Case of mistaken identity prompts Pueblo standoff
An apparent case of mistaken identity led to a police standoff in Pueblo Tuesday afternoon. Police were called to a home in the 2600 block of Sprague…
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Green Mountain Falls bans sale of recreational marijuana
The town of Green Mountain Falls decided on Tuesday to ban recreational marijuana sales in its township. Green Mountain Falls is one of dozens of…
Continue ReadingThe American League Shuts out the National League 3-0 in the 84th All-Star Game
Mariano Rivera pitched a perfect eighth inning in his final All-Star appearance, Jose Bautista, J.J. Hardy and Jason Kipnis drove in runs to back a…
Continue ReadingPeople are “pet flipping” to make a quick buck
Some people are turning dogs into cash cows. Its called dog flipping and it doesn’t have anything to do with tossing a dog in the air. Scammers…
Continue ReadingDeadly Helicopter Crash
Sheriff’s officials say a helicopter pilot for a Montana-based company has died after crashing in southwest Colorado. Dolores County…
Continue ReadingGuilty plea in work-release escape
A 65-year-old Longmont woman who pleaded guilty to escaping from a work-release sentence has been sentenced to jail. Datha Nation had nearly…
Continue ReadingTractor accident kills Pueblo County man
The Pueblo County Sheriff’s office said a 72-year-old man died Tuesday in a tractor accident in the western county town of Beulah. According to…
Continue ReadingRye recovers from rare flooding
Mayor Terry Mabrey said he’s still trying to determine how many residents are affected by the flooding of Greenhorn Creek in Rye. The creek…
Continue ReadingStolen property recovered, police searching for rightful owners
Thousands of items ranging from heirlooms, a violin, jewelry, and even an almost forgotten moment of NBA great Michael Jordan have been recovered by…
Continue ReadingEl Paso County considers legal action to force Morse recall election
An El Paso County spokesperson says that commissioners have authorized the county attorney’s office to take whatever appropriate legal action…
Continue ReadingTroubled waters between the stormwater task force, Mayor Bach
Is Colorado Springs Mayor Steve Bach refusing to be a team player when it comes to fixing storm water problems? Or is he just being careful with…
Continue ReadingHorse slaughter plants hope to open Aug. 5
The attorney representing newly licensed horse slaughterhouses in New Mexico and Iowa says the plants are set to open Aug. 5. But lawyer Blair Dunn…
Continue ReadingFire restrictions lifted in El Paso and Pueblo Counties
Fire restrictions have been lifted for unincorporated areas of El Paso and Pueblo Counties. Recent rain and cooler temperatures have lowered the fire…
Continue ReadingMayor wants to attract more flights to Colorado Springs Airport
Colorado Springs Mayor Steve Bach says that he is forming a newAirportAir Service Task Force. “This blue ribbon community leadership group, led…
Continue ReadingFlash flood safety meeting scheduled
People who live along Fountain Creek are urged to attend a flash flood safety meeting next week. The City of Colorado Springs Office of Emergency…
Continue ReadingPublic meeting scheduled to discuss proposed Pueblo transit changes
Pueblo Transit has scheduled a second public meeting to discuss proposed changes to the Highway 50 West, Bessemer and Red Creek routes . The proposed…
Continue ReadingDisplaced animals from wildfire are headache to homeowners
Wild animals displaced by the Black Forest Fire returned home Tuesday, and their return was a headache for homeowners. The smell of burned wood still…
Continue ReadingJudge to mull whether airlines owe for 9/11 attacks
The owners of the World Trade Center buildings destroyed in the Sept. 11 attacks want billions of dollars in damages from aviation companies linked…
Continue ReadingAir Force Academy spending off $177M in fiscal ’12
Air Force Academy spending has plunged as the military scales back across all branches. The academy’s annual report on its economic impact says…
Continue ReadingCounty working to repair, reopen Section 16 Trail
Progress is made toward reopening a popular trail damaged by the Black Forest Fire. The restroom facilities and parking lot at the Section 16…
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