Category Archives: Local News

Standoff Suspect in Monument Identified

Standoff Suspect in Monument Identified

The suspect connected to a standoff in Monument Wednesday night has been identified. 34 year old Alvin Gooley has been charged with felony menacing, assault and illegal possession of a weapon. Monument police were called to an apartment complex on Old Forest Point on reports that Gooley was threatening his roommates with a gun. An…MORE

Robbery Overnight Near Woodmen

Robbery Overnight Near Woodmen

Colorado Springs police are investigating a robbery last night at a Diamond Shamrock near Woodmen and Union.  A man with a gun held up a convenience store.  No injuries were reported, and no suspect was located.MORE

The Colorado Springs Forestry Division Planting Trees

The Colorado Springs Forestry Division Planting Trees

The city of Colorado Springs Forestry Division is partnering with the Old North End Neighbors to plant 19 trees on Wood Avenue and North Cascade.   The Old North End Neighbors purchased the trees for the project and forestry is helping to plant them.  The event will be held on Saturday.MORE

Schwarzenegger Coming to Colorado in October

Schwarzenegger Coming to Colorado in October

Arnold Schwarzenegger is coming to Colorado on October 20th to rally support for two ballot proposals that would curb gerrymandering, Amendments Y and Z.  The time and location are in the works, but the details should be finalized in the next few days.  Amendments Y and Z would create independent commissions to draw legislative and…MORE

4th Annual Palmer Lake .5k Run

4th Annual Palmer Lake .5k Run

The 4th Annual Palmer Lake 0.5 k run was this Sunday, and despite the cold, nearly a thousand people participated. Everyone who registered received a free beer or root beer. The Awake Paler Lake Foundation holds the event to raise money to help with the cost of improvements to Palmer Lake and for the Con.MORE

Intruder Dead After Home Invasion

Intruder Dead After Home Invasion

An intruder is dead after being shot by a Colorado Springs homeowner Saturday.  A male broke into a home on Flintridge Circle, near Palmer Park, and was shot by a resident.  He died at a hospital Sunday morning.  No names have been released at this time.MORE

Body Found Near Powers Boulevard

Body Found Near Powers Boulevard

The El Paso County Sherriff’s office is investigating a suspicious death. The body of a man was found in a home about three miles east of Powers Boulevard, at around 11pm on Sunday night.   The home is in a new development in security- Widefield on Tranters way.MORE

Sexual Assault Accusations for Air Force Academy Cadet

Sexual Assault Accusations for Air Force Academy Cadet

A hearing will be held Tuesday to determine if there’s enough evidence to court martial an Air Force Academy cadet.  Armis Sunday is accused of sexually assaulting an unconscious victim, among other charges. MORE

Pikes Peak Visits Hits New Record

Pikes Peak Visits Hits New Record

We’ve hit a milestone in Colorado Springs. For the first time, a record number of people have traveled to the top of America’s mountain.  So far this year, at total of 527,696 visitors have taken the highway to the top of Pikes Peak. Manager Jack Glavan equates the increase to the steady growth in the Springs…MORE

Trooper Shooting Ruled Justified

Trooper Shooting Ruled Justified

A highway patrolman connected to a deadly southern Colorado shooting will not face criminal charges. On August 25th authorities were in pursuit of a stolen vehicle near Alamosa. 37-year-old Jennifer Sharp told dispatch that people were going to die and brandished a gun during the chase. Sharp exited the car with the firearm and that’s…MORE

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