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Thursday, May 09, 2013  Gov. John Hickenlooper is directing the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission to review its system of penalties and fines, to make sure public health, safety and the environment are protected.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  It happened more than a decade ago, but police are still searching for the person or persons responsible for a brutal double murder that took place in a field off I-25.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Sky Sox pitchers Mike McClendon and Coty Woods spent Tuesday morning visiting the homeless at Springs Rescue Mission

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Farmers across the state are in a bit of panic after finding out they will not receive any augmentation water for 2013.Venetucci Farm is one of those that has to find a new source of water for this year.

Sunday, March 31, 2013  FOX21 News has confirmed investigators with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office are in contact with investigators in Kaufman County, TX

Thursday, March 28, 2013  The oil and gas drilling debate continues at the Colorado Capitol, where lawmakers will look Thursday at two bills to crack down on the industry.

Monday, March 25, 2013  The Colorado State Forest Service has a new director.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Oil and gas drilling is under review by lawmakers in Colorado, where lawmakers typically defer to state regulators on how drilling should be regulated.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  A Democrat from Longmont has introduced two bills aimed at the oil and gas industry.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  A new billboard near Garden of the Gods and I-25 in Colorado Springs has a lot of people talking. The billboard says "Shame on the USAFA," among other things.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Douglas County sheriff's officials have fired a deputy who was suspended during an investigation into inappropriate text messages involving a juvenile.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Tuesday was an exciting day for the Air Force Academy and the Colorado Springs Airport. The two unveiled a new display highlighting the academy at the airport.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Pueblo's Chief of Police will be out of the office for an extended period of time, according to the department.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Colorado Springs loves its beer and its microbrews. With several local breweries in the city those looking to test their taste buds have lots of options.

Friday, October 05, 2012  A Colorado Springs Police officer who died in the line of duty is remembered Friday with a special legacy tree planting.