Colorado Springs Utility prices are going up, starting today. The City Council voted unanimously last week to raise CSU natural gas and electric rates. Most customers will see around a $28.50 increase on their bills per month, starting Nov. 15. Utility spokespeople say the that the increases should only be temporary, and prices should drop…… MORE
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Research Parkway Closure
Starting Nov. 15, the Colorado Department of Transportation will fully close down Research Parkway between Powers and Channel Drive for some months. CDOT says this is important for the construction of an interchange and road improvements. The work should be done by next year. During the closure, Powers won’t be impacted. However, there won’t be…… MORE
Man Arrested for Possible Arson
Corey Elenga, 34, is currently in custody for suspected arson. Around three o’clock on Saturday afternoon, officers were sent to the 4200 block of Drennan Road for a possible robbery. When officers found Elenga, he had two large kitchen knives in his hands. He refused to comply with officers, who had to detain him. While…… MORE
Death at Fire Identified
We now know the name of the victim who died after jumping from a burning building on Sunday evening. The victim was 66-year-old Ronald Turner died at the scene after he jumped from a third-story window to escape the flames. Police and fire crews responed to a structure fire at the Enfield Apartments near Hancock…… MORE
Teenager Shot on Split Rock
Authorities are now looking for a suspect accused of shooting a teenager on Nov. 10. Around midnight, police found a teenage boy with a gunshot wound in the 2400 block of Split Rock Drive in the Rockrimmon area. The teen was transported to a hospital and is reportedly in stable condition. His injuries are described…… MORE
COVID Resolution Tabled
Members of the El Paso County Board of Public Health tabled a resolution publicly supporting COVID-19 vaccines after a large public outcry. Members say the resolution was not to create a mandate for vaccination, but many of the people who spoke during the meeting were concerned it would lead to one. The resolution was allegedly…… MORE
City Council Seat Open
The Colorado Springs City Council will start taking applications for an open seat on the council this afternoon. Council President Pro Tem Richard Skorman stepped down from his position, which represents District 3 in the southwest and downtown part of the Springs. Those living in that district can run for his seat, which opens up…… MORE
Deadly Fire in Green Mountain Falls
One person is dead, and a home was destroyed by a fire near Green Mountain Falls on the morning of Nov. 9. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is now invesetigating the fire. Fire crews were on scene by 6:30 a.m. and quickly requested back up from other agencies. The structure was quickly destroyed, but…… MORE
Utility Prices Go Up
The Colorado Springs City Council has approved an increase in natural gas and electric rates. Starting on Nov. 15, utility customers will see their bill go up by approximately $28.52 depending on use. Colorado Springs Utility officials say they know it’s a difficult time for customers, and there are programs available to help. They encourage…… MORE
Possible Utility Increases
The Colorado Springs City Council is set to make a decision about whether to reaise utility prices in the city today. If the council votes to increase prices, Springs residents could be looking at about $28 a month increases. The higher rates would start around the middle of November.… MORE
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