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• Mayor mulls in-sourcing ambulance service Play Video

  January 10, 2013 12:38 AM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - American Medical Response has a government-endorsed monopoly for the ambulance service in Colorado Springs and El Paso County. Their contract is up for renewal at the end of the year and Mayor Steve Bach wants to see if the city's really getting the best deal. "More... more »

• Thanksgiving meals: How much are you willing to spend? Play Video

  November 19, 2012 1:13 AM

  COLORADO SPRINGS- Residents who are preparing to make their Thanksgiving dinner at home this year can expect to pay slightly higher prices at the grocery store. Your dollar will not stretch as far as it has in previous years thanks to the ongoing drought. "I'd say our Thanksgiving... more »

• Are you one of the millions traveling this Labor Day?

  August 21, 2012 12:48 PM

  Americans, 33 million to be exact, plan to hit the road this Labor Day despite rising gas prices. AAA says millions plan to go 50 miles or more away from home. That's almost a 3% increase from last year. The national average for a gallon of gas is now about... more »

• Waldo cost to community: $200 Million and counting Play Video

  July 12, 2012 7:01 PM

  Already the most destructive wildfire in state history, the full cost of the Waldo Canyon Fire will take many months to calculate. However, just counting the 346 homes that were lost, economist Fred Crowley says this fire is already more pricey than the Hayman fire. "Without working at it... more »

• Damage to homes from Waldo Canyon Fire could be more than $110 Million

  July 4, 2012 5:18 AM

  DENVER (AP) - A newspaper's analysis indicates that Colorado's most destructive wildfire burned homes worth a total of more than $110 million in one of the neighborhoods affected by the blaze. The Denver Post reports the actual losses are expected to run much higher as residents of the Mountain Shadows... more »

• Occupy protests cost taxpayers money

  May 12, 2012 6:50 PM

  In some cities, occupy protests cost taxpayers millions of dollars. In Los Angeles, the price tag has nearly doubled to $5 million. City officials say they underestimated the need for police overtime and the clean up of parks. A two-month camp in Los Angeles closed in late November. In... more »

• Crime, violence cost Honduras 10 percent of GDP

  March 28, 2012 8:16 PM

  TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) - A new World Bank report says crime and violence has cost Honduras the equivalent of 10 percent of the country's GDP annually. Honduras had the highest homicide rate in the world in 2010, with 6,200 killings, or 82.1 murders per 100,000 inhabitants. World Bank representative Giuseppe... more »

• Low cost computers available to some college students

  December 8, 2011 8:53 AM

  BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - Boulder students are getting a chance to buy cheap computers so they don't fall behind on their school work. The school district is selling about 400 refurbished computers for $25. Information officer Andrew Moore says the district is recycling about 2,500 pieces of computer... more »

• How to get health care without insurance Play Video

  October 29, 2011 7:33 PM

  Four years ago, Elaine Brandon did not have to worry about her health care costs. "I had, actually, 100% coverage," she says. After a divorce, now Elaine has to cover her own health care costs, and her monthly premium only keeps rising and it doesn't allow for many... more »

• Colo Springs protesters granted 30 day permit

  October 22, 2011 3:25 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Wall Street protesters in Colorado Springs have been granted a 30-day permit to erect tents, tables and chairs, and a portable toilet on a portion of a downtown park. City spokeswoman Mary Scott says such long-term permits are usually issued for permanent structures, such as... more »

• Costs to fight Duckett fire reach $4 million

  June 19, 2011 2:55 PM

  SALIDA, Colo. (AP) - Fire officials say costs of fighting a blaze burning on seven square miles in the southern Colorado mountains have reached about $4 million. Cooler temperatures and higher humidity Saturday helped crews build containment lines around 30 percent of the Duckett fire, but the National Weather... more »

• I-70 study: Best traffic fix costs up to $20B

  March 12, 2011 2:27 PM

  DENVER (AP) - A study of ways to ease traffic jams on Interstate 70 in the Colorado mountains confirms that the alternative preferred by planners would cost $16 billion to $20 billion. The final version of the study was released Friday. The Summit Daily News reports it doesn't differ... more »

• Pueblo ranks 2nd in nation for best cost of living

  November 9, 2010 6:43 PM

  A new survey by the Washington publisher Kiplinger lists Pueblo as having the second lowest cost of living in the nation. Kiplinger lists Pueblo's average home price at $197,037, allthough the Pueblo Chamber of Commerce says it's closer to $130,000--which is among the most affordable in the state and the... more »

