2nd arrest in the death of Cressey
A second arrest has been made in the Daniel Cressey homicide. El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, the Phoenix Police Department and the Maricopa…
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Former police officer kills wife, then himself
The Canon City Police Department is mourning the loss of two of their own after a murder-suicide. Thursday night, Police went to a home in the 700…
Continue ReadingCouple wed on Friday the 13th
Triskaidekaphobia. It’s the fear of the number 13 – related specifically to Friday the 13th. According to the Phobia Institute of North…
Continue ReadingEPC commissioner denies insulting sheriff’s wife
The ongoing scandal involving El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa took a nasty turn Friday, as his wife and a county commissioner were believed to…
Continue ReadingDraft petition to recall Sheriff Maketa resubmitted, approved
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office says a committee that is organizing an effort to recall Sheriff Terry Maketa can begin…
Continue ReadingSheriff’s office claims governor admitted to supporting gun laws without researching them
A post on the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page says that Governor John Hickenlooper admitted to supporting gun control…
Continue ReadingWest side garage fire quickly knocked down
Colorado Springs firefighters made quick work of a large garage fire that was burning on the city’s west side Friday evening (6/13/14). The…
Continue ReadingLocal veteran reacts to Obama’s plan for Iraq
U.S. combat troops won’t be returning to Iraq. That option is being ruled out by President Barack Obama — but he says he’s…
Continue ReadingSMS (text) newsletters and alerts are being replaced with an upgraded alert system
In an effort to best serve you, we will shortly be retiring our current text alerting platform as we upgrade to a more robust & reliable push…
Continue ReadingWestminster man arrested in Pueblo teen’s disappearance
Police have arrested a 23-year-old man on charges of first-degree murder and sexual assault after a teenager disappeared in the Denver suburb of…
Continue ReadingBlagg could be released while awaiting new trial
A Mesa County man serving a life sentence for killing his wife could be released as he awaits a new trial in the case. A judge ordered a new trial…
Continue ReadingCaon City deaths investigated as murder/suicide
The Caon City Police Department says the deaths of a man and woman whose bodies were found Thursday night are being investigated as a murder/suicide.…
Continue ReadingAttorney says investigation into Sheriff isn’t independent
A Colorado Springs attorney said Thursday that the county’s investigation into El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa is not independent. Maketa…
Continue ReadingMayor hints at possible future tax hike for Colorado Springs
The annual State of the City address produced a surprise on Thursday — a suggestion from Mayor Steve Bach that a sales tax increase could be…
Continue ReadingOutfitters, visitors reflect on recent rafting deaths
Outfitters along the Arkansas River in Fremont County insist that whitewater rafting remains a safe sport despite recent tragedies in the sport.…
Continue ReadingSprings soccer team scores victory off the field
As millions celebrate the start of the World Cup, Colorado Springs soccer fans celebrate a victory off the field. The Colorado Springs Switchbacks, a…
Continue ReadingPeople in El Paso County rally to voice opinions about Sheriff Maketa
Emotions were high in front of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Thursday (6/12/14). Two rallies were held — One in support of, and the…
Continue ReadingRecreational marijuana on the November ballot in Colorado Springs?
If you live in Colorado Springs, you could see recreational marijuana on the ballot again this November. During a city council work session this week…
Continue ReadingSevere thunderstorm warning issued for Colorado Springs area
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the Colorado Springs area until 5:45 p.m. Quarter size hail has been reported over northwestern…
Continue ReadingHomicide suspect arrested in McDonald’s parking lot
A homicide suspect who apparently wanted a hamburger wound up in handcuffs instead, according to the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office. Luis…
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