquetball courts and squash court, indoor running track, aerobics/dance studio, cardio equipment (treadmills, bikes,... more » -
YMCA gym offers sixth-graders free membership
April 17, 2010 12:37 PM
A YMCA in southern Colorado is giving free membership to all sixth graders next year, saying it could the first YMCA in the nation offering an entire class of kids membership for free. The YMCA of Pueblo says that starting in May, all rising sixth-graders in the area can use... more » -
Senate rejects summer jobs program
March 9, 2010 1:06 PM
As the Senate prepares to vote on extending unemployment insurance for the long-term jobless, it has rejected a summer jobs program for youth. Republicans were unanimously opposed to the $1.3 billion program and several Democrats joined them. Next on today's agenda: a procedural vote on the jobless bill.... more » -
Barricaded suspect in custody
February 6, 2010 11:01 AM
Colorado Springs Police have a 29 year old former soldier in custody after he barricaded himself in his Stetson Hills home Saturday morning. Police were called to the 3900 block of Summer Grace at about 3:30 a.m. by the suspect's wife after he alledgedly pointed a handgun at her.... more » -
Local schools join forces to collect food
February 4, 2010 7:23 PM
Students at four local high schools are joining in some friendly competition to help feed families in need in our community. Palmer, Wasson, Mitchell and Coronado High Schools are each trying to collect 2,000 pounds of food at the Harvest with a Heart Food Drive over Valentines Day Weekend.... more » -
Obama wants longer school day, shorter summer break
September 28, 2009 5:54 PM
President Barack Obama is among those making the case that American kids aren't spending enough time in school. The president says that puts them at a disadvantage compared to other students around the globe. He's pushing for schools to add time to classes, to stay open later and to let... more » -
Winter weather hits Monument, Palmer Lake
September 21, 2009 11:00 PM
The last day of summer brought snow, freezing rain, and wind to Monument and Palmer Lake. This blast of winter caught some travelers from England by surprise. "We don't get as much, so it's a bit strange. With the mountain, I guess you expect something, don't you? It... more » -
Storm leaves landscape snowy in Woodland Park
September 21, 2009 6:52 PM
Forget fall, Monday’s weather felt like it was winter already, particularly in the mountain towns of the Front Range where people bushed the snow off their cars before heading in to work. The flakes fell off and on through out the day in Woodland Park , Cripple Creek... more »
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