Category Archives: Local News

Fatal Pedestrian Crash Victim Identified

Fatal Pedestrian Crash Victim Identified

We now know the name of the woman killed in a fatal auto pedestrian crash Sunday. 40 year old Essence Grant was homeless and the coroner’s office is asking for help in finding her family. The crash happened at Academy and Astrozon Sunday. Grant was pronounced dead at the scene. 29 year-old Elizabeth Bennet was…MORE

Most Fatal Traffic Fatalities in Colorado Springs

Most Fatal Traffic Fatalities in Colorado Springs

  Colorado Springs has a new record for fatal traffic crashes. The 44th fatal of the year happened Wednesday night at North Academy and Austin Bluffs. A man was hit and killed in the southbound lanes of North Academy, near Morning Sun. The driver fled the scene and police are looking for a dark colored…MORE

Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon Changes in 2019

Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon Changes in 2019

Changes are coming to the Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon. Organizers are moving the dates of the events back one week to August 24th and 25th in 2019. Reasons for the move include conflicts with a popular race in Leadville which was held on the same weekend, and a chance of getting better weather for…MORE

Fort Carson and Peterson Personnel Heading to Border

Fort Carson and Peterson Personnel Heading to Border

  200 plus Fort Carson troops along with planners from US Northern Command at Peterson Air Force Base are going to the US-Mexico border, joining thousands of troops to protect the southern border. The order comes from the President to counter thousands of people marching through Mexico from Central America, hoping to seek freedom in…MORE

Denver Broncos Ownership in Colorado District Court

Denver Broncos Ownership in Colorado District Court

  Bill Bowlen, the younger brother of Broncos owner Pat Bowlen, asked a Colorado district court to remove the three-person trust in control of the team “due to their failure to uphold Pat Bowlen’s wishes and act in the best interest of Pat Bowlen, his family and the Broncos.”  Two of Pat Bowlen’s daughters have…MORE

Man Opens Fire in Colorado Springs Store

Man Opens Fire in Colorado Springs Store

Police have not yet released a description of a man who opened fire inside a Colorado Springs 7-11 store.  It happened early Thursday near Palmer Park and Academy.  No one was hurt. MORE

COS Airport Repairs Continue to December

COS Airport Repairs Continue to December

Repairs at the Colorado Springs Airport will last into mid-December because some materials aren’t available and officials want to minimize disruptions to airport operations.  The project includes repairing damage caused by an April fire.  The fire, which investigators linked to an earlier project to fix damage from a windstorm, caused extensive damage.  The airport’s restaurant…MORE

More Stores Opening in Colorado Springs

More Stores Opening in Colorado Springs

A new Natural Grocers is set to open in Woodland Park soon and the store is holding a hiring event to fill multiple full-time positions. If you are interested, open interviews are taking place on November 1st and 2nd from 10 am to 4 pm at the Natural Grocers store located on South Nevada.MORE

Homelessness Action Plan Moving Forward

Homelessness Action Plan Moving Forward

Colorado Springs officials recently introduced a homelessness action plan for 2019 featuring 8 goals they would like to reach. The city is already working towards these goals, including adding 400 low-barrier shelter beds ahead of the winter. The city also wants to add affordable housing and a work program for the homeless. City officials are…MORE

Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Colorado Springs

Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Colorado Springs

No charges have been filed after a deadly auto pedestrian crash Tuesday night at Academy and Astrozon.  The victim’s name has not been made public. The driver of the vehicle was contacted and released.MORE

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