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Thursday, August 16, 2012  Pueblo County Sheriff Kirk Taylor is warning marijuana legalization activists of the potential dangers of legalizing the drug after deputies uncovered a $15 million marijuana operation that included more than 7,000 plants.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  Mitt Romney's campaign bus made a stop in Southern Colorado Wednesday night without the candidate.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is visiting a food bank in southern Colorado that's working to help victims of the region's wildfires.

Wednesday, June 08, 2011  Tuesday was a historic day for Colorado Springs, as the city's first strong mayor was sworn into office.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  With less than two weeks to go until ballots are due, some of the candidates running for city council squared off during a forum at the Stargazer's Theater Wednesday night.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  The victory for Bennet allows Democrats to hold onto a seat once viewed a prime opportunity for the GOP to make gains.

Monday, October 18, 2010  Registered voters can cast their ballots from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 29.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010  The November election is a little more than two months away, so we're breaking down Amendments 60, 61, and Proposition 101.

Wednesday, May 05, 2010  As the debate continues over whether or not the city of Colorado Springs should switch to a 'Strong Mayor' form of government, the group Citizens for Accountable Leadership' releases its proposed city charter on the matter.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010  Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet lost precinct straw polls to former state House Speaker Andrew Romanoff. Democrats statewide griped that party leadership has failed to deliver progressive legislation since taking control of Congress and the White House.

Thursday, January 21, 2010  With Sheriff Terry Maketa leaving, new candidates are stepping forward to fill his position. Thursday, a former lieutenant with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office announced his candidacy.