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Pueblo baby inspires genetic clinic at Children’s Hospital Colorado
PUEBLO, Colo. — Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora opened a new genetic clinic in February. It is the first of its kind in the mountain west region. It also has ties to Southern Colorado because of six-year-old Cash Blanchfield from Pueblo. Children’s said this Pueblo family helped inspire the creation of the clinic. The Noonan […] → Read More
Court releases evidence in Suzanne Morphew investigation from Barry Morphew’s preliminary hearing
CHAFFEE COUNTY, Colo. — For the first time since Barry Morphew’s arrest last year, the public is able to see in-color photos of evidence from the investigation into the murder of his wife, Suzanne Morphew. The Chaffee County woman was reported missing on Mother’s Day of 2020. Nearly a year later on May 5, 2021, […] → Read More
President Biden proclaims January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month
According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, 137 human trafficking cases were reported in Colorado in 2021. → Read More
Local high school honors Colorado Springs native and first casualty of Pearl Harbor attack
COLORADO SPRINGS — December 7th, 1941 is a date that many say will live in infamy. It marks the day the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked. Based on historical evidence, it is believed Petty Officer Daniel Griffin was the first casualty of the Pearl Harbor attack. Griffin’s memory is one of […] → Read More
Colorado Springs resident comes home, finds married roommates dead; police say husband murdered his wife
Two people are dead after a possible homicide in Colorado Springs. → Read More
Colorado Springs resident comes home, finds roommates dead; CSPD investigating case as a homicide
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Two people are dead after a possible homicide in Colorado Springs. UPDATE: According to CSPD Lt. James Sokolik, dispatchers received a call from a resident around 8 a.m. The resident found their two roommates, a male and a female, dead inside their home located on Hopeful Drive. Investigators said both victims […] → Read More
CSPD graduates the 72nd recruit class
COLORADO SPRINGS — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) has new officers among its ranks. The 72nd recruit class graduating 24 men and women from the Training Academy on Thursday after 27 weeks of intense training. The cadets will spend the next 15 weeks in additional training before they begin responding to calls on their […] → Read More
Rally for Olympic hopeful Sha’Carri Richardson in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS — There was a showing of support in Colorado Springs for American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson Thursday evening. Protesters holding a one-mile run to the U.S. Anti Doping Agency to protest the Olympian suspension after she tested positive for marijuana. They also delivered a petition to protest the decision to ban Richardson from competing […] → Read More
Vigils held across the city of Boulder in honor of the lives lost during Monday’s shooting
BOULDER, Colo. — On Wednesday, the Boulder community hosted prayer and candlelight vigils days after a gunman opened fire and killed ten people at a King Soopers store. Several vigils were held across the city with people grieving family members, friends, and loved ones. A candlelight vigil was held outside the Boulder County courthouse, with […] → Read More
Scheels Sporting Goods Store prepares for big opening in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS — On Thursday, during an early access event, the media got a sneak peek at The Scheels Sporting Goods Store opening in Colorado Springs next week. The 220,000 square foot store off of Interquest Parkway is getting it’s final touches before opening on March 27th. Scheel’s is like an amusement park that also […] → Read More
Colorado Springs’ Peak Vista health center begins COVID-19 vaccinations for people 70+
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — More than 100 people over the age of 70 were vaccinated Wednesday at Peak Vista Community Health Center in Colorado Springs. Wednesday was the start of Peak Vista’s effort to help distribute the vaccine according to Colorado’s prioritization list. Peak Vista recieved a shipment of the Moderna vaccine, and they have […] → Read More
New free COVID-19 testing site opens in Colorado Springs
A new coronavirus testing site is open in Colorado Springs, with the goal of alleviating the wait at other testing sites. → Read More
Colorado Springs veteran surprised with free furnace
A Colorado Springs veteran was surprised with a new furnace Tuesday thanks to an HVAC company. → Read More
FOX21 Overtime: Friday, October 23
SOUTHERN COLORADO — It’s the third week for high school football for the schools that are participating this fall. FOX21’s Julia Maguire has you covered for highlights. Air Acadmey: 0 FFCHS: 46 Pine Creek: 17 Chaparral: 7 Pueblo West: 42 Mesa Ridge: 20 Palmer Ridge: 55 Grand Junction Central: 0 Douglas County: 27 Doherty: 24 […] → Read More
Smoke from wildfires impacting health
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. — On Friday, the haziness in Southern Colorado was coming from wildfires across the state. El Paso County Health officials said with smoke in the air it can put the elderly, young, and those with weak immune systems at risk so they are encouraging people who are at risk to plan […] → Read More
Colorado Springs launches affordable housing plan “HomeCOS, Housing our Future”
COLORADO SPRINGS – The City of Colorado Springs has published “HomeCOS, Housing Our Future,” a plan for addressing affordable and attainable housing issues in our community. In his 2018 State of the City speech, Mayor Suthers challenged the community to build, preserve and create opportunities to purchase one thousand units of affordable housing each year […] → Read More
Explore “How the West was Fun” at the Buell Children’s Museum
Covered wagons, panning for gold, and a trading post are all part of the "How the West was Fun" exhibit at Pueblo's Buell Children's Museum. → Read More
GIVE! 2019: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado provides youth facing adversity with strong one-on-one mentors. → Read More
Air Force Falcons volunteer before big game in Arizona
Before Friday’s big bowl game, the Air Force Academy Football team volunteered Wednesday. → Read More
Winning isn’t everything for 8th grader
The student held back, talked to the runner who faces his own physical challenges and watched him cross the line first to win the race. → Read More