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Monday, May 13, 2013  New training for Colorado law enforcement officers in the aftermath of deadly dog shootings will be a requirement under a bill being signed into law.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  The U.S. Olympic Training Center welcoming hundreds of service members, veterans, their families, even Prince Harry and famous olympians to the opening ceremonies of the 4th Annual Warrior Games.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Hundreds gathered to commemorate fallen CSPD Officer Matt Tyner, dedicating "Tyner Hall" in his memory.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  A measure to protect dogs is winning broad bipartisan support in a Colorado Legislature that has many times this year devolved into sharp partisan bickering.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Colorado's Senate has approved a dog-protection measure to require new training for law enforcement on how to handle canine encounters in the line of duty.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Dog lovers concerned about recent cases where law enforcement officers fatally shot people's pets are lobbying Colorado lawmakers on a bill to train officials on how to handle canine encounters.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Colorado's medical marijuana regulations are badly enforced and in need of dramatic overhaul. That's the conclusion Tuesday from a state audit reviewing the troubled Medical Marijuana Enforcement Division.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Marijuana tourism is one of the biggest questions facing pot regulators in Colorado. A special legislative panel looking at marijuana regulations plans to discuss the question Friday.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  A marijuana proposal aimed at training people who work in medical marijuana businesses awaits the governor's pen in Colorado.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  The Colorado Springs Police Department has partnered with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in an effort to bring more of them home safe. Every year 800,000 children go missing in the United States.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Hiking the now 'legal" Manitou Springs incline is just one of many strenous activities the local fire departments do to prepare for wildfire season.

Friday, January 18, 2013  The University of Colorado Colorado Springs Police teach students how to avoid being a target, show them defense techniques and even let them practice attacking officers wearing padding.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa is speaking out following the school shooting in Newtown last month.

Monday, January 07, 2013  The Colorado Wildland Fire and Incident Management Academy is celebrating its 20th year in 2013. More than 800 people from 28 states are scheduled to attend courses at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.

Monday, November 26, 2012  Helicopter pilots from Fort Riley, Kan. are using Colorado's mountains to prepare for conditions in Afghanistan.