Sheriff’s Office: Security-Widefield shooting report unfounded
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says a report of a shooting in Security-Widefield turned out to be unfounded. Details are still coming in,…
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Utility rate increases approved for 2014
The Colorado Springs city council approved a utilities rate increase of 4.3% Tuesday. The increase is equivalent to $8.47 more a month in an average…
Continue ReadingCanada goose attacked
Someone shot a Canada Goose with a mini-crossbow arrow. The bird was found and rescued in Memorial Park on Tuesday. Wildlife expert Scott Coddington…
Continue ReadingSoldier drops ‘evil twin’ defense, pleads guilty to sex crimes
A man who tried to blame his twin for multiple child sex assaults pleaded guilty to those crimes and others Tuesday morning. Aaron Lucas pleaded…
Continue ReadingPueblo County Working Hard to Remove Tumbleweeds
Folks living in Eastern Pueblo County have been buried under a blanket of tumbleweeds for weeks in spite of the best efforts of public works crews…
Continue Reading2 dead in Aurora home shootings, suspect arrested
One man was killed and two injured in shootings at an Aurora home. Aurora police say the shootings happened Tuesday just before 3 a.m. when two…
Continue ReadingPolice make arrest in string of Subway robberies
The Pueblo Police Department has made an arrest in a string of robberies targeting Subway restaurants. The Subway at 701 N. Main Street was robbed on…
Continue ReadingFlood’s toll incurred by few, borne by many
Lifelong canyon resident Mary Myers hangs a painted sheet from her front porch overlooking the Big Thompson River. On it is a list of who Myers…
Continue ReadingCSPD officer accused of DUI, tampering with evidence charged
Charges have been filed against a Colorado Springs Police Officer who is accused of driving under the influence and then tampering with some of the…
Continue ReadingFort Carson soldiers cook for the community
Fort Carson soldiers cooked for the community Tuesday in a mission to get 3,000 meals prepared by Thanksgiving Day. The Salvation Army will pick up…
Continue ReadingWoman found dead in car identified
Springs police have released the name of a woman who was found dead in the back seat of a car parked near Memorial Hospital Friday (11/22/13). She…
Continue ReadingPueblo Loaf N’ Jug robbed at knifepoint
Police are searching for a woman who stole cigarettes from a Pueblo convenience store Tuesday morning (11/26/13). The robbery happened just before 1…
Continue ReadingAmericans want more “scrooge-like” holiday ads
Viamedia, the cable industry’s leading independent cable rep firm and provider of online advertising services, today announced its 2013 Holiday…
Continue ReadingArson suspected in at least six unsolved fires
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says at least six fires in northern El Paso County could have been set intentionally. All of the fires…
Continue ReadingDistrict Attorney faces suspension, disbarment
The elected district attorney for Las Animas and Huerfano counties is accused of mishandling 16 criminal cases since 2010. The Denver Post reports…
Continue ReadingNo pay raises for Pueblo police and fire departments
Pueblo’s police and fire departments will not be receiving pay increases in 2014. That was the decision in Monday night’s (11/25/13)…
Continue ReadingSuspect attempted Aurora kidnapping in court
A man accused of trying to kidnap an Aurora girl is due in court for a hearing to determine whether he will stand trial. John Snorsky is scheduled to…
Continue ReadingQuestions surface about decisions made at beginning of Black Forest Fire
The El Paso County Sheriff and first responders said there are questions about decisions the Black Forest fire chief made during the initial critical…
Continue ReadingFBI honors Colo. group that helps trafficked teens
A Colorado group that helps teen girls rescued from prostitution is being honored by the FBI. The FBI’s Denver field office is presenting…
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