A COLORADO SPRINGS MAN WHO WAS ACCUSED OF SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD IN 2022, AND FLED THE COUNTRY, HAS BEEN CAPTURED IN SOUTH AMERICA. BOBBY STARK WAS ARRESTED LAST YEAR ON NUMEROUS CHARGES, WHICH ALSO INCLUDE RETALIATION OF A WITNESS OR VICTIM. HE BONDED OUT OF JAIL IN MAY OF 2022 AND FLED THE…… MORE
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D-11, teachers union reach agreement
THE GAZETTE IS REPORTING AN AGREEMENT HAS BEEN REACHED BETWEEN ADMINISTRATORS WITH COLORADO SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 11 AND THE COLORADO SPRINGS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, A UNION THAT REPRESENTS SOME 60% OF TEACHERS IN THE DISTRICT. THE AGREEMENT MUST STILL BE RATIFIED BY TEACHERS LATER THIS WEEK AND THEN PASSED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION NEXT WEEK.…… MORE
Stunning win by Mobolade in Springs Mayoral Runoff
YEMI MOBOLADE IS EXPECTED TO BECOME THE NEXT MAYOR OF COLORADO SPRINGS. IN TUESDAYS RUNOFF ELECTION AGAINST THE FAVORITE WAYNE WILLIAMS, MOBOLADE WAS LEADING IN THE RACE WITH 57% OF THE VOTE TO WILLIAMS 42%. BALLOTS WERE STILL BEING COUNTEDLATE LAST NIGHT. WILLIAMS CONCEDED THE RACE TO MOBOLADE SOON AFTER THE FIRST RESULTS WERE RELEASED.…… MORE
Arson investigation underway after Monday night fire
An arson investigation is underway after a fire on the roof of a downtown restaurant. Crews were called to Fujiyama near Tejon and Colorado around 11:50 Monday night. They were able to quickly extinguish the blaze before it caused significant damage to the building. Witnesses report seeing a white man wearing a dark beanie and…… MORE
A Child sexual assault suspect is behind bars after fleeing the country
Officials with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office say a man accused of sexually assaulting a child is behind bars after fleeing to South America a year ago. Bobby Stark was arrested in April of 2022 on multiple charges, including sexual assault on a child and retaliation against a witness or victim. He bonded out…… MORE
Search for continues for suspect following a chase
Authorities continue their search for a Baca County man they consider armed and dangerous. According to Springfield Police, Gregory Turner led officers on a chase Saturday morning and got away. He’s wanted on multiple charges, including vehicular eluding, criminal impersonation, and DUI. He was last seen driving a silver 2005 Chevrolet diesel pickup truck with…… MORE
Man arrested for DUI after accusing a dog of driving
Police in Springfield say a man is facing DUI charges after accusing a dog of driving. The suspect was traveling from Las Animas to Pueblo when he got lost in Springfield Saturday night. Authorities say he was going 52 in a 30-mile-per-hour zone when he was pulled over. An officer reported watching the driver switch…… MORE
Renovations at Colorado Springs Airport
AT THE COLORADO SPRINGS AIPORT A REMODELING PROJECT BEGINS MONDAY DESIGNED FOR MORE EFFICENT TRAFFIC FLOW THROUGH THE TSA AREA. THE PROJECT WILL EXPAND THE CURRENT AREA WHERE PASSENGERS LINE UP TO GO THROUGH SECURITY FROM 17 HUNDRED FEET TO 31 HUNDRED FEET. ALSO, A NEARBY RETAIL STORE WILL BE RENOVATED. THE PROJECT IS EXPECTED…… MORE
Mayoral Candidates ready for Tuesday
COLORADO SPRINGS’ MAYORAL RUNOFF ELECTION IS TUESDAY. NEWCOMER YEMI MOBOLADE IS IN THE RUNOFF AGAINST VETERAN POLITICIAN WAYNE WILLIAMS. MOBOLADE RECEIVED THE MOST VOTES OF THE 12 CANDIDATES VYING FOR THE JOB IN APRIL. WILLIAMS FINISHED 2ND. NEITHER MAN HAD 50% OF THE VOTE, SO THE RUNOFF ELECTION WAS MANDATED. MOBOLADE DESCRIBES HIMSELF AS AN…… MORE
Meth exposure forces the closure of the restroom and terminal at the downtown bus station
Officials with Mountain Metropolitan Transit say the lobby and restrooms at their downtown terminal will be closed until further notice because of meth contamination. Acting transit services manager Ian Rao says MMT is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for its riders, drivers, and staff and working closely with the El Paso County…… MORE
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