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      Covering Colorado
      Some food pantries not seeing drop-off despite decreased spending
      Noah Caplan
      News5 Lighthouse Awards
      News 5 Lighthouse Award winner helped make school top performer in district
      Dianne Derby
      Your Voice Your Community
      El Paso County Board to revisit charging retirees for health benefits
      Alasyn Zimmerman
      Weather
      A few spotty showers linger on Friday in southern Colorado
      Alex O'Brien
      Covering Colorado
      Federally funded safety action study will help Fountain improve road safety
      Liv Wood
      Covering Colorado
      Police Foundation has received more than $68,000 in donations to support K9 Roam
      James Gavato

      GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

       
      • Polis requests $10M to support food banks after lapse in November SNAP benefits

        Óscar Contreras

      • Shutdown coincides with fastest debt surge in years — now at $38 trillion

        AP via Scripps News Group

      • Pueblo food pantry sees surge in families needing food since government shutdown

        Eleanor Sheahan

      • Colo. early childcare centers face cuts, even closure, if shutdown continues

        Claire Lavezzorio

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        Consumer

        Colorado Department of Revenue warns taxpayers of text-based scam

        James Gavato
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        Politics

        CO cattle ranchers upset over Trump's proposed increase in beef from Argentina

        Shannon Ogden
        Rocky Mountain National Park sign

        Covering Colorado

        State provides funds to keep Rocky Mountain National Park visitor centers open

        James Gavato
      • National News

        • U.S. Marshals Service Director Gadyaces Serralta

          White House touts cartel arrests as nationwide anti-crime task forces gain steam

          Haley Bull
        • Consumber Prices

          Gas costs tick down, but rising energy bills have stung many Americans

          Simon Kaufman
        • US Capitol

          Bipartisan call for term limits in Congress grows during prolonged shutdown

          Scripps News Group

        Scripps News
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        Politics

        Department of Energy cancels millions in funds for clean energy projects in CO

        Claire Lavezzorio

        $40 Finds

        Finds Under $40: The Pikes Peak Philharmonic

        Jon McMichael
        Dublin Boulevard Closure

        Traffic

        Dublin Boulevard reopens between Fieler Drive and Issaquah Drive

        Aidan Hulting
      • Mitchell Wayne Bishop

        Crime

        CSPD informs the community of a Sexually Violent Predator in the community

        Ashleigh Quintana

        Weather

        Near record breaking heat on Friday with windy weekend changes for Colorado

        Alan Rose
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        Consumer

        CO announces new EV rebates in response to federal tax credits expiring

        Anusha Roy
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        Covering Colorado

        Black Bear Pass reopens after man ignores advice not to drive off-road

        Katie Parkins
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        Covering Colorado

        'A pillar of hope': Boulder man recalls friendship with Jane Goodall

        Shannon Ogden
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        Covering Colorado

        Colorado outlines unemployment options for federal workers during shutdown

        Piper Vaughn
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        Covering Colorado

        La Junta Fire Department responds to a small plane crash landing on Thursday

        Aidan Hulting
        Chloé Dufresne

        Covering Colorado

        Colorado Springs Philharmonic's Music Director set to make history this weekend

        Carl Winder
        Palmer Lake Buc-ee's annexation heads to voter referendum after heated town meeting

        Politics

        Palmer Lake to vote for Buc-ee's annexation, after zoning hearing postponed

        Noah Caplan
      • Cripple Creek fall foliage

        Around Town

        Fun-filled events across Colorado this weekend October 3 - October 5, 2025

        James Gavato
        FOUND

        Have You Seen Me

        El Paso County Sheriff's Office says missing teenager was located

        James Gavato
        Western Drought Colorado River

        Covering Colorado

        New report outlines solutions to protect Colorado River from drying up

        Colette Bordelon
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        Weather

        Warm end to the work week with swift changes in the forecast

        Lauren Brand
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        Weather Science

        Climate Classroom: Coriolis Effect

        Casey Dorn
        Shoplifting Suspects

        Crime

        Pueblo County Sheriff's Office needs help identifying shoplifting suspects

        James Gavato
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        Covering Colorado

        Government shutdown delays services at Pikes Peak National Cemetery

        Michelle Reyes
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        Around Town

        Final Motorless Morning of the year happening Sunday at Garden of the Gods

        James Gavato
        Friday Football Fever

        Friday Football Fever

        Friday Football Fever 2025: Week 6 Preview

        James Gavato
      • Denver Federal Center

        Politics

        Federal employee, union leader says uncertainty looms amid government shutdown

        Veronica Acosta
        Documents and American Flag in lap

        Consumer

        Immigration lawyer warns families about fake asylum and visa opportunities

        Kierra Sam
        Texas Megachurch Pastor Accused

        Crime

        Texas megachurch founder pleads guilty to child sex abuse charges

        Associated Press
      • Pronghorn

        Covering Colorado

        Pronghorn hunting on Fort Carson and Pinon Canyon paused

        Ashleigh Quintana
        Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region

        Covering Colorado

        Humane Society to host Pueblo Pet Fest, providing accessible pet care

        Ashleigh Quintana
        Sketch by Francis Xavier Hennessy II

        You Are Not Alone

        Grandson honors grandfather through composition inspired by family heirloom

        Liv Wood
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        Switchbacks

        WATCH LIVE: Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs San Antonio

        James Gavato
        Deven Jain, Vanguard School

        Athlete of the Week

        Vanguard School junior balances dual sports and six AP classes

        Dante Williams
        Lee Taggart

        Covering Colorado

        Stroke survivor conquers Manitou Incline

        Tony Keith
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        Weather

        A warm end to the work week, with increasing wind and a cool down this weekend

        Alan Rose
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        Covering Colorado

        Rocky Mountain National Park visitor centers close amid government shutdown

        Veronica Acosta
        Thad Levine

        Sports

        Who could replace Bill Schmidt as Rockies GM? Here are some names to know

        Lionel Bienvenu
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        Politics

        Retired ICE agent recalls being furloughed during past government shutdown

        Colette Bordelon
        Thunderbird Inn

        Covering Colorado

        Fire crews called to the historic Thunderbird Inn in Florissant

        Eleanor Sheahan
        Small Plane Crash

        Covering Colorado

        LISTEN: Air Traffic Control audio from Wednesday’s plane crash on Powers Blvd

        Brett Forrest
      • College

        Education

        Free application days to apply for college will be next week

        Anthony Kambiss
        TSA

        Politics

        Government shutdown looms over airport security, causing concerns

        Owen Skornik-Hayes
        Highway 85

        Covering Colorado

        Woman who died in crash with motorcycle in Fountain Tuesday identified

        James Gavato
      • Capitol

        Politics

        Financial survival plan: Countering the government shut-down

        Bill Folsom
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        Weather

        Unseasonably warm start to October is set to continue

        Lauren Brand
        Colorado Springs expands trackchair services to service more trails

        Covering Colorado

        Colorado Springs expands trackchair services to more trails

        Noah Caplan
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