Union workers at King Soopers stores here in Colorado Springs around the state will go on strike starting at 5 a.m. on Wednesday. The strike was called over claims by union workers of unfair labor practices. A total of 78 stores will see striking workers around the state in areas like Boulder, Denver and Parker.… MORE
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One Dead from Marshall Fire
We now know that the Marshall Fire claimed at least one life last week. The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office announced yesterday that they found the remains of one adult person. The remains were found in the 5900 block of Marshall Road, which is in an unincorporated part of Boulder County. Investigators from both the sheriff…… MORE
District 20 Encourages Masks
Academy District 20 is headed back to in-person classes, but they say they aren’t requiring masks currently – only encouraging students and staff to wear them. In a letter to parents, D-20 says that instead of mandating masks, officials hope students and staff will wash their hands and social distance whenever possible. District officials say…… MORE
Dead Body Found
Colorado Springs Police Detectives are trying to figure out what led to a man’s death after his body was discovered by officers last night. Around 7 p.m., Springs Officers received calls about a possible shooting in the 1300 block of Potter Drive. They found the man dead with an apparent gunshot wound.… MORE
Investigation into Marshall Fire
Marshall Fire investigators are currently investigating what sparked that fire. Reports have emerged about the fire sparking near property owned by a religious Christian group known as the Twelve Tribes. The property has been barricaded by law enforcement for several days, but there’s no official word on why. The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office did execute…… MORE
D-12 Requires Masks
While thousands of schools across the country try to figure out how to handle in-person classes after a surge in COVID cases, one local school district is going back to mask requirements. Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 announced yesterday they will require masks in all indoor settings in the district. The requirement extends to students,…… MORE
District 11 Goes Maskless
As the number of COVID cases surges across the country, schools are trying to figure out what COVID precautions to take this semester. At least to start, Colorado Springs District 11 has announced they are not requiring masks or vaccinations for students. However, D-11 officials say that the decision is not set in stone and…… MORE
Marshall Fire Investigation
The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office has opened a large investigation into what may have caused the fire. The Marshall Fire perimeter is at 100% containment this morning, and the fire had burned at least 6,026 acres. The fire is considered the most destructive in the history of the state. The blaze destroyed over 900 structures…… MORE
County COVID Cases Soar
El Paso County has seen over 5,500 COVID cases in the last week. That’s one of the highest incidence rates since the start of the pandemic. Springs area hospitals are preparing for a surge in COVID patients in the coming days. Since December 1, over 400 people have been hospitalized with COVID in El Paso…… MORE
Shooting at Restaurant
One man is behind bars this morning for allegedly firing a gun at an Old Chicago restaurant yesterday. Officers say gunfire broke out around 10:30 last night at the restaurant, which is near the intersection of North Academy and Austin Bluffs. A witness said several patrons were able to wrestle away the gun from the…… MORE
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