YouTube parody targets CSFD
A YouTube video’s getting a first and second look for its targeting of the Colorado Springs Fire Department. The person who posted it two week…
Continue ReadingNews
Air Force Academy cadet dies on summer leave
An Air Force Academy cadet has died while on summer leave in Las Vegas. The Air Force Academy says Cadet 2nd Class Yung C. Chin died. The Academy…
Continue ReadingRape restitution
The Colorado Court of Appeals has ruled that a man who raped a 14-year-old child must pay the hospital for the girl’s medical examination. The…
Continue ReadingDowntown power plant’s future is in discussion
The future of the Martin Drake Power Plant is in discussion after City Council asked Colorado Springs Utilities to look at options. The coal-fired…
Continue ReadingOpponents of Christo river project get hearing
A group opposing the artist Christo’s Over the River project is getting a chance to air objections with the Colorado Transportation Commission.…
Continue ReadingWilderness study leads to settlement
A man accused of improperly building a road in an area being considered for federal wilderness protection has agreed to pay $80,000. Andrew…
Continue ReadingRed Cross volunteer and fundraising telethon
The Pikes Peak Chapter of the American Red Cross has volunteers all over the state helping fire victims and storm victims from earlier this month.…
Continue ReadingTeller County wildfire arsonist sought
Teller County investigators are looking into the possibility of a serial arsonist at work. Local and federal firefighters, along with the Teller…
Continue ReadingPropane leak plugged on Pikes Peak
A leaky propane tank atop Pikes Peak on Wednesday forces the evacuation of the visitors’ center and the closure of the mountain’s…
Continue ReadingArsonist blamed for Teller County fires
The Teller County Sheriff’s Office was searching for an arsonist Wednesday night after someone set 7 small fires. All of the fires happened…
Continue ReadingSpringer fire mitigation
Fire crews near the Springer Fire near Lake George are working 16-hour days to save buildings from going up in smoke. Photojournalist Joe Yates and I…
Continue ReadingMichelle Obama campaigning in Pueblo
Michelle Obama is bringing her political star power back to Colorado for two events. The president’s wife addressed about 2,800 supporters at…
Continue ReadingSprings heroin bust nabs 19
Colorado Springs police and the DEA arrest 19 people after a year-long investigation. Of the 19 arrested, eight were under the age of 21. Police say…
Continue ReadingGirl kidnapped in Stratmoor Valley
A girl who was kidnapped in Stratmoor Valley has returned safely to her family. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office tells us the 8-year-old was…
Continue ReadingSprings Crews Battle House Fire
Colorado Springs Fire crews are currently battling a house fire at 39995 Morley Drive. Crews tweeted that heavy smoke and flames were visible from…
Continue ReadingSpringer Wildfire public briefing
For the second day in a row, authorities held a public briefing for residents affected by the Springer Wildfire in Park County. Following a meeting…
Continue ReadingIgnoring evacuation orders in Springer Wildfire
Authorities learned for the first time Tuesday that some residents have failed to heed evacuation orders near the Springer Wildfire. The situation…
Continue ReadingDeadly rollover crash at Academy and Union
A 21-year-old woman is dead after a rollover accident near Academy and Union. According to police at the scene, the driver (who’s name is being…
Continue ReadingSpringer Fire Evacuates Summer Camp
The Sanborn Western Camp in Florissant was evacuated on Sunday. It’s located about five miles south of highway 24, on the east side of 11 Mile…
Continue ReadingDeputies look for Black Forest home burglar
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in finding a man suspected of several home burglaries in the…
Continue Reading