Family, friends defend youth pastor accused of sex crime
Family and friends are coming to the defense of a Colorado Springs youth pastor accused of a sex crime, saying there’s more to the story than…
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School board to discuss transgender issues in Florence
The question of whether a Florence High School student should use a female bathroom despite being born a male will be the subject of a special school…
Continue ReadingDesignated driver’s car allegedly hit by drunk driver
A volunteer with Designated Driver of Colorado Springs received an ironic reminder Thursday of how important her work is. Chelsea Todd was returning…
Continue ReadingTREA, The Enlisted Association
Fifty years and going strong in Southern Colorado to help and support the military. That’s why TREA, The Enlisted Association is our Wear Red…
Continue Reading18 voters reviewed for fraud in Morse recall
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office announced Friday that it referred 18 names to the 4th Judicial District Attorney to review for…
Continue Reading‘Tis the season for new tires
November is one of Colorado’s snowiest months, which means plenty of business for local tire shops. According to Matthew Helberg, manager of…
Continue ReadingPueblo natives missing in Texas
Friends and family of a Pueblo couple who were reported missing in Texas are asking for help finding them. Police in Killeen, Texas said 23-year-old…
Continue ReadingBallot drop-off locations
El Paso County Location Name & Address MondayOct. 28 TuesdayOct. 29 WednesdayOct. 30 ThursdayOct. 31 FridayNov. 1 SaturdayNov. 2 MondayNov. 4…
Continue ReadingColo. prosecutors oppose Saudi’s deportation
A Colorado prosecutor says the investigation into the slaying of the state’s corrections chief is one reason to keep a Saudi man convicted of…
Continue ReadingGov’s budget pays for disasters, more ed funds
Gov. John Hickenlooper’s proposed Colorado budget for next year is influenced by what the state has to pay for historic wildfires and flooding,…
Continue ReadingDA can use Holmes’ 1st statements to police
Prosecutors will be allowed to use statements that Colorado theater shooting defendant James Holmes made to police immediately after his arrest. The…
Continue ReadingArmed home invasion
Police are searching for two armed men after a home invasion last night. Two men robbed a home at gunpoint on the 6100 block of Breeze Court,…
Continue ReadingOfficer fired after being accused of child abuse
A Berthoud police officer accused of abusing his daughter has been fired by the town manager. Officer Jeremy Yachik, 35, was fired yesterday after…
Continue ReadingMan shot in drive-by
Colorado Springs police are investigating a drive-by shooting that happened nearthe intersection of East Fountain Boulevard and S Chelton Road.…
Continue ReadingBerthoud police officer fired in child abuse case
A Berthoud police officer who was arrested by Loveland police for allegedly punching and kicking his teenage daughter has been fired by the town…
Continue ReadingCouple files suit against Colo. gay marriage ban
A Colorado gay couple has filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the state’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriages. Dr. Rebecca Brinkman and…
Continue ReadingFEMA denies aid designation for some CO counties
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has determined that some Colorado counties don’t qualify for public or individual assistance in the…
Continue ReadingColorado Springs manhunt for two suspected robbers
Police are looking for two men accused of robbing a Comfort Inn this morning on 2115 Aerotech Drive. Police said two armed men walked into the lobby…
Continue ReadingHallmark’s ugly sweater ornament causes controversy
Greeting card giant Hallmark says it shouldn’t have changes the lyrics to “Deck the Halls” on a new holiday ornament that’s…
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