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• Report: 3 detained in US Embassy bombing

  February 2, 2013 12:11 PM

  ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - A Turkish news report says police have detained three people in connection with the suicide bomb attack on the U.S. Embassy in Ankara. Friday's attack killed the bomber and a Turkish security guard and seriously wounded a Turkish television journalist. Turkey's private NTV television, quoting unidentified... more »

• Free meal enjoyed by hundreds at Union Depot Play Video

  December 25, 2012 5:50 PM

  Not everyone can cook a nice home Christmas dinner, so there was a chance in Pueblo to enjoy one! For 30 years the Wayside Cross Gospel Rescue Mission has prepared a turkey dinner, and hundreds came out to eat up the goodness at Union Depot today. The volunteers say... 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 »

• White House: Israel has right to defend itself

  November 17, 2012 12:30 PM

  ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) - The White House says it believes Israel "has the right to defend itself" against attack and that the Israelis will make their own decisions about their "military tactics and operations." A top aide to President Barack Obama tells reporters traveling with the president to... more »

• Help Care and Share collect 10,000 turkeys!

  November 10, 2012 5:15 PM

  Care and Share has teamed up with Springs Rescue Mission, and they have a very specific goal this Thanksgiving holiday. They want to collect 10,000 turkeys! Through different events in the next couple of weeks they hope to meet their goal. If you'd like to help out you can... more »

• Update: Dozens sickened after turkey dinner at shelter

  July 23, 2012 7:06 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Some people say they feel sick after having a turkey dinner at a Denver rescue mission. Denver Fire Department Lt. Phil Champagne says about 340 people ate the meal at the Denver Rescue Mission around 5 p.m. Sunday. The dinner was donated by a caterer. Within 45... more »

• Many Thanksgiving meals available today

  November 24, 2011 11:56 AM

  There are many places that are serving dinners today. If you are looking for a place to enjoy a little turkey with all the fixings, here is a list of some of the planned meals for today. The Salvation Army 908 Yuma St. Colorado Springs 10:30am -1:00pm Marian... more »

• Turkey "trotters" getting ready to run

  November 24, 2011 10:23 AM

  Most of us will be enjoying a relaxing morning watching the parade while the turkey cooks, but a few thousand are already up and getting ready to run. The annual YMCA Turkey Trot 5k race is set to get underway in both Colorado Springs and Pueblo at 9am. ... more »

• Earthquake in Turkey collapses two buildings

  October 23, 2011 9:09 AM

  A powerful earthquake sent people running into the streets today in eastern Turkey. At least two buildings collapsed in the city of Van. Turkey's state-run news agency said rescue workers were trying to reach people trapped under the rubble of a seven-story building. The U.S.G.S placed the earthquake... more »

• Colorado plans to allow wild turkey hunting

  September 19, 2011 5:34 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado's efforts in the 1980s to reintroduce the wild turkey have been successful. Colorado wildlife officials are now developing a plan to issue unlimited over-the-counter hunting licenses to help rid areas of so-called "conflict turkeys." The Denver Post reports that the turkeys now number 35,000 and... more »

• Turkey hunting is hot

  March 23, 2011 7:05 PM

  Turkey hunting is the fastest-growing form of hunting in the country according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Department. Since 1991, participation in turkey hunting has increased at a rate double that of population growth in the United States. The Colorado Division of Wildlife will host a wild turkey hunting... more »

• Turkey hunting license application deadline Thursday

  February 7, 2011 10:29 AM

  DENVER (AP)-The deadline to apply for a Colorado turkey hunting license for the spring season is Thursday. The Colorado Division of Wildlife says turkey hunting is one of the fastest growing forms of hunting in North America, and the state's population of wild turkeys is larger than ever. ... more »

• Turkey can be trouble for dogs

  November 25, 2010 2:47 PM

  Thanksgiving is a day when we love to stuff ourselves full of fabulous treats. While this might be the plan for many, it is best to make sure the family dog doesn't do the same. Holiday treats can cause problems ranging from minor stomach upset to death. Cooked... more »

• Wayside Cross preps for big Thanksgiving meal

  November 24, 2010 2:08 PM

  50 turkeys. 45 pies. 200lbs of mashed potatoes. It's an ambitious task to cook a Thanksgiving meal for 800 guests. "I've been cooking turkeys for the past 5 days," said William Muldrew, head chef at the Wayside Cross Gospel Rescue Mission in Pueblo. The Wayside Cross is preparing food for... more »

• Colorado's wild turkeys are doing well

  November 22, 2010 8:14 PM

  Turkeys aren't just plentiful on the Thanksgiving menu; they are also plenty of them in the wild these days. According to the Colorado Division of Wildlife there are more wild turkeys living in Colorado than at any time before. The DOW began working on strategies to increase the turkey... more »

• Agencies give free Thanksgiving meals to struggling families

  November 15, 2010 7:11 PM

  Throughout Southern Colorado more families need help getting food this Thanksgiving. Our area's largest distributor of free food says demand is up about 26% from a year ago. "This is the place to come when you're down on your luck or you need a hand up," said Marcie Reynolds, who... more »

• Deadly earthquake shakes eastern Turkey

  March 8, 2010 8:39 AM

  A strong earthquake knocked down houses and the minarets of mosques as it devastated several small villages in eastern Turkey, killing dozens of people and injuring scores. Officials say the quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6, hit in the early morning as many people slept. The government says... more »

• Hundreds compete in Pueblo turkey race

  November 26, 2009 12:09 PM

  Hundreds spent Thanksgiving morning burning off calories. The YMCA held its first ever Turkey Trot in Pueblo. More than 300 people took part in the 5-mile run or walk. From 3-year olds to seniors, people of all ages took part in the event. The YMCA of Pueblo says its goal... more »

• Deep-fried turkeys hot item for Pueblo West cafe

  November 25, 2009 7:09 PM

  This Thanksgiving the savory flavors of the South are coming to Pueblo West. A restaurant owner is cooking up deep-fried cajun turkey. It's a twist on your traditional Thanksgiving, that dozens can't wait to gobble up. John Bouche is the owner of Cafe Bouche on Joe Martinez Blvd. "Back home... more »

• Giving even more

  November 25, 2009 6:19 PM

  For the 20th year in a row, soldiers from The Mountain Post are trying to feed the less fortunate in Colorado Springs on Thanksgiving. This meal means a lot to the soldiers who make it. "These (food containers) have been to Iraq. They've been all over," says Spc.... more »

• Free turkey dinner for military families waiting

  November 23, 2009 10:48 PM

  A group of businesses in Colorado Springs have pooled money and resources to give 125 military families a free, precooked Thanksgiving dinner. Now, they're just waiting for the families. The group started giving out the turkeys with all the trimmings Monday morning. By Monday afternoon, they had 115 dinners... more »

• Couple hopes animal lovers will help cover cost of pet turkey's cataract surgery

  November 22, 2009 11:30 AM

  It's hard for most of us to look at a turkey, especially at this time of year, as anything but dinner. But behind Lyndsay Medeiros' home, a half-domestic, half-wild turkey named "Jerry" waddles and gobbles. "We found Jerry on Craigslist. I have a soft spot for animals. I'm actually... more »

• World's tallest man: "I've had a difficult life"

  September 21, 2009 10:22 AM

  Leaving his tiny Turkish village for the first time, 27-year-old Sultan Kosen is finally seeing the bright lights of the big city. But unlike other tourists, he's seeing those lights at eye level. Kosen, who towers over the rest of the world at an astounding 8-foot-1-inch, appeared live on... more »