Teller County News

An inch of rain may have already fallen in the area of the Hayman Burn Scar area by 4:40pm triggering a small stream flood advisory for Northwestern Teller county.

Thousands of drivers will take to the roads this Fourth of July weekend for festivities across the state, and Colorado law enforcement agencies are firing up plans for increased DUI patrols and sobriety checkpoints to help keep motorists safe from impaired drivers.

Hot weather expected again today across southeast and south central Colorado. Moisture moving into Colorado from New Mexico will be fuel for the development of Isolated to scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.

Three one-day free safety skills camps for youth ages 10 to 15 is being offered by the Colorado Springs Fire Department.

Cooler air is oozing southward into Colorado, bringing a variety of effects. In northern Colorado, including the Denver metro area, northern Elbert and northern Lincoln counties, there were tornadoes, damaging winds and damaging hail.

Air with lots of water in it continues to flow in from the southwest, while cooler air, behind a cold front that moved in Thursday morning is invading from the north and east.

Efforts to help working families struggling in this tough economy will be highlighted this Sunday.

A 20 to 30 acre wildfire is burning in Teller County near Wright's Reservoir with little containment as of Tuesday.

The little blond-haired boy was matter-of-fact. Back when he was around 5 years old, a couple of years ago, he was the one who found food for his little sister and changed her diapers.

Scattered rain showers and wet snowfall this morning. Precipitation will fall as snow above 6500 feet with widespread rain across most of the southeast plains.

If you saw some smoke in Teller County, it wasn't a wildfire but a case of fighting fire with fire.

The U.S. Forest Service - Pike National Forest is conducting a 200-acre prescribed burn Wednesday in Teller County.

The Colorado Senate has refused to override Gov. Bill Ritter's first veto of the session.

Phantom Canyon Road will close to all through traffic Monday to allow for road stabilization work.

Mark Ervin was driving drunk with his pregnant wife beside him when he turned in front of another car at a Fort Collins intersection.

Would you like to see higher education get more money? What if it's at the expense of prison space? Senate Bill 288 is sponsored by Senator John Morse and would try to save the state money by limiting the number of beds prisoners could fill.

When your mail is delivered on May 9, your letter carrier will be looking for something in return.

It will be windy and cooler today. For most of us, the day will likely be dry. However, a few showers and storms will be possible during the afternoon and evening.

WINTER STORM WARNINGS and WINTER WEATHER ADVISORIES remain in effect for a large part of the 5/30 viewing areas.

Two rounds of snow for Woodland Park and Teller County. More than a foot in some places, in other areas just about dachshund high .