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• New website boasts flight delay predictions

  May 15, 2013 3:30 AM

  Knowing if your flight is delayed days in advance can save you time, money, and aggravation. This is the goal of the website KnowDelay.com. The founder, a one-time commercial pilot, says he can alert travelers of weather-related flight delays up to "three" days before takeoff. He boasts... more »

• Openings of Oakland pot dispensaries delayed

  January 6, 2013 11:50 AM

  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - A hard-line stance by the federal government on medical marijuana dispensaries and the reluctance of landlords to rent out their space is being blamed for a delay in the opening of new dispensaries after Oakland officials permitted the establishment of four new medical marijuana facilities. Nearly... more »

• Hwy 67 sinkhole near Cripple Creek leads to century-old mine shaft Play Video

  August 12, 2012 2:04 AM

  An abandoned mine shaft gave way to a huge sinkhole in Cripple Creek, causing delays and detours for drivers using Highway 67. A four mile stretch is closed to traffic. Someone called the Cripple Creek Police Department Saturday morning, thinking it was just a pothole. When engineers from the... more »

• Closures and Delays for 3/8

  March 8, 2012 8:19 AM

  Fort Carson: 2 hr. delay for non-essential personnel Buelah Schools: Closed Rye Elementary School: Closed Rye High School: Closed Craver Middle School: Closed more »

• Ex-Broncos Cox's trial on sex assault delayed

  October 12, 2011 2:51 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The trial of former Denver Broncos cornerback Perrish Cox on sexual assault charges has been postponed until February. The trial was originally scheduled to start Tuesday. The defense requested a delay but the reason wasn't immediately known. The delay until Feb. 27 was announced Wednesday. ... more »

• Snowpack delays opening of some campgrounds

  May 19, 2011 11:29 AM

  The U.S. Forest Service - Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands (PSICC) will delay the opening of some campgrounds due to snowpack. The Leadville Ranger District of the San Isabel National Forest is reporting that many of the campgrounds won't be open in time for... more »

• NASA: No Monday launch for space shuttle Endeavour

  May 1, 2011 2:34 PM

  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - Space shuttle Endeavour's launch is off until probably the end of the week. On Sunday, NASA officials said there was no way Endeavour could blast off Monday on its final voyage. A new launch date was not set. But officials said it appeared that... more »

• Delays expected west of Manitou Springs next week

  September 10, 2010 5:12 PM

  Rock removal from steep slopes along Highway 24 west of Manitou Springs will cause traffic delays for the next few weeks. Starting on Monday, September 13, and continuing through Friday, September 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., westbound U.S. 24 will be closed to traffic and eastbound U.S.... more »

• Traffic dealys on NB I-25 near Monument

  May 7, 2010 6:25 PM

  Expect some traffic delays if you're traveling north on I-25 towards Denver. The Colorado State Patrol was responding to the scene of a rollover crash at mile marker 164 north of the El Paso County line. Traffic was backed up for 3 miles. All lanes have re-opened, but expect delays... more »

• UPDATE: Repairs to water main and sinkhole complete

  May 1, 2010 1:31 PM

  North Circle Dr. is back open after being closed for most of the day Saturday. Colorado Springs Utilities says around 6:00 a.m. Saturday, a water main break created a sinkhole along Circle Dr. between Palmer Park and Merry Lane. Crews worked all day Saturday to repair the pipe... more »

• Rain, overcast sky delays space shuttle's return

  April 19, 2010 9:22 AM

  Cloudy weather in Florida will keep space shuttle Discovery in orbit an extra day. Mission Control decided to skip both landing opportunities Monday morning. The next attempt to bring Discovery and its seven astronauts home will come shortly after sunrise Tuesday. On Monday, the sky cleared somewhat as the morning... more »

• American Airlines wants exemption from tarmac rule

  March 16, 2010 12:20 PM

  Add American Airlines to the list of carriers that want out of the government's new rule to limit the time passengers can be held on the tarmac. American filed for a temporary exemption with the Department of Transportation on Monday. The carrier, based in Fort Worth, Texas, says delays caused... more »

• Possible I-70 delays for maintenance, utility work

  February 22, 2010 10:18 AM

  Maintenance and utility work could cause delays on Interstate 70 in the Colorado mountains this week. The Colorado Department of Transportation says drivers through the Eisenhower Tunnel might encounter single-lane closures for sweeping and curb cleaning from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Saturday. Single lane-closures also are expected as... more »

• Delays for Tuesday

  February 8, 2010 8:46 PM

  Weather related delays for Tuesday Fort Carson: 2 hour delay for non-mission-essential personnel Hanover 28: 2 hour delay Fountain Valley School: 2 hour delay Silver Key Senior Services: 2 hour delay Fremont County Head Start: No bus service Air Force Academy: Snow routes in... more »

• Pueblo pot moratorium extended

  December 29, 2009 12:03 AM

  Pueblo City Council has voted to extend a moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries in the city. The moratorium will now last until June, which is when state legislators are expected to make their ruling on the issue. Before councilmembers voted, the meeting was open to public comment. Several people... more »

• Former airline CEO backs tarmac delay limit

  September 22, 2009 12:44 PM

  A former CEO of American Airlines is backing imposition of a three-hour time limit on how long airlines can strand passengers on airport tarmacs. Robert Crandall parted company from his former industry colleagues and joined passengers rights advocates Tuesday as they took their case to Congress. Crandall said he supports... more »

• Rain, wind keep space shuttle flying extra day

  September 11, 2009 9:40 AM

  NASA needs to pick a coast today for a landing of the space shuttle Discovery. The preferred landing spot is in Florida. But storm clouds may keep the shuttle away, forcing the astronauts to touch down in California. Florida landings are preferred because the cross-country ferry trip eats up $1.7... more »

• Southwest Airlines will temporarily halt flights on three routes

  September 1, 2009 12:13 PM

  Southwest Airlines will temporarily halt flights on three routes early next year as it deals with a decline in air traffic and tries to bend its schedule to fit seasonal demand. The airline published a new schedule Tuesday that covers flights from next Jan. 9 to March 12. The airline... more »