Springer fire mitigation
Fire crews near the Springer Fire near Lake George are working 16-hour days to save buildings from going up in smoke. Photojournalist Joe Yates and I…
Continue ReadingMichelle Obama campaigning in Pueblo
Michelle Obama is bringing her political star power back to Colorado for two events. The president’s wife addressed about 2,800 supporters at…
Continue ReadingSprings heroin bust nabs 19
Colorado Springs police and the DEA arrest 19 people after a year-long investigation. Of the 19 arrested, eight were under the age of 21. Police say…
Continue ReadingGirl kidnapped in Stratmoor Valley
A girl who was kidnapped in Stratmoor Valley has returned safely to her family. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office tells us the 8-year-old was…
Continue ReadingSprings Crews Battle House Fire
Colorado Springs Fire crews are currently battling a house fire at 39995 Morley Drive. Crews tweeted that heavy smoke and flames were visible from…
Continue ReadingSpringer Wildfire public briefing
For the second day in a row, authorities held a public briefing for residents affected by the Springer Wildfire in Park County. Following a meeting…
Continue ReadingIgnoring evacuation orders in Springer Wildfire
Authorities learned for the first time Tuesday that some residents have failed to heed evacuation orders near the Springer Wildfire. The situation…
Continue ReadingDeadly rollover crash at Academy and Union
A 21-year-old woman is dead after a rollover accident near Academy and Union. According to police at the scene, the driver (who’s name is being…
Continue ReadingSpringer Fire Evacuates Summer Camp
The Sanborn Western Camp in Florissant was evacuated on Sunday. It’s located about five miles south of highway 24, on the east side of 11 Mile…
Continue ReadingDeputies look for Black Forest home burglar
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in finding a man suspected of several home burglaries in the…
Continue ReadingDept. of Corrections looks for fugitive
Pueblo Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s assistance finding a fugitive. 21-year-old John Garnier has an active felony warrant for…
Continue ReadingLocal food drive for residents displaced by High Park fire
In response to the High Park fire near Ft. Collins, Colorado, Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado, will be conducting a one-day food drive…
Continue ReadingFREX service to end in August
Mayor Bach has elected to allow the FREX contract to expire as of October 11, 2012, with service ending August 31, 2012. This comes after City…
Continue ReadingGovernor announces outdoor recreation project
Gov. Hickenlooper is doling out nearly $30million in outdoor recreation funds for open space, outdoor recreation and trail projects centered around…
Continue ReadingContest Rules
PIKES PEAK TELEVISION/RADIO OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES 1. Definitions: A. PPT means the Pikes Peak Television, and PPR means Pikes Peak Radio, LLC., its…
Continue ReadingMAFFS not sent to High Park Fire
The MAFFS aren’t to the rescue at the big High Park Fire in Fort Collins. I wondered why this high flying air tanker group, Modular Airborne…
Continue ReadingKeeping your home smoke free while fires blaze
Northerly winds in Colorado brought smoke from the High Park Fire into southern Colorado, making for a smokey and hazy day. Paramedics say they see…
Continue ReadingHOA President Arrested For Theft
The developer and HOA president of Prairie Vista Meadows has been arrested and faces multiple charges, including theft. Craig McConnell’s…
Continue ReadingPueblo approves 4th of July fireworks display
The City of Pueblo has approved the commercial fireworks display for the community event on the Riverwalk on the 4th of July. Fire Chief Christopher…
Continue ReadingMan arrested accused of impersonating High Park Firefighter
A Denver man was arrested accused of impersonating a firefighter while crews battle the High Park Fire in Larimer County Larimer County…
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