High school linked to Colorado Springs heroin bust
The Drug Enforcement Administration is continuing to investigate a possible link between a heroin ring and an area high school. A year-long…
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Colorado Fires Impact Tourism?
The state of Colorado has been plagued with wildfires, and those fires a making some potential tourists think twice about their visit. Experts have…
Continue ReadingNew wildfire extinguished in Woodland Park
A new wildfire sparked in Woodland Park on Thursday. The fire burned about 1/2 and acre of U.S. Forest Service land near the Walmart. Our crew at the…
Continue ReadingComparing Springer, Hayman Wildfires
Officials at the Springer Wildfire said conditions still exist for it to suddenly intensify, and fire crews were reminded of that on Thursday. Greg…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: US 50 reopened, Spike Buck Fire contained near Caon City
US 50 reopened Thursday afternoonin both directions 14 miles west of Canon City. The Bureau of Land Management and Colorado Department of…
Continue ReadingHow to help Springer Fire firefighters
The Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team released a statement Wednesday letting people know how they can help the firefighters who are fighting…
Continue ReadingSouthern Colorado shows their support for the Red Cross
Southern Colorado showed their giving spirit on Wednesday during the KRDO-Red Cross Telethon. The total as of Thursday afternoon was at $35,325…
Continue ReadingYouTube parody targets CSFD
A YouTube video’s getting a first and second look for its targeting of the Colorado Springs Fire Department. The person who posted it two week…
Continue ReadingAir Force Academy cadet dies on summer leave
An Air Force Academy cadet has died while on summer leave in Las Vegas. The Air Force Academy says Cadet 2nd Class Yung C. Chin died. The Academy…
Continue ReadingRape restitution
The Colorado Court of Appeals has ruled that a man who raped a 14-year-old child must pay the hospital for the girl’s medical examination. The…
Continue ReadingDowntown power plant’s future is in discussion
The future of the Martin Drake Power Plant is in discussion after City Council asked Colorado Springs Utilities to look at options. The coal-fired…
Continue ReadingOpponents of Christo river project get hearing
A group opposing the artist Christo’s Over the River project is getting a chance to air objections with the Colorado Transportation Commission.…
Continue ReadingWilderness study leads to settlement
A man accused of improperly building a road in an area being considered for federal wilderness protection has agreed to pay $80,000. Andrew…
Continue ReadingRed Cross volunteer and fundraising telethon
The Pikes Peak Chapter of the American Red Cross has volunteers all over the state helping fire victims and storm victims from earlier this month.…
Continue ReadingTeller County wildfire arsonist sought
Teller County investigators are looking into the possibility of a serial arsonist at work. Local and federal firefighters, along with the Teller…
Continue ReadingPropane leak plugged on Pikes Peak
A leaky propane tank atop Pikes Peak on Wednesday forces the evacuation of the visitors’ center and the closure of the mountain’s…
Continue ReadingArsonist blamed for Teller County fires
The Teller County Sheriff’s Office was searching for an arsonist Wednesday night after someone set 7 small fires. All of the fires happened…
Continue ReadingSpringer 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…
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