Danny Mata

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Banning Lewis Ranch is the annual site of one of the largest Independence Day celebrations in Colorado Springs. But who is the person behind the name? Ruth Banning Lewis, a prominent businesswoman, politician and rancher, served as the second woman on the City Council, leaving a lasting legacy in the community before her death in 1962. The Banning Lewis Ranch neighborhood is named after her.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Identical twin brothers Bob and Dick Gibbs recently celebrated their 96th birthday, marking a milestone after dedicating three decades of their lives to military service for the United States. Their celebration coincides with a lifetime of patriotic commitment, having served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars.

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- Pueblo residents are experiencing prolonged smoke plumes and ash fall from a fire, impacting their health and daily routines. The persistent smoke is visible from the freeway and noticeable throughout the city, leading to widespread concerns among the community. The air in Pueblo carries the smell and taste of fire, with ash sometimes falling from the sky like snow. This environmental reality is expected to continue for residents for an unknown period.