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• George Washington's constitution to be auctioned

  June 12, 2012 4:08 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - George Washington's 223-year-old copies of the Constitution and Bill of Rights are expected to go for bids of $2 million to $3 million at auction later this month. The documents are bound in a book that contains notes in Washington's handwriting, including notations of the responsibilities of... more »

• Santorum speaks in Woodland Park

  February 1, 2012 7:38 PM

  GOP presidential hopeful Rick Santorum continued his tour through Colorado today, making a stop in Woodland Park. In a speech to the Teller County Tea Party, Santorum said the healthcare reform bill was flawed and that our country needs to more strongly preserve the constitution and our rights. ... more »

• Drafting a constitution on Facebook

  June 14, 2011 5:22 PM

  In modern day Iceland everyone can be James Madison or Thomas Jefferson. The citizens of the North-Atlantic nation are drafting a new constitution and they're opening debate over document to the public via social media. Serving in place of the State House of Philadelphia are Facebook, Twitter, Fllickr and YouTube.... 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 »

• Colorado legislators read Constitution aloud

  March 16, 2011 2:20 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The newly Republican House in Washington recently read the federal Constitution aloud. Colorado's newly Republican House followed their federal counterparts' lead Wednesday morning and did the same. Some Democrats, including Minority Leader Rep. Sal Pace, joined House Republicans for the event to mark Liberty Day. Lawmakers... more »

• Gun bill drawing lots of discussion

  February 28, 2011 8:16 PM

  Lines are being drawn over State House Bill 1205. The bill would make it legal for people to carry a gun without a permit. The bill has already passed the State Judiciary Committee by a vote of 8 to 3. Annmarie Jensen with the Colorado Association of Police Chiefs... more »

• Rosaries in school: religious freedom or gang-related?

  February 21, 2011 8:21 PM

  Religious freedom versus school safety. It's a hot topic right now at Pueblo County High School. The principal says students cannot wear rosaries to school, because they're considered a gang symbol. However, some believe this may be violating the students' constitutional rights. For Catholics the rosary is a string... more »

• Woman removed during reading of Constitution

  January 6, 2011 2:23 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - Today's reading of Constitution on the floor of the House of Representatives has been something of a civics lesson -- but for one visitor in the gallery, it was an opportunity to question President Barack Obama's credentials. As the document's words stating that only a natural-born... more »

• Congress reads Constitution out loud

  January 6, 2011 11:40 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - And let it be said, on this second day following the convening of the 112th Congress, newly sworn members of the House shall stand and read aloud the Constitution of the United States. And so it was Thursday, as lawmakers took turns reciting each verse and... more »

• UPDATE: Traffic Accident at N. Academy Blvd and Constitution Cleared

  November 28, 2010 5:12 PM

  Colorado Springs Police say that a two car accident in the intersection of N. Academy Blvd and Constitutionthat was blocking traffic in all directions has been cleared and traffic should be running as normal. more »

• Watermain break at Constitution Ave and N. Circle Dr.

  November 25, 2010 10:34 AM

  A watermain break is causing traffic problems in one area of Colorado Springs. The break is in an 8 inch cast iron line near the intersection of North Circle Drive and Constitution Avenue and that intersection is closed at this time. About 8 homes are without water right... more »

• Voters in Colorado face 9 constitutional amendments

  October 12, 2010 6:12 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado voters are seeing it again: Nine constitutional amendments on the November ballot that would transform state policy on everything from bail practices to limits on government borrowing. To help voters wade through the issues, the state has issued a 100-page-plus voter pamphlet. Early voting starts... more »

• Constitution Avenue is closed in Colorado Springs

  August 2, 2010 10:32 PM

  Constitution Avenue in Colorado Springs is closed from Union to Finch because of a washout. Earlier Monday evening, the rains caused parts of the road to crumble, creating several potholes. Colorado Springs Police will keep the road closed in both directions until street crews can make the necessary repairs. more »

• Immigration ruling puts states on guard

  July 29, 2010 8:13 AM

  States that had been planning to copy Arizona's new immigration law will have to wait and see what happens in the courts. The law was set to take effect today, but a federal judge yesterday put most of it on hold. The judge agreed with the Obama administration that... more »