City won’t pay for damage caused by stolen police car
The side of the police cruiser says “Colorado Springs,” but a little over a week after the accident, the homeowners have an answer as to…
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Sudden balloon landing surprises homeowners
A Colorado Springs couple didn’t get their usual sunrise view Friday morning. A hot air balloon landed in the northeast side of the Springs.…
Continue ReadingPaul George Injured
Indiana Pacers All-Star Paul George suffered a gruesome right leg injury late in the U.S. national team’s intrasquad scrimmage Friday night.…
Continue ReadingWet weather contributes to bug boom in El Paso County
For different reasons, this summer has produced greater numbers of certain insects in parts of El Paso County. One bug is targeting ponderosa pine…
Continue ReadingManitou Motels Clarify Pot Policies
El Paso County’s first recreational marijuana shop has Manitou motel owners developing new pot policies. Dillon Motel is right across the…
Continue ReadingColorado began issuing driver’s licenses to immigrants regardless of legal status
Colorado began issuing driver’s licenses and identification cards to immigrants regardless of their legal status, marking a dramatic change in…
Continue ReadingAir Force athletics program under investigation
The Air Force Academy’s superintendent has ordered an investigation into the academy’s athletics program in response to a…
Continue ReadingSheriff’s office responds to questions about Maketa’s silence
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office addressed Sheriff Terry Maketa’s lack of public comment about recent allegations against him in a…
Continue ReadingSand Dunes National Park to be featured on quarter
Colorado’s Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve will soon be featured on the quarter as part of a U.S. Mint program aimed at honoring…
Continue ReadingColorado probation officer facing drug charges
Authorities say a Colorado probation officer is facing felony drug charges in Nebraska. Keith County Attorney Randy Fair says Shauna Sanders, a…
Continue ReadingMan accused of arranging sexual encounter with undercover cop posing as teen
Police say a Colorado Springs man went to a coffee shop to meet a 14-year-old girl and wound up in handcuffs instead. According to investigators,…
Continue ReadingDenver celebrates pot at the county fair
Marijuana is joining roses and dahlias in blue ribbon events at the nation’s first county fair to allow pot competitions. This weekend’s…
Continue ReadingFlorence PD: Woman hit by train Friday morning
Florence police are investigating an incident in which a woman was hit by a train early Friday morning. Police were called around 3 a.m. to the area…
Continue ReadingWidespread Facebook outage reported
If you were unable to access Facebook Friday, you weren’t alone. The outage appeared to be widespread, with people all over the world taking to…
Continue ReadingCops may have ‘freaked’ man who stole trash truck
A man accused of stealing a garbage truck in Boulder this week may have been scared by officers responding to an unrelated call near his home. The…
Continue ReadingColorado to begin licenses for immigrants
Colorado will begin issuing driver’s licenses and identification cards to immigrants who are in the country illegally or have temporary legal…
Continue ReadingDeal struck to conserve Colorado River basin
The Interior Department and four municipal water providers in the West are contributing $11 million to fund projects aimed at conserving water in the…
Continue ReadingColorado considers a new look for edible pot
Marijuana-infused brownies and other treats for sale in Colorado come with all kinds of warning labels. But now regulators are considering new rules…
Continue ReadingColorado Day marks state’s 138th anniversary
Friday is Colorado Day, marking the 138th anniversary of the Centennial State. The History Colorado museum in Denver is offering free admission both…
Continue ReadingManitou Springs city councilman is pot shop’s first customer
In January, Councilman Kevin MacDonald was one of the six votes that allowed retail sales of recreational marijuana in Manitou Springs. Nearly eight…
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