Elevated fire danger – 04/18/18
Today: We’ll still battle elevated fire danger; however, we won’t be grappling with *extreme* fire danger. That’s the good news.…
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Fire east of Pueblo destroys five homes, forces evacuations
In addition to helping battle the Hanover fire, Pueblo County firefighters were also called to a grass fire south of the Pueblo Airport, near Highway…
Continue ReadingEvacuees return to what is left of their homes
As fire crews continue to battle the Highway 117 fire, evacuees were able to return to their homes but for some, there was nothing to return to. When…
Continue ReadingRocky Ford fire truck flips after being cut off; 2 injured
A Rocky Ford Rural Fire District brush truck made a sharp turn to avoid colliding with an SUV and ended up rolling over multiple times Tuesday…
Continue ReadingEllicott residents chase 117 Fire to put out hot spots
Just south of Ellicott, flames were seemingly everywhere Tuesday afternoon. A wall of fire could be seen in the distance from the 117 Fire, but with…
Continue ReadingQuieter Weather Returns Tomorrow 4-17-18
TONIGHT: Winds will eventually become lighter overnight as a front passes through. Skies are expected to be mostly clear and as winds become lighter,…
Continue ReadingColorado man caught with 78 pounds of marijuana during Indiana traffic stop
A 51-year-old man from Elbert, Colorado, was arrested Tuesday in Indiana after a state trooper found dozens of pounds of marijuana inside his SUV.…
Continue ReadingColorado man arrested at Taylor Swift house with knife, rope
Authorities say a man arrested outside a Beverly Hills home owned by Taylor Swift was wearing a mask and rubber gloves, had a knife, rope and…
Continue ReadingColorado Springs Airport closed for the day due to fire
A rooftop fire shut down the Colorado Springs Airport Tuesday, and the airport will resume operating with limited service at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday.…
Continue ReadingColorado man gets 32 years in prison for killing grandfather
A 25-year-old Colorado man has been sentenced to 32 years in prison for fatally shooting his grandfather in a McDonald’s parking lot. The…
Continue ReadingFormer first lady Barbara Bush dies at age 92
A family spokesperson says former first lady Barbara Bush has died at the age of 92, according to the Associated Press. Previous Story Former first…
Continue ReadingGrass fires continue to break out across southern Colorado
Amid a high fire danger day due to high wind gusts across southern Colorado, many large grass fires were reported in the state, prompting…
Continue ReadingDouglas Co. fires burn houses, prompt evacuation notices
Three homes burned and surrounding homes were evacuated on N. Foxtail Drive Tuesday morning in Castle Rock. No injuries have been reported. Multiple…
Continue ReadingUCHealth designated southern Colorado’s first trauma center
The State of Colorado has recognized UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central as the first hospital in Southern Colorado to receive the highest…
Continue ReadingDeath penalty considered for Colorado Springs men accused of killing teens
Prosecutors are considering pursuing the death penalty for two Colorado Springs men accused of pulling the trigger during the executions of a pair of…
Continue ReadingCrews respond to multiple fires in Otero County
Fire crews responded to a fire in Otero County Tuesday. According to the Otero County Sheriff’s Office Twitter, the Manzanola, La Junta and…
Continue Reading4-year-old with cancer ‘sworn in’ as Colorado Springs police officer
Four-year-old Joshua was the newest member to take the Colorado Springs Police Department’s oath of office Tuesday before he starts a new…
Continue ReadingStrong winds with high fire danger – 04/17/18
Today: We’re tracking extreme fire danger today. Red Flag Warnings run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for much of southern Colorado. Use caution and…
Continue ReadingCould caffeine be good for your heart?
How do you take your caffeine? Caffeine is a stimulant that has been linked to improving how your brain functions. No wonder it is one of the most…
Continue ReadingStoned pet raccoon brought to Indiana firehouse. Confusion ensues.
INDIANAPOLIS — Firefighters at Wayne Township Station 82 opened the door early Friday morning to a one-of-a-kind request for help: A frantic…
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