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Restaurant Robbers on the Run

Restaurant Robbers on the Run

Colorado Springs police are looking for two robbers who held up a restaurant.  Monday night 2 people robbed a Buffalo Wild Wings near Woodmen and Academy.  A clerk was hit in the head, and the suspects ran off.  Both were armed with guns.  Police did not provide a description.MORE

10th Traffic Fatality in Colorado Springs

10th Traffic Fatality in Colorado Springs

A man who police said was speeding died early Sunday when he lost control on North Carefree Circle, went off the road and crashed.  The driver was the only one in the vehicle.  The death is the 10th traffic-related fatality this year in the city. MORE

Paws for Life Shelter Closure Leaves Some Animals Homeless

Paws for Life Shelter Closure Leaves Some Animals Homeless

Colorado Springs animal shelters are stepping in following the closure of Paws for Life Shelter in Pueblo.  The Happy Cats Haven rescue shelter says about 100 cats came from Pueblo, and they’ve been able to find a safe place for them.  However, many of the felines are under quarantine, suffering from upper respiratory infections. Happy…MORE

Vehicle Hits Pedestrian, Then Swerves into Oncoming Traffic

Vehicle Hits Pedestrian, Then Swerves into Oncoming Traffic

A pedestrian is in serious, but stable condition, after being hit by a car Sunday afternoon.  It happened near South Academy and Chelton.  The vehicle then swerved into oncoming traffic, striking several cars.  No charges have been announced.MORE

Blizzard Death in Yoder

Blizzard Death in Yoder

We’ve learned the name of a man who died in last week’s blizzard in Eastern El Paso County. 68-year-old Harry Brantley left his home on Antioch Road south of Yoder to start a generator during the storm, but never returned. A female at the residence went to look for Brantley and found him dead. El…MORE

Apartment Fire in Old Colorado City

Apartment Fire in Old Colorado City

A fire near Old Colorado City started early Tuesday morning. The Springs Fire Department was called to four-plex at around 2 AM. They found an outdoor deck fully engulfed and were able to knock down the blaze quickly. No one had to be evacuated from the complex. One woman was treated on the scene for…MORE

Murder Case Against Malik Murphy Moves forward

Murder Case Against Malik Murphy Moves forward

The case against a man accused of killing his two young siblings will move forward. State psychiatrists say 21-year-old Malik Murphy was sane when he stabbed his seven and five-year-old brother and sister in Colorado Springs in October of 2017. A judge is allowing Murphy’s defense-team to seek a second sanity evaluation. Another hearing is…MORE

The Firefighter Issue 1 Forum

The Firefighter Issue 1 Forum

  A large crowd turned out for a meeting Monday night on the topic of Issue 1 on the April 2 Municipal Election.  It would allow firefighters the ability to collectively bargain.  The forum was hosted by the League Of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region. If passed, the measure would ensure that firefighters…MORE

Fort Carson Soldier Investigated for Assault on a Child

Fort Carson Soldier Investigated for Assault on a Child

An active duty Sergeant from Fort Carson is currently being investigated for an alleged assault on a child. Sgt. First class Noel Enriquez is being accused of ongoing sexual abuse. The victim’s name and age has not been released in legal documents to protect the child.MORE

Former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper Makes Big Announcement

Former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper Makes Big Announcement

The already crowded field of Democrat Presidential candidates has added the former Governor of Colorado. John Hickenlooper announced that he is running for President Monday morning on his Facebook page. He joins 13 other candidates in the run for United States President in 2020.MORE