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Two men were arrested in Colorado Springs after shots were fired in a crowded parking lot; no injuries were reported.
Two men were arrested after police say one opened fire into a parking lot full of people
The Colorado Springs Police Department arrested two men after they decided to open fire during an event along Jet Wing Drive.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Two men were arrested in Colorado Springs after shots were fired in a crowded parking lot; no injuries were reported.
The Nuggets, Broncos and Avalanche are playing at high levels in Denver.
The Broncos are 6-0 at Empower Field at Mile High, the Nuggets are 6-0 and the Avalanche are 7-0-2 at Ball Arena.
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The Broncos are 6-0 at Empower Field at Mile High, the Nuggets are 6-0 and the Avalanche are 7-0-2 at Ball Arena.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The Nuggets, Broncos and Avalanche are playing at high levels in Denver.
The Broncos are 6-0 at Empower Field at Mile High, the Nuggets are 6-0 and the Avalanche are 7-0-2 at Ball Arena.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/2taxe7d8
#denversports #milehigh
The Broncos are 6-0 at Empower Field at Mile High, the Nuggets are 6-0 and the Avalanche are 7-0-2 at Ball Arena.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/2taxe7d8
#denversports #milehigh
A Fort Carson soldier is facing felony sexual exploitation of child charges, according to court documents.
Fort Carson soldier charged with sexual exploitation of child
A Fort Carson soldier is facing felony sexual exploitation of child charges, according to court documents.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
A Fort Carson soldier is facing felony sexual exploitation of child charges, according to court documents.
Highway 24 has reopened after being closed while Colorado State Patrol and emergency personnel will work to clean up and investigate a fatal crash.
Fatal crash near Florissant along Highway 24 under investigation, multiple people injured
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash along Highway 24 on Monday. CSP says at least one person is dead, and two people were transported with injuries.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Highway 24 has reopened after being closed while Colorado State Patrol and emergency personnel will work to clean up and investigate a fatal crash.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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What's the most stressful part of the holidays? Let us know by clicking the link.
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On Sunday afternoon, firefighters with the Fountain Fire Department responded to a fire near Mesa Ridge Parkway and Sneffels Street.
Fountain Fire Department investigating abandoned trailer fire
The Fountain Fire Department is investigating the cause of an abandoned trailer fire that went up in flames on Sunday afternoon.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
On Sunday afternoon, firefighters with the Fountain Fire Department responded to a fire near Mesa Ridge Parkway and Sneffels Street.
A beloved family-friendly tradition in Pueblo is returning in just a couple of weeks as the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo prepares for the 24th Annual Riverwalk Holiday Lighting Extravaganza!
Holiday season kicks off with the 24th Annual Riverwalk Holiday Lighting Extravaganza
The 24th Annual Riverwalk Holiday Lighting Extravaganza is coming to Pueblo on November 28 to kick off the holiday season.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A beloved family-friendly tradition in Pueblo is returning in just a couple of weeks as the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo prepares for the 24th Annual Riverwalk Holiday Lighting Extravaganza!
Highway 24 remains closed this afternoon following a multiple-vehicle crash near the Woodmen Road exit in Falcon. CSP tells us a cement mixing truck was involved. Two people were transported with injuries.
Highway 24 closes near Falcon following a multiple-vehicle crash on Monday
Highway 24 was closed at the Woodmen Road exit in Falcon following a multi-vehicle crash in El Paso County, according to Colorado State Patrol.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Highway 24 remains closed this afternoon following a multiple-vehicle crash near the Woodmen Road exit in Falcon. CSP tells us a cement mixing truck was involved. Two people were transported with injuries.
In what has become a common occurrence, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has once again been nominated for a USA Today 10 Best Readers' Choice Award.
Southern Colorado zoo nominated for best lighting display in the country, for the seventh year in a row
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has been nominated for the seventh year in a row for the USA Today's Best Readers' Choice Best Zoo Lights around the country.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In what has become a common occurrence, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has once again been nominated for a USA Today 10 Best Readers' Choice Award.
The Pueblo West Fire Department is showing how it's putting its voter approved sales tax money to use.
Pueblo West Fire Department shows how they're using voter-approved sales tax
The Pueblo West Fire Department is showing how it's putting its voter-approved sales tax money to use.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Pueblo West Fire Department is showing how it's putting its voter approved sales tax money to use.
An art installation that features 10 pieces of artwork from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County is hanging in Mayor Heather Graham's Office.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
An art installation that features 10 pieces of artwork from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County is hanging in Mayor Heather Graham's Office.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/2ra94jym
#art #pueblo
More at: https://tinyurl.com/2ra94jym
#art #pueblo
The Pueblo Health Department wants to make sure kids don't have future health problems. An ordinance is going through the Pueblo City Council to make it require restaurants to have healthy drinks be the default option in children's meals.
Pueblo restaurants may need to have healthy drinks be default option for kids
The Pueblo Health Department wants to make sure kids don't have future health problems. City council could make it a requirement for restaurants to have healthy drinks as the default option for kids.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Pueblo Health Department wants to make sure kids don't have future health problems. An ordinance is going through the Pueblo City Council to make it require restaurants to have healthy drinks be the default option in children's meals.
A man was found guilty of first-degree murder Friday after investigators say he rammed a truck into a man and killed him on Christmas Day last year.
