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Another Arrest in Connection to Kenyatta Horne Murder

Another Arrest in Connection to Kenyatta Horne Murder

A third man is now facing criminal charges for his connection to a shooting death. Detectives announced on Tuesday that 20 year old Wayne Sellers is behind bars on suspicion of first-degree murder. On October 7th, 20 year old Kenyatta Horne was found with a fatal gunshot wound in the Lorson Ranch Neighbhorhood in Security-Widefield.…MORE

Lohki Richard Bloom Death Not Considered a Homicide

Lohki Richard Bloom Death Not Considered a Homicide

The El Paso County Coroner’s Office has completed the autopsy on a two-year-old boy who was killed in a shooting. The boy, Lohki Richard Bloom, was found with a gunshot wound Sunday night. His death is not being considered a homicide at this time. At the time of the incident the parents flagged down deputies…MORE

Terrible Week for Denver Broncos

Terrible Week for Denver Broncos

Hours after Bronco quarterback Chad Kelly was arrested for 1st degree criminal trespass, a sports media network reported that a Halloween party at the Gothic Theater in Engelwood was drug themed. The party was hosted by Bronco Von Miller and shows linebacker Brandon Marshall holding a bag of what appears to be white powder. Wide…MORE

Deadly Crash in Fremont County

Deadly Crash in Fremont County

The State Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in Fremont County.  Last night 3 vehicles collided on Highway 50 west of Canon City.  A car driven by 58 year old Deborah Fuentes of Canon City drifted into oncoming traffic, struck another vehicle and then collided with a pickup.  The driver of the truck, 75 year…MORE

Thanksgiving Donations Underway

Thanksgiving Donations Underway

Silver Key Senior Services in Colorado Springs is trying to plan ahead to Thanksgiving, and they need donations.  The Director of Senior Assistance Programs, Dayton Romero, said his group wants to give away up to 1,200 bountiful bags starting November 8th. Food donations can be dropped off at specified locations between now and November 6th.…MORE

Update in the Watts Murder Case

Update in the Watts Murder Case

  A coroner has filed a request to keep autopsy results sealed in the murders of a mother and her two daughters in Frederick.  The husband and father, Chris Watts, is charged with killing his family and was arrested in August.  The bodies of 34 year old Shannan Watts, 4-year-old Bella and 3-year-old Celeste, were…MORE

Truck Crashes into Apartment Complex

Truck Crashes into Apartment Complex

Some residents in Colorado Springs were displaced after a vehicle crashed Monday morning into the Murray Hill Apartments. A water main break spilled onto the street, creating an icy surface. The fire department says a truck driving in the area slid on the ice and slammed into the apartment. There were no injuries but some…MORE

Police Investigating After Woman’s Body Found

Police Investigating After Woman’s Body Found

Homicide detectives are investigating after a woman was found dead Monday night in an apartment near Circle and Fountain. An autopsy is pending to identify her. The victim died of an apparent gunshot wound.  Police say the death is not suspicious, and there is no known threat to the public. MORE

Malik Murphy Competent to Stand Trial

Malik Murphy Competent to Stand Trial

Two state psychologists say that Malik Murphy is competent to stand trial for the killing of his two siblings in October of 2017. Murphy pleaded not guilty on Monday citing insanity according to The Gazette. The Murphy family has been vocal and forthcoming about the crime and mental illness in the wake of the murders.…MORE

Town Hall to Discuss Homelessness

Town Hall to Discuss Homelessness

The first of a series of town halls to discuss the city’s Eight Point Action Plan for Homelessness Response will be held Wednesday, October 17th. It will be held at the Westside Community Center beginning at 6pm. City officials will be on hand to discuss the plan with the public and to answer questions that…MORE

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