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Monday, April 22, 2013  Colorado lawmakers are close to agreement on a slate of insurance changes inspired by homeowners' complaints after last year's wildfires.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Homeowners near Blodgett Peak are receiving some help from the Coalition from the Upper-South Platte (CUSP) and volunteers from AmeriCorps.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  They will be offered to homeowners that could be impacted by potential flooding following the Waldo Canyon Fire last summer.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  The ongoing drought will likely impact your watering routine this spring and summer. Colorado Springs Utilities said it may implement watering restrictions this year.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Newly built homes are bringing new life to the Mountain Shadows community.  But how do you convince someone to move into an area that was destroyed during a fire?

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  The sounds of progress can be heard all over the Mountain Shadows community, as construction crews start the rebuild process.

Saturday, September 01, 2012  Protecting the properties in the Waldo Canyon burn scar from flash flooding has the Colorado Springs Office of Emergency Management handing out free sandbags.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Seeing the destruction the Waldo Canyon Fire was a wake up call for Colorado Springs homeowners on the importance of fire mitigation.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Some homeowners lose houses for a little as $400 in overdue taxes, consumer group says

Monday, June 18, 2012  Mandatory evacuations are underway in Park County as a new wildfire erupts three miles south of Lake George.

Friday, June 08, 2012  As the cleanup continues after Wednesday night's storm, locals are tallying up the damage to their cars and homes.

Saturday, May 12, 2012  It's a working weekend for more than 200 volunteers as they put some sweat equity into a local low-income community.

Friday, March 23, 2012  Colorado Springs Police officers are looking for two men who inavded a home armed with guns and stole several items late Thursday night.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011  It is s tough to buy a home right now. According to the Colorado Division of Housing, the national homeownership rate fell to 65.1 percent in 2010. That is down from a high of nearly 70 percent.

Thursday, June 09, 2011  Crews on the ground are making headway on the fire, hitting hot spots near local homes and preventing it from picking up speed.