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Today at 9:00 AM  Professional dog trainer escapes with family and 16 animals

Today at 8:55 AM  As mandatory evacuation orders were issued for Black Forest residents, there were 92 people who refused to leave.

Today at 8:00 AM  Theresa Strader's home was in the heart of the fire. And now, instead of helping herself after losing everything, she's continuing her selfless giving.

Today at 6:23 AM  During jury selection at George Zimmerman's trial for shooting Trayvon Martin, which is continuing for a seventh day Tuesday, Circuit Judge Debra Nelson has been listening to testimony from voice recognition experts.

Yesterday at 5:15 PM  Insurance reppresentatives from dozens of companies are on hand at the El Paso Disaster Assitance Center to talk to home owners about making claims.

Yesterday at 6:50 AM  Lifelong Black Forest residents recount escape from Black Forest fire.

Yesterday at 4:05 AM  Vote for the Cat: Kitten vies for mayor of Mexican city, promising to sleep most of the day

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Amid the flames and devastation of the Black Forest Fire, many people are working to reunite lost pets with their owners.

Friday, June 14, 2013  During the 5 p.m. press conference on the Black Forest Fire tonight, County Commissioner Darryl Glenn announced that the El Paso County County Disaster Assistance Center will be creating a humane society station at the center, which will be located at 1675 Garden of the Gods.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Effectively immediately, lane restrictions will be implemented on I-25 (northbound and southbound) between Interquest Parkway and Baptist Road.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Due to the strain on firefighting resources from current local and State-wide firefighting efforts, as well as hot and dry conditions which are expected to continue, Sheriff Terry Maketa has imposed Stage I Fire Restrictions for unincorporated EL Paso County, effective immediately.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  A brewing threat from Iowa to Mid-Atlantic expected to bring massive thunderstorms, high winds, hail, and a rare event known as a derecho.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Over the past month, a Pueblo County man has received as many as 37 calls a day informing him of a grand prize winning.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Gov. John Hickenlooper is telling a federal court that the gun-control package he signed earlier this year should remain in effect.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Colorado Springs police are searching for three suspects accused of robbing a man at his home Monday evening.