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Third Victim in Citadel Mall Shooting

Third Victim in Citadel Mall Shooting

Colorado Springs Police say a third person was injured in the Citadel Mall shooting. A juvenile male showed up at a local hospital early Wednesday morning, saying he’d been shot during the incident that happened more than 12 hours prior. That victim was treated and released. Two adult men were hit by gunfire outside the…MORE

Wayne Williams Considering Another Run

Wayne Williams Considering Another Run

Outgoing Secretary of State Wayne Williams tells the Gazette he may consider running for a Colorado Springs City Council seat in April. Williams is mulling over running for an at large seat in the April elections. He lost his re-election bid last month. He had previously held the job of El Paso County Clerk and…MORE

Kevin Rudnicki Remains Found

Kevin Rudnicki Remains Found

The coroner’s office has confirmed the human remains found in northwestern El Paso County are that of 20-year-old Kevin Rudnicki. He disappeared after he went hiking over the Labor Day weekend in the Mount Herman area west of Monument. His skeletal remains were located last week by a search team. The cause and manner of…MORE

Shots Fired at the Citadel Mall

Shots Fired at the Citadel Mall

Two men were shot outside the Citadel Mall Tuesday afternoon. Gunfire rang out near the entrance to the Hooters Restaurant. The two adult victims were taken to the hospital in serious and stable condition. Police say an argument started and shots were fired from a vehicle before it sped off. No suspects are in custody.…MORE

Deadly Roll Over Crash in Colorado Springs

Deadly Roll Over Crash in Colorado Springs

A rollover crash on northbound I-25 south of pueblo left one person dead Wednesday morning. Three people were inside the vehicle and two were ejected in the crash. One died at the scene, what caused the crash isn’t know at this time. The other two individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries.MORE

Fire Victim Identified

Fire Victim Identified

A man found dead inside a burning house has been identified. Last Wednesday night, a structure inside the Springs Mobile Home Community on Western Drive, near Highways 94 and 24 went up in flames. After the blaze was extinguished, first responders found the body of 64-year-old Steven Cryer. Investigators ruled the fire started due to…MORE

Man Sentenced in Rape Case

Man Sentenced in Rape Case

A 20 year old man, accused in the gang rape of a 13 year old Colorado Springs girl, was sentenced Tuesday to 2 years to life in prison for violating his parole.  Clarence Williams was one of six males arrested in the case, in which the girl said she was pinned to a bed and…MORE

Serious Accident Closes Highway 115

Serious Accident Closes Highway 115

A serious accident forced the closure of Highway 115 in both directions, near Juniper Junction, on Monday morning. Authorities say that at least one person was injured in the crash. It happened about 6:40am, just south of Fort Carson near the Fremont County line. The highway was reopened at 8:30am.MORE

Woman Arrested After Standoff with Police

Woman Arrested After Standoff with Police

A woman is in custody following a scary situation early Monday night. A heavy law enforcement presence surrounded the Westmeadow Peaks Apartment Complex near South Academy and Highway 115 after an adult female barricaded herself inside, reportedly with weapons. She was eventually taken into custody. Authorities examined the apartments for fire damage caused by the…MORE

District 38 Superintendent Leaving

District 38 Superintendent Leaving

Lewis Palmer School District 38 superintendent Karen Brofft will leave her job at the end of this school year.  The Gazette reports that board members will decide whether to work with the Colorado Association of School Boards to search for a replacement.MORE