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Yesterday at 7:15 AM  NEW VIDEO: Highlights of the #BlackForestFire and #RoyalGorgeFire from FOX21 News

Yesterday at 6:40 AM  DEVELOPING: A fire south of the Royal Gorge is causing evacuations, according to officials.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Mother Nature is providing some relief to the forest fires surrounding Colorado Springs.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The Arkansas River Outfitters Association will have at least 10,000 acre-feet of water available to be used July 1 through August 15, AROA officials announced.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  District Attorney Thom LeDoux is requesting a special prosecutor to handle the assault case involving Canon City councilman Colby Katchmar.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Canon City councilman Colby Katchmar is assuring his colleagues on the council that he is innocent of accusations he assaulted an elderly couple.

Friday, May 31, 2013  FULL AFFIDAVIT: Two men, including a Cañon City councilman, are being accused of assaulting an elderly couple late Thursday evening, according to police.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  In what’s being described as a freak accident, Cañon City police said a man was crushed by a one-ton dump truck Tuesday afternoon.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  It happened around 10:45 on Highway 9, ten miles north of the Royal Gorge, near Canon City.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  The Colorado Department of Corrections said 23-year-old Matthew Melina died Wednesday afternoon.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The possible attempted abduction from Wednesday in Cañon City has been ruled unfounded, police said.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  UPDATE: Vehicle description added

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The Colorado Supreme Court isn't taking up an appeal from a man who sued a Roman Catholic hospital over the deaths of his pregnant wife and their unborn twins.

Monday, April 22, 2013  17-year-old Miranda Baca was reported missing Friday night.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  A Kwik Stop clerk was held hostage in Florence Monday morning.