Cadet who suffered heart attack released from hospital
An Air Force Academy Cadet who suffered a heart attack over spring break was released from the hospital Wednesday. Hailey Lane, 20, is continuing her…
Continue ReadingColorado pig farm workers fired after video shows abuse
An undercover video showing workers at a Colorado pig farm hitting animals with cans and boards has led to a criminal investigation and the firing of…
Continue ReadingColorado measure to allow rooftop rain barrels fails
Colorado’s only-in-the-nation ban on backyard rain barrels is sticking around for another year. The state Senate moved Tuesday to reject a bill…
Continue ReadingHomemade retaining wall collapses, homes below evacuated
A man’s homemade retaining wall on the west side of Colorado Springs was meant to help his neighbors below, but their worst fears were realized…
Continue ReadingRain carries debris, mud in Fountain Creek south
Rain washed debris and mud down Fountain Creek Tuesday, highlighting a debate between Colorado Springs and Pueblo that has gone on for years. The two…
Continue ReadingSprings man recounts earthquake while in Nepal
A Colorado Springs man was in Nepal more than a week ago, when a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit. Jerry Rhodes and 15 others were trekking through Nepal…
Continue ReadingBusinesses in Cascade are watching Fountain Creek
The rain continued Tuesday in Southern Colorado. The roads have been a major concern during this storm, especially Highway 24. Highway 24 is wet, but…
Continue ReadingPueblo mom briefly handcuffed following misunderstanding with police
A mom was parked at a Safeway parking lot with her 2-year-old daughter when she said several Pueblo police officers surrounded her car and drew their…
Continue ReadingVictim in deadly Highway 115 crash identified
A deadly crash closed Highway 115 in Fremont County Tuesday. It is now open. The crash happened at mile marker 5, which is between Florence and Caon…
Continue ReadingFBI seeks missing Colorado Springs child believed to be in Hawaii
The FBI is asking the public for help finding a Colorado child believed to be in Hawaii with her non-custodial father. Nine-year-old Brianne Kirk…
Continue ReadingFire reported at Caon City hotel
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office says there was a fire at the Quality Inn in Caon City Tuesday evening. The sheriff’s office says…
Continue ReadingThree arrested in Woodland Park burglary spree
Woodland Park Police say three people have been arrested in connection to several burglaries that happened last month. Two businesses and 21 storage…
Continue ReadingLayoffs hit Compassion International
The Colorado Springs nonprofit Compassion International says it has laid off 48 employees, including at least 40 in Colorado Springs. Compassion says…
Continue ReadingFlash Flood Watch issued for El Paso & Teller Counties
Periods of rain, heavy at times, will produce the potential for flash flooding through tonight. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood…
Continue ReadingPair sought in credit card fraud investigation
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is looking for information about two people it says used a stolen credit card number. The sheriff’s…
Continue ReadingWoman accused of cutting baby from womb will stand trial
A judge has determined that a woman charged with cutting an unborn baby from a stranger’s womb will stand trial. Dynel Lane appeared in court…
Continue ReadingPolice say third suspect in burglary at home of murder/suicide victims turns self in
Colorado Springs Police say a third suspect has been arrested in connection to a burglary at the home of a couple that died in a murder/suicide.…
Continue ReadingFelony DUI bill advances in Colorado Senate
Habitual drunken drivers would face felony charges in Colorado with a measure given initial approval in the state Senate. The bill would make a…
Continue ReadingColorado senators vote to hike their pay nearly 30 percent
Colorado senators have voted to hike their own pay nearly 30 percent. The Senate voted 21-14 for a bill to dramatically raise the pay of elected…
Continue ReadingHigh school placed on lockout after gun shots heard nearby
Falcon School District 49 says operations have returned to normal following a precautionary lockout at Vista Ridge High School Tuesday morning. The…
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