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• Obama attends youngest daughter's dance recital

  February 23, 2013 7:24 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is attending his youngest daughter's dance recital at an arts center in suburban Maryland. A White House official says 11-year-old Sasha Obama's recital is being performed Saturday evening at the Music Center at Strathmore. Located in North Bethesda, Md., about a half-mile outside the... more »

• The Colors of Mexico performance is a hit!

  January 26, 2013 5:53 PM

  Take a trip through Mexico without even leaving Pueblo! Two different Mexican folklore dance groups, Omawari and Aymoray, came together to present The Colors of Mexico. It was a chance for seasoned dancers to teach and dance along with younger dancers. All of them got to show of their... more »

• The first year for Fiesta Village at the Chile and Frijoles Festival is a success Play Video

  September 23, 2012 6:46 PM

  Fiesta Village makes a successful debut at the Chile and Frijoles Festival in Pueblo. We found out why the village is important to history and culture. Fiesta Village is a melting pot of culture and history, and during the festival, it sat right next to the El Pueblo History Museum... more »

• Pilot reassigned after using helicopter for school stunt

  September 18, 2012 6:51 PM

  McLEAN, Va. (AP) - After a government helicopter was used in an over-the-top invitation to a high school dance, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials are reviewing the incident and an agency pilot has been reassigned. It happened last week at Patriot High School in Nokesville, a suburb of Washington,... more »

• Innovation occurs through imagination -- come out and try

  September 10, 2011 12:02 AM

  Ever hear yourself say, "What if...?" Well, today, one group encourages your "what if" to become reality. Imagination Celebration and the Pikes Peak Library District present the second annual "What If" Festival of Innovation and Imagination, which is a free fair for people of all ages to experience. It's... more »

• Chaz Bono ignores controversy, focuses on dance

  September 8, 2011 11:32 AM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) - Chaz Bono isn't thinking about the controversy surrounding his casting on "Dancing With the Stars." He says he's been flooded with fan support and is focused on the cha-cha. Bono is the show's first transgender contestant, and some viewers and conservative media groups have responded to... more »

• Neighbor's NY noise suit against Madonna

  September 7, 2011 8:38 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) - Madonna has lost a bid to get rid of a neighbor's lawsuit claiming the superstar made a racket by using her New York City apartment as a rehearsal studio. A judge turned down Madonna's request to dismiss the suit. Her publicist and lawyer didn't immediately respond... more »

• Middle School Students Groove to "Let's Move"

  May 3, 2011 8:02 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - Students at Russell Middle School in Colorado Springs had the chance to take part in the First Lady Michelle Obama's "Lets Move" initiative. Forty students from the school danced simultaneously with schools from across the country to Beyonce's "Let's Move." Teachers from the middle school were excited... more »

• Restaurant celebrates one year with skate event

  November 4, 2010 6:18 PM

  A local restaurant is celebrating one year with a free food offer--if you have the legs for it. Chick-fil-A on Garden of the Gods is offering a year's worth of free meals, if you can skate for eight hours. Skate City will provide skates and entertainment for participants. ... more »

• Colorado family wins dance competition

  March 31, 2010 4:34 PM

  A Colorado Springs family featured on News First won a national contest to promote physical activity sponsored by Primrose Schools. That means Children's Hospital in Denver will get $30,000. "We are thrilled to announce the Lopez family as the winners of the Family Dance-off," said Jo Kirchner, President and... more »

• Prom called off because girl wanted to bring her girlfriend

  March 10, 2010 7:31 PM

  The prom's off at a northern Mississippi school after a lesbian student demanded she be allowed to bring her girlfriend. The American Civil Liberties Union had demanded that the Itawamba County school district allow 18-year-old Constance McMillen to attend with her date. A school board statement Wednesday announced the... more »

• Thousands dance to "Thriller" in hopes of a World Record

  October 25, 2009 11:15 AM

  Michael Jackson fans all over the country and the world are hoping that they thrilled the world on Saturday. There were thousands of people from the west coast to the east coast, from north to south, and all over the world that gathered at exactly 8:30 pm (eastern time) Saturday... more »

• Gay student, senior citizen run for homecoming queen

  October 21, 2009 4:09 PM

  CSU-Pueblo has two diverse candidates running for Homecoming Queen this week. DeMarques Taylor is a 21-year old man. One of Taylor's challengers is Juanita Whitaker, a 60-year old woman. The candidates are getting a lot of attention from student because CSU-Pueblo says it's never had a male student or a... more »

• Local high school showing off taxpayer-supported improvements

  September 28, 2009 4:54 PM

  Lewis-Palmer High School in D-38 has invested heavily in new technology and will show it off to parents and other taxpayers at an open house this evening. The new technology and interactive features were funded by school bonds. According to district spokeswoman Robin Adair, the improvements include: *... more »