A man is under arrest for a fatal shooting in Colorado Springs early Saturday. It happened at The Social Nightclub near Academy and North Carefree. 19-year-old La Jayzia Cannon of Colorado Springs was shot and killed, allegedly by 23-year-old Gary McCallister who is originally from Missouri. McCallister is jailed on a charge of 2nd degree…… MORE
A state survey shows Colorado is at its highest average seat belt use ever. 86% of Coloradans are choosing to buckle up. Drive Smart Colorado credits the increase to education efforts by CDOT, law enforcement, and other partners. El Paso County has the highest teenage seat belt use rate in the state.… MORE
An update on a suspected drive-by shooting in Colorado Springs Monday night. Someone opened fire on a house on Querida Drive, near Palmer Park and Chelton. A female victim inside was struck and severely injured. While no arrests have been made in connection to the shooting, a person living in the home was detained for…… MORE
The manhunt for Jackie Wampler Jr, the man accused of shooting a Costilla County Deputy, is over. Details about where he was found aren’t available yet but authorities say Wampler shot the deputy 3 times while he was investigating a burglary in the Forbes Ranch Area. The deputy is in stable condition at San Lius…… MORE
Construction on an interchange at Powers and Research Parkway could begin next fall if $40 million is allocated for the project. The project hinges on whether the State Transportation Commission approves the funding. CDOT also has applied for a federal grant to expand the shoulder of I-25 between South Academy and Fountain Boulevards. Other…… MORE
A Fountain officer is recovering from his injuries after a chase early Tuesday involving 3 teenagers. It started around 3:30 a.m. when authorities pulled over a vehicle at Comanche Village and Santa Fe for driving without headlights on. After police approached the car the driver sped up and maneuvered the vehicle on the shoulder to…… MORE
A serious crash in eastern El Paso County has left one dead. It happened just before 5 Wednesday morning about a mile east of Ellicott. Authorities say two vehicles were involved and one of them caught on fire. The victim died at the scene and a driver was injured. The specifics on all involved as…… MORE
The 3rd bank robbery in Colorado Springs in the past week occurred Tuesday afternoon at a First Bank at Garden of the Gods and Centennial. On Saturday, the Chase Bank near Academy and Montebello Drive was robbed by a white man in his thirties. Last Friday, another First Bank was held up at Briargate…… MORE
A manhunt is underway after a man shot a Costilla County Deputy Wednesday morning. Jackie Wampler Jr. is 5’5 and weighs around 145 pounds. Authorities believe he’s still in the Costilla County area. He is considered armed and dangerous. The deputy was investigating a burglary in the Forbes Ranch area and was shot multiple times.…… MORE
Authorities are looking for a suspect in a shooting Monday night that left a Colorado Springs woman hospitalized. Someone opened fire on a home on Querida Drive, near Chelton and Palmer Park. The victim was shot in the head, but is expected to survive. The shooter fled before police arrived.… MORE
