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Thursday, March 21, 2013  The American Red Cross is honoring some "Hometown Heroes." They're people and organizations who exemplify courage, kindness, and unselfish character. The Community Partner Hero Award is being given to the Chick-Fil-A at the Garden of the Gods location, for the work they do to honor other heroes.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The American Red Cross of the Pikes Peak Region is honoring ‘Hometown Heroes.’  Jay Cimino honored.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  The American Red Cross is honoring some "Hometown Heroes." They're people and organizations who exemplify courage, kindness, and unselfish character. SSG Donald Sutton is receiving the Military Hero award for pulling a man from a burning truck last year.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The American Red Cross is honoring some "Hometown Heroes." They're people and organizations who exemplify courage, kindness, and unselfish character.

Friday, October 19, 2012  Allen Crabtree has been charged with a class four felony of sexual assault, after a fellow volunteer wakes up in a hotel room with Mr. Crabtree pacing naked.

Friday, July 13, 2012  It started as a small group of friends with a small goal but Wild Fire Tees has surpassed even their wildest expectations.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Thousands of residents throughout Colorado Springs are being forced from the place they call home.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011  Local Red Cross volunteer Donna Martinez was deployed to Tuscaloosa, Ala. one week ago, an assignment that left her nearly speechless.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011  Colorado Springs fire officials said the cause of the fire that displaced about 25 residents at Camelot Apartments Tuesday evening was caused by a room fan sitting on its cord.

Monday, February 28, 2011  This year's Hometown Animal Hero is a bloodhound named Winnie the Pooh.

Friday, February 18, 2011  This year's Hometown Adult Hero is a group of 16 men and women who traveled to Haiti shortly after the devastating earthquake in January of 2010.

Monday, March 15, 2010  Firefighters say the started around 6 a.m. Monday in a laundry room. No injuries were reported.

Thursday, February 11, 2010  Nominations categories are:  Adult, Youth, Military, Animal, Community Service, and Community Hero. Nominees must have responded to a situation with an act of courage, extraordinary compassion, or life-saving actions.

Friday, November 20, 2009  With the holidays fast approaching, families are beginning to make plans to be with one another.  But for the families of deployed soldiers, being together at Christmas is impossible.