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  • Sandbags still available for families in Mountain Shadows

    Sandbags are still available to people who live in the Mountain Shadows area of Colorado Springs to help provide a barrier to flooding. The city says they have many leftover sandbags from a distribution event earlier today, and residents are welcome to pick them up. The bags are located in the parking lot of the Verizon store at Garden of the Gods & ...

  • When you buy a Powerball ticket where does the money go

    Coloradans are lining up at grocery stores and gas stations across the state, buying tickets for a chance at Saturday's enormous $600 million Powerball jackpot. Odds are huge that your ticket won't be the big winner, but that doesn't necessarily mean your purchase is a waste of money. By law, profits earned by lottery sales in Colorado are distributed to Great Outdoors Colorado, ...

  • Todays MLB starting lineups May 18

    Below are starting lineups that have been made public by the clubs. A lineup is not official until it is handed to the umpire. Additional lineups will be added as they become available: Arizona Diamondbacks: 1. ...

  • Tonights Powerball jackpot is second-largest in U.S. history

    Would-be multimillionaires have until 7:30 p.m. MDT to purchase tickets for Saturday's estimated $600 million Powerball drawing, the largest jackpot in the game's history. The jackpot, which could grow beyond the estimated $600 million figure by the time the drawing is held, is the second-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history. Here's a look at the top 5 U.S. lottery jackpots of ...

  • 3 arrested in death of Colorado Springs-area man

    COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- Three people have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a Colorado Springs-area man, including the victim's wife and ...

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Being John Malkovich [Blu-Ray]

Being John Malkovich [Blu-Ray]

Being John Malkovich, a hilariously perverse riff on love triangles, identity, and fame, is about exactly what the title suggests: It is quite literally about being John Malkovich. But, at the same time, it isnt. The idea of actually being John Malkovich (who shoul ... ...

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  • First tornado watch of the year issued for Eastern Plains

    The National Weather Service has issued the first tornado watch for Colorado this year.The watch will remain in place for several counties along the Eastern Plains until 11 p.m. on Saturday. A number of severe thunderstorm warnings are also in place for the area and will remain in effect until later Saturday afternoon.Forecasters predict that the bulk of the weather system will impact western ...

  • Colfax Marathon security will be strong

    DENVER - Former Vietnam War vet turned Colfax race director Creigh Kelley has been working the phones. He's been talking to competing marathon organizers in other cities, including Boston - sharing strategies on safety. "We share absolutely every piece of information we can. We may not share sponsors or money, but we sure share information. Because we all have the same goal. We love ...

  • Colfax Marathon In Denver To Have Tight Security Post-Boston Marathon Bombings

    DENVER -- Security will be tight but "discreet" for Sunday's Colfax Marathon in Denver, according to the race director. One month after the bombings at the Boston Marathon, Creigh Kelley said elaborate preparations have been made to ensure that runners and spectators stay safe along the race ...

  • Mountain biker severely injured in tumble during endurance race

    Rescuers are working to evacuate a mountain biker from a remote trail after the rider plunged off his bike and landed on his face during an endurance race on the Power Line Trail in Douglas County, officials say.The 41-year-old racer crashed about 1 ½ miles south of Carpenter Peak around noon, said Deborah Sherman, spokeswoman for the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. "The guy ...

  • Three arrested in Widefield murder case

    Three people have been arrested in connection to the murder of 47-year-old Miguel Barajas of Widefield, including the victim's wife and daughter. Barajas was found dead in his home on February 13, 2013, after his daughter called 9-11 to report she had arrived at the house in the 100 block of Judson Street only to find it burglarized. Mr. Barajas had suffered an apparent gunshot wound. ...

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