CLOSING ARGUMENTS ARE SET TO BEGIN TUESDAY IN ADAMS COUNTY IN THE ELIJAH MCCLAIN CASE. HE IS THE AURORA MAN WHO DIED IN 2019 AFTER BEING SUBDUED BY AURORA POLICE AND GIVEN A SHOT OF KETAMINE BY FIRST RESPONDERS. THE DEFENSE RESTED ITS CASE FRIDAY WITHOUT CALLING ANY WITNESSES. OFFICERS JASON ROSENBALTT AND RANDY ROEDEMA…… MORE
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Public meetings on federal housing funds
THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS WILL HOLD TWO PUBLIC MEETINGS NEXT WEEK TO GET CITIZEN INPUT ON USE OF FEDERAL GRANT MONEY FROM THE US. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. THIS IS PART OF THE CITY’S 2024 ACTION PLAN FOR THE USE OF FEDERAL DOLLARS. FUNDS SUPPORT AFFORDABLE HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, NONPROFIT…… MORE
Joshua Johnson found guilty in the death of 17-year-old Riley Whitelaw
A jury has found Joshua Johnson guilty of first-degree murder in the death of his 17-year-old co-worker Riley Whitelaw. On Wednesday, Johnson was sentenced to life behind bars without the possibility of parole. In June of 2022, Riley was found brutally murdered in the breakroom at a local Walgreens. State patrol located Johnson the following…… MORE
An inmate at the U.S. Penitentiary in Florence was injured in an assault
An inmate at the U.S. Penitentiary is recovering after they were assaulted late Wednesday morning. Officials say employees were able to quickly gain control of the situation, and at no time was the public in danger. No other injuries were reported. Meanwhile, officials say the prisoner was taken to an outside facility for medical treatment.…… MORE
Denver police are searching for a suspect in connection to a homicide
Denver police are searching for a suspect in connection with a homicide investigation. Authorities are looking for Jesus Arvizo after the skeletal remains of James Montoya were found in Saguache County in July. investigators found the remains while searching for Edna Quintana—who is still missing. Police believe Arvizo killed Montoya in Denver and is likely…… MORE
Deputies search for two suspects in a series of robberies in unincorporated El Paso County
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of burglaries last month. Deputies say the crimes happened on September 25th near Marksheffel in unincorporated El Paso County. At least five residents in the area say the suspects stole garage door openers from their vehicles, and then either entered the garage or the residence.…… MORE
The Notebook!!- NFL All in On Taylor Swift!
In today’s Notebook, Jim talks about the hype around Sunday Night Football with Taylor Swift in the house, Mariah Carey, and the lottery!!… MORE
Mayor Mobolade Proposed 2024 City Budget
COLORADO SPRINGS MAYOR YEMI MOBOLADE PRESENTED NEXT YEARS CITY BUDGET TO CITY COUNCIL. THE 2024 BUDGET HE SUBMITTED IS 428 MILLION DOLLARS. THE MAYOR SAID YESTERDAY THIS BUDGET INCLUDES A NUMBER OF COST SAVING MEASURES. THE MAYOR IS ASKING FOR 4% PAY INCREASES FOR POLICE AND FIRE PERSONNEL ALONG WITH 911 CALL CENTER EMPLOYEES. AND…… MORE
Kaiser Permanente Workers Possible Strike
A POSSIBLE STRIKE COULD BEGIN FOR KAISER PERMANENTE EMPLOYEES ACROSS THE NATION, INCLUDING COLORADO, AFTER A DEAL WASN’T REACHED BETWEEN THE UNION AND KAISER PERMANENTE. THE UNION IS ASKING KAISER TO IMPROVE STAFFING LEVELS THAT TOOK A HIT DUE TO THE PANDEMIC AND ADDRESS WAGES AND BENEFIT DEMANDS. TALKS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TODAY, HOWEVER…… MORE
Officials search for a pair suspected of stealing mail
Officials with the United States Postal Inspection Service are working to identify two people suspected of stealing mail. The alleged crimes happened at the Quail Run apartments on North Dublin west of North Academy, between September 7th and 25th. Officials are offering a reward of up to 20 thousand dollars.… MORE
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