Two people fished the device out of the Arkansas River and brought it home. Some estimate the round had been stuck there for about 30 years. … MORE
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Tense moments as bomb squad removes suspicious device in Canon City
19 families took shelter in a nearby church as explosives technicians from Fort Carson, Pueblo, and Canon City collected the item.… MORE
Peyton Manning to announce his retirement
Denver Broncos Quarterback Peyton Manning is retiring after 18 seasons in the NFL. An official announcement is expected later this morning. … MORE
Former Texas death-row inmate arrested in Colorado for imprisoning woman
A former Texas death row inmate who was released more than 30 years ago is accused of keeping a homeless woman in his house in western Colorado for months and repeatedly raping her. … MORE
Man arrested in Texas connected to 20-year-old child sexual assault case
Authorities think they’ve resolved a 20-year-old local case of child sex assault with the arrest of a man Tuesday. Authorities say it’s possible that market assaulted other victims in or around Colorado Springs between 1996 and 1998. … MORE
2 people killed in small plane crash in northern El Paso County
A vintage bi-plane went down in a field. Extensive fire damage left the aircraft’s make, model and registration unknown. Federal aviation officials continue to investigate. … MORE
Fire crews battle multiple grass fires across Southern Colorado
Fire fighters continue to watch for hot spots from a fast moving blaze in Avondale, while two fires continue to burn on Fort Carson.… MORE
Detra Farries appealing conviction for dragging-death of Colorado Springs tow truck driver
Five years after a Colorado Springs tow truck driver was dragged to his death, the woman serving a 20-year sentence for causing his death is on the verge of learning whether her convictions will stand. … MORE
Authorities capture wanted fugitive
29-year-old Vincente Fernandez was one of the area’s most wanted criminals, and is now behind bars. … MORE
Chief Riley announces his retirement
Colorado Springs Fire Department Chief Chris Riley has announced that he will retire on Friday. Deputy Fire Chief, Ted Collas, will serve as acting chief until a replacement is named. … MORE
