Colorado fire restrictions eased
Fire restrictions are being cut back in some Colorado forests because of recent rains. Several counties, including Jefferson, Lake and Pueblo, have…
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Pet food plant closing in Pueblo
Food giant Mars Inc. is closing its 40-worker Mars Petcare pet food plant at the Pueblo Airport Industrial Park. The plant opened in 1992, lured in…
Continue ReadingColorado lawmakers escape photo radar tickets
A loophole in state law is allowing 100 Colorado state senators and representatives to avoid an unknown number of photo radar tickets in Denver.…
Continue ReadingGun violence protest set for theater anniversary
A gun violence protest and vigil are planned on the anniversary of the mass shootings at an Aurora movie theater. Mayors Against Illegal Guns says…
Continue ReadingCharges dismissed in Colorado lawmaker threat case
A Denver District Court judge has dismissed charges against a Colorado Springs man accused of sending state Rep. Rhonda Fields sexually and racially…
Continue ReadingEl Paso County Deputies investigate shooting
Deputies from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an early morning shooting in Security. Deputies say one man was shot during…
Continue ReadingDespite recent rainfall, watering restrictions remain
Colorado Springs has received 1.64 inches of rain so far this month, which is 0.89 inches above the average for the entire month. Despite this…
Continue ReadingReporter caught in flash flood: “Maybe I did almost die”
John Schroyer, a reporter with the Colorado Springs Gazette, knew there was a flash flood warning on Wednesday. But he didn’t know where it…
Continue ReadingBlack Forest cat sanctuary recovers from flood
A cat sanctuary in Black Forest is up and running again after flooding over the burn scar Wednesday. Wild Blue Animal Rescue and Sanctuary is home to…
Continue ReadingManitou Springs weather flooded highway, potential risk
Business in Manitou Springs is bustling again despite being one day removed from a muddy mess on Highway 24, the main road into the city. Visitors…
Continue ReadingArk Valley Farmers say they are better prepared than ever for this years melons
Large, white signs sit next to the entrance to Lusk Farms. A red “stop” sign warns visitors they “must report to office.”…
Continue ReadingFremont County woman accused of animal cruelty and neglect
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office has issued a court summons to a woman on two misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals. Angelyn Daniels, 20,…
Continue ReadingCaon City hires 8 police officers
Eight of the 37 officers on the Caon City police force will be new after a round of hiring at the end of the summer. Earlier this week, the…
Continue ReadingDowntown police foot patrols reducing crime in Caon City
Caon City police said they’ve seen less crime in the downtown area since conducting foot patrols last fall, and the patrols will return this…
Continue ReadingNew volunteer group helps Caon City police
A volunteer intern program by Caon City police exposes people to police work and frees officers for more important duties. Police Chief Paul Schultz…
Continue ReadingWeather steps in to reinforce the importance of road repairs
The flooding fears were never so vivid on Highway 24 until watching that car float down the road during the “event” we saw Wednesday…
Continue ReadingSpace Foundation offering unique opportunity to explore weather
As part of the Summer of Discovery program, the Space Foundation in Colorado Springs is hosting “Weather Wonders Week” through Saturday.…
Continue ReadingBalloon classic to stay in Springs, but future remains in doubt
Colorado Springs and the Balloon Classic have reached a deal to keep the event here for another year, but there are still questions about the future…
Continue ReadingJudge in Colorado theater shooting scolds defense
The judge in the Colorado theater shootings has scolded defense lawyers for accusing him of having an improper conversation with the sheriff. In an…
Continue ReadingDescendants of Sand Creek Massacre victims sue
A lawsuit filed by descendants of American Indians killed in the Sand Creek Massacre argues the federal government hasn’t fully paid…
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