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Wildland Fire Destroys One Home

Last Updated: 8:33 PM 05/11/08 - Thousands of acres are scorched and more than 150 firefighters were dispatched to Saturday's massive wildland fire. (Full Story)
Tornadoes Leave At Least 21 Dead

Last Updated: 7:48 PM 05/11/08 - Residents in three Midwestern states spent Mother's Day sifting through the wreckage of their homes, trying to recover from powerful storms that left at least 21 people dead. (Full Story)
Residents Protect Homes From Fire

Last Updated: 5:04 PM 05/11/08 - The fire in Southeast El Paso county is now 100 percent contained.

Neighbors in the area of Highway 94 and Page road say they feel blessed their homes weren't destroyed. (Full Story)
Owners Hear Explosion Before Fire

Last Updated: 5:07 PM 05/11/08 - A fire starts in the back of a home in Security, moments after the owners say they heard an explosion.
Woman Reportedly Abducted At Local Retail Store

Last Updated: 5:00 PM 05/11/08 - A woman was attacked in broad daylight Saturday and her alleged attacker is now facing kidnapping charges.
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CO Soldier Dies in Afghanistan
Last Updated: 6:33 PM 05/10/08 - A soldier from Loveland has died while serving in Afghanistan. (Full Story)
KKTV Viewer Pictures of Highway 94 Wildfire

Viewers sent us their pictures of the wildfire that burned Saturday along Highway 94. Click on Full Story to view those photos. (Full Story)
Wildfire Burning Near Schriever AFB 100% Contained

Last Updated: 1:24 PM 05/11/08 - A grass fire burning east of Colorado Springs has reportedly destroyed at least 9,000 acres, but Sunday crews have it contained 100 percent. (Full Story)
Monument Police Involved in Standoff

Last Updated: 3:51 PM 05/10/08 - Monument Police and El Paso County Sheriff's deputies were involved in a standoff with a woman in Monument. (Full Story)
Teen Arrested for Pueblo Homicide

Last Updated: 10:54 PM 05/10/08 - A 17-year-old Pueblo teen has been arrested for shooting and killing a man. (Full Story)
Highway 115 Back Open

Last Updated: 3:48 PM 05/10/08 - Highway 115 is back open at Norad Road after an accident Saturday morning. Colorado State Patrol says 3 cars were involved. Some of the cars' occupants were injured.

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Drive-by Shooter Misses

Last Updated: 10:45 PM 05/09/08 - A drive by shooting in Colorado Springs leaves one woman splintered with shards of glass and several others shaken up. (Full Story)
Hundreds Gather To Remember Life Of Mayor Bob

Last Updated: 6:11 PM 05/09/08 - Hundreds gathered at the city auditorium in downtown Colorado Springs to remember the life of Robert Isaac, the former mayor who served in city government for 22 years. (Full Story)
Avs Coach Will Not Return

Last Updated: 4:05 PM 05/09/08 - The Colorado Avalanche announced Friday that aren't going to renew coach Joel Quenneville's contract, ending his tenure after three seasons. (Full Story)
Two Caregivers Accused Of Neglecting Vets In Pueblo Home

Last Updated: 10:46 PM 05/09/08 - The 55-year-old McTaggart is accused of causing bodily injury to a patient. Prosecutors allege the 52-year-old Morton neglected Medal of Honor recipient Raymond Murphy and four others. (Full Story)
Special Needs Children Learn to Fish

Last Updated: 3:32 PM 05/09/08 - Some West Middle School students spent their day off from school on Friday giving back to the community. (Full Story)
Denver Police Officer Arrested On Assault Charge

Last Updated: 11:14 AM 05/09/08 - The assaulted teen suffered a lacerated liver, kidney injuries and broken ribs in an April 18 incident. (Full Story)
Prof. Golfer: Gilpin Cnty. Plane Crash Victim Was His Brother

Last Updated: 11:09 AM 05/09/08 - Jeff Maggert withdrew from The Players Championship in Florida Thursday, telling tournament officials that his brother had been killed in a small plane crash in Colorado. (Full Story)
Two People Attacked By Dog

Last Updated: 7:34 AM 05/09/08 - A dog attack in the Springs Thursday night leaves two people with leg injuries. (Full Story)
SB Academy Open After Structure Fire Cleanup

Last Updated: 11:10 AM 05/09/08 - Springs firefighters are investigating the cause of a structure fire that began Friday morning in an office building on the southwest corner of North Academy Blvd. and Parkmoor Village Drive. (Full Story)
Propane Cylinder Warning

Last Updated: 5:22 AM 05/09/08 - A safety alert if you have a previously used propane cylinder. Manufacturers of meth are using them to store a very dangerous substance called anhydrous ammonia, used to make the drug. (Full Story)
Campus Police Honored For Service At New Life Shooting

Last Updated: 5:27 AM 05/09/08 - Medals of commendation now belong to eight campus cops who rushed toward the chaos the day a murderer opened fire at New Life Church.
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Do Soldiers Need More Therapy?

