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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  With rain in the forecast flooding concerns are rising. Since the Waldo Canyon Fire flood risk has increased significantly, especially for low lying areas like Manitou Springs.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Patsy's Original Candies on 21st Street in Colorado Springs has recipes that date back to the late 1800's when their founder came to America from Ireland.

Monday, November 26, 2012  Cost of everything mentioned in '12 Days of Christmas' tops $107,000; swans most expensive

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  It takes just 7 dollars to send a shoe box of toys, school supplies, hygiene items and candy to children who will only receive this one small gift this year.

Thursday, January 26, 2012  Construction of Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's new exhibit, Encounter Africa, is underway and you can be a part of it -- by purchasing an "elephant bank".

Tuesday, December 27, 2011  Hundreds of shoppers took to the stores the day after Christmas to exchange or return those not-so-perfect gifts.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011  About 1,700 children who are living in poverty received holiday gifts in Pueblo Wednesday, all as part of a privately funded operation to help the kids have a Christmas.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011  For all you last-minute shoppers that don't want to deal with the crazy crowds at the big-box stores, local pawn shops have turned into hot spot for holiday gift giving on a budget.

Friday, December 09, 2011  Several children hospitalized at Memorial Central Hospital in Colorado Springs received new teddy bears as part of El Paso County Sheriff's Office "Beary Merry Christmas" program.

Monday, December 05, 2011  The homeowner told a local television station he's particularly disgusted the thieves stole toys out of the toy box in his son's bedroom.

Friday, November 04, 2011  It's not a new idea, but layaway is making a comeback.

Monday, June 13, 2011  The YMCA shows viewers some easy craft ideas for dad.

Friday, April 08, 2011  Pit bull found abandoned, starved in New Jersey apartment trash chute recovers, gains fans worldwide

Wednesday, December 29, 2010  Amazon has patented a system that would let people exchange unwanted gifts for those they actually want.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010  Money Coach Bill Stanley says good financial advice will last a lifetime.