Bomb threat causes evacuation at Colorado Springs Walmart
Police are investigating a bomb threat at a Colorado Springs Walmart. Someone called in a bomb threat at the store on 8th Street around 4:45 p.m.…
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One person seriously hurt in crash near Trinidad
Two people were hurt, one suffered serious injuries, in a crash near Trinidad early Sunday morning. But emergency responders were not contacted about…
Continue ReadingAFA superintendent responds to local newspaper article about athletic department
The Air Force Academy’s superintendent released a statement Sunday morning responding to an article published in the Colorado Springs Gazette…
Continue ReadingLocal firefighters heading to California
Three fire departments in El Paso County are providing personnel and resources as part of a nationwide effort to combat a rash of wildfires in…
Continue ReadingBlack Forest brothers earn National Geographic grant, drive vegetable oil powered ice cream truck cross-country
It’s a sweet homecoming for two brothers from Black Forest Saturday. Caleb and Cameron Kruse are loving their summer vacation. The siblings are…
Continue ReadingPeople gather in Victor to save historic Miner’s Union Hall
People in Victor are trying to save a crown jewel in the middle of a mining city. They’re raising money to save the historic Miner’s…
Continue ReadingFountain Police looking for robbery suspect
Fountain Police are looking for a suspect who they said stole a gun from a car Friday morning. Police said it happened in the Walmart parking lot off…
Continue ReadingCSPD investigating bank robbery
Colorado Springs police said officers are investigating a bank robbery Saturday morning. It happened at the TCF Bank near Platte Avenue and Chelton.…
Continue ReadingFree Admission to State Parks
Parks and Wildlife officials are celebrating the 138th anniversary of the Centennial State by offering free admission to state parks on Monday.…
Continue ReadingCSPD: Motorcyclist killed in overnight crash
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash early Saturday morning in Colorado Springs. The crash happened around 2 a.m. at the intersection of Chelton Rd…
Continue ReadingCity won’t pay for damage caused by stolen police car
The side of the police cruiser says “Colorado Springs,” but a little over a week after the accident, the homeowners have an answer as to…
Continue ReadingSudden balloon landing surprises homeowners
A Colorado Springs couple didn’t get their usual sunrise view Friday morning. A hot air balloon landed in the northeast side of the Springs.…
Continue ReadingPaul George Injured
Indiana Pacers All-Star Paul George suffered a gruesome right leg injury late in the U.S. national team’s intrasquad scrimmage Friday night.…
Continue ReadingWet weather contributes to bug boom in El Paso County
For different reasons, this summer has produced greater numbers of certain insects in parts of El Paso County. One bug is targeting ponderosa pine…
Continue ReadingManitou Motels Clarify Pot Policies
El Paso County’s first recreational marijuana shop has Manitou motel owners developing new pot policies. Dillon Motel is right across the…
Continue ReadingColorado began issuing driver’s licenses to immigrants regardless of legal status
Colorado began issuing driver’s licenses and identification cards to immigrants regardless of their legal status, marking a dramatic change in…
Continue ReadingAir Force athletics program under investigation
The Air Force Academy’s superintendent has ordered an investigation into the academy’s athletics program in response to a…
Continue ReadingSheriff’s office responds to questions about Maketa’s silence
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office addressed Sheriff Terry Maketa’s lack of public comment about recent allegations against him in a…
Continue ReadingSand Dunes National Park to be featured on quarter
Colorado’s Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve will soon be featured on the quarter as part of a U.S. Mint program aimed at honoring…
Continue ReadingColorado probation officer facing drug charges
Authorities say a Colorado probation officer is facing felony drug charges in Nebraska. Keith County Attorney Randy Fair says Shauna Sanders, a…
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