• Colorado tax-slashing proposals scare GOP, Democrats

  October 8, 2010 8:13 AM

  Businessmen gather at an empty Denver Broncos stadium, with an ominous warning. The more than 70,000 vacant seats around them, they say, represent the number of state jobs that would be lost if three tax-slashing and debt-cutting measures are approved in next month's election. While many states are wrestling... more »

• Gov. Ritter to visit Vestas European headquarters

  September 29, 2010 8:40 AM

  Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter is heading to Denmark and Finland this week. His office says he will promote Colorado clean-tech jobs. Among his destinations is the world headquarters of Vestas Wind Systems in Denmark. Vestas is building four production plants in Colorado, including one in Pueblo, that will employ... more »

• 138th annual Colorado State Fair returns to Pueblo

  August 26, 2010 2:50 PM

  The Colorado State Fair officially kicks off in Pueblo this weekend, but tonight visitors can rides the carnival rides at a discounted price. Details are below, also scroll down to learn about gate admission and transportation. SNEAK PREVIEW NIGHT: The carnival will be open on Aug 26. from 5 p.m.... more »

• Colorado gas prices below national average

  July 7, 2010 9:47 AM

  Next time you gas-up you're in for a nice surprise--the price has gone down. Average retail gas prices in Colorado have fallen 2.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.64. The national average is $2.72. But Patrick DeHaan, Senior Petroleum Analyst for GasBuddy.com says it's too... more »

• Pueblo pools offer several "free" swim days

  July 1, 2010 4:28 PM

  Here's a deal you can't beat! Free swimming! The City of Pueblo schedules certain days throughout the summer when the public can swim at no charge. Here's a list of the Free Swim Days at their corresponding pools: City Park Pool : July 7 and August 11 Mineral Palace Pool... more »

• Insurers bracing for Colorado storm claims

  May 28, 2010 8:09 AM

  Colorado residents and insurance companies are just starting to assess the damage from Wednesday's blast of tornados and thunderstorms, but the bill likely will be big. Carole Walker of the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association said Thursday that the larger insurance companies expect the damages to run into the... more »

• Springs Utilities to lower natural gas rates

  May 25, 2010 5:03 PM

  Colorado Springs City Council approved Tuesday a decrease in the cost of natural gas to be effective June 1, 2010. The typical residential customer using 60 CCF will see a decrease of 5.8 percent, or about $3 per month. The rate was also reduced in January and in April,... more »

• PCC students offer low cost massages to public

  April 27, 2010 5:47 PM

  Stressed out? How about getting a low cost massage, while helping students earn a college degree. Today Pueblo Community College held a grand opening for its new massage therapy clinic, located on the corner of Lincoln and Abriendo. PCC started the massage therapy program four years ago, but this marks... more »

• Price controls expected to slow drug sales in 2010

  April 20, 2010 1:01 PM

  A health industry researcher says pharmaceutical sales growth worldwide will slow this year due to expiring patents for blockbuster drugs and tighter price controls imposed by European governments. Health industry data firm IMS Health expects global prescription drug sales growth to slow to between 4 and 6 percent compared with... more »

• School to close in La Junta to save money

  April 2, 2010 3:42 PM

  The La Junta public school district board has voted to close La Junta Intermediate School next fall to save an estimated $770,000. Superintendent Jim Sullivan says the district projects a $1 million drop in revenue next school year due to declining enrollment and state budget cuts. Enrollment is expected... more »

• Health reform to cover hefty charity care expenses

  March 26, 2010 7:46 PM

  The health care reform is suppose to save hospitals tens of millions of dollars each year. Right now, the major hospitals in Southern Colorado treat patients, even if they don't have insurance and it's running up a big tab. The cost for treating the uninsured and under insured is... more »

• Save money on ink? Change the font

  March 25, 2010 12:36 PM

  Looking to cut your cost of computer ink by 30-percent? It's as simple as changing your font. Really. A student at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay figured out that Century Gothic uses significantly less ink than Arial. The university changed the default setting of all printers, calling the switch... more »

• Pueblo says it's losing money on traffic cameras

  March 10, 2010 10:13 AM

  Pueblo city officials say cameras that catch red light runners at two intersections have cost more to operate than they generate in fines. Pueblo pays $15,000 a month to American Traffic Solutions for the camera setups, or about $90,000 since they started operating in September. The city has only collected... more »

