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Golf course gets a new money-saving look
May 21, 2012 7:29 PM
A golf course in Pueblo West is getting a new look, and it may have some golfers confused. Desert Hawk Golf Course has quite a bit of dead grass right now, but that's because they are killing Bluegrass in the out-of-play areas on purpose. They are reseeding these areas with... more » -
Does your lawn have dead patches?
May 27, 2011 11:52 PM
The green that normally comes with spring is sprinkled with patches of brown and yellow. Barbara Bates, with C.S.U. Extension, says people are facing some tough choices for their lawn care this year. "If the turf isn't useable stop the battle right now, and just move to something... more » -
Does your lawn have dead patches?
May 27, 2011 7:11 PM
As many of us are getting into the swing of yard work, several are trying to figure out how to get rid of patches of dead grass. In places where just last year you saw green grass, this year many spots are still brown -- while everything else is turning... more » -
Does your lawn have dead patches?
May 27, 2011 3:33 PM
As grass is growing back this spring, several people are noticing dead spots in their lawn that weren't there the year before. Friday evening on News First 5 we'll talk about how those spots get there, and what you can do to make them go away. more » -
CSFD crews headed to grass fire near Templeton Gap Trail
May 14, 2011 2:42 PM
Multiple crews from the Colorado Springs Fire Department are headed to the St Mary's Athletic Field near the Templeton Gap Train on the report of a grass fire. Reports say that a fire is burning in a ravine near the creek located just South of the athletic field. There... more » -
Grass Fire burning in Fountain / Security area
May 14, 2011 11:47 AM
Fountain and Security fire department crews are responding to a fire burning in a field area between a neighborhood and S. Powers Blvd where Mesa Ridge Parkway begins. Fire is inching dangerously close to homes. El Paso County Sheriff's Deputies are also responding to the area to move traffic around... more » -
Fire crews extinguish small grass fire
April 22, 2011 6:44 PM
A small grass fire broke out this afternoon near Janitell, close to a Kohl's store. Fire crews are now mopping up. This is the second time today and the third time in a week a grass fire has started in this area. No buildings were threatened or damaged. more » -
Grass fire reported near Galley Road
April 22, 2011 1:22 PM
A grass fire has been reported near 4500 Galley Road. The fire burned about an acre in a field behind several businesses. Fire crews are now watching for hot spots. more » -
Multiple grass fires burning in El Paso County
April 2, 2011 4:33 PM
News First 5 is monitoring reports of multiple fires burning in El Paso County. Wild-land Fire crews are responding to two fires close to Colorado Springs. The first fire was reported in the area of Jones Road and Curtis Road in the Peyton area. Multiple fire agencies that make up... more » -
Traffic reduced to one lane near Otero County fire
March 23, 2011 7:37 PM
Traffic is being slowed on Highway 96 in Otero County because of a grass fire burning nearby. Fire crews have halted the flames at Highway 96, but traffic is down to one lane from mile marker 118 to 119. The fire was reported at Highway 96 at Road... more » -
UPDATE: Crowley fire 100% contained
November 28, 2010 7:26 PM
Crowley County Emergency Services says a grass fire that started around 2:00 p.m. near the intersection of Highways 96 and 207, is now contained. Two out buildings were destroyed by the fire and 18 people were evacuated but are now home again. There were no serious injuries reported but... more » -
Fire burns along Arkansas River in Blende
October 26, 2010 5:10 PM
A brush fire burning in the Salt Creek area of Pueblo is now almost out. It burned along the Arkansas River, east of Joplin and north of Highway 50 in Blende. Update: The fire started just east of Joplin Road on the south side of the Arkansas River.... more » -
Common foods can make allergies worse
September 14, 2010 10:46 AM
When your allergies start up, you know the usual culprits: mold, ragweed and weather changes that stir those things up. But there may be hidden food triggers making your runny nose and itchy eyes worse. A plate full of fruits and veggies may be good for your waistline,... more » -
UPDATE: Grass fire west of Ellicott contained
June 23, 2010 6:42 PM
At 5:03 p.m. crews gained containment of this fire and began mop up operations. One man suffered a burn to his hand. It was apparently started by a spark from an RV. A grass fire has broken out in eastern El Paso County. It is burning west of Ellicott... more » -
Small fire burns at west end of Pueblo Reservoir
June 4, 2010 4:45 PM
A small prairie fire burned a small area at the west end of the Pueblo Reservoir Friday afternoon. Initial reports say it burned only an area about a half mile long and 100 yards wide along the southwest edge of the reservoir. Fire crews had a hard time... more » -
Medians to be mowed
May 28, 2010 6:11 PM
All those medians add up. Beginning next week the City of Colorado Springs will mow irrigated medians. Sounds simple, but add them all up, and Colorado Springs has 49 acres of developed medians. The city says spring rains have caused a lot of growth. The work will be done... more » -
Small grass fire at Lowe's, High winds
May 22, 2010 6:12 PM
Firefighters in Colorado Springs are mopping up a small fire that burned the landscaping at the Lowe's on New Center Point near Powers and Constitution. The dry windy weather has elevated the fire danger to high on Saturday. Two brush trucks and a standard pump engine were dispatched to... more » -
Grass fire burns in west Colorado Springs
November 6, 2009 4:23 PM
A grass fire broke out at the corner of Fillmore and Grand Vista near Coronado High School this afternoon. It started around 1:45 p.m. It burned between 10 to 20 acres in an open field. Firefighters have the fire under control. They will continue to monitor it for hot spots... more »
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