2 killed in crash on I-70 in eastern Colorado
Two people are dead after a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck crashed in eastern Colorado. The crash happened just before 9 a.m. Thursday on…
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Economists predict higher revenue for Colo.
Colorado economists say the state’s tax receipts continue to be higher than expected, but uncertainty over fiscal cliff negotiations is…
Continue ReadingMissing girl found safe, woman charged with kidnapping
Colorado Springs Police have canceled the Amber Alert that they issued for a missing 2 year old girl on Wednesday. The little girl disappeared Monday…
Continue ReadingRoad closures on Wednesday evening
The following roads are closed as of 6:45 p.m. Wednesday due to adverse conditions: I-70 closed from Limon to Kansas border. SH 59 closed between…
Continue ReadingReported sex assaults spike at military academies
A document obtained by The Associated Press shows that reported sexual assaults at the U.S. military’s three academies jumped by 23 percent…
Continue ReadingSouthern Colorado drivers cope with brief storm
Wednesday’s winter storm passed through southern Colorado without causing any serious accidents or injuries. However, because the area has had…
Continue ReadingFort Carson soldier arrested, accused of child sex assault
A Fort Carson soldier is behind bars, accused of sexually assaulting a child. Staff Sargent Erik Simon Jeske, 40, is accused of sexually assaulting…
Continue ReadingSchool/business closures and delays
Cities/Counties: Colorado Springs Streets Division – Snow crews on primary routes in affected areas. Colorado Springs is on “Accident…
Continue ReadingOff the road? Stay with your car, say firefighters
Wednesday’s storm brought the return of blizzard conditions north and east of Calhan. In Peyton, it was also a familiar story. Firefighters in…
Continue ReadingPolice look for leads in holiday hate crime
Police were looking for leads Wednesday in a holiday hate crime targeting a Jewish menorah. Police received reports Tuesday that someone spray…
Continue ReadingPawn shop owner accused in multiple burglaries
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Colorado Springs man accused of multiple burglaries. On Tuesday, deputies from the…
Continue ReadingDowntown Cameras Are Activated
Colorado Springs Police have activated the downtown safety cameras on Wednesday. They will be monitored by 12 volunteers who have been trained and go…
Continue ReadingLamar man accused of having sex with teen girl
An advisory hearing on Wednesday for sexual assault suspect, 20 year old Leonardo Dominguez. A 13 year old Lamar girl accuses him having sex with her…
Continue ReadingStores suspend rifle sales after Newtown tragedy
Dick’s Sporting Goods said Tuesday that they would suspend the sales of modern rifles from stores nationwide, and would remove all guns from…
Continue ReadingEl Paso County sets gun permit record
El Paso County set a one-day record on Tuesday with 106 calls requesting information or appointments for concealed-carry handgun permits. So many…
Continue ReadingSwastika spray painted on Menorah display
Police are asking for the public’s help after someone spray painted a swastika on a Menorah display outside of a northwest side home. It…
Continue ReadingFederal judge blocks Colorado Springs’ panhandling ban
A judge has ruled that Colorado Springs’ attempt to ban panhandling downtown is likely unconstitutional. On Tuesday, a federal judge issued a…
Continue ReadingCommissioners weigh in on commercial marijuana in El Paso County
El Paso County Commissioners approved an ordinance on Tuesday to prohibit cultivation facilities, marijuana product manufacturing facilities,…
Continue ReadingDomestic ducks and geese at risk
Wildlife experts are worrying about what could be a terrible ending for some domestic ducks and geese dumped at Southern Colorado ponds and lakes.…
Continue ReadingJudge demands repairs to Huerfano County Courthouse
Huerfano County commissioners could find themselves in contempt of court. A judge is forcing them to repair the 108-year-old courthouse. For those…
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