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19 minutes 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.

53 minutes ago  Friday a group of Colorado sheriffs filed a lawsuit against the state attacking recently passed gun legislation that they said is unconstitutional and unenforceable.

Today at 7:05 PM  Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

Today at 5:50 PM  More than a dozen pilots volunteered their time to fly the vintage planes for multiple Memorial Day and Air Force Academy events next week.

Today at 9:30 AM  A 200 pound black bear had to be tranquilzed and removed from a two-story tree in a Colorado Springs neighborhood Sunday evening.

Today at 6:40 AM  Swarm of tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Oklahoma mobile home park ravaged by twister

Friday, May 17, 2013  The father of a boy found naked and alone inside a now condemned home said his son was never in any danger.

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

Friday, May 17, 2013  Cheyenne Mountain Zoo hosts its fifth annual Run to the Shrine 5K/10K race this Saturday, May 18. Online pre-registration is closed; however, participants can still register at the event.

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.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Court documents are released revealing what led up to a Fountain police officer's arrest.