There’s a new way to report animal abuse ant’s expected to make life better for animals in the region.… MORE
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Springs Airport numbers up
The Colorado Springs Airport reports an increase of passengers flying out of the Springs. In April more than 67 thousand people flew out of the Springs airport. That represents a 15% increase compared to 2019. The number of seats available is up better than 67% due to additional capacity and more airlines now flying…… MORE
Morphew back in court
Barry Morphew will be back in a Chaffee County courtroom Thursday afternoon to face new charges. He is accused of killing his wife Suzanne Morphew sometime last year. She disappeared after going for a bike ride near Salida on Mothers Day 2020. Barry Morphew is facing new charges Thursday including tampering with a deceased…… MORE
Childrens Hospital Colorado declares emergency
Children’s Hospital Colorado is declaring a mental health state of emergency for kids across the state. They say they’ve seen a huge increase in emergency room visits for children who have attempted suicide. Mental health emergency visits rose 90-percent across the hospital system in April. The most recent data available from the Centers for…… MORE
Cemetary damaged in Manitou
Authorities in Manitou Springs say vandals have damaged a number of grave sites at Crystal Valley cemetery. Some 50 grave sites were disturbed with headstones and monuments knocked over. A small burned area was discovered and there was trash also found in the area. No word on when the damage may have occurred. Interim…… MORE
What you should know about the Air Force Academy graduation
AFA graduation takes place on Wednesday and the Thunderbirds are practcing in advance.… MORE
Suspect hospitalized after officer involved shooting
A suspect has life-threatening injuries after an officer-involved shooting in Fountain.… MORE
Air Force AD contract extended
Nathan Pine, Athletic Director at the Air Force Academy, has had his contract extended through 2026. Pine was hired in 2019, coming from Holy Cross University. The announcement was made by Academy Superintendent Lt. General Richard Clark and Harvey Schiller, the Chairman of the Board for the Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation. Pine replaced…… MORE
Commission pauses approval for new neighborhood
The Colorado Springs Planning Commission agreed with residents Thursday and paused plans for the construction of some 250 homes in a new development north of Powers Boulevard and Old Ranch Road. Area residents argued in front of the planning commission the new neighborhood would have only one evacuation route in case of an emergency.…… MORE
Students post image of Floyd death
A photo posted on social media appears to show 3 high school students re-enacting the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The picture shows a student in blackface being held down on the ground by two other students, one of whom has his knee on the neck of the prone student. The photo is…… MORE
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