Springs Police say they have arrested a suspect connected to multiple robberies across the city. The suspect has been identified as 34-year-old Michael Odell, and officers say he started robbing stores in January. Detectives believe that Odell was responsible for robberies at multiple convenience stores and pharmacies, several along North Academy. Detectives say that Odell…… MORE
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Woman Killed After Gunfire at Pueblo Bar
Pueblo Police say they are now investigating death from earlier this morning as a homicide. Officers say gunfire broke out at the Riverside Bar and Grill in the 4000 block of Jerry Murphy Road a little after midnight. Police officials say that one female has died, and a male suspect was in police custody. There’s…… MORE
Remains Found in Jefferson County
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says it does not suspect foul play after human remains were found near Clear Creek Canyon yesterday. Deputies say they were located in a remote area, and the death is not recent. The closest landmark to the discovery was a tunnel along Highway 6. The Jefferson County Coroner is now…… MORE
Closed Lanes on Powers
The Colorado Department of Transportation says lanes will be closed in northeastern Colorado Springs to do construction work near Powers and Research Parkway. CDOT says that crews need to make emergency repairs to the asphalt on Powers. The work started this morning at 8:30 a.m., and CDOT officials say that the closures will be between…… MORE
Police involved in officer-involved shooting identified
COLORADO SPRINGS — Authorities have identified Officer Justin Murphy, K-9 Officer Alan Radke, Officer Eric Price, and Officer Larry Wright as the officers involved in a shooting Monday. The suspect, thirty-nine-year-old James Gregory, was wanted on an attempted homicide arrest warrant out of Ripley, Mississippi when officers found him in the 400 block of North…… MORE
Autopsy Report Released on Nichols
The El Paso County Coroner has ruled that Kara Nichols’ death was from asphyxia due to strangulation. Nichols disappeared in 2012, and her remains were found last month in the Black Forest. Joel Hollendorfer is being held in the El Paso County Jail and faces murder charges connected to her death.… MORE
Investigation into Crash at Fillmore & Cascade
At least one person is in the hospital this morning, after a multi-vehicle crash last night. Springs Police say that it happened around 10 p.m. near the intersection of West Fillmore and North Cascade. There’s been no update on that victim’s condition. Officers believe that DUI could be a factor in that accident.… MORE
Fire Under Investigation
Fire crews are trying to figure out what sparked a blaze in an apartment building in the 2800 block of North Nevada. Springs Firefighters say flames broke out around 2:30 this morning, in two units. There were no injuries, and firefighters say that renovation work was underway at the building.… MORE
Suspect in Shooting Identified
The El Paso County Coroner’sOffice has released the name of the suspect killed after gunfire with Springs Police. He has been identified as 39-year-old James Gregory, and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says he was wanted on alleged murder charges out of Mississippi. The gunfire happened on Monday morning, around 9:30 when officers found…… MORE
Libraries Have COVID Test Kits
The Pikes Peak Library District is now handing out thousands of COVID test kits. Librarians say they’re available at all libraries in the county. They’re being given on a first come first serve basis, and there’s a limit of two test kits per person. Library officials say they’re continuing to give away masks to anyone…… MORE
