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Home Fire in Peregrin Area

Home Fire in Peregrin Area

Investigators are looking into whether lightning sparked a fire that destroyed a large house in the Peregrin area of northwest Colorado Springs on Tuesday, it happened on Heartland Way.  Everyone got out safely, and no one was hurt.  Firefighters had difficulty battling the flames because of steep terrain.  The home appears to be a total…MORE

Bike Thieves Arrested

Bike Thieves Arrested

Three men are charged after allegedly stealing several bicycles from the Colorado College Campus on Sunday. Officers spotted the suspects taking the bikes, and initially caught two of them.  The third was rounded up the next day.  In all the bikes stolen were valued at $7,500 dollars.  James Loper, Joey Muraca, and Tyson Lane are…MORE

Officer Duzel’s Condition Improving

Officer Duzel’s Condition Improving

The condition of Colorado Springs Officer Cem Duzel continues to improve. CSPD says officer Duzel has been released from the intensive care unit but is still being treated in the hospital. Duzel was shot and gravely wounded in the line of duty while responding to a call on August 2nd. The police department says Duzel’s…MORE

Chris Watts Formally Charged

Chris Watts Formally Charged

Chris Watts, the Fredrick man charged in the deaths of his family, was in court Tuesday morning.  Watts has been formally charged with 9 felonies including 3 counts of first degree murder, 1 count of unlawful termination of a pregnancy, and 3 counts of tampering with a deceased human body.  Watts claims that he killed…MORE

Deadly Crash Near Pueblo Motorsports Park

Deadly Crash Near Pueblo Motorsports Park

State troopers say alcohol may have played a role in a deadly crash near the Pueblo Motorsports Park early Monday.  A 35 year old male driver was 4 wheeling in an SUV and plunged down a 17 foot cliff.  The driver was killed and two passengers were hurt, one critically.  Their names have not been…MORE

Man Who Caused Bus Crash Identified

Man Who Caused Bus Crash Identified

The man who caused a Greyhound bus to crash on I-25 near Fountain last night has been identified as a Mexican national.  47 year old Edmundo Audelo threatened the driver and all 26 passengers on board with a knife.   Police say that Audelo grabbed the steering wheel causing the bus to crash. After escaping…MORE

ACLU Denied Preliminary Injunction

ACLU Denied Preliminary Injunction

  A motion from the ACLU to file a preliminary injunction against the Teller County Sheriff’s office was denied by a district judge on Monday. It revolved around the county jail holding an inmate for immigration and customs enforcement. The judge ruled that sheriff Jason Mikesell has the legal authority to cooperate with ICE and…MORE

Traffic Delays Possible on I-25

Traffic Delays Possible on I-25

Expect heavy military traffic on I-25 this week as Fort Carson’s 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team travels between the mountain post and the Pinon Canyon Maneuver site northeast of Trinidad.  The convoys will also be on the road during the week of September 9th.  Slower than normal traffic is expected.MORE

Boil Order In Effect For Midway Area

Boil Order In Effect For Midway Area

The Hanover Fire Department delivered water to Midway area residents after Friday’s flooding damaged distribution lines.  While service has been mostly restored, a boil order remains in effect.  Several tests still have to be performed to make sure the water is safe.  The storm also washed out roads, stranding several people in their vehicles.  Thankfully,…MORE

Woman Arrested While Attacking Police

Woman Arrested While Attacking Police

A Colorado Springs woman will be in court this afternoon after allegedly attacking two police officers Friday night.  19 year old Cynthia Crowley was arrested during a domestic violence incident near Austin Bluffs and Rangewood.  The officers were taken to a hospital, and are expected to recover.  Crowley is now also facing assault charges. MORE

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