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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Angels of America's Fallen provides long-term support and funding for activities to help children of fallen military and first responders.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  After creating blizzard conditions in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, winter storm plows into Missouri

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  20-year-old man goes on shooting rampage on busy California freeway; 3 killed, 2 injured

Friday, January 04, 2013  A 20 year old man is Colorado Springs' first homicide victim.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The daring escape from the downtown high-rise Metropolitan Correctional Center had them descending almost 20 stories using a makeshift rope.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  An exciting month for Academy School District 20, as the district is in the process of installing brand new Automated External Defibrillators in its schools.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Our city's financial future was looking bleak a year ago, but based on Mayor Steve Bach's 2013 presentation the city could be restoring key community services. So, how did the mayor turn things round?

Monday, October 01, 2012  Mayor Steve Bach released his version of the city's 2013 budget to city council and the public Monday. Nearly a year's worth of work went into the budget, and the city's new strategic plan.

Saturday, September 29, 2012  District Judge Timothy Schutz sentenced Roy Saldivar Friday for the September 2011 shooting death of 34-year-old Oscar "James" Frias of Thornton.

Monday, September 24, 2012  Obama launches new offensive against Romney, linking personal taxes to remarks about untaxed

Saturday, August 25, 2012  Poll: Call them maybes; a fourth of voters undecided or soft supporters of Obama, Romney

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper announced Tuesday the Colorado Fire Relief Fund 2012 has received more than $1 million in pledges to support ineeds of wildfire victims.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  Harrison School District Superintendent Mike Miles has been named the "Civic Innovator of the Year" in Colorado Springs.

Tuesday, November 01, 2011  It is a shocking statistic. nearly one third of the developed world's children are currently overweight or obese. In response, schools around the world are participating in a new health initiative, designed to get kids up and moving.

Thursday, October 20, 2011  Another school district may soon charge for bus rides. Just a few months after Falcon District 49 implemented transportation fees, Academy District 20 is now considering charging for rides.