The bureau’s annual survey of state government finances found Colorado spent $996 million on corrections programs in 2008, which accounts for 5.1 percent of the state’s general revenue that year. No other state spent more. Full Story »
Expect a high near 33 degrees and mostly sunny skies today, according to the National Weather Service forecast. The expected temperature is about double Thursday's high of 16 degrees, but still way off the normal highof 43 degrees for today. For... Full Story »
Colorado Springs police Thursday arrested a man suspected of attacking a woman and robbing her in a Wal-Mart parking lot last month. Michael Smith, 45, was arrested at the Airport Value Inn and Suites, 6875 Space Village Ave., according to a police... Full Story »
Jennifer ended up in Colorado Springs, pregnant with her third child, after fleeing her abusive husband. She thought it would be a safe place to start over because she didn’t know anyone here who would tell her husband where she was. She and the... Full Story »
With two weeks left until Christmas, organizations that serve the needy are reporting a mixed bag when it comes to having enough food, toys, clothing and gifts to hand out for the holiday. Most say donations are down slightly from last year, but... Full Story »
Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte has withdrawn from next week's Duel in the Pool in Britain because he's still recovering from knee surgery. USA Swimming, headquartered in Colorado Springs, said Friday that Lochte's spot on the 36-member U.S. team won't be filled. The event features such U.S. Olympians as Michael Phelps and Aaron Peirsol against a team of top swimmers from Britain, Germany and ... Full Story »
Pueblo's 32nd Annual La Posada celebration will feature displays by local artisans, performing artists, refreshments and shopping opportunities in Downtown Pueblo. Events begin at noon on Saturday. Featured performers include the Pueblo Children's Chorale, Mrs. Brown's Clowns, Ed Hill, Tom Munch, Chrisanne Galvez, Ballet Folklorico Huehuecoyotle, Musical Community Productions, Pueblo Sunsational ... Full Story »
The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office is investigating the possible homicide of a 50-year old man, who was the victim of a bizarre theft the week before his death. The coroner says Robert Piserchio suffered multiple external injuries. Investigators says his body was burned and there's evidence shots were fired inside his house, where he was found dead on Dec. 10. Around 7:30 p.m. on November 29 ... Full Story »
A fraternity whose Boulder chapter lost its charter after an alcohol poisoning death at the University of Colorado plans to return to campus this winter for recruiting. National Chi Psi leaders revoked the Boulder charter after freshman Gordie Bailey died in 2004. He suffered alcohol poisoning in a ritual for pledges. Fraternities at CU now operate without being officially recognized by the ... Full Story »
Colorado Springs police didn't have to go far to arrested two men for alleged murder--they were already in jail on other charges. Kyle Gray, 24, and Kandin Wilson, 28, are charged with First Degree Murder for Sept. 27 killing of Susana Pelayo Perez. She was shot while riding in a car near the Shannon Glen Apartments on N. Murray Blvd. She was driven to the hospital where she died. The arrests ... Full Story »
Some shocking news out of the Colorado Springs Police Department Friday... authorities are now admitting that some drivers may have wrongfully been charged with DUI after their equipment has just been discovered to be faulty. Full Story »
This is the first Christmas in 14 years that a once-convicted killer will get to spend at home. Tim Kennedy was let out of jail after his murder conviction was reversed earlier this year. Full Story »
Pakistani police say five American Muslims most likely will be deported. Full Story »
A longtime union president is receiving a union truck as a retirement present. Full Story »
The freezing temperatures keep causing serious problems around Southern Colorado. Full Story »
Pinon Canyon spending moratorium kept in place by delegation. Full Story »
As Colorado faces another blast of bitterly cold weather this week, it's important to remember dangerously cold temperatures pose hazards to property owners and drivers. Full Story »
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment wants the public to be aware of a widespread H1N1 phishing scam. Full Story »
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans donated funds to Associated Charities and other charitable organizaions. Full Story »
The driver of a 1996 Ford Explorer failed to negotiate the turn at Little Potter Park on Tuesday afternoon. Full Story »
After a water pipe froze, it caused a ceiling to collapse Wednesday at the Fremont County Family Center at 1401 CR 143, bringing the fire department to the scene. Full Story »
With Pueblo South’s Tuesday night forfeit, the Cañon City High School Tiger Rifles went 14-0 in the Southern Colorado Rifle League and won the 2009 SCRL Championship. Full Story »
Four games into the 2009 season, the Cañon City boys basketball team finally played a game on its home court. In front of their home crowd, the Tigers did not disappoint. Full Story »
FLORENCE — ‘Tis the season to give to others. That is just what the staff at Fremont Motorsports plans to do when it hosts its eighth annual Manna House Food and Toy drive from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at 600 E. Main St. in Florence. Full Story »
A Texas man pleaded guilty Wednesday to four counts of Internet luring of a child, in order to avoid an indeterminate lifetime sentence. James Ciric, 23, entered the plea to the amended charges in front of District Court Judge David Thorson. Full Story »
Cuban-born Fernando Isern was ordained Thursday as the fourth bishop in the Catholic Diocese of Pueblo's 67-year history. Full Story »
The ordination and installation of Bishop Fernando Isern drew a wide array of the Catholic faithful from across the Pueblo Diocese. Full Story »
His decision to become a priest was made slowly, silently, in a heart once set on different dreams. Full Story »
