Police cameras, officer training under review in Colorado
A measure to encourage police departments to buy body cameras for officers headlines another batch of law enforcement oversight bills up for debate…
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UPDATE: Springs representative apologizes for comments on attack in which baby was cut from woman’s womb
Republican Representative Gordon Klingenschmitt of Colorado Springs has issued an apology for suggesting that an attack in which a Longmont woman had…
Continue ReadingChile farmers have water to work with
According to the latest drought monitor, about 60 percent of the state is experiencing dry conditions, leading to a big impact on farmers and…
Continue ReadingEquipment and uniforms stolen from little league team
Someone stole brand new uniforms and equipment from a little league coach’s porch minutes after they were delivered. The stolen items were…
Continue ReadingGirl Scouts deliver cookies to soldiers at Fort Carson
Some Girl Scouts delivered more than 120 boxes of cookies to a group of Fort Carson soldiers who are getting ready to deploy. The Daisy Scouts from…
Continue ReadingState urges Coloradans to brush up on wildfire safety information
We’re only ten days into the spring season, and already wildfires have scorched land and prompted evacuations. The State of Colorado says now…
Continue ReadingSuspicious package investigation closes road near Platte & Powers
A road was closed while deputies investigated a possible pipe bomb in an industrial area near Platte and Powers Monday afternoon. The 600 block of…
Continue ReadingColorado Springs father weighs in on missing persons cases
Gil Abeyta has a good understanding of what the families of Lea Porter and Kelsie Schelling are facing as they search for their missing loved ones.…
Continue ReadingPharmacists’ group discourages providing execution drugs
A national pharmacists’ group has adopted a policy discouraging its members from providing death-penalty drugs. The American Pharmacists…
Continue ReadingTheater shooting prosecutors say unbiased jury possible
Prosecutors in the Colorado movie theater shooting case say an unbiased jury can be seated in the community where the 2012 attack happened, despite…
Continue ReadingColorado bill to regulate powdered alcohol becomes law
Gov. John Hickenlooper has signed legislation to regulate the sale of powdered alcohol in Colorado. The bill Hickenlooper signed into law Monday…
Continue ReadingMan accused in disappearance of Pueblo teen in court, case continued
A man accused in the disappearance of a Pueblo teen was in court Monday morning. Christopher Waide, 23, was expected to enter a plea. Instead, the…
Continue ReadingColorado Democrats advance minimum wage measures
Colorado House Democrats advanced measures to raise the minimum wage over objections from Republicans who say it’s a costly idea. Democrats…
Continue ReadingBoulder man jumps from Royal Gorge Bridge
Caon City Police say a man posted a suicide note on Facebook before leaping from the Royal Gorge Bridge Saturday afternoon. The man, whose name has…
Continue ReadingPolice seek identity theft suspect
Pueblo Police are looking for a woman who they say stole someone’s identity to make purchases at Best Buy and Kohl’s. The fraudulent…
Continue ReadingOff-Duty Police Officer Helps Rescue Victim from House Fire
An off-duty Springs Police Officer is being credited for helping a man escape a house fire today (03/29/15). The flames broke out at the home on the…
Continue ReadingSenate gives nod to 1st police oversight measure
The Colorado Senate has given unanimous approval to the first in a series of measures to increase oversight on law enforcement in reaction to state…
Continue ReadingMan in critical condition after being punched at Memorial Park
Colorado Springs Police say a man who fell and hit his head on the cement was critically hurt in the skirmish at the skate park in Memorial Park.…
Continue ReadingWoman accused of intentionally hitting man with SUV
Colorado Springs Police say a woman intentionally hit a man with her SUV and then chased him through a field. Police were called to the 2800 block of…
Continue ReadingWoman who lost unborn baby in attack thanks supporters
An expectant mother who lost her unborn baby after it was cut from her belly by a stranger is thanking those who have been thinking about and praying…
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