Police are looking for multiple suspects after two groups began firing shots at each other in a Colorado Springs neighborhood. Officers were called to Keaton Lane near Palmer Park and Murrayat about 2-o’clock Monday. While no one was hurt, at least one home was hit by gunfire. More than a dozen shell casings from multiple…… MORE
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Rollover Crash Leaves One Woman Dead
Alcohol and speed may be to be blame for a rollover crash that left a woman dead on the Simla Highway near Ramah road late Sunday night. According to state patrol, a woman was driving when she lost control and her car rolled. The woman was thrown from the vehicle.… MORE
Family Calling for Better Police Response to Cases Involving Mental Health Crisis
The family of a man shot and killed by El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies in Monument is calling for a better response to cases involving a mental health crisis. Crystina Page says authorities knew her son, 20-year-old David Page, battled mental illness and she thinks they could have ended things differently. Deputies shot David Page…… MORE
Colorado Legislature Back In Session January 8th
State lawmakers get back to work this week, as the 2020 session of the Colorado legislature kicks off. For the second year in a row, democrats are in control of both chambers. One of the top items on their agenda will be a bill on paid family leave, which failed in the 2019 session. Democrats…… MORE
Red Flag Law Used in Denver, Days After Going Into Effect
A Denver police officer has petitioned a judge to take away the guns of a man who made suicidal statements to officers investigating a domestic violence call. It’s believed to be the first use of the state’s new Red Flag Law, which allows police to ask for a court order to take someone’s personal firearms…… MORE
Colorado Snowpack Above Average For Entire State
Colorado’s snowpack remains at a healthy level heading into 2020. Snowpack levels are being reported at 123% of their average level statewide. The Natural Resources Conservation Service says the snowpack is above average across the state, with no area being less than 114% above its average level. This season’s snowpack is also about 30% above…… MORE
State Corrections Officer Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges
A state corrections officer is behind bars and facing numerous charges. 31-year-old Khurtis Maasch is charged with two counts of sexual assault and three counts of internet luring of a child. The Fountain Police Department announced Friday their investigation began after a report of an assault on a 14-year-old. Investigators say they believe there may…… MORE
First Botulism Death in El Paso County Since 2008
The El Paso County Coroner’s office is reporting the first local death from Botulism since 2008. The coroner reports an 80-year-old woman died after eating prepared potatoes that had been previously frozen and then were left at room temperature for nearly two weeks. The El Paso County Health Department says improper food storage was also…… MORE
STEM School Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
One of the two suspects in last May’s shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch is pleading not guilty. 19-year-old Devon Erickson appeared in court Thursday. He and accused co-conspirator Alec McKinney are facing dozens of charges, including first-degree murder. The shooting left one student dead and eight others injured. Mckinney has an arraignment scheduled…… MORE
Long Time Manitou Springs Restaurant Closes Its Doors
P.J. Stagecoach Inn on Manitou Avenue is no longer open after suffering water damage from broken plumbing. The restaurant is also facing accusations of violating state labor laws. The buildings used by the restaurant dates back to the late 1800’s.… MORE
