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• Boston Bombings: One month later

  May 15, 2013 3:25 AM

  Today marks the one month anniversary of the Boston marathon bombings. On April 15, cameras captured the two violent explosions and the chaos near the main grand stand. It happened near the finish line as runners were completing the race. The terrorist attack killed three people and wounded more... more »

• Anniversary of Osama bin Laden's death

  May 1, 2013 5:10 AM

  Today marks the second anniversary of the death of Osama bin Laden. The al-Qaeda leader was killed after U.S. Navy Seals tracked him to his compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. The U.S. military buried his body at sea within 24 hours to prevent his grave becoming a shrine to... more »

• Church building in Colorado Springs celebrates 120 years

  January 13, 2013 7:12 PM

  A congregation celebrates a building with an interesting history. It's stood on Tejon in Colorado Springs for 120 years. We found out the story behind the All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church from its unique minister. "All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church has always stood for being the voice of liberal religion,"... more »

• The Yule Log is found once again in Beulah!

  December 9, 2012 7:08 PM

  It was the 60th year for the Yule Log Festival in Beulah, and the the snow created quite a challenge! The lucky hunters who found the log under a lot of snow were three young boys. Every year people go out hunting on the second Sunday of December to find... more »

• Fremont County Airport celebrates 60 years

  September 29, 2012 5:29 PM

  It's a celebration that flies high over at the Fremont County Airport. Hundreds gathered there today for the airport's 60th anniversary. People from many different counties enjoyed air shows, helicopter rides, and even sky diving. Enthusiasts of flying say they hope to gain the interest of a younger generation.... more »

• Florence celebrates its 125 birthday!

  September 29, 2012 5:25 PM

  It's a huge celebration in Florence as the city celebrates 125 years. Pioneer Park was full of balloons, bouncy houses, and lots of fun activities for all ages. From face painting, to rock climbing, they say the celebration was about fun and getting together for a good meal, but it's... more »

• Bus tours give visitors view of Steel Mill on 140th anniversary Play Video

  August 4, 2012 7:24 PM

  Buses rolled through Pueblo's historic Steel Mill Saturday. It's all a part of the 140th anniversary celebration of the Steel Mill. They held a celebration at the museum. For five to ten dollars people toured the mill and historic tunnel. "This is a special event to get to... more »

• Girl Scouts receive awards at luncheon in Pueblo

  June 5, 2012 4:21 PM

  Girl Scouts spread the message: women can be anything they want to be! The community luncheon held Tuesday was part of their 100th anniversary celebration, and several special awards were handed out. Three of those were "Generation Wow!" Girl Scouts who show amazing leadership skills and community involvement. Those... more »

• Younger generations talk about the Titanic

  April 15, 2012 6:56 PM

  With Sunday being the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, some say they've remembered the event in thought, or by visualizing it in one of the only ways possible. The 20th Century Fox movie "Titanic" from 1997 is in theaters again, re-released this time in 3D, but... more »

• Health overhaul anniversary: where do you stand?

  March 23, 2012 6:44 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado may be as divided as the nation on whether to celebrate or protest the second anniversary of the new health care law. Supporters on the left including Democratic Rep. Diana DeGette of Denver are marking the occasion Friday with a forum on women's health. A few... more »

• Occupy protest anniversary ends with police sweep

  March 18, 2012 12:37 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) - An Occupy Wall Street anniversary observance has ended with some arrests as police swept through an excited and agitated crowd at the Manhattan park where the movement began six months ago. Police announced Zuccotti Park closed for the evening Saturday after protesters spent the day celebrating... more »

• Kin of bus crash victims gather on anniversary

  December 11, 2011 1:26 PM

  GREELEY, Colo. (AP) - Families of 20 children who were killed when a train hit a school bus outside Greeley in 1961 are gathering for an informal remembrance on the 50th anniversary of the tragedy. The bus pulled in front of a passenger train on Dec. 14 of that... more »

• BBB warns of 9/11 scams

  September 9, 2011 12:30 PM

  Scam artists can come out at the most tragic times trying to make quick buck, even for the 10th anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks. Now the Southern Colorado Better Business Bureau is warning people to make sure the organization they're donating to is reputable. What you need... more »

