A group in Colorado is hoping to get enough signatures to place a proposal on the November ballot to raise taxes on recreational marijuana sales. The group, “Learning Opportunities for Colorado Kids” would use revenue from the initiative, if passed, to fund mental health programs and after school tutoring for colorado children. They are…… MORE
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Group wants pot tax to support children
A group in Colorado is hoping to get enough signatures to place a proposal on the November ballot to raise taxes on recreational marijuana sales. The group, “Learning Opportunities for Colorado Kids” would use revenue from the initiative, if passed, to fund mental health programs and after school tutoring for colorado children. They are…… MORE
Kallungi extradited back to Colorado
A man accused of killing his wife is back in El Paso County. Dane Kallungi was wanted in the death of his wife Jepsy. Arrest affidavits say Kallungi killed her, then buried her body in a remote part of Teller County. He reportedly admitted to his ex-wife in March that he killed Jepsy. She later…… MORE
Dylan Redwine’s stepfather takes the stand in Murder Trail
Dylan Redwine’s stepfather takes the stand in Murder Trail.… MORE
Grim discovery in Falcon
Two people were found dead Monday morning in Falcon. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Department was asked to make a welfare check in the 11000 block of Rodez Grove. They found 2 people deceased. Deputies say they believe this is an isolated incident and there is no known threat to the public. Their identities…… MORE
Redwine trial continues
Week 2 of the Mark Redwine trial began Monday in Durango. He is accused of killing his son Dylan during a court ordered visit in 2012. Dylan lived with his mother in northern Colorado Springs. During testimony yesterday it was reported Redwine did not make a formal police request for an investigation when Dylan…… MORE
United to add job in Colorado
United Airlines is expected to add several thousand jobs in Colorado over the next several years. The company purchased 270 narrow bodied jets in an effort to upgrade its fleet. A spokesman says the new planes will offer more leg room in economy, greater overhead storage for carry on bags, and faster wifi. The…… MORE
Woman arrested for DUI, Motor vehicle theft
Springs police finally caught and arrested a woman for motor vehicle theft Monday night. A man reported his car stolen in the 1600 block of W Kiowa street. Police saw the vehicle but the driver eluded officers and they gave up the chase. However the car was seen again, pulled over near Highway 115…… MORE
Man drowns in Lake Pueblo
Tragic news out of Pueblo. Authorities late Sunday night recovered the body of a man who went missing in Lake Pueblo. Parks and wildlife officials say the man went into the water to retrieve an inflatable pool that had drifted away. He disappeared around 430 Sunday afternoon off the north shore. Officials discovered his…… MORE
Redwine trial resumes this week
The Mark Redwine trial in Durango is expected to continue this week. Prosecutors say he killed his son Dylan in 2012. The boys remains weren’t discovered until 2013. Dylan lived with his mother in northern El Paso County, and was on a court ordered visit. Prosecutors say Mark Redwine killed his son because Dylan…… MORE
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