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Yesterday at 9:00 AM  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.

Monday, May 20, 2013  In survey, economists say consumers are poised to boost spending, offset government cuts

Thursday, May 16, 2013  A new food truck mall has opened in downtown Colorado Springs. Wednesday Curbside Cuisine welcomed hungry customers.

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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Thanks to support from Panera Bread, a group called "Wish for Wheels" is able to donate bikes to kids in the Denver and Colorado Springs areas.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  It happened around 1:45 p.m. at the Advance America on N. Academy Boulevard, near Galley Road.

Friday, May 10, 2013  FOX21 News Special Report: Our John Martin discusses the reality of a Downtown Colorado Springs revitalization with former city council member Tim Leigh and current Downtown Development CEO Susan Edmondson.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Tim Leigh discusses his view of Downtown Colorado Springs (unedited)

Friday, May 10, 2013  Susan Edmondson discusses the future of downtown Colorado Springs with FOX21's John Martin

Thursday, May 09, 2013  School District 11 is holding an online auction to sell items no longer needed by the district.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The Bachs are envisioning for the city a 24/7 campus for the local homeless population that would include emergency housing, a medical and dental clinic, laundry facilities, showers and a day center with job training and mental health services.

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.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  With rain in the forecast flooding concerns are rising. Since the Waldo Canyon Fire flood risk has increased significantly, especially for low lying areas like Manitou Springs.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Sometime overnight Sunday the server that stores our emails was hacked, and the person responsible is literally holding our information for ransom.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Senate to pass online sales tax bill in victory for national retailers; House fate uncertain