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Yesterday at 2:48 PM  A new wildfire in the foothills southwest of Denver is forcing the evacuation of dozens of homes.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Colorado Springs police are looking for two suspects, in a case of "suspicious circumstances."

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Motorcycle season is revving up with the weather, and in the last month there have already been at least 5 deadly crashes involving motorcyclists in the Pikes Peak region.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Meet the players of the Colorado Springs Challenger Division, a group of athletes who would likely be unable to play on traditional little league teams due to physical or mental challenges.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Transportation officials say a rock slide has forced the closure of Interstate 70 in both directions in western Colorado.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Climbing guides say while many of their routes may be intimidating to an onlooker, their sport is easier than it looks and safer than it sounds.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Pikes Peak is the easternmost 14'er in the Rocky Mountain chain with winds recorded at speeds over 100 miles an hour. The road to the top of the peak was completely paved in 2011, making it one of the only 14'ers you can drive all the way up to the top.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Colorado's newest state park is being dedicated Friday.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A rock slide on Highway 24 caused delays for commuters early Thursday morning. It was the second rock slide to happen along the highway in recent weeks. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) said it's that time of year.

Friday, May 03, 2013  It's been talked about before, but once again the topic of moving the Colorado Springs Sky Sox has resurfaced.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  This week's temperature drop is going to be drastic. So is it true the quick change from warm to cold can bring on sickness?

Friday, April 26, 2013  A major highway near Manitou Springs is temporarily closed while road crews clean up a large rockslide.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  All lanes of Highway 24 are open for Wednesday morning commute.

Friday, April 12, 2013  The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado has filed a petition asking the Colorado Supreme Court to overturn a state appeals court ruling that found the Douglas County schools' voucher program did not violate the state constitution.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  The Sky Sox opener verse the Reno Aces is set for Thursday night at 6:35.