El Paso County to start repairs to help with flooding in Black Forest
El Paso County announced Tuesday it will start work on a culvert that made Shoup Road prone to flash flooding after the Black Forest Fire. El Paso…
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Hundred Club honors three first responders
El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa says that the controversy surrounding a service award is irrelevant. The Hundred Club of Colorado Springs…
Continue ReadingFederal water not allowed for legal marijuana growing
A ruling Tuesday by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has marijuana growers fearing that their new businesses will dry up due to lack of water. The…
Continue ReadingCalifornia wildfires stir memories for local firefighters
The images of the fires near San Diego are hitting close to home for firefighters in southern Colorado. Colorado Springs didn’t send any…
Continue ReadingPolice believe 10 propositioning cases involving red truck are linked
Colorado Springs Police are searching for a man victims said offered them money to watch him touch himself. The latest incident happened Monday…
Continue ReadingAir Force Academy cadets get dirty for flooding mitigation
Getting down and dirty to prevent flooding on the Waldo Canyon Fire burn scar. More than 40 Air Force Academy football players, cheerleaders and…
Continue ReadingID theft suspect, 16, accused of shimmying down side of hotel with rope made of sheets to escape arrest
Colorado Springs Police say a 16-year-old runaway who checked into the Antlers Hilton Hotel with a stolen credit card was able to escape arrest by…
Continue ReadingVandals hit Benjamin Elementary School
Vandals have struck an elementary school in Pueblo, forcing it to shut down on Tuesday. Students were sent home from Benjamin Franklin Elementary…
Continue ReadingSprings bank robbery suspect arrested
Colorado Springs Police say a man suspected of robbing a downtown bank has been arrested. The crime happened at the ABC Bank, 434 S. Tejon Street, at…
Continue ReadingPolice: Teen Tased after overturning desk, hitting officer at Doherty High School
The Colorado Springs Police Department says an officer had to use a Taser to subdue a 16-year-old at Doherty High School Monday (5/19/14). School…
Continue ReadingWoman robbed by unknown suspect
A Colorado Springs woman was robbed by an unknown man at approximately 10:40 Saturday night at 2300 block of Bonfoy Ave. The woman was retrieving…
Continue ReadingObama administration pushes Congress to ensure enough money is available to fight wildfires
The Obama administration is pushing Congress to ensure enough money is available to fight wildfires. The pressure is coming as California recovers…
Continue ReadingFlood recovery fund created for local Manitou Springs businesses
A new grant is available for local businesses in Manitou Springs affected by last summer’s flooding. Pikes Peak United Way announced Monday…
Continue ReadingAnimal instincts insight
When you hear about a heroic pet, it seems it’s a K-9 every doggone time. From Underdog to Lassie heroic dogs dominate pop culture. In real…
Continue ReadingSocial media posts can land you in hot water
Though self-expression is the cornerstone of social media, certain status updates, photos and even private messages can land a person in court or…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Deputies investigate attempted kidnapping of 9-year-old in Security-Widefield
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of an attempted kidnapping near Venetucci Elementary in Security-Widefield. The…
Continue ReadingCollege grads of 2014 are the most indebted ever
The college graduating class of 2014 is the most indebted ever, according to the Wall Street Journal. The newspaper said the average college graduate…
Continue ReadingCity for Champions gets new design ideas
The City for Champions has its supporters and opponents. New ideas on how to build the project were presented to two supporters of the project today.…
Continue ReadingPueblo police investigate reported bomb threat
Pueblo Police were called Monday evening (5/19/14) when a man told family members that he had explosives. The incident happened in the 700 block of…
Continue ReadingAttempted kidnapping concerns parents for childrens’ safety
It was a close call for a nine-year old boy on his way to school. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says two men tried to kidnap him Monday…
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