It was the end of an era, and the beginning of a new one. It was a joyous yet somber moment in local history, and the history of the Roman Catholic Church. Full Story »
Retired Bishop Arthur Tafoya looks back fondly on his decades of ministering to the spiritual, emotional and basic human needs of 100,000 Catholics in Southern Colorado. Full Story »
Health care, higher education and water are on the minds of Coloradans two state senators found during a statewide listening tour that started in August and continued sporadically before ending last week in Colorado Springs. by Pam Zubeck Health care, higher education and water are on the minds of Coloradans, and in very specific ways, two state senators found during a statewide listening tour ... Full Story »
Two years later, the Warrior Transition Unit appears less a shining success than a public-relations smokescreen, behind which the Army continues breaking its promise to care for wounded soldiers. by Anthony Lane The day before 13 people died in a Nov. 5 shooting spree at Fort Hood, Texas, a familiar routine was playing out at Army posts across the country: Get home from war, prepare to go back ... Full Story »
The Army created Warrior Transition Units two years ago, after it was throttled by media reports of horrific conditions facing wounded soldiers. by Anthony Lane The Army created Warrior Transition Units two years ago, after it was throttled by media reports of horrific conditions facing wounded soldiers. When created, WTUs were cast as kind of sanctuaries. They'd free up space in combat units ... Full Story »
"It's going to be a big pissing match." by Anthony Lane It took a single legislative amendment in 1985 to double the prison sentences for Colorado felons. Other laws created "mandatory minimums" for certain crimes or stiffened penalties for the ones thought to show "extraordinary risk." Going the opposite direction hasn't been as easy, even with prison costs helping to crush the state budget ... Full Story »
There's nothing like a good old-fashioned payoff to get the ball rolling. But when it comes to paying companies to move in or simply stick around in Colorado Springs, the stakes are enormous and competition fierce. by Pam Zubeck There's nothing like a good old-fashioned payoff to get the ball rolling. But when it comes to paying companies to move in or simply stick around in Colorado Springs ... Full Story »
Senator Michael Bennet is co-sponsoring a bill intended up todate an 1872 hard-rock mining law…A train derails west of Denver…and Saguache residents hold a meeting to discuss a proposal from Tessera Solar seeking to build a solar power plant. Download audio file (121009_053230_AC_roundup.mp3) Full Story »
The economic downturn means Colorado’s government continues to cut the budgets of nearly every state agency. But one has grown substantially – health programs for the poor. That’s thanks in large part to 900-million dollars in assistance from the federal stimulus package. But health care providers say serving the growing number of poor remains a [...] Full Story »
For resident Duane Slocum and his wife, service is simply a part of their lives, and of their faith. In today’s “Citizen Report,” Slocum describes where their calling has taken them. (Encore presentation.) Download audio file (121009_0850_0400_AC_CitizenReport.mp3) (The “Citizen Report” is a collaboration between KRCC and the Colorado Springs Gazette. More citizen journalism can be found at [...] Full Story »
Democratic U.S. senate candidate Andrew Romanoff met with medical school students and faculty at the Anschutz Medical Campus to talk healthcare reform Wednesday. The former speaker of the state house is challenging U.S. senator Michael Bennet in the Democratic primary race. This was his first campaign event announced to the media. Bente Birkeland reports from [...] Full Story »
Colorado lawmakers seek to extend a federal funding ban concerning expansion of the Army’s Pinon Canon training site…Colorado tops the list on the federal “Do Not Call” registry…and, the Pueblo City-County Health Department plans to reopen tomorrow. Download audio file (120909_053230_AC_roundup.mp3) Full Story »
After six years as the worship pastor for Woodland Park Christian Church, Galen Beaver is taking his ministry on the road. Founder of the Pikes Peak Christian Artist Festival, Beaver heightens the spiritual experience by incorporating the senses, enhancing worship with a musical beat. Full Story »
By the end of December, the Woodland Station development property officially will be in the hands of the Woodland Park Downtown Development Authority. Full Story »
They don’t get much sleep, work hard, excel at all subjects and realize that today affects the future. Full Story »
Earlier this month, members of the Teller County Local Emergency Planning Committee discussed detrimental affects committee members felt would come about if certain 2010 ballot initiatives were approved next November. Full Story »
In a meeting this month with Gov. Bill Ritter in Colorado Springs, El Paso and Teller county commissioners encountered what they felt was a brick wall. “It was very frustrating,” said commissioner, Sallie Clark whose district includes Cascade, Chipita Park and Green Mountain Falls in El Paso County. Full Story »
Lewis-Palmer High School Assistant Principal Dr. Lori Wagner has been named the Colorado Association of School Executives 2010 Assistant Principal of the Year. Full Story »
PHOTO COMING Palmer Lake High School freshman Mikela Kalua is learning what it takes to create a library out of stacks of books and a number of shelves. Full Story »
Lisa Collacott Despite the frigid temperatures Dec. 8, the Community Summit on School Funding for District 38 brought in a packed house. Full Story »
The communication auxiliary of the Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District is prepared to lend a hand with correspondence during emergencies and other large-scale community events. Full Story »
The Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts is proud to present a concert featuring Acoustic Eidolon Dec. 19. Full Story »
Jackass Penguins take a walk at Hakkeijima Sea Paradise in Japan. AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye
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