Beating heroin is more than 12 steps; it’s 18 years and going
There is a scene in the documentary “Black Tar Heroin: The Dark End of the Street” that continues to resonate with me, despite the 18…
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Possible shooting investigation in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs police are investigating a possible shooting that happened Thursday night. Police say a man showed up at Penrose Hospital with a…
Continue ReadingCity briefs residents on burn scar recovery, flooding
At this time last year, only about 15% of the Waldo Canyon burn scar was covered with vegetation, very little to absorb rainfall. It is now around 55…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Woman says scammers stole thousands of dollars in precious jewelry while she was home
The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is warning about a scam involving individuals who are posing as roofers in an effort to gain entrance to…
Continue ReadingNeighbors Cope With Aftermath of Wildfires, Floods
In advance of a community meeting Thursday in Colorado Springs, residents in two west side neighborhoods reflected on coping with impacts from the…
Continue ReadingExperts go through process of removing illegal pot grows
Ten illegal pot grows have been busted in Pueblo County in the past month. That’s 10 homes where fire and law enforcement personnel removed…
Continue ReadingArraignment set for man accused in police shootout in Colorado Springs
A June arraignment date is now set for a man accused of getting into a shootout with police and trying to break into the home of a former corrections…
Continue ReadingPetition to overturn Springs cannabis club closure misses deadline
A petition to overturn the closure of cannabis clubs in Colorado Springs will not proceed after organizers did not collect enough signatures by…
Continue ReadingCDOT helps Pueblo schools become safer
North Mesa Elementary in Pueblo is about to get a lot safer, thanks to a $200,000 grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation. The grant…
Continue ReadingFountain Police: Man charged in baby’s death
The Fountain Police Department says a man is facing first-degree murder in connection to the death of his girlfriend’s four-month-old baby…
Continue ReadingColorado Springs organ donor’s family honored at “National Donate Life Month” ceremony
Every year, countless lives in Southern Colorado are saved and improved through the gift of life: organ, eye and tissue donation. That’s why…
Continue ReadingTraining exercise sparks fire on Fort Carson
Crews are battling a fire on Fort Carson. The fire was sparked by a training exercise and is in the southern part of Fort Carson, according to Fort…
Continue ReadingGreen Mountain Falls Police Department resigns
Amid news of the swearing in of a new town mayor, all staff members of the Green Mountain Falls Police Department resign. “I don’t know…
Continue ReadingPueblo family wins $150k in Powerball drawing
A lucky family in Pueblo won $150,000 in Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing. The Colorado Lottery said Michael L. and his wife Tara bought the…
Continue ReadingPhone scammers call pretending to be Colorado Springs police
Colorado Springs police is alert the public about a phone scam where callers say they are raising money to help police. Police said scammers identify…
Continue ReadingMan stabbed in Pueblo
The Pueblo Police Department is investigating after a man was stabbed. The stabbing happened in an alley on North Reading, between 7th and 8th…
Continue ReadingPolice dog tracks Colorado Springs menacing/burglary suspect
A Colorado Springs police dog helped officers track and arrest a man accused of Felony Menacing and First Degree Burglary. Officers responded to the…
Continue ReadingNew Information: Grassfire leads police to illegal grow
The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Narcotics Deputies found nearly 170 marijuana plants and approximately $80,000 in lighting, heating and ventilation…
Continue ReadingColorado Springs student to carry Olympic Torch
The Young Champion Ambassador Marlee Tate, a Junior from Falcon High School is traveling with Mayor Suthers and a Colorado Springs delegation to…
Continue ReadingDrive Smart Colorado helping older adult drivers
A traffic-safety program in southern Colorado that teaches safe driving is focusing on a growing group of drivers, older adult drivers. Drive Smart…
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