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Today at 8:10 AM  The American Red Cross is using the devastating tornado in Oklahoma as a reminder to everyone to put together a plan before disaster strikes. The organization has developed six free apps available for download that are designed to help people prepare and live through a disaster.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Friday in Colorado Springs, the Battle of Cowpens was reenacted by 300 5th graders.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Teens from the Colorado School for the Blind and Deaf got to experience the thrill of driving in a controlled environment.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Chipeta Elementary School, with the help of Aspen Point, provided students with emergency preparedness kits on Tuesday. The program is called "I'm not scared when I'm prepared."

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.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  For the first time in at least five years, Memorial Hospital said there has not been an abusive head trauma case involving an infant or young child during the first quarter of the year.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Students in the Widefield School District participated in a ‘Day Without Hate’ on Friday as they collected countless chains of kindness.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Students at Harrison High were recognized by CSPD Chief Carey for making a pledge to refuse drugs and alcohol.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Oral, head and neck cancers claim around 13,000 lives every year, but if caught early the cure rate is almost 95 percent.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  HELP THEM WIN! A group of students are reaching out on social media to build up their play area.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Updated with video: A 12-year-old student at Liberty Point International School is accused of bringing a handgun to school on Tuesday morning, according to the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office.