Man found guilty in Pueblo Christmas Day murder case
A man was found guilty of first-degree murder Friday after investigators say he rammed a truck into a man and killed him on Christmas Day last year.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A man was found guilty of first-degree murder Friday after investigators say he rammed a truck into a man and killed him on Christmas Day last year.
UCHealth has invested $775,000 in 76 nonprofits across Colorado to support initiatives that address the root causes of health issues.
UCHealth awards 775 thousand dollars in grant funding to nonprofits across Colorado
UCHealth has awarded 775 thousand dollars in grant funding to nonprofits across Colorado, including 10 in southern Colorado.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
UCHealth has invested $775,000 in 76 nonprofits across Colorado to support initiatives that address the root causes of health issues.
Mandy Moore of Disputanta wanted her implants removed. Instead, she underwent multiple breast surgeries that she claimed were unnecessary and damaging.
Virginia woman claims surgeon performed 'unnecessary' double mastectomy in $25 million lawsuit
A Virginia woman says she walked into a local hospital for help with a collapsed breast implant, but ended up undergoing multiple surgeries she claims were unnecessary and life-altering.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Mandy Moore of Disputanta wanted her implants removed. Instead, she underwent multiple breast surgeries that she claimed were unnecessary and damaging.
For the first time in his 10 years living at his West Palm Beach apartment building, Francisco Isern missed a rent payment.
Federal worker asks apartment for extra time to pay rent during shutdown. They filed an eviction
A West Palm Beach federal employee who worked without pay during the recent government shutdown is now facing eviction after his apartment management company refused to grant him time to pay his rent.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
For the first time in his 10 years living at his West Palm Beach apartment building, Francisco Isern missed a rent payment.
Trump, who was friends with Epstein for years, didn't explain what supposed crimes he wanted the Justice Department to investigate.
At Trump's urging, Bondi says US will investigate Epstein's ties to Clinton and other political foes
Acceding to President Donald Trump's demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Trump political foes.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Trump, who was friends with Epstein for years, didn't explain what supposed crimes he wanted the Justice Department to investigate.
Trump said Republicans in Indiana are jeopardizing the party's chances of controlling the U.S. House after the 2026 midterms.
Trump slams Indiana Republicans for not moving forward with redistricting effort
President Donald Trump is warning Indiana Republicans that anyone who opposes a new redistricting push could face a primary challenge, escalating tensions inside the party.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Trump said Republicans in Indiana are jeopardizing the party's chances of controlling the U.S. House after the 2026 midterms.
Keith Michael Lisa, 51, has been arrested, FBI spokesperson Emily Molinari confirmed Saturday.
FBI arrests New Jersey man for alleged property damage in office of federal prosecutor Alina Habba
Federal officials have arrested a New Jersey man accused of destroying property while trying to confront acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Keith Michael Lisa, 51, has been arrested, FBI spokesperson Emily Molinari confirmed Saturday.
From street performers to the skate park and Muscle Beach, visitors say there’s nowhere else quite like it.
Photowalks: Documenting the uniqueness and energy of Venice Beach
On Photowalks, photographer and journalist Jefferson Graham takes you down the Ocean Front Walk to capture all the action — and shares his tips for getting the best shots.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:00 AM
From street performers to the skate park and Muscle Beach, visitors say there’s nowhere else quite like it.
Starting Monday, November 17, Tejon Street between Colorado Avenue and Kiowa Street will be closed to cars for crews to plant new trees.
Two blocks of Tejon Street to close for two weeks for crews to plant new trees
Two blocks of Tejon Street will be closed for two weeks for crews to plant new trees as part of the Tejon Street Revitalization Project.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Starting Monday, November 17, Tejon Street between Colorado Avenue and Kiowa Street will be closed to cars for crews to plant new trees.
The Colorado Rockies introduced Paul DePodesta, their new President of Baseball Operations, on Thursday.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The Colorado Rockies introduced Paul DePodesta, their new President of Baseball Operations, on Thursday.
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#coloradorockies #pauldepodesta
More here: https://tinyurl.com/2nm534ra
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A defensive battle ends up going straight to the Broncos!
Denver wins 8th straight game with a walk-off 35-yard field goal from Will Lutz.
Denver wins 8th straight game with a walk-off 35-yard field goal from Will Lutz.
November 17, 2025 at 12:45 AM
A defensive battle ends up going straight to the Broncos!
Denver wins 8th straight game with a walk-off 35-yard field goal from Will Lutz.
Denver wins 8th straight game with a walk-off 35-yard field goal from Will Lutz.
The capital’s security secretary, Pablo Vázquez. said 120 people were injured, 100 of them police officers.
Gen Z–led protest in Mexico draws thousands, ends in violent clashes with police
Several thousand people took to the streets of Mexico City on Saturday to protest crime, corruption and impunity in a demonstration organized by members of Generation Z.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The capital’s security secretary, Pablo Vázquez. said 120 people were injured, 100 of them police officers.
The City of Manitou Springs is celebrating the completion of Phase 4 of the Creek Walk Trail with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, November 18.
City of Manitou Springs celebrates completion of Phase 4 of the Creek Walk Trail with a ribbon-cutting
The City of Manitou Springs is celebrating the completion of Phase 4 of the Creek Walk Trail with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday.
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November 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The City of Manitou Springs is celebrating the completion of Phase 4 of the Creek Walk Trail with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, November 18.