Category Archives: Local News

Masks no longer required in Manitou Springs

Posted on June 2, 2021

    MANITOU SPRINGS –The city of Manitou Springs announced they are lifting the emergency order requiring face coverings. Masks are no longer required inside businesses or outside while within 6 feet of others. The city says it will continue to follow the state of Colorado’s guidelines and mandates. They are also urging patrons to…… MORE

Morphew back in court

Posted on May 28, 2021

  Barry Morphew was back in a courtroom in Salida Thursday afternoon. He is accused of killing his wife Suzanne after she disappeared on Mothers Day 2020. The defense told a judge prosecutor had not sent them any of their evidence. Prosecutors said they were in the process of doing so. The judge also gave…… MORE

Soldier faces court martial

Posted on May 28, 2021

  The Gazette is reporting a former soldier at Fort Carson is facing numerous counts of sexual misconduct. Army lawyers allege Sgt major Benito Perez Jr had sexually inappropriate online communications with an underage girl, and convinced women to disrobe while he exposed himself. He has also been charged with inappropriately touching a female private…… MORE

Suspected peeping tom arrested

Posted on May 28, 2021

A man is facing charges after he spent weeks hanging around a 17-year old girl’s bedroom near Rockrimmon and Delmonico drive.  27-year-old Danny Wickstrom was arrested May 19th. Police say he tried to open the window of the girl’s room prior to his arrest.  They installed video cameras where he was clearly seen. Police say…… MORE