Latest southern Colorado news, weather and sports from FOX21 News

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

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

Thursday, May 16, 2013  At least 6 dead, dozens left homeless as tornadoes leave trail of destruction in North Texas

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."

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.

Friday, May 03, 2013  It's been talked about before, but once again the topic of moving the Colorado Springs Sky Sox has resurfaced.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  How are our golf courses keeping their greens green?!

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  This week's temperature drop is going to be drastic. So is it true the quick change from warm to cold can bring on sickness?

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  10 crews of highly trained pilots shook off the rust and were retrained for "Modular Air Fire Fighting Systems" or MAFFS at Peterson Air Force Base.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The City of Colorado Springs wants to tap into its emergency reserves for $10 million dollars. The money would be used to pay for fire and flood protection in and near the Waldo Canyon Fire burn scar.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Warm weather comes and goes in Colorado, complicating our planting calendars. Here are some tips to keep your flowers from freezing over.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Homeowners near Blodgett Peak are receiving some help from the Coalition from the Upper-South Platte (CUSP) and volunteers from AmeriCorps.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Farmers across the state are in a bit of panic after finding out they will not receive any augmentation water for 2013.Venetucci Farm is one of those that has to find a new source of water for this year.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Updated with video: Severe storms hit Midwest with snow, ice and damaging winds

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  RAW VIDEO: Extremely high winds throughout Southern Colorado are causing some massive destruction.