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Thursday, April 11, 2013  Undergraduate students at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs will pay an extra $14 per credit hour next fall. A 6 % increase from the fall 2012 tuition rates.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  A sequester isn't just about a national budget. It's about our everyday lives, which will be effected due to El Paso County's dependence on federal money.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  For 4 consecutive years, more than 90% of UCCS student-athletes have earned degrees

Friday, January 18, 2013  The University of Colorado Colorado Springs Police teach students how to avoid being a target, show them defense techniques and even let them practice attacking officers wearing padding.

Monday, August 20, 2012  FOX21 has an update on the University of Colorado's new gun policy, and its impact on the school's local campus. Last week, the university announced students with concealed carry permits can live in university housing, but they will be required to stay in a designated section or building.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  In just three weeks voters will decide the future of Memorial Hospital. The city's municipal election is slated for August 28, 2012.

Friday, May 18, 2012  A local mom's journey to get her college degree is coming to an end, more than 20 years after it started.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  The nationwide average for gas this month is quickly marching toward $4 per gallon, and there seems to be no relief in sight.

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  By now you have probably heard it at least a dozen times. The word that only comes around once every four years: caucus.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011  This year's freshman class at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is the largest to date and causing some growing pains.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011  More than 500 students spent the day carrying boxes and getting comfy in their dormitory digs.  But is our slow economy getting college students to rethink their majors and their four-year plan?

Friday, June 24, 2011  A large bear was seen in a Colorado Springs neighborhood Thursday morning near UCCS.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011  The Colorado Springs Conservatory presents "Gypsy" June 17-19.

Monday, March 14, 2011  Authorities say a 70-year-old Colorado man was killed in a climbing accident, but his 57-year-old brother was rescued after being stranded for at least three days on a ledge in a remote Utah canyon.

Wednesday, March 09, 2011  Colorado Springs residents are getting their chance to weigh in on new congressional maps.