Category Archives: Local News

Survey shows Coloradons leery of easing Covid-19 restrictions.

    A new poll of 1 thousand Coloradons shows 64% prefer most businesses remain closed during the Covid-19 pandemic, even as the state begins to ease restrictions. The survey was conducted between April 15th and 21st by the “Colorado Health Foundation” and “Healthier Colorado.” Only 29% of those surveyed agreed with the decision by…MORE

Springs Malls re-open with restrictions

  2 Colorado Springs Malls announced Monday they are open but with restrictions. The Citdal and Chapel Hills Malls are re-opening under the Governors “Safer at Home” order. Some retail stores inside the shopping centers will be open, although no customers will be allowed in. You can call one of the retailers, then have your…MORE

Fountain man busted for drugs

  A major drug bust in El Paso County. The Colorado Springs Metro Vice, Narcotics and Intelligence Division arrested 42 year old Daniel Valentine of Fountain last week.  A search revealed 34 pounds of meth, 9 pounds of heroin, cocaine, more than 36 thousand dollars in cash, 4 guns and 2 cars. The street value…MORE

Highway 94 Construction

    CDOT is starting construction on a project expected to last into the late Summer on Highway 94 around Peyton Highway. Left lanes are being added to help cut down on the number of accidents in the area. They’ll also be widening the shoulders, improving drainage infrastructure, and repaving the intersection. The posted speed…MORE

Human Trafficking charge investigated in Springs

    42-year old Jamaal Antonetty, is in jail after CSPD’s Metro Vice unit was notified about a possible human trafficking situation at a hotel near I-25 and Circle drive Thursday.  Antonetty had been arrested the day before for a domestic violence case and it was learned he may have been trafficking a women living…MORE

El Paso County Deputy arrested

  An El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputy is in jail after he was arrested on second-degree assault charges related to domestic violence. 51-year old Robert Easter was taken into custody by Colorado Springs police on Thursday. He’s been with the Sheriff’s office since 2016 and is assigned to the court and transportation section. Easter has…MORE

Safer at Home begins Monday

    Beginning Monday Colorado Governor Jared Polis will change his “Stay at Home” order to a “Safer at Home” order. He still wants residents to stay home as much as they can, but he is also allowing some businesses to re- open as long as they follow some guidelines. Salons and Barber shops can…MORE

Berreth home renovated

    Volunteers helped to renovate the townhome of Kelsey Berreth, spending six months and more than ten-thousand-dollars to do so.  The volunteer effort allowed insurance money designated for the renovation to go directly to Berreth’s young daughter.  Realtors aren’t sure if the history of the home will hurt its chances of being sold.   Patrick…MORE

Polis says Schools may not reopen in Fall

  Governor Jared Polis says state schools may not reopen for in-person instruction in the fall.  He told state school superintendents Tuesday, schools may not reopen to students until January of next year.  Polis advised the superintendents to continue to develop remote learning options for students and  he also encouraged plans that would stagger school…MORE

Springs Utilities Employees Test Positive for Coronavirus

    Colorado Springs Utilities reported Monday 5 of their employees have tested positive for Covid-19. It’s not known if the 5 are office workers or personnel in the field. 25 employees were tested. 13 tests came back negative and 7 others tests results have not come back.MORE