TUESDAY NIGHT COLORADO SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL DENIED AN APPEAL TO STOP AN APARTMENT COMPLEX FOR TROUBLED YOUTH. COUNCIL APPROVED THE PLAN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF “THE LAUNCH PAD” A 50 UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX WHICH WILL BE BUILT ON THE WEST SIDE NEAR 19TH AND UINTAH. THE NON-PROFIT “THE PLACE” IS OVERSEEING THE NEW FACILITY. THE…… MORE
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Man arrested after a standoff Tuesday morning
We’re learning new details about a shelter-in-place order Tuesday morning near Memorial Park. Authorities were called on reports of a burglary after a man—identified as Randy Holliday—allegedly forced his way into a home on Farragut Avenue while armed with a sledgehammer. According to police, when officers arrived, Holliday barricaded himself in the home. By 9…… MORE
Police continue search for driver in the Monument area
Police are searching for the driver of a truck last seen at the Pilot Travel Center South of Baptist Road in Monument. Details on why authorities are searching for the driver are not released. The vehicle is described as a grey Chevrolet Silverado with a flatbed, wood rails, and a white cage. At the time…… MORE
New gun law on hold
COLORADO’S NEW GUN LAW WHICH WENT INTO EFFECT MONDAY HAS BEEN BLOCKED FOR THE MOMENT BY A FEDERAL JUDGE. THE NEW LAW MOVED THE ELIGIBLE AGE TO BUY A GUN FROM 18 TO 21. “ROCKY MOUNTAIN GUN OWNERS,” AND 2 PLAINTIFFS ARGUED THE NEW LAW VIOLATED SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS, AND THE JUDGE AGREED PUTTING A…… MORE
Teen facing charges after taking construction equipment on a “joyride”
A teenager is facing charges after taking a construction vehicle for a joy ride. Police were called to a Chipotle construction site near Tutt Boulevard and Vickie Lane just after 3 this morning. When officers arrived, the teen was still driving the equipment and told officers they didn’t plan to still it, just drive it…… MORE
First death from West Nile in Colorado
THE STATE OF COLORADO HAS CONFIRMED THE FIRST DEATH FROM WEST NILE VIRUS IN 2023. THAT FATALITY WAS CONFIRMED IN WELD COUNTY. THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SAYS 12 PEOPLE HAVE TESTED POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE. WEST NILE IS TRANSMITTED THROUGH MOSQUITO BITES. MOST PEOPLE DO NOT DEVELOP SYMPTOMS. HOWEVER, 1 IN 5 WHO GET…… MORE
New gun law in effect
BEGINNING MONDAY, YOU MUST BE 21 TO NOW PURCHASE A GUN IN COLORADO. SENATE BILL 23-169 NOW MANDATES THE SALE OF GUNS TO ONLY PEOPLE AGE 21 OR OLDER. SELLING A GUN TO SOMEONE YOUNGER THAN 21 IS NOW A MISDEAMENOR WITH A PUNISHMENT OF UP TO 18 MONTHS IN JAIL. SOME GROUPS IN COLORADO…… MORE
CDHE officials say data breach could affect Coloradans who worked at or attended public schools
The Department of Higher Education is informing Coloradans about what they describe as a data incident. Officials with the department said on June 19th, they became aware of the breach and took steps to secure the network, and began working with 3rd-party specialists. Officials say the cyber security ransomware incident happened between June 11th and…… MORE
CSPD alerts the community about a sexually violent predator in the area
Colorado Springs Police say a sexually violent predator is now registered in the city. CSPD is issuing the alert as per Colorado Law. Authorities say William Swift is a transient in their jurisdiction. His registered address is near E. Platte and Circle. According to CBI, swift was convicted of sexual assault in 2000. … MORE
Former police officer arrested after pointing a gun at a man
A retired Denver Police Officer is under arrest after allegedly pointing a gun at a man in the food court at a Littleton shopping mall. Witnesses report that 67-year-old Martin Vigil was arguing with another individual when he pointed the weapon at the victim. Jefferson County authorities arrived and convinced Vigil to put down the…… MORE
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