• Storms cost Southwest Airlines $15 million

  March 5, 2010 11:59 AM

  Southwest Airlines Co. says that winter storms along the East Coast last month cost it $15 million in lost passenger revenue. Southwest's estimate on Friday came after two other airlines said earlier this week that the poor weather cost them about $55 million in lost revenue. Continental Airlines Inc.... more »

• Regulators expand oversight of smart-grid project

  February 8, 2010 11:38 AM

  State regulators are getting more involved in Xcel Energy's smart-grid project in Boulder as the utility has started charging customers statewide to cover some of the costs. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission has decided that Xcel Energy needs to seek more approval of the project, which is modernizing the electric... more »

• Library offers device to help you reduce bills

  January 19, 2010 6:20 PM

  If you're looking to cut back on your electric bills the Pueblo West Library has a tool that could help. It's called a Kill A Watt. You plug the small device into an electrical outlet and then plug-in an appliance. The Kill A Watt measures how much energy the appliance... more »

• Study may fade out orange street lights in Pueblo

  December 30, 2009 2:00 PM

  Pueblo is considering replacing its nearly 10,000 conventional street lights, with bulbs that are more energy efficient. The city has teamed up with Black Hills Energy to study the pros and cons of installing LED (Light Emitting Diode) lights. "We recognized that LED was an emerging technology, that had promised... more »

• LA committee to review Jackson memorial costs

  November 23, 2009 11:48 AM

  A Los Angeles City Council committee plans to discuss the $3.2 million taxpayers spent on the Michael Jackson memorial. The Public Safety Committee on Monday plans to review the costs for police, traffic control and other expenses for the July 7 event at the Staples Center arena. A recent... more »

• Watchdog says bailout helped but at a cost

  October 21, 2009 10:23 AM

  The good news in a new government watchdog report is that the $700 billion financial industry bailout played a major role in rescuing the economy. The bad news is that the bailout may have cost the government credibility, sparking anger and distrust because of secrecy and confusion about the way... more »

• College tuition cost rise again this fall

  October 20, 2009 11:20 AM

  The average price of public colleges rose 6.5 percent this fall to slightly more than $7,000. The figures were released Tuesday in a comprehensive annual study released by the nonprofit organization the College Board. The estimated price that students actually pay after financial aid was about $1,600 at public four-year... more »

• Rust Belt uneasy over climate change plan

  October 12, 2009 3:09 PM

  Nestled in Ohio's Amish country, Bill Belden's 124-year-old family owned brick company has thrived on the region's rich red clay and shale, and cheap energy from abundant coal. Which he's convinced that a climate bill being considered in Congress will end. A cap-and-trade system forcing businesses away from... more »

• Analysis: Health care reform will cost families extra $1,700 per year

  October 12, 2009 12:47 PM

  The health insurance industry, which has worked with Congress on trying to reform health care in this country, released a report Sunday night saying that the bill scheduled for a vote Tuesday would cost the average American family an extra $1,700 a year to start--with the cost escalating in the... more »

• Heating homes may not cost as much this winter

  October 6, 2009 8:28 AM

  Consumers should expect mostly good news as the government issues its official forecast for heating homes this winter. Natural gas supplies are at record levels and that's prompted some utilities to tell their natural gas customers that costs will be down 10, 20 percent and in some cases more than... more »

• Climate change will cost billions to developing countries

  October 3, 2009 12:01 PM

  Developing countries will need to spend as much as 100 billion dollars a year for the next 40 years to adapt to more extreme and severe weather changes. That's according to a world bank study released on Wednesday. Despite previous estimates, the world bank said their latest projection came... more »

• Cost of surgery? Secret prices confound patients

  September 20, 2009 8:31 AM

  Flower shop owner Bob Hausheer would like to know why he can't walk into a doctor's office and see a list of prices. The 45-year-old suburban Chicago man has a $5,000 deductible, meaning he pays for his health care - including a $7,500 back surgery last year - mostly... more »

• Health insurance premiums rose modestly in 2009

  September 15, 2009 12:29 PM

  Researchers say the cost of employer-sponsored health insurance is rising modestly again this year but bigger increases may lie over the horizon. The average annual premium for employer-sponsored family health coverage rose 5 percent in 2009 to more than $13,000, mirroring last year's increase. Single coverage costs were nearly $5,000... more »