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Search Continues for Fort Carson Soldier

Search Continues for Fort Carson Soldier

Searches continue today for a Fort Carson soldier.  The soldier was last seen Monday night at the Fort Carson Land Navigation Course near the Pueblo West Area.  No further information regarding the missing soldier will be made available until the soldier’s next of kin have been informed of the situation.MORE

Charles Lobato Pleads Guilty to Reckless Manslaughter

Charles Lobato Pleads Guilty to Reckless Manslaughter

A Colorado Springs man charged with the first-degree murder of an army veteran has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge.  31-year-old Charles Lobato pleaded guilty Monday to reckless manslaughter in the January 2018 shooting death of 35-year-old Shawnee Tapia.  Lobato’s attorneys argued that he fired in self-defense during a traffic dispute.  A nine-month manhunt ended…MORE

Double Shooting in Colorado Springs

Double Shooting in Colorado Springs

A suspect is in custody following a double shooting early Tuesday morning.  The victims suffered minor injuries. It happened around 4 a.m. on Colony Hills Road, which is north of Milton Proby and S. Academy.  The suspect was spotted later near Academy and Galley where that person was detained. The suspect and the victims reportedly…MORE

Man Allegedly Fatally Stabs Girlfriend

Man Allegedly Fatally Stabs Girlfriend

A man remains jailed without bond after allegedly stabbing his girlfriend to death in the Security Widefield area.  Early Sunday, 24 year old Ryker Scott allegedly told a neighbor that he had fatally stabbed 21 year old Alexandria Morris at a home on Hallam Avenue.  Scott reportedly told neighbors that he had to kill her…MORE

Red Flag Bill Signed By Governor Jared Polis

Red Flag Bill Signed By Governor Jared Polis

The Extreme Risk Protection Order, otherwise known as the Red Flag Bill, has been signed by Colorado Govenor Jared Polis. The bill will not become law until January 2020, but at that point authorities or family members can ask the court to remove guns from a person they deemed a danger to themselves or others.…MORE

Bill Banning Certain Firefighting Foams Passes House Committee in El Paso County

Bill Banning Certain Firefighting Foams Passes House Committee in El Paso County

A bill banning the use of a firefighting foam linked to drinking water contamination in southern El Paso County passed a House Committee Thursday.  It now moves to the House Appropriations Committee.  The bill would ban Class B Firefighting foams that contain chemicals that were used for decades at Peterson Air Force Base and have…MORE

Dave Pilipovich Gets a Contract Extension

Air Force has given men’s basketball coach Dave Pilipovich a 3 year contract extension. His new deal now extends through the 2022-2023 season. The Falcons finished the season with a record of 14-18, and next year will have all but 1 player back from this year’s squad.MORE

Red Light Camera Results for First 11 Hours of Use

Red Light Camera Results for First 11 Hours of Use

Red light cameras are now active in two different locations in Colorado Springs. Within the first 11 hours of use, 62 red light violation were handed out. Right now, the cameras are located at Briargate and Lexington and Platte and Chelton. More are expected in the coming months. Tuesday evening a driver ran a red…MORE

Shots Fired At Dublin House Bar

Shots Fired At Dublin House Bar

Colorado Springs police are looking for the suspects who fired shots after they were kicked out of the Dublin House Bar Friday morning.  No one was hurt. CSPD has not released suspect or vehicle descriptions at this time. MORE