Calif. boy who called 911 thanks dispatcherMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amA 7-year-old boy who called 911 from a locked bathroom while armed robbers threatened his parents hugged and high-fived on Wednesday the sheriff's dispatcher who took his call.
Census campaign targets tech-savvy Hispanic yMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amGroups pushing for robust Hispanic participation in the 2010 census are enlisting a new corps of foot-soldiers in their battle to reach that hard-to-count demographic: tech-savvy, smart-phone-toting young people.
Miss. school prom off after lesbian's date reMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amA northern Mississippi school district will not be hosting a high school prom this spring after a lesbian student sought to attend with her girlfriend and wear a tuxedo.
2 Marine fighter pilots rescued; SC crash proMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amA Marine Corps F/A-18 pilot and his weapons officer tried to make it back home after both engines on their warplane failed and a fire broke out, but they were forced to eject and ditch the aircraft in the ocean, a spokesman.
Ex-New Orleans officer pleads in shooting covMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amA second former New Orleans officer has pleaded guilty in an alleged conspiracy to cover up a deadly police shooting of unarmed residents after Hurricane Katrina.
NJ man accused of raping, beating 5 daughtersMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amA New Jersey man with apocalyptic visions is accused of years of terrorizing his family, raping his five daughters and impregnating three, beating his children with wooden boards and even moving at one point to avoid child.
Pa. suspect: Caretaker by day, 'Jihad Jane' oMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amColleen LaRose spent long days caring for her boyfriend's father in a second-floor apartment in Pennsburg, a small town north of Philadelphia.
Ala. professor accused of 3 killings firedMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amThe University of Alabama in Huntsville has fired the professor accused of shooting six co-workers, killing three.
Minneapolis schools on lockdown for 2nd dayMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amMinneapolis Public Schools is on lockdown for the second day after a threat was made on a social networking site.
Exxon plans to spend more, despite lower oil Mar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amExxon says it will boost spending this year on new and existing projects even though demand for energy is still restrained in many parts of the globe.The world's largest publicly traded oil company intends to boost capital spending by 3 percent to about $28 billion.
Smell in Colorado census office was pot next Mar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amAuthorities say the strange odor seeping into a western Colorado Census Bureau office came from more than 1,000 marijuana plants growing next door.Grand Junction census workers say the smell was coming through the vents.
U.K. millionaire to move to mud hutMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amA 41-year-old millionaire businessman who nearly died in a car crash eight years ago is leaving behind his exquisite 16th-century farmhouse and lavish lifestyle to move to a mud hut in Uganda and start a children's charity.Jon Pedley plans to sell his telecommunications businesses, a $1.
Sweet success for Stanley CupMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amHere's a sweet hockey trophy that many fans would love to get their hands on--a chocolate replica of the Stanley Cup.It went on display this week at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, Canada.
One lane in both directions to open soon on IMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amWorkers are getting ready to reopen Interstate 70 in western Colorado, three days after a rock slide tore gaping holes in an elevated section and littered the highway with boulders.State officials say workers are patching holes, repairing drainage and clearing away snow in Glenwood Canyon Thursday morning.
Blue Steel and Youth Symphony concert SundayMar 11, 2010 | 8:15 amThe Air Force Academy's high energy rock and roll combo Blue Steel joins the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony for a performance at the Pikes Peak Center this Sunday at 2 p.m.
Soldiers memorialized at Ft. CarsonMar 11, 2010 | 8:15 amA memorial service for five Fort Carson soldiers, who were killed during service in Afghanistan, is scheduled for Thursday, 11 a.m.
CU, UCCS regents weigh 9 percent tuition hikeMar 11, 2010 | 8:15 amThe University of Colorado regents are considering whether to raise tuition by 9 percent for in-state students and 5 percent for new out-of-state students.The regents discussed the increase Wednesday and scheduled a vote for March 29.
Colorado's Lindsey Vonn wins World Cup titleMar 11, 2010 | 8:15 amLindsey Vonn may have crashed in the giant slalom Thursday, but she got some good news after the race.The International Skiing Federation confirmed Vonn as the super-combined World Cup champion.
Blue Steel and Youth Symphony concert SundayMar 11, 2010 | 8:15 amThe Air Force Academy's high energy rock and roll combo Blue Steel joins the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony for a performance at the Pikes Peak Center this Sunday at 2 p.m.
