Swollen Poudre River kills 3 in less than 2 weeks
A woman killed Wednesday while rafting the Poudre (POO-der) River was the third death on the swollen river in less than two weeks. The Coloradoan…
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Storms slam eastern Colorado
Authorities say a powerful storm that moved through eastern Colorado downed powerlines, trees and destroyed a barn in the Lincoln County town of…
Continue ReadingBlack Forest Fire Chief on Medical Leave for PTSD
Black Forest Fire Chief Bob Harvey, has announced he is on medical leave, citing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Harvey made the announcement…
Continue ReadingDowntown Pueblo fire believed to have started in store attic
Several storefronts in downtown Pueblo are boarded up after a fire engulfed them Tuesday night. The fire erupted on Third Street and Court Street…
Continue ReadingUpdate: Massive fire destroys businesses in downtown Pueblo
Firefighters in Pueblo are still putting out hot spots after a two alarm fire destroyed several businesses Tuesday night (6/4/14). The Pueblo Fire…
Continue ReadingHigh water danger advisory issued for Arkansas River
A high water advisory was issued for the Arkansas River below the Pueblo Reservoir Wednesday. Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Pueblo County…
Continue ReadingIndependent investigation into sheriff adds up for taxpayers
The cost for an independent investigation into El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa keeps climbing. KRDO NewsChannel 13 learned Wednesday that county…
Continue ReadingHighway 67 reopens following crash that sent 4 to the hospital
Highway 67 is now open in both directions between Divide and Cripple Creek. It was closed Wednesday afternoon (6/4/14) after an RV and a Toyota sedan…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Attorney who defended Kobe Bryant retained to represent El Paso County sheriff
The attorney who defended Kobe Bryant against sex assault allegations in Colorado has been retained to represent El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa.…
Continue ReadingHanover fire renews concern about tumbleweeds
An El Paso County community had a close call that strong winds and dry conditions didn’t fan a grass fire into nearby piles of tumbleweeds, a…
Continue ReadingBroadcast Operations – Master Control Operator
Date: June 4, 2014Location: Colorado Springs, CO.Position: Broadcast Operations – Master Control Operator News-Press & Gazette Co. is looking…
Continue ReadingMan who fired gun at police officers sentenced to prison
A man who fired a gun at Colorado Springs Police officers was sentenced Wednesday (6/4/14). Frank Goad will spend the next 40 years in prison. The…
Continue ReadingUpdate: Hanover grass fire human-caused
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office revealed Wednesday that someone, either accidentally or intentionally, started Tuesday’s grass fire…
Continue ReadingColorado’s pot regulators mull testing edibles
Colorado marijuana regulators looking to tighten the rules for edible marijuana products are pondering scaled testing regimes for strong edibles and…
Continue ReadingWoman starts world’s largest exercise class on Facebook
A Montana mom of eight has motivated millions of her closest friends to join her on a quest for a flatter tummy. Robyn Mendenhall Gardner posted a…
Continue ReadingEl Paso County kidnapping suspect also accused of indecent exposure
The sheriff’s office says it has linked an El Paso County kidnapping suspect to other crimes. Kyle Davis Curley Murphy, 23, turned himself in…
Continue ReadingFlooding cuts off access to Summit County town
Flooding has cut off access to the small Summit County town of Montezuma. The Snake River overflowed its banks where a culvert was jammed with debris…
Continue ReadingColorado’s edible pot review continues
A proposal aimed at getting marijuana consumers in Colorado to eat less pot is under review Wednesday by a panel of industry representatives and…
Continue ReadingDistrict Attorney’s Office calls Sheriff’s Office actions in Clements case a ‘Mystery’
The District Attorney’s Office called the Sheriff’s Office’s actions duringitsinvestigation in the murder of Department of…
Continue ReadingStill no public response from Maketa on investigation
On Tuesday, El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa again declined to speak publicly about the investigation of improper behavior in his office. Many…
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