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Posted on Friday, November 06, 2009 at 8:19 a.m.

From sweeping, brushing, scrubbing and more -- it takes a lot to maintain the some what gentle giants.

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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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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.
Yesterday at 3:26 p.m.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Lauren Miller is a mother, cancer survivor and now an author. She shares about her new book and her battle with cancer on FOX21 News at 6:30, Thursday, Nov. 18. CORRECTION: Lauren Miller's website is www.laurenemiller.com
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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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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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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?
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By Brittney HopperMonday, November 16, 2009
As parents send their kids off to school, the common thought is that they're safe. But tragedy does strike, like the 1999' Columbine shooting. Elaine Naleski with District-11 school district tells FOX21 News, calls do come in and it's something they take very seriously.
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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.