Category Archives: Local News

Man Identified in Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Man Identified in Fatal Motorcycle Crash

A man who was killed in a motorcycle crash on Saturday has been identified.  A bike ridden by 60 year old Mark Davis of Fountain, collided with a SUV near Marksheffel and Constitution.  Davis was killed.  Police say he was speeding and illegally passing vehicles.  It’s believed alcohol may have been a factor. MORE

Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel Seeking Funding for Repairs

Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel Seeking Funding for Repairs

The Air Force Academy’s Cadet Chapel will remain open through September 1st while the academy seeks funding for badly needed repairs. The chapel was originally scheduled to close for renovation in January, however, the funds for the project were sent to Florida for repairs to Tyndall Air Force Base after it was damaged by a…MORE

Trump to Speak at Air Force Graduation Ceremony

Trump to Speak at Air Force Graduation Ceremony

White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders announced Thursday that President Trump will speak at the Air Force Graduation Ceremony. Trump was last in Colorado Springs during the 2016 presidential campaign. Former President Barack Obama spoke at the Academy’s 2016 commencement.MORE

Officer Involved Shooting and Apartment Fire Leaves 70 Homeless

Officer Involved Shooting and Apartment Fire Leaves 70 Homeless

70 people are without a home after a fire and officer involved shooting at an apartment complex. It happened at Hancock and Laramie Drive on the south east side of Colorado Springs. El Paso County Sheriff’s office has confirmed the suspect is dead. Details about what led up to the incident isn’t released at this…MORE

Fort Carson Soldier Death in Iraq

Fort Carson Soldier Death in Iraq

A Fort Carson Soldier is dead from a non-combat related incident in Iraq. Specialist Michael Osorio was 20 years old and from Horseshoe Bend, Idaho.  He died April 23rd. He was assigned to the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team. The incident is under investigation.MORE

Shots Fired in Old Colorado City

Shots Fired in Old Colorado City

No suspect information is available after a shots fired call in Old Colorado City early Thursday morning. Officers were nearby when they heard gunshots. Initially authorities couldn’t find a victim, but they later received a call from a man at a convenience store who said someone shot at him at an apartment complex. Fortunately, he…MORE

Colorado Being Considered As Location for U.S. Space Command

Colorado Being Considered As Location for U.S. Space Command

Congressman Doug Lamborn and Governor Jared Polis are encouraging the Colorado Department of Transportation to improve Highway 94, the road in between Schriever and Peterson Air Force Bases. The Department Of Defense is considering multiple locations for the U.S. Space Command and Colorado Springs is on the list, prompting the push for improvements to Highway…MORE

New Addition to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

New Addition to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo made a big announcement Tuesday morning. There is a new addition to the zoo’s wolf pack. Mexican Wolf Luna gave birth to a new pup last Friday and mother and baby are doing fine.   Zoo officials say the little one “is squirmy and snuggly with Luna, and has already grown a…MORE

Utilities Receive a Decrease in Colorado Springs

Utilities Receive a Decrease in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs utilities customers are getting some relief on their monthly bills.  Tuesday, the city council approved a decrease in the cost of electricity and natural gas for customers.  The typical household can now expect to save $10.24 on their bill each month.  The lower prices will go into effect on May 1st.MORE

Unexploded Ordnance Found in Woodland Park

Unexploded Ordnance Found in Woodland Park

A possible unexploded ordnance found Tuesday near the Coldwell Banker Real Estate Office in Woodland Park was a training round.  Fort Carson’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit determined that it was a training round.  No one was hurt, and it’s unclear how it got thereMORE