The El Paso County Health Department has issued a Cease and Desist order to the owner of 2 restaurants in Calhan. “Karens Café” and “Stephanies Bar and Grill,” both owned by Karen Starr, began offering in- restaurant dining Wednesday, a violation of governor Jared Polis’ order during the Coronavirus. Starr says her constitutional rights…… MORE
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Man facing serious charges
A man already accused of sexual exploitation of a child is now facing even more charges. The El Paso County Sheriff’s office says Kameron Hannah was taken into custody Wednesday at the county courthouse. He was originally arrested on April 29th, on charges of sexual exploitation and invasion of privacy for sexual gratification. …… MORE
County Commissioner Waller under investigation
El Paso County Commissioner Mark Waller is facing an investigation into whether he actually lives in the district he represents. A complaint against Waller is being investigated by the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s office. Reportedly, Waller bought a home in Palmer Lake and plans to live there eventually, but he claims to be renting…… MORE
Colorado Unemployment numbers down
Colorado unemployment claims fell for the 3rd straight week. New numbers reported by the state employment division showed 28, 164 Coloradons filed for claims last week. And while the number is lower, overall, more than 419 thousand residents have filed for unemployment relief, and that includes pandemic unemployment insurance. In Colorado Springs more than…… MORE
Hickenlooper leads Gardner in new poll
A new poll released Wednesday shows former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper with a sizeable lead over Cory Gardner for Gardner’s U.S. Senate seat. The survey, conducted by Keating Research, On Sight Public Affairs and Melanson, questioned 600 Coloradons. Hickenlooper leads 54 to 36% over Gardner with 9% undecided. Andrew Romanoff is also running on…… MORE
Hero Lost
The El Paso County Sheriffs Department says 58 year old Lieutenant Doug Lundstedt died unexpectedly Tuesday. Lundstedt had recently been involved in an off-duty car crash. He leaves behind a wife and daughter.… MORE
Arrests in Springs Homicide
We’ve learned more details about a woman’s death in Colorado Springs in the eight-thousand block of Fallgold Court in the Banning Lewis Ranch area. According to an arrest affidavit, a 16-year-old allegedly fatally stabbed his mother in their home after she walked in and saw him hurting himself. Police found 44-year old Bridget Kenner,…… MORE
Local schools request graduation ceremonies
School districts in El Paso County would like to hold some kind of graduation ceremonies for seniors. They have appealed to El Paso County Commissioners who, with the guidance of health experts, have put together a plan that would allow an in-person ceremony, minus families. But it still must be approved by Colorado…… MORE
Denver to let order expire Friday
Denver City officials have confirmed Mayor Michael Hancock will allow the city’s stay at home order to expire Friday. The order by the Mayor extended the “stay at home” guidelines a week after the state ended its “stay at home” order last week. Mayor Hancock is expected to slowly relax restrictions around the Mile…… MORE
Masks at Denver International Airport
New requirements go into effect Wednesday at Denver International airport. All flyers and visitors to D-I-A must wear masks. The order comes as no surprise since most airlines are now requiring passengers to have masks or bandanas covering their nose and mouth. D-I-A has also reconfigured security lines to provide more space between passengers.…… MORE
