Local News
Another gas line break in Tri-Lakes area
Source: News First 5
A gas line has broken in the Tri-Lakes area, in the same place as yesterday, when school buses from Lewis Palmer High School in D-38 had to be rerouted.
The Tri-Lakes Fire Department reports that gas to the line has been shut down, and all roads are open.
The area affected is Furrow and Archer Roads.
Colorado camp sites available for Labor Day Weekend
Source: NewsFirst5, Associated Press
Many of Colorado's state parks still have camp sites available for the Labor Day weekend.
Arkansas Headwaters, Yampa River, Crawford, Eleven Mile and Mancos state parks are among the sites that still have spaces open all three days.
But others are already full for the three-day weekend. They include Lake Pueblo, Cheyenne Mountain, Cherry Creek, Paonia and San Luis state parks. Other parks have camp sites available one or two days.
Reservations may be made Click to Read More
Flu vaccine arrives in southern Colorado Play Video
Source: News First 5
You may have seen a few signs the flu season is on the horizon. Some pharmacies around southern Colorado have the flu shot available now. Not everyone plans to get one.
"I just tend to be a healthy individual, and I never seem to get things," explains Dave Urban.
"No, I'm not going to get a flu shot this year. The children get one because they're more out in the public. I don't get one. It doesn't agree with me," says Mary Beddoe.
Health experts remind us, that d… Click to Read More
Is your family ready for an emergency? Play Video
Source: News First 5
You never know when an emergency might strike you or your family. September is National Preparedness Month and with snow just a month or two away it's important to be ready for the worst.
"In the case of a blizzard, often times they (rescue crews) can't respond. It's very difficult for them to get anywhere fast," says Jennifer Mariano with the Pikes Peak Chapter of the American Red Cross.
The Red Cross recommends you have enough to survive for 3 days without any outside help. … Click to Read More
NB I-25 cleared in Monument
Source: News First 5
All vehicles involved in a traffic accident on northbound I-25 in Monument have been moved to the shoulder.They had been blocking the center and left lanes, causing a back-up that went for miles.
Injuries were reported.
The crash is at milemarker 162.
