911 dispatchers bombarded by ‘butt dials’
You might want to take your cellphone out of your back pocket. Colorado Springs police say they are noticing more accidental phone calls to their…
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Killer of Kelsey Grammer’s sister denied parole
A man who raped and killed Kelsey Grammer’s sister nearly 40 years ago has been denied parole after the actor testified against his release. A…
Continue ReadingCommissioners pass funding resolution, call for Maketa’s resignation again
A new El Paso County policy aims to uphold transparency, but the resolution doesn’t do much to stop what some call a miscommunication and…
Continue ReadingEPA holds 2nd day of hearings in Denver on rules to cut power-plant pollution
The Environmental Protection Agency is holding a second day of hearings in Denver on its new rules for cutting power-plant pollution. Utility and…
Continue ReadingHeavy rains strand drivers in Colorado
Northern Colorado got the brunt of heavy rains that flooded streets and stranded drivers up and down the Front Range. The town of Windsor got 4…
Continue ReadingCubs beat Rockies in 16 innings, 4-3
Catcher John Baker scored the winning run in the bottom of the 16th inning after pitching a scoreless top half, and the Chicago Cubs overcame a…
Continue ReadingHeavy rain causes flooding across much of Colorado
Combining weather systems are drawing moisture into Colorado, causing flooding across the state. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood…
Continue ReadingMan accused in wild car-theft chase heads to court
A man accused of hijacking one car, stealing two others and trying to take more during a wild chase west of Denver is expected in court. Prosecutors…
Continue ReadingFamily of rescued cat makes big announcement
He was a bright spot in a tragic story of animal cruelty and now he’s part of a growing family. Stewie the cat was rescued from the home of…
Continue ReadingEl Paso County refutes Sheriff’s claims
Attached and below is a copy of an email sent from the County Treasurer to Countywide elected offices last fall requesting bank account information.…
Continue ReadingPolice: Shoplifting suspect shoots gun at Safeway employee
A juvenile who previously shoplifted at a Colorado Springs grocery store returned to the same store Tuesday and was caught after firing a gun at a…
Continue ReadingFlash flood warning cancelled, highway 24 remains closed
A flash flood warning that was issued for the Waldo Canyon burn scar has been cancelled. Highway 24 is closed from Manitou Springs to…
Continue ReadingDozens of kids in the Springs enjoy hands-on experience at “Get to Know the Police” day
Dozens of kids were at the Colorado Springs Police Department Tuesday afternoon. Don’t worry, they weren’t in trouble. It was all part of…
Continue ReadingBusy mosquito season surrounds Pueblo County
A warm, wet summer has created the ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes. Chuck Rodosevich of Colorado Mosquito Control says this summer is one of the…
Continue ReadingCoroner IDs kayaker who drowned in Arkansas River
Authorities have released the name of a kayaker whose body was pulled from the Arkansas River north of Buena Vista. Chaffee County Coroner Randy…
Continue ReadingBody found on banks of Monument Creek
Colorado Springs Police say a body was found on the east bank of Monument Creek on the north side of town Tuesday afternoon (7/29/14). The…
Continue ReadingLamar beating victim dies at Pueblo hospital
A man who was found badly beaten in Lamar Friday night has died at a hospital in Pueblo. Rudy Ray Munez, 48, was found beaten in the 100 block of…
Continue ReadingTeen escapes from Pueblo Youth Center during transport
The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a teenager who escaped while being transferred from court to the Pueblo Youth Center.…
Continue ReadingTop Colorado court halts gay marriages in Boulder
Colorado’s Supreme Court ordered Boulder County to stop issuing marriage licenses to gay couples while an appeal from the state attorney…
Continue ReadingPolice: Shot fired after shoplifting attempt, teen facing attempted murder charge
Colorado Springs Police say a 17-year-old will face attempted murder charges after a shot was fired following an attempted shoplifting at a southeast…
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