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Saturday, June 15, 2013  In a media press conference Friday evening, Black Forest Fire Chief Bob Harvey spoke with FOX21 News about responding to the first signs of the fire that devastated and destroyed 419 homes more than 15,000 acres in the area.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The U.S. Forest Service is mobilizing two Department of Defense C-130s equipped with Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems, known as MAFFS, to assist with wildfire suppression efforts in Colorado and elsewhere in the West as needed.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Tensions between libertarian-leaning and more mainstream Republicans were on vivid display Tuesday.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  A trained group of professionals in Colorado Springs are trying to wipe-out obesity in the city. And, what they're offering is hard to pass up.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  10 crews of highly trained pilots shook off the rust and were retrained for "Modular Air Fire Fighting Systems" or MAFFS at Peterson Air Force Base.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Army helicopter crews and the Colorado Springs Fire Department are practicing wildfire-fighting techniques at Fort Carson.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Last year's devastating fire season is prompting Colorado lawmakers to think about establishing a state firefighting fleet.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Colorado has one small plane on standby to fight wildfires and another one is on the way.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Anthony Colombo is serving a two day, out-of-school suspension for what he describes as self-defense.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  The general in charge of the military response to civilian emergencies says officials are weighing whether to make it easier to call in military planes to help fight wildfires.

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, December 17, 2012 

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan made two campaign stops in Colorado Wednesday.  The Wisconsin congressman, started the day in Fort Collins before heading down to Colorado Springs where devout supporters waited hours to hear Ryan speak in person.

Friday, September 14, 2012  Loveland high school officials are defending their decision to bar a student from wearing rosary beads as part of a school program to fight gang activity.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Help join the fight against diabetes by coming to the annual JDRF Walk!