Parkland Canyon fire is over 85% contained now (KOAA, Chieftain). Unemployment benefits legislation has died in Washington and will affect many state citizens (Chieftain). In Colorado Springs city officials say contracted lawn crews will begin limited maintenance on street medians soon (Business Journal). A bill in the U.S.

In Colorado Springs, District 11 has passed its budget for next year and it includes teachers and staff cuts (KRDO). In Pueblo, the CSU Board of Governors has approved a maximum 9% tuition hike for the CSU-Pueblo campus (Chieftain).

El Paso County is looking for a volunteer to serve as associate member on the board of adjustment (KOAA). A new FBI headquarters has been completed in Denver (KOAA). In Pueblo, the city school district has settled on one finalist for interim superintendent (Chieftain).

Colorado Springs officials say the city is well under budget for the 2010 year (KKTV). Pueblo leaders discuss how tax-limiting measures on the November ballot could affect the city (KRDO). A legal agreement may stop drilling in the Baca Wildlife Refuge soon (KOAA).

The Colorado Attorney General’s Office said it will file court papers today seeking a contempt-of-court citation against Colorado Springs anti-tax activist Doug Bruce (Gazette). Governor Bill Ritter recently signed a House Bill that will help low-income families get through the recession by expanding access to food and nutrition programs (Tribune Democrat).

Colorado Senator Mark Udall is calling for more research on safety in oil and gas drilling (KOAA). The Brookings Insitute has released a report that says Colorado Springs is economically strong but much of the West is still struggling (Business Journal). U.S.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Hickenlooper has come out against plans by the Army to expand training in Pinon Canyon (KOAA, Chieftain). A La Veta judge has quit, and says he was forced out (KOAA).

Governor Bill Ritter’s latest bill is focusing on clean energy (KOAA). Republican Senate candidate Jane Norton says she would oppose federal wilderness bills she refers to as land grabs (KOAA). The Chieftain reports El Paso County is facing a medical marijuana quandary.

Plans for the old Ivywild Elementary School include several shops and a community center (Gazette). Democratic Senator John Morse has announced his plans to run for re-election (KRDO). A proposal to ban medical marijuana shops may be headed to a November ballot (KRDO).

High river water raises flooding concerns (Gazette, KOAA, Chieftain). Governor Bill Ritter vetoes a bill on unionized employees (KOAA). A new law now cuts vehicle registration late fees (KOAA). Manitou pilot parking program is on the city council’s agenda (Business Journal). In Trinidad, School District No.

Governor Bill Ritter will sign more than a dozen bills today (KOAA). In Colorado Springs, the District 11 school district has come up with a plan for three vacant schools (Gazette). Romanoff speaks about White House controversy at Juneteenth celebration (KXRM). GPS upgrade will add 300 jobs to the Springs (Business Journal).

Jefferson County School District voted Thursday night to cut 136 jobs for next year in an effort to save money (KRDO). A mustard agent leak was detected late Thursday in Pueblo (KOAA). A third candidate has been added to the ballot in Custer County for the August primary (WMT).

Six new Colorado bills are expected to be signed today by Gov. Bill Ritter (KOAA). The White House is facing questions over Colorado dealmaking (KOAA). Today marks the 89th anniversary of the “Great Flood” in Pueblo (KOAA). Unexplained wildfires have been reported in Teller County (KOAA).

Colorado Attorney General candidates will debate in Denver today (KOAA). The U.S. Chamber praises Colorado for workforce development (Business Journal). In Colorado Springs, El Paso county is close to entering a $25 million deal to buy properties to move county-run facilities closer to one northwest location(Business Journal, Gazette).

In Colorado Springs, homebuilders had another good month of business, while foreclosures dropped (Gazette). Territory Days sets records (Gazette). Homeward Pikes Peak places its 100th job (Business Journal). The Norris-Penrose Event Center looks at expanding (Business Journal). The Business Journal takes a look at recent history of urban redevelopment projects.