D-3 bus rear-ended on icy hill
A school bus stopped at a light was rear-ended on an icy hill in Widefield Thursday morning (1/23/14). The crash happened on Metropolitan Street at…
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Closings and delays for Thursday morning
Schools – D-11 – Two-hour delay – Cheyenne Mountain District 12 – Two-hour delay – Pikes Peak Christian School –…
Continue ReadingMan accused of trying to stab son with homemade sword
Caon City Police say a man is facing attempted murder charges after trying to stab his son with a homemade sword during a fight. Police say that…
Continue ReadingMan accused of asking high school student for sex, arranging to meet her
A man who thought he was meeting a high school student at a convenience store wound up in handcuffs instead. Police received a call from Doherty High…
Continue ReadingMan arrested, accused of Burglarizing Colorado Springs home
Colorado Springs Police arrested a man they say burglarized a house. Police arrested Paul Gonzalez, 38, for trespassing early Thursday morning…
Continue ReadingMan wanted on attempted homicide warrant arrested
Colorado Springs Police arrested a fugitive sought by the Florence Police Department. Zillanz Falcon was arrested Wednesday night (1/22/14) on a…
Continue ReadingPeople in Manitou Springs are split over the city’s marijuana image
People in Manitou Springs are excited that their city is the only place in El Paso County that can sell recreational marijuana, but others fear…
Continue ReadingColorado Springs council aide speaks out about Mayor
A week ago, George Culpepper was willing to keep quiet for the sake of his family. “I was offered $12,100 and health and dental benefits for…
Continue ReadingLocal tenant questions safety after Tuesday apartment fire
A resident of the Cheyenne Vista Apartments said the fire alarms and at least one smoke detector didn’t work during a fire that remains under…
Continue ReadingBillboard asks for kidney donation
A Caon City woman is hoping the right travelers see her plea on the roadside. She’s asking for a new kidney. Becky Kelly has put a billboard…
Continue ReadingDry winter not causing fewer potholes, street cracks
More ice and snow mean more wear and tear on driving surfaces but local work crews say the opposite isn’t happening yet this winter. Seasonal…
Continue ReadingCommissioners approve three medical marijuana licenses, postpone hearing
Pueblo County Commissioners approved three medical marijuana licenses Wednesday. Commissioner Sal Pace said there’s an urgency among some…
Continue ReadingPueblo activist announces run for state House
Pueblo activist Daneya Esgar announced Tuesday she’s seeking the state House District 46 seat. The Pueblo native made the announcement at…
Continue ReadingAfter effects of recreational marijuana vote in Manitou Springs
A ripple effect is going on about a vote that is less than 24 hours old in Manitou. It’s over the passage of recreational marijuana and the two…
Continue ReadingColorado State Patrol stands behind dangerous driving reporting system
Colorado State Patrol is standing behind the system for its impaired driving reporting line, Star DUI (*384) or Star-CSP (*277). This comes after a…
Continue ReadingFire investigators say cigarette started mobile home fire
One person was treated for smoke inhalation after a mobile home fire in southeast Colorado Springs Wednesday morning (1/22/14). The fire happened at…
Continue ReadingColorado Springs making plans to clear snowy roads
The City of Colorado Springs says it has a plan in place to clear snow and ice from the roads as an overnight snow storm approaches. StormTracker 13…
Continue ReadingPurchase of land for veterans cemetery complete
Congressman Scott Tipton says the Department of Veterans Affairs has completed the purchase of land southeast of Colorado Springs for a new national…
Continue ReadingEvacuation lifted at Butts Army Airfield following bomb threat
Butts Army Airfield on Fort Carson was evacuated Wednesday (1/22/14) because of a bomb threat. The evacuation order has now been lifted. Fort Carson…
Continue Reading2 acre fire in Black Forest put out
A small fire that sparked on the eastern edge of Black Forest is now out. The fire burned two acres in grass. No homes were damaged. The El Paso…
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