• Service marks 35 years since Big Thompson Flood

  July 31, 2011 2:01 PM

  DRAKE, Colo. (AP) - A 35th anniversary remembrance service for more than 140 people who lost their lives in the Big Thompson flood of 1976 is planned Sunday evening at a memorial marker near Drake. The flash flood on the Big Thompson River on July 31, 1976, swept away... more »

• Bush to be in NYC to mark 10th anniversary of 9/11

  July 30, 2011 11:12 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) - New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says former President George W. Bush will be among the dignitaries at a World Trade Center site ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Bloomberg says former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and President Barack... more »

• One year in, health care law remains divisive

  March 23, 2011 8:59 PM

  Wednesday marked the one year anniversary of the passage of Affordable Care Act, the massive health care overhaul law commonly referred to as ObamaCare. To date, the signature piece of legislation of the Obama presidency remains a very controversial subject. Twenty six states, including Colorado, have sued the government... more »

• 6 students from Boulder watched Challenger launch

  January 28, 2011 10:30 AM

  BOULDER, Colo.-When the space shuttle Challenger exploded 25 years ago, six Boulder County elementary students were watching. They and their teachers were picked by Ball Aerospace to witness the historic launch. The students, now in their 30s, told The Daily Camera that it took a while for them to... more »

• California library gives Nazi papers to Nat'l Archives

  August 25, 2010 2:35 PM

  The National Archives now has the documents historians say laid the legal groundwork for the execution of 6 million Jews during the Holocaust. The private, nonprofit Huntington Library formally handed over the Nuremberg Laws to archive officials at a news conference Wednesday at the library in San Marino, California.... more »

• Dr Pepper orders sugar for 125th anniversary

  July 2, 2010 9:30 AM

  Dr Pepper is prescribing some sugar-real sugar-this summer in honor of its 125th anniversary. The soda is rolling out Dr Pepper made with sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup this weekend. It's another move by a major soft drink maker to switch the sweeteners, but only for a limited... more »

• A long road toward healing

  March 22, 2010 8:48 PM

  It's been a difficult year for the Calegar family. Last year during Spring Break, Christopher, 10 was taking a road trip to North Carolina with his Grandparents James and Zelmalee and his Aunt Deborah. The family was driving through Missouri when they were killed a traffic accident. Christopher's... more »

• NY plane crash anniversary observed with walk

  February 12, 2010 9:18 AM

  The Newark-to-Buffalo trip of Continental Connection Flight 3407 ended tragically early in a fiery crash into a home last Feb. 12. Now, relatives and friends of the passengers killed plan to complete the journey. Joined by "Miracle on the Hudson" co-pilot Jeffrey Skiles, about 500 people are expected to... more »

• NASA moon mission killed on Columbia anniversary

  February 1, 2010 12:46 PM

  President Barack Obama has killed NASA's $100 billion plans to return astronauts to the moon. The move came on the seventh anniversary of the space shuttle tragedy that triggered the return to the moon plan. The White House said the program was too much like the 1960s Apollo mission and... more »

• Germany celebrates anniversary of Berlin Wall falling

  November 9, 2009 9:18 AM

  With prayers, music and pomp, Germany is marking the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Thousands are expected to gather tonight in front of the Brandenburg Gate, the symbol of Germany's division and then of its reunification. Music and fireworks will hark back to the night of... more »

• Local golf pro celebrates a major milestone

  October 1, 2009 11:51 PM

  A former LPGA champion is celebrating her 50th anniversary. Shirley Englehorn's career brought dozens of people together in Colorado Springs Thursday, to celebrate her accomplishments. Englehorn won 11 tournaments during her LPGA days, including the Major in 1970. After leaving the tour, she became a much sought after golf... more »

• Obama urges financial industry to rebuild trust

  September 14, 2009 1:13 PM

  President Barack Obama is telling Wall Street to take steps on its own to rebuild trust with the public, and not wait for Congress to legislate the tighter oversight of the industry he is pushing. Obama says many of the firms now seeing improvement in their finances owe a debt... more »

• Pueblo schools celebrate golden anniversary

  September 1, 2009 10:52 PM

  Two Pueblo high schools are celebrating special anniversaries this week. On September 1, 1959 East High and South High opened their doors for the first time. During in the 1950's, Pueblo was enjoying the same post war growth spurt that fueled much of America's baby boom era. Census data shows... more »