National News
Army bomb disposal units compete at Fort Campbell
Posted 1 year 1 month ago by Bea Karnes
Source: The Associated Press
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) The Army's bomb disposal units have been in high demand as explosives became the weapon of choice against troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. But now with fewer troops in Iraq, these specialized units have resumed what was once an annual competition to find the Army's best bomb hunters.
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team of the Year competition this year at Fort Campbell, Ky., is the first time the event has been held in a decade. The three-day event this wee… Click to Read More
Gates calls for limited role aiding Libyan rebels
Posted 1 year 1 month ago by Bea Karnes
Source: The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) The U.S. should avoid developing a closer relationship with Libyan opposition forces, defense leaders said Thursday, telling an often hostile Congress that foreign nations must now take over airstrike responsibilities and any effort to train and equip the rebels.
With the U.S. role in Libya at a turning point, the next critical decision is how, if at all, the U.S. chooses to support the opposition forces, particularly in the face of the ongoing budget crisis at hom… Click to Read More
Highway deaths fall to lowest level since 1949
Posted 1 year 1 month ago by Bea Karnes
Source: The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) Highway deaths have plummeted to their lowest levels in more than 60 years, helped by more people wearing seat belts, better safety equipment in cars and efforts to curb drunken driving.
The Transportation Department estimated Friday that 32,788 people were killed on U.S. roads in 2010, a decrease of about 3 percent from 2009. It's the fewest number of deaths since 1949 during the presidency of Harry Truman when more than 30,000 people were killed.
Republicans grill DHS officials on FOIA delays
Posted 1 year 1 month ago by Bea Karnes
Source: The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) House Republicans grilled senior officials from the Homeland Security Department on Thursday over the agency's now-rescinded practice of requiring secretive reviews by political advisers of hundreds of requests for government files under the Freedom of Information Act.
Sensational allegations by Republicans and a vigorous defense by Democrats set the tone for future interactions on government transparency between the White House and Capitol Hill. Obama repe… Click to Read More
Strong storm with twisters batters Tampa Bay area
Posted 1 year 1 month ago by Bea Karnes
Source: The Associated Press
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Powerful winds, severe thunderstorms and some tornadoes are sweeping across Tampa Bay and central Florida.
St. Petersburg Fire Rescue said Thursday that a tractor-trailer was blown over on its side and fell on two vehicles. All of the people involved declined medical treatment.
At the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Airport, several small planes were blown over and there are multiple reports of downed trees and power lines.
Winds gusted up to 90… Click to Read More
Congressional negotiations resume on spending bill
Posted 1 year 1 month ago by Bea Karnes
Source: The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) Renewed House-Senate budget negotiations aimed at averting a government shutdown center on possibly cutting $33 billion from current spending levels, a senior congressional aide Wednesday. Democrats pressed to ease GOP cuts to domestic agency budgets by slowing Pentagon growth and trimming so-called mandatory programs whose budgets run on autopilot.
The $33 billion figure is well below the $60 billion-plus in cuts passed by the House last month but also represent s… Click to Read More
Local News
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Celebrity stylist to speak at PCC
December 2, 2011
Reality TV star and internationally acclaimed hair stylist Tabatha Coffey will speak to cosmetology students at Pueblo Community College Monday evening. Tabatha hosts the show... more » -
Firefighters believe fire was intentionally set
December 2, 2011
Firefighters in Pueblo suspect an early morning house fire on the east side was started by a transient person who had taken shelter inside. No... more » -
Home burns on Pueblo's east side
December 2, 2011
Fire crews are still putting out hot spots at a house fire on the east of Pueblo. The fire was reported at around 7:30 Friday... more » -
Pueblo teacher prefers classroom to boardroom Play Video
November 30, 2011
Not all teachers start their careers in the classroom, and often that outside experience can prove invaluable. Linda Kliesen has taught third grade at... more » -
Knock, knock. Who's there? PBS! Play Video
November 29, 2011
COLORADO SPRINGS - If you hear a knock at the door this week, don't be surprised to see someone from the local PBS station standing... more » -
Council found nothing in violation of law or city policies in City Manager investigation
November 22, 2011
Pueblo City Council members say they found City Manager, Jerry Pacheco, did not violate any laws or city policies in their own investigation into the... more » -
Rodeo Star has Pueblo roots Play Video
November 17, 2011
You won't find many professional athletes who string fences on the family farm, but that's the way it is in professional rodeo. There's no draft,... more » -
Education cuts hitting home Play Video
November 14, 2011
Classroom in Colorado Springs School District 11 will be empty next week as employees take their two mandatory furlough days this year. Glen Gustafson, D11's... more » -
Snow begins to fade
November 2, 2011
Blowing snow if making travel difficult, especially in outlying areas. Highway 115 southwest of Colorado Springs is snow packed. Roads are also covered with snow... more » -
The snow comes
November 2, 2011
Another snowstorm is bringing strong winds and frigid temperatures to parts of Colorado. The National Weather Service said gusts up to 40 mph could create... more »
