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Cadet's research makes it easier to spot Spice Play Video
February 25, 2013 7:57 PM
COLORADO SPRINGS - The synthetic drug Spice is supposed to mimic the high that comes from using marijuana. It's legal in most places except the military. Thanks to the work of Air Force Academy cadet Alexa Gingras, it's now easier for commanders to test whether a member of their ranks... more » -
Election forum covers Strong Mayor proposal
October 21, 2010 2:39 PM
Another televised News First and Independent election forum; this one covers State House District 17 and 18 candidates plus Amendment 62 and the Strong Mayor proposal on the ballot in Colorado Springs. more » -
Pentagon locked down after 'possible shots fired'
October 19, 2010 12:05 PM
Pentagon entrances were locked down early Tuesday after a report of possible shots fired near the building. Major Chris Perrine, a Pentagon spokesman, says a civilian reported he may have heard shots at about 5 a.m. EDT on the south side of the massive Defense Department headquarters. Perrine... more » -
GOP fears losing majority party status in Colorado
October 19, 2010 9:03 AM
Colorado's Republican Party could become a minor party and lose traditional fundraising opportunities in the 2012 presidential election if its candidate for governor, tea party favorite Dan Maes, gets less than 10 percent of the vote on Nov. 2. It's a stunning prospect for a party that has the... more » -
Ft Hood attack to be recalled at suspect's hearing
October 11, 2010 8:11 AM
Dozens of people will take the witness stand in a military courtroom over the next few weeks to describe the pain of bullets piercing their bodies and the sight of fellow soldiers lying in pools of blood. But the hearing set to start tomorrow is not about an attack... more » -
Fort Carson major faces federal charge
September 16, 2010 2:16 PM
A U.S. Army contracting officer who served in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait has been accused of taking bribes from foreign nationals in exchange for giving their companies contracts. Maj. Roderick D. Sanchez was charged this week in Denver federal court with one count of bribery. He faces up to... more » -
Hurricane Danielle becomes Category 2 storm
August 24, 2010 8:29 AM
Hurricane Danielle has strengthened to a Category 2 storm as it churns far out over the Atlantic. The hurricane has maximum sustained winds near 100 mph and could become a major hurricane by early tomorrow. Danielle is located about 1,110 miles east of the Lesser Antilles and is moving... more » -
US Air Force major faces court martial
March 28, 2010 8:32 AM
A U.S. Air Force major faces a court martial on allegations she kept a dose of a powerful narcotic painkiller for herself and tried to cover it up. Maj. Torre A. Donaldson, a nursing supervisor at the Air Force Academy's cadet clinic, faces court martial on June 1. According to... more » -
Mental exam delayed in Fort Hood case
January 27, 2010 4:10 PM
The attorney for the man suspected of going on a shooting spree at Fort Hood says Army officials have agreed to delay a mental evaluation of his client. Attorney John Galligan told The Associated Press that he received a letter Wednesday from Col. Morgan Lamb, a Fort Hood commander... more » -
US official: Officers may get punished in base rampage case
January 15, 2010 9:36 AM
A US official says a Pentagon inquiry into the case of the alleged Fort Hood shooter could lead to punishment of up to eight Army officers. Defense Secretary Robert Gates is expected to refer findings on the officers to the Army for further inquiry and possible punishment. An official familiar... more » -
Review of missed signs will span entire Pentagon
November 17, 2009 10:56 AM
The Defense Department will launch a broad investigation in light of the Fort Hood shootings that looks at how all the military services keep a watch on potential problems in their ranks. Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell said the probe will hit all corners of the Pentagon. In an interview, he... more » -
USOC signs sponsorship deal with health care firm
November 9, 2009 2:50 PM
The U.S. Olympic Committee has signed a sponsorship deal that makes DISC Sports and Spine Center its official medical services provider through the 2012 Olympics. The deal, announced Monday, will allow the USOC to partner with DISC to develop a sports medicine program for Olympic athletes. Financial details of... more »
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