Olympic gold medalist predicted his future in book, written years ago
Winning a gold medal is something Olympian Ryan Murphy had dreamed of since he was a boy. Now, he’s gotten his wish. The 21-year-old phenom set…
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Colo. family’s death sparks installation of safety signals
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission has approved the installation of safety signals at a Las Animas County railroad crossing. This comes just…
Continue ReadingI-70 through Glenwood Canyon to reopen
The Colorado Department of Transportation announced that Interstate 70 through Glenwood Canyon is set to reopen on Wednesday. CDOT also cancelled the…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: police believe rock shattered window on I-25
A woman in Colorado Springs says she was driving northbound on I-25 when her driver side car window was shot out. Turns out, the El Paso County…
Continue Readingrock shatters window on i25
we’re learning more about what happened this morning on i-25 near the interquest exit. a woman says she was driving down the interstate when…
Continue ReadingSecurity concerns cancel first day of classes at Colorado Springs charter school
James Irwin Charter School in Colorado Springs is closed due to a security risk. Campus officials say it will remain closed for the remainder of the…
Continue ReadingLawsuit claiming improper sterilization filed against COS hospital
A state inspection of a Colorado Springs hospital has recently shown that patients have been at risk of infection because medical devices…
Continue ReadingLayoffs expected at Wounded Warrior Project
Employees who make The Wounded Warrior Project possible could be losing their jobs. The charity’s new chief executive says layoffs are expected…
Continue ReadingAurora man sentenced to probation after sixth DUI conviction
An Aurora man has been sentenced to probation for his sixth drunken driving conviction despite prosecutors calling for him to be jailed. The Denver…
Continue ReadingTrump accused of inciting violence against Clinton
The latest controversial comment from Donald Trump has some accusing him of threatening violence. At a rally in North Carolina, he was talking about…
Continue ReadingTraffic accident shuts down Airport, Powers
A traffic accident shut down Airport and Powers on Tuesday night. The Colorado Springs Police Department doesn’t know how long the intersection…
Continue ReadingDelayed Centennial Blvd. project starting soon
A project to improve a major west Colorado Springs road was supposed to start last month but is now scheduled to begin later this month. The city has…
Continue ReadingWanted fugitive captured in Fremont County
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office captured a man wanted for Kidnapping and 1 st Degree Assault in Canon City on Tuesday night. Lonnie Ray…
Continue ReadingProposed cigarette tax increase to reach November ballot
Smoker Friendly in Colorado Springs is a haven for those addicted to a habit they just can’t break. Smoker Kathleen Morris hopes if voters put…
Continue ReadingStab resistant vests now in El Paso County jail
El Paso County deputies who work at the jail now have another layer of protection.1,695 inmates are currently locked up in El Paso County,…
Continue ReadingDevelopers clip water line at Powers & Barnes
A waterline was clipped during construction off Powers and Barnes on Tuesday. According to Colorado Springs Utilities, crews were able to shut off…
Continue ReadingDrownings spark safety talks
Drowning can happen in an instant. “They go under the water, they can’t touch, they bob up and down. They’ll be opening, their…
Continue ReadingTim Tebow is going to give baseball a chance
With professional football not working out, Tim Tebow is going to give baseball a try. The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL first-round…
Continue ReadingThe Rockies blow another late lead
Adrian Beltre hit a two-run double, Elvis Andrus added a tiebreaking single and the Texas Rangers scored four runs in the eighth inning to beat the…
Continue ReadingFederal officals want input on oil and gas lease sales in Colorado
Federal officials want public comment on proposed oil and gas lease sales in northwest Colorado next year. The Bureau of Land Management said Monday…
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