Local school closes early because of carbon monoxide leak
Pikes Peak Christian School in Colorado Springs school did not have carbon monoxide detectors when an accumulation of the dangerous gas forced an…
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Rocky Ford Police Officer will stand trial for murder in on-duty shooting death
A judge ruled Thursday (1/15/15) that there is probable cause for Officer James Ashby to stand trial for second-degree murder in the on-duty shooting…
Continue ReadingCSU-Pueblo professor sues university over censorship allegations
A CSU-Pueblo sociology professor filed a lawsuit against University President Lesley DiMare and the Board of Governors citing that his First…
Continue ReadingFamily finds hundreds of needles hidden in walls
What started as a water leak turned into a disturbing find and unexpected nightmare for an El Paso County family. Corina Strider lives in a…
Continue ReadingBill Cosby’s show in Pueblo brings strain to Police Department
When Memorial Hall booked Bill Cosby, they likely thought it would be a boost to the city. Then, more than a dozen sex assault allegations were made…
Continue ReadingRecent crimes happened inside a garage; Expert offers safety advice
Two crimes in Colorado Springs this week had one thing in common – the garage proved to be a weak point of opportunity. One expert offers…
Continue ReadingGovernor has positive outlook on state economy; Business owners weigh in
Despite challenges, the state of the state is strong, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper said. The governor gave his annual address Thursday. He had…
Continue ReadingComplete list of Oscar nominees
Here’s the complete list of nominees for the 87th Academy Awards. The Oscars show will be held February 22. Best Picture “American…
Continue ReadingBill Elder to become interim sheriff Jan 1
Bill Elder will become El Paso County interim Sheriff Jan 1. El Paso County commissioners passed a resolution Tuesday to appoint Elder as interim…
Continue ReadingElder takes the oath, promises new, transparent direction at Sheriff’s Office
On the final day of 2014, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has a new leader. To thunderous applause Bill Elder officially took the oath of…
Continue ReadingPerson hit with bat, shot at after responding to Craigslist ad
Colorado Springs Police say a car for sale ad on Craigslist was apparently posted as a trap. The incident happened in the 1400 block of Alvarado Dr.,…
Continue ReadingHickenlooper talks fiscal challenges in State of the State
Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper told lawmakers Colorado faces fiscal challenges in the coming years, but he stopped short of directing them to go…
Continue ReadingEl Paso County Commissioner running for US senate
District 1 County Commissioner Darryl Glenn has launched a bid to represent Colorado in the United States Senate. District 1 covers northwestern El…
Continue ReadingColorado health exchange faces questions
Colorado’s state-run health insurance exchange is going before state lawmakers to answer questions about mismanagement allegations in a recent…
Continue ReadingGovernor’s drilling task force meets in Greeley
Gov. John Hickenlooper’s task force on oil and gas drilling is holding two days of meetings in Greeley, six weeks before it’s due to make…
Continue ReadingCSU-Pueblo professor sues university over free speech
A sociology professor at Colorado State University-Pueblo has filed a lawsuit in federal court claiming his First Amendment rights were violated when…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: 2 men reach top of Yosemite’s El Capitan in historic climb
Two Americans have become the first to free-climb Yosemite National Park’s Dawn Wall, which has been called the hardest rock climb in the…
Continue ReadingDog dies in Colorado Springs house fire
A woman’s service dog died in a house fire in Colorado Springs Wednesday night. Firefighters said they responded around 6 p.m. to a home in the…
Continue ReadingPuebloans raise concerns to police chief over body cameras
Police Chief Luis Velez promises body cameras will improve accountability and build trust between officers and the public, but there are mixed…
Continue ReadingPetitioners gather enough signatures to force recall election for Springs City Council member
The Colorado Springs City Clerk’s Office says a recall election for Helen Collins will happen April 7 if she does not resign within five days.…
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