Colorado Springs Police continue to investigate a 15-year-old cold case. On December 25th, 2008, 38-year-old Margaret Sweet was found shot to death outside of her home on Fosdick Circle just north of Mitchell High School. Police say the only information they have is reports of yelling and then gunshots.… MORE
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A former foster parent convicted of child sex assault is sentenced
A former foster parent convicted of multiple counts of child sex assault received his sentence. The investigation into Joel Longshore began in 2020 after victims came forward about being sexually abused in their foster home. In March of 2021, Longshore was arrested on multiple counts of sexual assault on a child by one in a…… MORE
CSFD reports 3 vehicle fires caused by space heaters in 4 days
The Colorado Springs Fire Department says no injuries are reported after a vehicle fire caused by a space heater. Officials say this is the 3rd fire in the last 4 days caused by a space heater. CSFD is reminding everyone to be sure to keep the heaters at least 3 feet away from anything that…… MORE
CDOT says law enforcement will be out in full force this weekend
Officials with the Colorado Department of Transportation say law enforcement will be out in full force working to stop impaired drivers from harming others over the holiday weekend. Sam Cole with CDOT says if you plan on drinking, make sure you have a safe ride home planned, and if you’re traveling, pay extra attention to…… MORE
Police search for suspects after an officer was punched
Authorities are searching for suspects after an officer was punched Tuesday night. according to CSPD, an officer was on assignment at a store on East Platte north of Circle when they recognized a known shoplifter wanted on multiple warrants. Springs Police say the female suspect was leaving the store with stolen merchandise when the officer…… MORE
New details on the arrest of a suspect Wednesday morning on the city’s southeast side
We’re learning new details after a suspect was arrested Wednesday morning on the city’s southeast side. According to Colorado Springs Police, officers were called to an apartment complex on Delta Drive west of South Academy on reports of a domestic disturbance. Initial reports indicate the suspect was on parole, was armed with a handgun, and…… MORE
Victims Shot While Trying to Confront Alleged Car Thiefs
A MAN AND WOMAN SHOT YESTERDAY MORNING IN PUEBLO AFTER TRYING TO RECOVER A STOLEN VEHICLE. AROUND 11:45 A SHOOTING WAS REPORTED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH ERIE AVENUE AND EAST 6TH STREET. POLICE SAY A MAN AND WOMAN WERE CONFRONTING AN ALLEGED CAR THIEF WHEN SHOTS WERE FIRED. THE VICTIMS WERE TAKEN TO THE…… MORE
The Colorado Supreme Court Has Removed Former President Donald Trump from States Ballot
THE COLORADO SUPREME COURT HAS REMOVED FORMER PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP FROM THE STATES 2024 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY BALLOT. THE COURT RULED 4 TO 3 THAT MR. TRUMP IS INELIGIBLE FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDACY BECAUSE OF THE 14TH AMENDMENT’S INSURRECTIONIST BAN.… MORE
CSFD says a fire at an apartment in southwest Colorado Springs was caused by a lithium-ion battery in a scooter
The Colorado Springs Fire Department released the cause of a fire Thursday at “The Lookout at Broadmoor Apartments” near South 8th Street and Cheyenne Boulevard. Officials say a lithium-ion battery in an electric scooter sparked the blaze. Crews were able to quickly contain the fire to the balcony and within minutes, the fire was under…… MORE
Colorado Flags flown at half-staff Tuesday in honor of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
Governor Jared Polis ordered flags across the state to be flown at half-staff Tuesday in honor of the late Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor who died on December 1st at the age of 93. O’Connor was the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court serving from 1981 to 2006 when she retired. On Tuesday,…… MORE
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