Last Updated: 8:18 AM 05/09/08 - A Fort Carson soldier jumps to his death and now, less than two months later, his mother says the Army didn’t do enough for her son. (Full Story)
Pueblo Reservoir's Water Levels High

Last Updated: 6:36 AM 05/09/08 - The Pueblo Reservoir's water levels are the highest they've been in thirteen years. (Full Story)
Local Organization Helping Children in Myanmar

Last Updated: 6:26 PM 05/08/08 - VisionTrust reaches out to more than 4,000 orphaned and neglected children in Myanmar. (Full Story)
Protecting Your Life Savings

Last Updated: 2:25 PM 05/09/08 - The bottom line... 78 million people will soon be turning 65 and Uncle Sam won't be paying for everyone's health needs. (Full Story)
Company Return Brings New Jobs To Springs

Last Updated: 1:26 PM 05/08/08 - Diversified Machine Systems is a high tech equipment manufacturer that moved to Texas in 2004 to expand. With it's return, 38 new jobs are up for grabs in the community. (Full Story)
Eight Police Officers Recognized For Bravery

Last Updated: 6:23 PM 05/08/08 - Eight Pikes Peak Community College police officers will be given recognition from the American Police Hall of Fame for their bravery during the New Life Church shootings. (Full Story)
Pentagon Steps Up Prep For Myanmar Humanitarian Mission

Last Updated: 1:19 PM 05/08/08 - Pentagon officials say the Navy is moving ships, Marines and helicopters into neighboring Thailand and the Air Force says it's also moved airplanes to a staging area there. (Full Story)
Raw Video: 11 News Catches Bears Up Close In Backyard

Last Updated: 11:18 AM 05/09/08 - Watch this amazing video caught by an 11 News photographer, now being shown nationwide! (Full Story)
Woman Sues Frank "The Strong Arm" Azar, Awarded $145,000

Last Updated: 1:06 PM 05/08/08 - The woman claimed she was duped by his television commercials in which he promises to deliver big settlements from insurance companies. (Full Story)
Five Million Dollar Lottery Winner Found Slain

Last Updated: 6:43 AM 05/08/08 - A 42-year-old Georgia woman who won Five million dollars in the state lottery a year ago has been found stabbed to death in her home. (Full Story)
Iraqi Soldiers Warn People To Leave Sadr City

Last Updated: 6:28 AM 05/08/08 - Residents say Iraqi soldiers are warning people to leave their homes in Sadr City for security reasons. (Full Story)
MAFFS Teams Train In California

Last Updated: 7:58 AM 05/08/08 - Members of 302nd Airlift Wing from Peterson Air Force Base will spend much of the next few days in the air over California’s Channel Islands National Air Guard base gearing up for what could be a busy fire season. (Full Story)
Register to Vote Now, Record Numbers Expected

Last Updated: 8:30 AM 05/08/08 - Voter registration is expected to reach record numbers in this Presidential Election Year.
The El Paso County Clerk & Recorder’s Office encourages all eligible citizens to register to vote now. (Full Story)
Fountain Cold Case Solved

Last Updated: 5:50 AM 05/08/08 - Fountain police have made an arrest in an almost 5-year-old vehicular homicide. (Full Story)
Young Boy Gets Surprise From Iraq

Last Updated: 11:42 AM 05/08/08 - Six-year-old Kai Bradford had a chance to see his dad for the first time since he was deployed to Iraq 7 months ago in an emotional video conference. (Full Story)
Man Found Hiding In Pueblo School; Police Seek Help

Last Updated: 5:57 AM 05/08/08 - Freed Middle School reported a male hiding in the Boys and Girls Club game room. Now, Pueblo Crime Stoppers needs your help- Watch the school's surveillance video. (Full Story)
DA Speaks To 11 News About Drinking Allegations

Last Updated: 7:15 AM 05/08/08 - John Newsome admits to 11 News that there is some "perception of wrongdoing." He also apologizes to the public.
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Soldiers Relax With Talent Show In Iraq

Last Updated: 12:01 PM 05/08/08 - The soldiers do the best they can to relax and have some fun while being deployed. (Full Story)
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    An investigation by The Washington Post, joined by 60 Minutes' Scott Pelley, uncovers the neglectful conditions and inadequate medical treatment in a U.S. government-run prison system that has caused the deaths of some detainees.
  • Number Of Disabled U.S. Veterans Rising
    Increasing numbers of U.S. troops have left the military with damaged bodies and minds, an ever-larger pool of disabled veterans that will cost the country billions of dollars for decades to come.
  • Jenna Bush Ties The Knot At Daddy's Ranch
    Jenna Bush couldn't see herself getting married at the White House surrounded by antique furniture and oil portraits of presidents.