Spring Fling at the Abbey WineryMar 10, 2010 | 3:15 pmNew releases of reserve wines will be paired with elegant cuisine at The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey's annual Spring Fling, held the last three Thursdays in March.This Thursday will feature the release of the 2008 Colorado Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve.
Free training session: identifying hawksMar 10, 2010 | 12:15 pmIf you stop what you're doing when you see a hawk soaring overhead but need help identifying whether it's a red-tailed hawk or a Swainson's hawk--attend a free training session at Cheyenne Mountain State Park this Sunday.Volunteers will be at the Visitor Center at 1:30 to show visual and behavioral clues to identify hawks.
Big Christian music festival gets Longmont's Mar 10, 2010 | 10:15 amLongmont officials have granted a permit for a one-day Christian music festival that organizers say could draw up to 30,000 people to a park on the city's east side.The permit was issued Tuesday for the Worship and the Word Movement to hold Heaven Fest at Union Reservoir on July 31.
Guilty plea in David Letterman extortion caseMar 9, 2010 | 2:15 pmThe man who tried to shake down David Letterman over his affairs with members of his staff will be going to jail for six months as part of a plea deal.In entering a guilty plea today, Joe Halderman admitted that he tried to extort $2 million from Letterman by threatening to disclose information about him.
Hilary Duff to write young adult book seriesMar 9, 2010 | 11:15 amSimon & Schuster Books for Young readers said Tuesday that actress-singer Hilary Duff will work on a series of young adult novels that starts with "Elixir," to be published in October. The first novel will feature the worldwide adventures of photojournalist Clea Raymond.
Andy Richter says tour with Conan O'Brien is Mar 9, 2010 | 8:15 amAndy Richter says a tour with Conan O'Brien is "a possibility." The Hollywood Reporter says the tour would start the middle of next month and could also involve O'Brien's bandleader, Max Weinberg.
Colorado's Lindsey Vonn wins World Cup titleMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amLindsey Vonn may have crashed in the giant slalom Thursday, but she got some good news after the race.The International Skiing Federation confirmed Vonn as the super-combined World Cup champion.
Falcons open Mountain West tourney with win oMar 10, 2010 | 9:15 pmLAS VEGAS (AP) - The Air Force Falcons are getting good at play-in games. Now, they'd love to parlay that into an upset of top-seeded New Mexico.
Chauncey scores 25 as Nuggets rally to beat MMar 10, 2010 | 8:15 pmMINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Chauncey Billups scored 25 points and got a huge lift from role players Chris Andersen, Nene and J.R.
Broncos release pairMar 10, 2010 | 8:15 pmENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - The Denver Broncos have released defensive lineman Kenny Peterson and waived guard Mitch Erickson.
Buffs bow out of Big-12 tourneyMar 10, 2010 | 8:15 pmKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - John Roberson scored 19 points, Nick Okorie added 18 and Texas Tech overcame a sloppy start defensively to open the Big 12 tournament with an 82-67 victory over Colorado on Wednesday.
Deliberations continue in Williams trialMar 10, 2010 | 8:15 pmDENVER (AP) - Jurors deliberating the case against a man accused of firing the shots that killed Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams went home Wednesday without reaching a decision. Jurors deciding the Willie Clark case will return to the Denver courthouse Thursday morning.
Greinke goes 3 scoreless as Royals top RockieMar 10, 2010 | 4:15 pmZack Greinke was far more pleased with his first start than with the three innings he threw for the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies.Nonetheless, he extended his scoreless streak this spring to six consecutive innings, allowing two hits in that stretch.
Rockies name Ubaldo Jimenez Opening Day startMar 10, 2010 | 2:15 pmColorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy named Ubaldo Jimenez his Opening Day starter on Wednesday.The assignment had been expected since the start of spring training.
Canucks pull off amazing comeback against AvsMar 9, 2010 | 10:15 pmDENVER (AP) - Jannik Hansen scored the decisive goal with 2:08 remaining, Mikael Samuelsson had his first NHL hat trick, and the Vancouver Canucks rallied to beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-4 on Tuesday night. Hansen snapped the tie with an unusual goal that was confirmed by video replay.
