A state representative-elect, carrying a Bible and was just sworn into office, kicked a photographer who took a picture of him during a prayer in the statehouse. Douglas Bruce visited the House floor as a guest of a fellow Colorado Springs Republican Rep. Kent Lambert on Monday morning.

In an attempt to protect her dog, an 80-year old woman shot and killed a mountain lion that was in her French Creek home. Martha Smith tried to shoot the lion but missed the first time, forcing her to rush back to her house and dial 911.

A 7-year old boy announced his plans to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, after watching a news feature of a man who attempted to do the same, but failed. With his gear gathered, he is setting to scale the mountain for approximately five months, with the help of his father. Keats Boyd insisted on his aim, wanting to be "the youngest climber to ever reach the summit. "

A couple was united on Christmas day by a minister dressed in a Santa outfit. The nuptials were that of Dave Hauck Jr. and Cathy Spencer, who met during a company Christmas party, and got engaged while visiting Santa at the local mall. The couple was dressed in red, and the ceremonies were held at the second-floor art studio/chapel located at the home of the minister Gary Michael, who that day was dressed as Santa while uniting the couple.

Not even in her wildest dreams did Marlene Todd think of sharing a hot bath with a cougar. But she almost did last Thursday, when she suddenly found a mountain lion in her backyard and staring at her as if wanting to share the relaxing soak.