We’re hearing more about a plan by Colorado Springs Parking Director Scott Lee. He wants to increase parking rates in downtown Colorado Springs. There are higher prices at parking areas with the most demand, meaning you pay less the farther away from core streets and in parking structures you park. That also boosts turn-over…… MORE
Kanda Calef, a former Republican candidate for Colorado Springs City Council, faces a felony menacing charge after allegedly brandishing a pistol at a U.S. Marshal in the I-25 gap construction zone. Calef is free on bail and will be in Douglas county court June 19th to enter a plea. Calef was arrested April 10th after…… MORE
No one was hurt when an outbuilding went up in flames Monday night near Falcon. The building on Dodge Circle was fully involved when crews arrived. There were no occupants or livestock inside. Mutual aid was provided by Falcon, Peyton, and Black Forest Fire Departments. The cause is under investigation.… MORE
In 2016, then Colorado Springs Police Chief Pete Carey decided to eliminate the Colorado Springs Police Department Gang Unit over staffing shortages. Now, the department is bringing back the unit. It will have 5 officers and will operate out of the new sand creek substation. The new substation, which opened Monday, cost $16.5 million. In…… MORE
A new addition will soon be coming to the southern downtown area in Colorado Springs. A groundbreaking ceremony took place Monday for an 8 story, 259-room Marriott Hotel southwest of Tejon and Costilla streets. The Gazette reports that the $75 million hotel will carry Marriott’s Springhill Suites and Element brands. About 175 full-time employees…… MORE
A man accused of sending sexually explicit images to a teenager at his church was in court Monday. 28 year old Stephen Houlihan is facing charges of internet luring of a child and obscenity. Houlihan was the communications director for the Fellowship of the Rockies Church in Fountain, and is now on unpaid administrative leave. …… MORE
The attorney representing Rogel Lazaro Aguilera-Mederos, the truck driver accused of causing a deadly crash on Interstate 70 in Jefferson County, is in trouble with the law himself. Attorney Robert Corry was arrested in Denver Friday and faces several charges including kidnapping. Corry has been ordered to stay away from his ex-fiancé after he…… MORE
An arrest is made thanks to a leaking car. Saturday night two vehicles collided at Academy and San Miguel. The at-fault vehicle fled the scene, but left a trail of fluid leading to a nearby apartment. The driver was taken into custody for hit and run and DUI. There were no serious injuries. No…… MORE
Colorado Springs Police are investigating after several grave markers were recently defaced at Fairview Cemetery. Many were marred by red paint and graffiti. It’s thought to have happened within the past 2 weeks. The cemetery offered to clean the markers with sandblasters, but that could cause damage to the stones. The cemetery is now looking…… MORE
Flags across Colorado are lowered in honor of a state trooper who died after being struck by a car on Interstate 70 Friday night. 37-year-old trooper William Moden was outside his patrol car assisting with a serious injury crash when he was hit by another vehicle between Peoria and Deer Trail. People are paying tribute…… MORE
