Witnesses: Man fired multiple rounds at SUV with rifle
Colorado Springs Police investigated a report of shots fired at a southeast side apartment complex Wednesday (7/30/14). The incident happened at the…
Continue ReadingNews
Sheriff’s office finalizes Black Forest Fire investigation report
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says it has submitted the final version of its Black Forest Fire investigation report to the District…
Continue ReadingArrest made in Springs bar stabbing
Colorado Springs Police have made an arrest in a stabbing that happened at a bar on Nevada Avenue. Police say Rick Thifault, 40, stabbed Jerry King,…
Continue ReadingBaca County man dies when trailer collapses in wind
A storm system in Colorado that flooded streets and stranded drivers up and down the Front Range is being blamed for the death of a man on the…
Continue ReadingStormwater Task Force; a step closer to ballot question
Members of a regional task force say it’s time to get to work on storm water projects that need desperate attention. “This is sort of a…
Continue Reading911 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…
Continue ReadingKiller 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 Reading