Exxon plans to spend more, despite lower oil Mar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amExxon says it will boost spending this year on new and existing projects even though demand for energy is still restrained in many parts of the globe.The world's largest publicly traded oil company intends to boost capital spending by 3 percent to about $28 billion.
Soldiers memorialized at Ft. CarsonMar 11, 2010 | 8:15 amA memorial service for five Fort Carson soldiers, who were killed during service in Afghanistan, is scheduled for Thursday, 11 a.m.
Climate panel faces major reviewMar 11, 2010 | 6:15 amThe world's biggest scientific guns are being called in to mop up after unsettling errors in the reports written by the U.N.
Tornadoes, baseball-sized hail slam southeastMar 11, 2010 | 6:15 amTwisters struck parts of Arkansas Wednesday night, injuring four people and destroying a handful of homes, as a line of storms marched east.After a daylong watch for possible tornadoes in the region, Emergency Management spokeswoman Renee Preslar said three people suffered major injuries in a tornado that destroyed a house near Pearson in northern Arkansas.
Safety agency under spotlight in House hearinMar 11, 2010 | 5:15 amToyota's massive recalls are bringing new scrutiny to the government's auto safety agency. They are prompting Congress to look at how federal safety officials have lived up to their mission of protecting motorists.
Alabama professor accused of 3 killings is fiMar 11, 2010 | 5:15 amThe University of Alabama in Huntsville has fired the professor accused of shooting six co-workers, killing three.UAH spokesman Ray Garner confirmed Wednesday that biology professor Amy Bishop received a termination letter Feb.
Postal Service parent agency urges go-slow apMar 11, 2010 | 5:15 amAlthough the Postal Service is free to cut services and close locations as it sees fit, the Postal Regulatory Commission is urging the service to give residents more advance notice and take into consideration their concerns and comments.Among the suggestions: give people more time to express their opinions and better explain the objectives and needs for post office closures and cutbacks.
Census campaign targets tech-savvy Hispanic yMar 11, 2010 | 5:15 amGroups pushing for robust Hispanic participation in the 2010 census have announced a campaign to reach that hard-to-count demographic through its smart-phone-toting youngsters.The "Be Counted, Represent" campaign was announced Wednesday at a press conference in Los Angeles.
Smell in Colorado census office was pot next Mar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amAuthorities say the strange odor seeping into a western Colorado Census Bureau office came from more than 1,000 marijuana plants growing next door.Grand Junction census workers say the smell was coming through the vents.
U.K. millionaire to move to mud hutMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amA 41-year-old millionaire businessman who nearly died in a car crash eight years ago is leaving behind his exquisite 16th-century farmhouse and lavish lifestyle to move to a mud hut in Uganda and start a children's charity.Jon Pedley plans to sell his telecommunications businesses, a $1.
Sweet success for Stanley CupMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amHere's a sweet hockey trophy that many fans would love to get their hands on--a chocolate replica of the Stanley Cup.It went on display this week at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, Canada.
Mystery sweaters grace New Jersey townMar 10, 2010 | 2:15 pmSomeone is spinning quite a yarn over one New Jersey shore town.? An unknown person dubbed The Midnight Knitter by West Cape May residents is covering tree ranches and lamp poles with little sweaters under cover of darkness.
Road crews pave around telephone polesMar 10, 2010 | 10:15 amMove the telephone poles? Nah--we'll just pave around them!Utility crews in Knoxville, Tennessee were supposed to move the poles. When they didn't get it done by their deadline--the road crews simply paved around them.
Child to 911: 'They have guns. Bring soldiersMar 10, 2010 | 8:15 amThere is no mistaking the terror in the boy's voice. On the 911 recording, you can feel it like a physical object.
Chef dishes up breast-milk cheeseMar 10, 2010 | 7:15 amHuman cheese may sound more Hannibal Lecter than haute cuisine, but it's an intriguing new menu item at a fancy New York City eatery.No humans were harmed in the making of the novel new dish; rather, mommy's milk supplies the dairy quotient for the little canap? offered up by chef Daniel Angerer at his Klee Brasserie.
Neglected dog happy after loosing ten pounds Mar 9, 2010 | 9:15 amA once pitiful pooch has persevered serious neglect, and is now on the road to a full recovery.Cocker spaniel "Maddie" was found covered in mud and hair in her owner's Hixon backyard.
