Category Archives: Local News

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

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

A verified Gofundme page set up for fallen parole officer

A go-fund-me page is set to help the family of a fallen parole officer. Christine Guerin Sandoval died in the line of duty when she and two other officers were attempting to serve a search warrant to a suspect identified as Justin Kula. As they approached Kula, he drove toward them, killing Sandoval and injuring…MORE

Child Found Unresponsive at Memorial Park

POLICE INVESTIGATING A CHILD REPORTEDLY DROWNING AT MEMORIAL PARK SATURDAY AFTERNOON. POLICE SAY THEY RESPONDED TO A CALL ABOUT A YOUNG BOY DROWNING AROUND 3 PM, PEOPLE IN THE AREA FOUND A CHILD UNRESPONSIVE IN THE WATER AND BEGAN LIFE-SAVING MEASURES, HE WAS TAKEN TO A NEARBY HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS LATER PRONOUNCED DEAD. 53-YEAR-OLD…MORE

CSPD identifies parole officer killed in the line of duty

We are learning new details following the tragic death of a parole officer Thursday afternoon in Colorado Springs. Officials say three parole officers were attempting to contact a suspect in a vehicle in the parking lot of a business at Spruce Street and Bijou near I-25 to check his welfare and make contact. The suspect…MORE

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