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1 hour ago  On average it costs $250,000 to raise a child from birth to age 18. An expense that can be difficult to manage, especially if you are a single parent who is not receiving child support.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  A couple dozen people walked and ran for 26.2 minutes around John Stone Park near the YMCA in Briargate.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  There has been a lot of talk since Amendment 64 passed in the November election. Everything from how to tax marijuana, to how its legalization will impact how others view our state.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  As the Southern Colorado community continues to heal from the Waldo Canyon Fire, a local photographer and journalist have put together a gallery dedicated to the images and words from those who experienced it firsthand.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Check out a backstage tour of our studios, and watch us demolish the old walls of our new newsroom at FOX21.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Earlier this year, council members voted five to four to put the council compensation measure on the ballot.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  The non-profit has been welcomed with open arms by families whose children need a little extra help reading. But there is a dilemma, the organization has a waiting list of students, and not enough tutors.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  It has been a good year so far for Colorado drivers who are enjoying some of the lowest gas prices in the country.

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, March 23, 2012  More than 1,000 of the top wheelchair basketball athletes from across the country are in Colorado Springs for the National Wheelchair Basketball tournament.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  Blue eyes, brown hair, freckles. We all have unique features, a combination of our relatives past and present. But the way we look is just the tip of the iceberg, as who we are is written in our DNA.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009  FOX21's Rachel Welte talked with Theresa Strader, director of the National Mill Dog Resuce, about an upcoming wine tasting which will benefit the nonprofit organization.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009  The Smooth Away has come into our lives from Europe, might we add, to gently exfoliate and remove unwanted hair at the same time!