Keeping safe when hiking in the high country
Recent deaths and disappearances in Colorado have highlighted safety concerns on trails in our area. Recent rains have only added to potential…
Continue ReadingChanges on the way for “No Man’s Land”
Changes are on the way to a busy avenue in southern Colorado. El Paso County, the city of Colorado Springs, the city of Manitou Springs and the…
Continue ReadingFlood advisory issued for the Waldo Canyon burn scar
A flood advisory has been issued for the Waldo Canyon burn scar until 7:30 p.m. Minor flooding is possible due to heavy rain. Highway 24 is…
Continue ReadingBe Courteous Of Vets With PTSD on July Fourth
If you’re getting ready to celebrate the upcoming holiday weekend with a bang, here’s a reminder to be courteous. The sound of fireworks,…
Continue ReadingRachael’s Wednesday Forecast
p@t@p@p@@!~!~!_!… heavy rain will remain possible through the night, with a slight decrease in intensity overnight. tomorrow morning…
Continue ReadingSome closures at Lake Pueblo lifted ahead of the holiday weekend
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says the south boat ramp at the Pueblo Reservoir is among the areas closed due to high water that will be open in time…
Continue ReadingSevere thunderstorm warning allowed to expire
A severe thunderstorm warning that was issued for central Teller County and west central El Paso County until 2:45 p.m. has been allowed to expire.…
Continue ReadingOnline bullies will see tougher consequences
A new law that goes in effect in Colorado on Wednesday is bringing serious consequences to online bullies. “My own daughter said she would pray…
Continue ReadingMan wanted in woman’s slaying found near Trappers Lake
A man sought in connection with the death of a young woman near Steamboat Springs has been found. Twenty-two-year-old Cole J. Pollard was found…
Continue ReadingFirefighters: ‘Smoke’ at Red Rock Canyon was likely dust from construction
The Colorado Springs Fire Department says it believes “smoke” that was reported in the area of Red Rock Canyon Wednesday was actually…
Continue ReadingVA executive to visit site of over-budget Denver hospital
Deputy VA Secretary Sloan Gibson is returning to Colorado to talk with members of Congress about the troubled veterans medical center under…
Continue ReadingTwo hurt in I-25 crash in Colorado Springs
Two people are recovering from injuries after a truck crashed on I-25 in Colorado Springs Tuesday night. It happened on I-25 near the Briargate…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Police: Pueblo woman forced into car and raped
A Pueblo woman said she felt safer Tuesday night after learning that the man accused of sexually assaulting her was behind bars. Pueblo police said…
Continue ReadingMan hit by police while crossing the street cited
A man was cited Saturday night, after being hit by a police car while crossing the street in Colorado Springs. It happened at the intersection of…
Continue ReadingIntroducing the energy “wave” of the future
With the long term future of the Martin Drake power plant in question, organizations big and small are looking for more efficient ways to provide…
Continue ReadingSevere thunderstorm warning issued for Teller County
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for central Teller County until 7 p.m. The warning also includes Pikes Peak in El Paso County. This…
Continue Reading‘Rabbit fever’ confirmed in El Paso County
El Paso County Public Health says a rabbit that was found dead near Yoder has tested positive for Tularemia. The rabbit was tested after a resident…
Continue ReadingMissing AFA professor found stranded and injured, but alive
A Black Hawk helicopter and a hoist were used to rescue an Air Force Academy professor who went missing near Salida. Lt. Col. David Richie, 43, was…
Continue ReadingCrash closes Tejon Street south of downtown
A rollover crash snarled traffic south of downtown Colorado Springs Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened at the intersection of S. Tejon Street. and…
Continue ReadingRoyal Gorge visitor falls to her death
Caon City Police say a woman fell about 400 feet from an observation point on the north side of the Royal Gorge. Police say they were called to the…
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