Utility companies try to reduce risk of electrical fires
Several recent fires in Southern Colorado have been electrical, but utility companies said they work regularly to reduce them. Darryl Edwards, with…
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Academy Blvd. Revitalization Plan
Revitalizing the Academy Boulevard corridor has been an uphill battle for Colorado Springs. A new report shows progress has been made, but more work…
Continue ReadingStaying cool in the heat
Temperatures are forecast to be in the 90s and 100s this week, and this type of heat can be dangerous to people and pets. Dr. John Torres, medical…
Continue ReadingLife sentence for man convicted in teacher’s death
A man convicted of shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend as she drove away from her Denver home has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.…
Continue ReadingTim Tebow to Sign with Patriots
A person familiar with the situation says quarterback Tim Tebow is planning to join the New England Patriots at their minicamp on Tuesday. The person…
Continue ReadingReports: Tebow to sign with Patriots
ESPN and other sources are reporting that former Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow will sign a deal with the New England Patriots. ESPN’s…
Continue ReadingDouglas County sheriff enacts fireworks ban
Douglas County is enacting a temporary ban on fireworks and open burning in unincorporated parts of the county. Sheriff David Weaver enacted the fire…
Continue ReadingPot magazine limits dropped in Colorado
A Colorado law to require marijuana magazines to be sold behind the counter like pornography is being abandoned before it takes effect. State lawyers…
Continue ReadingColorado Springs murder suspect found not guilty
A man on trial for murder in Colorado Springs is found not guilty by a jury. Tyler Scott Williamson was accused of shooting and killing Kevin McCray…
Continue Reading‘Stranger danger’ class may have saved 2 young kids
A man tries to lure two kids into his car in Colorado Springs but instead of being fooled, they got away, and their parents called police. Police…
Continue ReadingCommissioners vote to ignore gun laws
Weld County will not follow or enforce Colorado’s new gun control measures, KMGH reported Monday. Weld County Commissioners voted unanimously…
Continue ReadingFeds send Colo $19 million in wildfire funds
The Federal government is belatedly sending Colorado and 14 other states $67 million to help them recover from last year’s devastating…
Continue ReadingCanada deports US man accused of kidnapping son
A man accused of assaulting his estranged wife at her Longmont home on May 25 and then fleeing to Canada with their 3-year-old son has been returned…
Continue ReadingColorado Springs robbery suspects arrested in Pueblo
Colorado Springs Police say two people are facing numerous charges for robbing banks after they were picked up by police in Pueblo. Casey Fernau, 28,…
Continue ReadingProsecutor: Prepare for execution despite reprieve
Prosecutors want the state to be ready to execute convicted killer Nathan Dunlap, even though the governor gave him a reprieve. Prosecutors asked a…
Continue ReadingSprings police search for bank robber
Colorado Springs police have released surveillance images of a man who they say robbed the Academy Bank Branch at 2835 Briargate Boulevard on…
Continue ReadingLawyers question toxicology lab results
Colorado defense lawyers are trying to find out if problems with the state toxicology lab led to wrongful convictions. The lawyers are gathering…
Continue ReadingBoulder police say entering open homes routine
Boulder police say they have a right to enter unsecured homes if residents leave an open door. Boulder police Sgt. Michael Everett tells the Boulder…
Continue ReadingSerious crash kills one, injures five in Teller County
A serious crash on Highway 24 Sunday kills a driver and sends five people to the hospital. A spokesman with the State Patrol says Highway 24 was…
Continue ReadingBikers honor police officer who died in the line of duty
Hundreds of motorcyclists rode through Southern Colorado Sunday to honor fallen officer Matthew Tyner, as part of the annual Pikes Peak Fallen…
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