Dangerous Winds in Southern Colorado

Last Updated: 9:20 PM 02/22/12 - Damaging winds are causing problems in southern Colorado. Downed trees, broken windows and grass fires have been linked to Wednesday's gusting winds. Click for Full Story

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	3 injured when home explodes near Durango Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 8:52 PM 02/22/12 - Firefighters say a girl and her parents are recovering at hospitals after their home near Durango exploded, shortly after the father smelled gas. (Full Story)
	Winds fuel flames of 2 Boulder County fires Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 7:52 PM 02/22/12 - Firefighters have contained a grass fire east of Lyons that prompted warnings for residents to leave as high winds fueled 10- to 15-foot flames. (Full Story)
	CDOT Q&A To Address Concerns About I-25 Straightening Project 1 Comment Last Updated: 7:44 PM 02/22/12 - The Colorado Department of Transportation has been invited to the Pueblo Downtown Association's meeting in order to address concerns about an I-25 straightening project. (Full Story)
	Victim: You Can Overcome Identity Theft Hurdle Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 6:49 PM 02/22/12 - Identity theft affects millions. And one Southern Colorado woman wants all of us to know there is hope and help. (Full Story)
	Pit Bull Shot In Colorado Springs Neighborhood 47 Comments Last Updated: 7:26 PM 02/22/12 - A pit bull was shot Wednesday afternoon in a Colorado Springs neighborhood. According to police, the shooter described the animal as "aggressive." (Full Story)
	Judge Will Allow Parents To Testify About What Children Said 4 Comments Last Updated: 7:23 PM 02/22/12 - A judge has decided that parents of children allegedly abused by a former police officer will be allowed to testify about what their children have said during the upcoming trial. (Full Story)
	Fort Carson Soldier Killed In Afghanistan 7 Comments Last Updated: 5:13 PM 02/22/12 - Sgt. Allen R. McKenna, a member of Fort Carson's 2nd Brigade Combat Team, was killed Tuesday while serving in Afghanistan. (Full Story)
	8-Year-Old Critical After Wash. School Shooting 2 Comments Last Updated: 5:38 PM 02/22/12 - A third-grade student is in critical condition after being shot at her elementary school in Washington. (Full Story)
	Rebuttal Witnesses Called In Farries Trial 559 Comments Last Updated: 6:13 PM 02/22/12 - The defense for Detra Farries rested their case Tuesday, making way for the prosecution to call rebuttal witnesses. (Full Story)
	Congressional Offices Receive Mailed Threats 2 Comments Last Updated: 5:52 PM 02/22/12 - Threatening letters containing a powdery substance were received at several congressional offices. (Full Story)
	UCCS Taking Part In RecycleMania Tournament Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 4:32 PM 02/22/12 - UCCS students combed through a mountain of garbage Wednesday as part of an eight-week competition called RecycleMania. (Full Story)
	Convicted Murderer Sentenced To 48 Years 2 Comments Last Updated: 1:52 PM 02/22/12 - For the charge of second degree murder, Emilio Ruiz was sentenced Wednesday to 48 years in prison. He was also sentenced for robbery. (Full Story)
	Strong Wind, Colder Temperatures, Snow Too? Last Updated: 8:15 PM 02/22/12 - A HIGH WIND WARNING is in effect for Teller and El Paso Counties through tonight... (Full Story)
	Feds Award Health Overhaul Grants To 10 States Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 2:43 PM 02/22/12 - Colorado and nine other states are going to share $230 million to up new health insurance markets under President Barack Obama's overhaul. (Full Story)
	2 Shot At Wal-Mart Distribution Center In Va 2 Comments Last Updated: 12:22 PM 02/22/12 - Two people have been shot at a Wal-Mart distribution center in central Virginia, about 25 miles south of Richmond. (Full Story)
	High Court Torn Over Law Banning Lie About Medals 17 Comments Last Updated: 10:54 AM 02/22/12 - Justices of the Supreme Court are sharply divided over a law that makes it a crime to lie about having been awarded top military honors. (Full Story)
	Police: Scuffle Started Over Objections To A Hat 10 Comments Last Updated: 9:24 AM 02/22/12 - Colorado Springs police say one man was taken to the hospital after a fight that might have started because two others didn't like the hat he was wearing. (Full Story)
	Documents: State Rep. Bradford Changed Story During DUI Stop 31 Comments Last Updated: 1:37 PM 02/22/12 - During a January DUI stop, documents show that a State Representative told two different stories to police about how much she had been drinking. (Full Story)
	Mayor Bach Names New Members of Urban Renewal Authority 1 Comment Last Updated: 12:19 PM 02/22/12 - Four new members of the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority have been nominated by Mayor Steve Bach. (Full Story)
	Death Investigation Reopened 8 Comments Last Updated: 9:10 AM 02/22/12 - Donnie Jackson's death was originally believed to be an accident - case closed. But we've learned the case was reopened after we began asking questions for an 11 News Investigation. (Full Story)
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