Governor Jared Polis was in Colorado Springs Wednesday to sign an executive order that establishes a commission on employee ownership. The commission will provide support and resources for businesses that want to become employee-owned. Governor Polis chose to sign the order at the same employee-owned Sav-A-Lot store where he announced his candidacy for governor two-years-ago.… MORE
A Colorado Springs woman was sentenced Wednesday for her role in the fatal shooting of an army veteran in May 2018. Lakela Brasfield was sentenced to 14 years in prison in the death of Dionte Harris. He was shot at the Regal Estates Apartments on South Academy. Two alleged accomplices were also arrested for second…… MORE
Law enforcement seized 758 marijuana plants in one of the largest illegal grows in El Paso County. On Tuesday a search warrant was executed at an address in the 13000 block of North Ellicott Hwy in reference to an ongoing marijuana cultivation investigation. Investigators discovered multiple cultivation sites. No arrests have been made at this…… MORE
A major winter storm is affecting the Pikes Peak Region. Blizzard warnings are in effect for northern El Paso County, expected snow fall in the area is 3-8 inches. A big problem will be the winds, 30 to 40 mph winds with gusts up to 70 mph. Blowing and drifting snow will limit visibilities north…… MORE
A Pueblo Police Officer is recovering after being shot in the legs Tuesday night. It happened just outside an apartment complex at Acero and Lakeview Avenues. Two officers were talking to a person and asked to search him, that’s when he ran off, pulled out a gun, and opened fire. Police returned fire, and the…… MORE
A person reportedly took his own life Wednesday morning after a standoff in the Springs. Colorado Springs Police surrounded a building where an individual barricaded himself at 27th and Colorado. That person fired at officers, but no first responders were hurt. The Colorado Springs Tactical Unit was able to get inside and found the person…… MORE
A Colorado Senate Committee has advanced a paid family leave bill. It would create a state-run paid family and medical leave program so employees can take time off to care for newborns, themselves or others in medical and other emergencies without worrying about their jobs. The measure now moves on to the full Colorado Senate.… MORE
The Black Bridge Fire burning east of Las Animas is estimated to be 80 percent contained Monday morning with approximately 1,600 acres scorched so far. Fortunately, no injuries are reported and no structures lost. The blaze began Thursday night and seven homes were forced to evacuate; those evacuations were lifted by Sunday afternoon. Crews from…… MORE
A gang of teenagers are under arrest after 3 robberies Saturday night. They are suspected of assaulting a woman and stealing her car, robbing two people at gunpoint, and armed robberies of multiple convenience stores. A chase began when an officer spotted a vehicle with some of the robbery suspects inside. While chasing that vehicle,…… MORE
Two teenagers are under arrest after a shot was fired Sunday night in southeastern Colorado Springs. After a short pursuit, 18 year old Eric Boylin and a 17 year old girl were arrested nearby. A gun was found on the floor of the vehicle. No one was hurt by the gunfire, but an officer sustained…… MORE