Woman sells souls to highest bidderMar 9, 2010 | 9:15 amThe rare spirits that went under the gavel at a recent online auction in New Zealand weren't aged brandies or hard-to-find liqueurs.Instead, two glass vials purportedly containing the ghosts of two dead people sold for $2,830 New Zealand dollars ($1,983) at an auction that ended Monday night.
Tornado destroys five homesMar 9, 2010 | 7:15 amAuthorities say at least five homes and a barn owned by the county government were destroyed in a tornado in western Oklahoma.Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management spokeswoman Michelann Ooten says no injuries were reported with Monday's tornado.
Smell in Colorado census office was pot next Mar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amAuthorities say the strange odor seeping into a western Colorado Census Bureau office came from more than 1,000 marijuana plants growing next door.Grand Junction census workers say the smell was coming through the vents.
One lane in both directions to open soon on IMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amWorkers are getting ready to reopen Interstate 70 in western Colorado, three days after a rock slide tore gaping holes in an elevated section and littered the highway with boulders.State officials say workers are patching holes, repairing drainage and clearing away snow in Glenwood Canyon Thursday morning.
Colorado's Lindsey Vonn wins World Cup titleMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amLindsey Vonn may have crashed in the giant slalom Thursday, but she got some good news after the race.The International Skiing Federation confirmed Vonn as the super-combined World Cup champion.
Multi- agency search leads to suspect's arresMar 11, 2010 | 9:15 amA robbery suspect crashed a?stolen vehicle on Pikes Peak Ave near Academy Blvd after taking several law enforcement agencies on a wild chase all morning.? Police now have the suspect in custody but continue to search for his passenger.
Blue Steel and Youth Symphony concert SundayMar 11, 2010 | 8:15 amThe Air Force Academy's high energy rock and roll combo Blue Steel joins the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony for a performance at the Pikes Peak Center this Sunday at 2 p.m.
Soldiers memorialized at Ft. CarsonMar 11, 2010 | 8:15 amA memorial service for five Fort Carson soldiers, who were killed during service in Afghanistan, is scheduled for Thursday, 11 a.m.
CU, UCCS regents weigh 9 percent tuition hikeMar 11, 2010 | 8:15 amThe University of Colorado regents are considering whether to raise tuition by 9 percent for in-state students and 5 percent for new out-of-state students.The regents discussed the increase Wednesday and scheduled a vote for March 29.
CSU-Pueblo: Homeland Security Economic DeveloMar 11, 2010 | 7:15 amPueblo aims to take a bigger role in Homeland Security, a move that will lead to economic growth and job opportunities. To help get the ball rolling, an Economic Development Forum will be hosted by Colorado State University-Pueblo in April.
Jurors in Williams' slaying trial to go to 2nMar 11, 2010 | 6:15 amJurors deliberating the case against a man accused of firing the shots that killed Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams are to continue their deliberations Thursday.Jurors began deliberating the Willie Clark case Wednesday morning.
Saturday Powerball jackpot: $200 millionMar 11, 2010 | 6:15 amThe Powerball jackpot is expected to grow to an estimated $200 million for Saturday after no one matched all six of the numbers in the midweek drawing.Wednesday's winning numbers were 17-21-37-41-and-50.
Gusty winds and chilly todayMar 11, 2010 | 5:15 amQuieter weather expected today compared to yesterday when we saw rain and snow showers across the front range.Today we'll see plenty of sunshine by this afternoon with highs in the 30's and the 40's.
Snow and slick roads some areasMar 10, 2010 | 3:15 pmBrief bursts of moderate to heavy snow will create slick and slushy roads. 1-2" of snow in Colorado Springs, from Briargate north to Monument 2-3", Teller County 2-4".
Moderate snow amounts across mountains and neMar 10, 2010 | 4:15 amAnother storm system will be moving across the Great Basin region Wednesday morning. This system will continue to move across the Four Corners Wednesday evening and continue into central New Mexico through early Thursday morning.
2 more storms with rain snow and colder airMar 9, 2010 | 3:15 pmA couple of spring like storms will bring more unsettled weather our way over the next couple of days. The brunt of the storms will be felt over the southern mountains and foothills.
