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Retirement Home Loses License Permanently

Retirement Home Loses License Permanently

A state official says the Union Printers Home will not be allowed to try to recover its license to operate.  The state will instead move to revoke the license permanently. The facility will close its doors after all of the residents are safely relocated to other care homes. The latest complaint came after the death…MORE

The Search for Gannon Stauch Enters It’s 3rd Week

The Search for Gannon Stauch Enters It’s 3rd Week

It is now over 2 weeks since the search for 11 year old Gannon Stauch began and although many people have expressed interest in joining the search, Jaqueline Kirby with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says there isn’t a need for more people at this time. Kirby says that once detectives on the case…MORE

Colorado Department of Health and Environment Shuts Down Retirement Home

Colorado Department of Health and Environment Shuts Down Retirement Home

After numerous investigations and the recent death of a resident, The Colorado Department of Health and Environment is shutting down the Union Printers Retirement Home in Colorado Springs. On Tuesday residents and their families received notification that they will be transferred to other facilities.MORE

Randy Bishop Appears in Court After Multiple Evasions From Police

Randy Bishop Appears in Court After Multiple Evasions From Police

Former fugitive Randy Bishop appeared in court for the first time since his capture. He’s accused of firing shots at police officers, including during his escape from custody at Memorial Hospital in November, and during a traffic stop while he was on the run.  More charges related to his arrest are pending and will be…MORE

Search Continues for Gannon Stauch

Search Continues for Gannon Stauch

11-year old Gannon Stauch disappeared 2 weeks ago today and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Department is continuing their search for the boy from the Lorson Ranch area. Over the weekend deputies went back through the child’s neighborhood to make sure everyone has been interviewed. On Saturday, the community held a prayer vigil. The sheriff’s…MORE

Group Wants to Increase Colorado Springs City Council Pay

Group Wants to Increase Colorado Springs City Council Pay

A group that wants to see Colorado Springs City Council members paid full-time salaries is trying to determine if there is enough support for the idea to put it to a vote.  The group held an event Saturday to gauge support to raise council member pay from its current $6250 a year.  They say council…MORE

Police Searching for Road Rage Suspect

Police Searching for Road Rage Suspect

Colorado Springs Police are looking for a driver who was involved in a road rage incident on southbound I-25 near Fontanero on Sunday. The wanted driver hit the other car involved, causing it to hit a third car. The man responsible for the crash failed to stop after the crash. One person was injured in…MORE

Alert Across Colorado For Carjacking Suspects

Alert Across Colorado For Carjacking Suspects

Law enforcement officers across Colorado are on alert after a carjacking in Elbert County.  Police say an armed man and his two female companions carjacked two women who stopped to help them early Sunday after a rollover crash near Agate.  Police are looking for a silver 2016 Toyota Rav4 with an Arizona license plate.  All…MORE

Police Searching for Suspect After Body Found Near Fountain Blvd

Police Searching for Suspect After Body Found Near Fountain Blvd

  One person is dead and Colorado Springs Police are looking for the person responsible for the death on the southeast side of the city. Officers were called at about 6:30 Sunday night and found the person deceased on Mazatlan Circle near Fountain Blvd. and Chelton Road. The victim has not currently being identified at…MORE

Body Found Under I-25 Overpass

Body Found Under I-25 Overpass

Colorado Springs Police are working to determine the cause of a man’s death after his body was found Sunday night at about 7:45 p.m. near Ellston Street and Sinton Road under an I-25 overpass. Springs police believe he is a homicide victim. The man’s name has not been released.MORE