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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  A youth treatment center has agreed to work with the state after inspectors banned it from placing unruly teenagers in what was effectively solitary confinement.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  US builders start construction on new homes at fastest pace in more than 4 years last month

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  Money Coach Bill Stanley gives you ways to improve your credit score.

Friday, September 28, 2012  The Colorado Springs Airport is adding some local flair to their terminal with a new endeavor called the Bristol Tap Room.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  State economists say Colorado revenue picture is continuing to improve at a faster-than-expected rate because of taxes on stock sales and oil and gas development.

Monday, September 03, 2012  Pueblo City Schools is no longer in the lowest possible performance category following improved performance last school year.

Monday, April 23, 2012  Actors, artists join White House initiative to turn around failing schools with arts education

Monday, March 26, 2012  The City of Colorado Springs has received a grant to help improve safety for students walking to school, and officials said this round of money will go toward improvements for pedestrian walkers near Bates Elementary.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  Drivers traveling Interstate 25 near Bijou Street may notice something a little different. New solid lines have been painted in both directions between Bijou and Cimarron Street.

Thursday, September 29, 2011  Colorado Springs Mayor Steve Bach announced the creation of a Streetscapes Solution Team assigned to revive the city's appearance.

Monday, September 19, 2011  A crash-prone corridor is getting some much needed help from city engineers, adding barriers to prevent future crashes.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011  Air Force Academy cadets have designed a lightweight and relatively cheap replacement for a cumbersome tool used in loading and unloading cargo planes.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010  Under the bill, teachers who are tenured now could lose their job protections if their students don't show academic progress for two straight years. The state's largest teachers' union, a key part of the Democratic base, opposes the bill.

Thursday, November 12, 2009  It’s your money and the city is handing out a lot of it. FOX21 News felt the public has a right to know who's getting it and why.

Friday, August 21, 2009  It may be hard to believe, but in less than a month construction on the Woodman Road Corridor Improvement Project is set to begin.