Medical personnel from Fort Carson are heading to Washington State to help with coronavirus efforts there. More than 300-members of the 627th Hospital center will provide support to existing medical staff in the state. That will allow doctors and nurses in Washington to focus on testing and treating patients with covid-19. It’s unknown how long…… MORE
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Woman Identified
The El Paso county coroner’s office is identifying a woman shot to death inside her home. 19-year-old Annie Hernandez was killed last Thursday on La Salle street east of Union Blvd. Police arrested her husband Victor Esquivel and charged him with manslaughter. Investigators say he was handling a rifle when it went off, killing…… MORE
Springs Parks and Trails Remain Open
Officials in Colorado Springs say city parks remain open but want people to be responsible when it comes to open spaces, public parks, and trails. The city says people should avoid the areas if they’re exhibiting coronavirus symptoms and stay home. They’re encouraging people to stay six feet away from others and bring their own…… MORE
Free Parking Downtown
The City of Colorado Springs announced Monday that effective immediately, enforcement of parking meters and booting will be suspended until Thursday, April 30. All parking meters in downtown Colorado Springs and old Colorado City will be free and without time limits. Structured parking will also be free. The purpose of the free parking is…… MORE
El Paso County Deputy Tests Positive for Covid-19
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is now dealing with the Coronavirus after a deputy was confirmed to have the illness. Sheriff’s spokesperson Jacqueline Kirby said the deputy is isolated at home, has been for nearly a week now, and is getting better. All employees who had contact with the deputy have been notified…… MORE
Coronavirus Cases Up In Colorado
There are 591 cases of the Coronavirus reported in Colorado as of Monday morning. 58-people have been hospitalized and the virus is affecting 29 of Colorado’s 64 counties. Three people have died in El Paso county and another 3 elsewhere in the state. 54-hundred and 36 tests have been conducted so far. The State…… MORE
Polis Issues New Guidance
Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued more guidance Friday regarding the Coronavirus. Polis said restaurants that sell alcohol can also sell it “to go.” He has asked landlords and mortgage companies to allow for late payments on homes, businesses and rental property. He also requested utilities companies delay turning off the power to any residences.…… MORE
Missing Springs Boy Remains Discovered
The El Paso County Sheriffs office says the remains of missing Colorado Springs boy Gannon Stauch were discovered Wednesday by officials near Pensacola Florida. The body was tentatively identified today. Gannon had been missing since January 27th. His step mother Leticia Stauch is in the El Paso County jail on 1st degree murder…… MORE
State Help for Coronavirus
The Governor’s office announced a new initiative for Coloradans who have been affected by the coronavirus. It’s called “Help Colorado Now.” It’s a relief fund that’s already raised 2.8 million dollars, through donations by corporations and private citizens. The Denver Broncos contributed 5 hundred thousand dollars to the fund. To donate and for more…… MORE
El Paso County Coronavirus Update 3-19-20
The Deputy Medical Director for El Paso County Public Health announced a second death in the county from the coronavirus. The man is not being identified and was reportedly in his 60’s. Dr. Leon Kelly told county commissioners that the man had been in direct contact with the woman in her 80’s who died…… MORE
