Category Archives: Local News

El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputy Recovering After Shooting

El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputy Recovering After Shooting

An El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputy is recovering from non-life threatening injuries and authorities are searching for the person responsible for shooting the deputy after a traffic stop at Galley Road and Arrawanna Street late Saturday night. According to police, the officer was approaching the suspect’s vehicle, when shots were fired. The driver took off…MORE

Police Considering Death Suspicious Near Deerfield Hills Community Center

Police Considering Death Suspicious Near Deerfield Hills Community Center

The death of a man whose body was found near the Deerfield Hills Community Center is being called suspicious. Colorado Springs Police say the man’s body was found Saturday morning in a field behind the community center off of Milton Proby Parkway and Hancock Expressway.  Police say it’s still early in the investigation and an…MORE

Four People Arrested in Connection to Multiple Robberies in Colorado Springs

Four people are in jail after police responded to a report of shots fired near Astrozon and Gatewood Drive just after 1:00 a.m. Monday. Officers spotted a car with people inside who matched the description of at least two suspects involved in multiple robberies that occurred Sunday night.   The driver led police on a…MORE

1 Dead in Crash Near Pike Peak International Raceway

1 Dead in Crash Near Pike Peak International Raceway

One person is dead after an accident on northbound I-25 near the exit to PPIR Sunday night. The crash involved two cars, one of which was driven by a Colorado State Trooper. The accident is being investigated by the Colorado Springs Police at the request of the state patrol. KVOR will have more details as…MORE

Man Sentenced in the Murder of Fort Carson Intelligence Officer

Man Sentenced in the Murder of Fort Carson Intelligence Officer

A Colorado Springs man is sentenced to 74 years behind bars for the murder of an army intelligence officer. Captain Daniel Lehman was shot to death while leaving a downtown bar in September of 2018. Officials say, Gilberto Chavez was high on meth when he shot Lehman. Chavez told authorities he thought someone was following…MORE

Trail Reopening in Garden of The Gods

Trail Reopening in Garden of The Gods

A popular trail at Garden of The Gods Park is re-opening Saturday. Foothills Trail, between Blair Bridge and The Garden of The Gods Visitor and Nature Center Underpass, was closed last July for a flood mitigation project. Park officials determined the need for flash flood mitigation along Camp Creek and the north and south Douglas…MORE

Robert Deer Again Deemed Incompetent to Stand Trial

Robert Deer Again Deemed Incompetent to Stand Trial

Robert Deer, the confessed gunman in the 2015 Planned Parenthood shooting in Colorado Springs, is again deemed incompetent to stand trial. According to the State District Judge, the decision was made because there wasn’t any information that indicated otherwise. District Attorney Dan May says his office has been trying to get an updated report for…MORE

4 Women Formally Charged in Daycare Child Abuse Case

4 Women Formally Charged in Daycare Child Abuse Case

A Colorado Springs daycare owner and 3 employees have been formally charged with 26-counts of misdemeanor child abuse after their court appearance in El Paso County court Wednesday. Daycare owner Carla Faith is accused of hiding 26 children behind a false wall in a basement at Play Mountain Place on Willamette Avenue, one of two…MORE

Armed and Dangerous Felon Arrested

Armed and Dangerous Felon Arrested

The El Paso County Sheriff’s office is reporting that they’ve arrested Daniel Beals. Beals was considered armed and dangerous and wanted on several felony warrants, including menacing and domestic violence. Beales is also believed to have stolen several fire arms.MORE

Sexually Violent Predator Moves Into Cimarron Hills Area

Sexually Violent Predator Moves Into Cimarron Hills Area

The El Paso County Sheriff’s office is alerting the Colorado Springs community of a sexually violent predator who is now living in the area. 46-year-old Karriem Abdul Lawson has moved to Lonsdale Drive east of Powers near Constitution in the Cimarron Hills area. Lawson is described as a black male, 5’9, 155 pounds with black…MORE