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By Cris OrnelasYesterday at 9:19 p.m.
A group of city councilors is asking for donations to pay for local services in danger of being cut due to a budget crisis.
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Yesterday at 5:07 p.m.
Contractor crews will begin work Friday morning on the roof of the future headquarters of the United States Olympic Comittee building at 27 S. Tejon St. to prevent future snow and ice from falling onto the sidewalk and street below. 
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By Rachel WelteYesterday at 4:30 p.m.
A Fort Carson soldier convicted of killing two Colorado Springs residents and critically wounding a fellow soldier has been sentenced. Jomar Falu-Vives was sentenced Thursday to two mandatory life sentences without the possibility of parole.
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Yesterday at 3:03 p.m.
The grant will be used by the USOC for improvements to the Olympic Training Center, including additional housing and dining facilities for athletes. As part of the agreement the USOC has committed to begin construction within four years.
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Yesterday at 11:30 a.m.
"Lord of the Dance" at Pikes Peak Center and a dance performance at Pikes Peak Community College
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By Rachel WelteWednesday, November 18, 2009
It was a somber day at Fort Carson Wednesday as the Mountain Post held two memorial services for 15 soldiers killed while serving in Afghanistan.
By Abbie BurkeWednesday, November 18, 2009
Local organization collects shoe boxes for children overseas and the deadline is fast approaching for donations.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
A somber service on Wednesday honored eight soldiers from the post's 4th Infantry Division who were killed in an Oct. 3 battle. Another service later will honor seven soldiers from the 4th Engineer Battalion who were killed in three incidents. Chuckles and quiet sobs rippled through the chapel as letters were read from soldiers still in Afghanistan recounting the fallen troops' lives and praising their bravery and friendship.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Self-Advocacy Training at Pikes Peak Workforce Center for teens and parents, and free Qdoba coupons for canned food donations
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
The public is advised not to travel to Harrison High School, the site of the clinic, tonight, as all vaccine supplies have been committed to people already standing in line.
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By Rachel WelteTuesday, November 17, 2009
During a press conference Monday, members of Doherty High School's DECA program announce the launch of Miracle Meters. Originally started by former council member Jerry Heimlicher, the meters are a way for people in the community to help the homeless.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Two services are scheduled Wednesday at Fort Carson.
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By Matthew KrugerTuesday, November 17, 2009
Learn to drive like a NASCAR driver? You'll have a chance later this month.
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By Kimberly PriceTuesday, November 17, 2009
Operation Christmas Child is in need of donations and volunteers to help needy children around the world.  Give now through Nov. 23.
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By Rachel WelteMonday, November 16, 2009
It is one of the worst possible things a family can go through, losing a loved one to a homicide. More than two decades ago that became a reality for one Colorado Springs family who lost their daughter, sister and mother to a brutal crime.
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By Christina SalvoTuesday, November 17, 2009
Temporary solution decided on Tuesday by city, contractor and architect. Chunks of ice fell from the sloped metal roof of the new USOC headquarters downtown damaging several cars on Monday. Fire crews shut down portions of the roadway and sidewalk as a precaution, but what will the city do to fix the problem?
Monday, November 16, 2009
Deluxe Corporation today announced plans to close its small business call center in Colorado Springs in support of other adjustments to the Company’s small business segment. The small business call center employs approximately 225 people.  The Deluxe direct-to-consumer call center located in Colorado Springs is unaffected by today’s announcement.
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By Kimberly PriceMonday, November 16, 2009
The YMCA has tips on how to show appreciation.
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By Matthew KrugerSunday, November 15, 2009
Find out more about Pikes Peak granite and what to watch for when hiking Pikes Peak.
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By Cris OrnelasSaturday, November 14, 2009
Broadmoor Community Church is hoping to get a lot of work done on one local family’s home to make their holidays a little nicer.
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By Rachel WelteFriday, November 13, 2009
Twenty-four Colorado Springs families will have new homes Saturday thanks in part to a large sum of federal stimulus money.
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Friday, November 13, 2009
Benjamin Serrano is accused of collaborating with a real estate agent and  bank employee to secure loans for $1 million-plus homes in excessof what his Colorado-based homebuilding company actually collected. Buyers were then paid the difference in cash
Friday, November 13, 2009
Phillip Guy, 65, had been reported missing by his family on Friday about 3 a.m. after he failed to return home by 10:30 p.m. Thursday. He has minor injuries.
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Friday, November 13, 2009
Arts! A photo exhibit at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and a silent auction at the Business of Arts Center in Manitou Springs
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By Cris OrnelasThursday, November 12, 2009
It’s your money and the city is handing out a lot of it. FOX21 News felt the public has a right to know who's getting it and why.
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