Showers over mountain regions, over plains shMar 9, 2010 | 5:15 amSome lingering showers and clouds will be over the eastern plains, and rain/snow showers across the mountain regions.? Otherwise things will cloudy, but a rather nice day over the area.
Showers over mountain regions, over Plains raMar 9, 2010 | 4:15 amSome lingering showers and clouds will be over the eastern plains, and rain/snow showers across the mountain regions.? Otherwise things will clear out and it should be a rather nice day over the area.
Wintry weather through ThursdayMar 8, 2010 | 2:15 pmA series of storms continues to race towards Colorado, with one moving out tonight and Tuesday morning, with a second one moving in later. The end result will be blustery winds, areas of rain and snow and "brisk" temperatures through Thursday.
Airline luggage went unscanned in DenverMar 8, 2010 | 11:15 amDenver airport officials say hundreds of bags were loaded onto airplanes in late December without being run through security scanners.The Transportation Security Administration says it's investigating.
Suspect in Darrent Williams slaying refuses tMar 8, 2010 | 11:15 amA man accused of firing the shots that killed Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams says he won't testify on his own behalf, citing threats against him and his family.Willie Clark told Denver District Judge Christina Habas on Monday he would like to testify but he fears for his and his family's safety.
CU regents weigh 9 percent in-state tuition hMar 11, 2010 | 8:15 amUniversity of Colorado Regents discussed the increase Wednesday and scheduled a vote for March 29. They say they're reluctant to raise students' costs but say they face a crisis because of declining state funding.
Man stabbed in attempted robbery WednesdayMar 11, 2010 | 6:15 amA male victim told police he was jogging in the park along the trail that leads to Westmeadow Drive when he was confronted by two males who asked him for money.
No Lotto jackpot winner; 9 tickets win $707 eMar 11, 2010 | 6:15 amThe winning numbers Wednesday were 13-26-27-28-34-and-35. Tickets matching all six numbers would have won or shared the jackpot worth $1.
1 ticket wins Cash 5 jackpot worth $20,000Mar 11, 2010 | 6:15 amWednesday's winning numbers were 5-6-7-14-and-19. There's no word yet on where the winning ticket was purchased.
Some lanes of Colo.'s I-70 could reopen ThursMar 11, 2010 | 6:15 amState officials said they blasted the boulder just before nightfall Wednesday, but darkness prevented crews from clearing debris.
Problems at Palmer High SchoolMar 10, 2010 | 8:15 pmSome parents say drug and alcohol problems are out of control at Palmer High School, and they want the district to do something about it.
Two Earthquakes Hit Chile Before PresidentialMar 11, 2010 | 7:15 amTwo strongly felt earthquakes have rocked central Chile as dignitaries arrive for the inauguration of President-elect Sebastian Pinera.
Accident Cleared From I-25N at CimarronMar 11, 2010 | 7:15 amThere was an accident slowing traffic on Interstate 25 northbound at Cimarron, exit 141 but traffic is moving freely again.
Stabbing Victim Undergoes Surgery, InvestigatMar 10, 2010 | 10:15 pmColorado Springs police say one man was sent to the hospital Wednesday night. Authorities say his injury is not life-threatening, but how he got the wound is still uncertain.
D-11 School Board Approves Preliminary BudgetMar 10, 2010 | 10:15 pmWednesday night, The Board of Education for School District 11 was at it again, talking about slashing the budget to make up for lost state funding.
Habitat For Humanity Breaks Ground on 100th HMar 10, 2010 | 10:15 pmWith a little sweat, and a little help from Habitat for Humanity and Mortenson Construction, one southern Colorado family will soon be the owners of a new home. The 100th built by the non-profit in El Paso County.
Fireworks Fans Try to Bring Back Celebration Mar 10, 2010 | 8:15 pmBudget cuts forced the city of Colorado Springs to cancel Fourth of July fireworks in Memorial Park in 2009. Two dedicated people now hope word of mouth and some social networking will generate the support they need to bring back the 30-year tradition.
Highway 24 West of Woodland Park ClosedMar 10, 2010 | 7:15 pmColorado State Patrol says Highway 24 west of Woodland Park (mile post 283) is closed because of a multi-car accident.
