Category Archives: Local News

Officer Cem Duzel Shooting Update

Officer Cem Duzel Shooting Update

An update from Colorado Springs Police on the condition of Officer Cem Duzel, who was shot yesterday morning near Boulder and Union after responding to a shots fired call. He remains in critical condition, but did have some movement overnight. No other details have been released. There will be a vigil this Friday evening for…MORE

Burglary Suspects In Custody

Burglary Suspects In Custody

3 people are under arrest for a series of more than 100 burglaries at Colorado Springs businesses since March.  24 year old Rayvaughn Milne, 26 year old Devin Scott, and a 17 year old juvenile were detained.  More details are pending.MORE

Aurora Home Invasion Turns Deadly

Aurora Home Invasion Turns Deadly

Body camera footage of a deadly officer involved shooting in Aurora will not be immediately released to the public. On Monday Aurora PD responded to a home invasion and fatally shot an armed resident identified as 73-year old Gary Black Junior. Officers say Black shot and killed the intruder after the suspect dragged Black’s 11-year-old…MORE

Illegal Marijuana Grow Near Monument

Illegal Marijuana Grow Near Monument

  A woman accused of operating an illegal marijuana operation is under arrest. El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputies were conducting a compliance check at a property on Colonial Park drive southeast of Monument on Tuesday when they discovered 30 mature pot plants and over 73-pounds of processed weed. Betty Fernandez was taken into custody.MORE

Robbery Suspect in Custody

Robbery Suspect in Custody

A suspected car thief is under arrest in Colorado Springs.  Wednesday, police spotted a stolen jeep near Chelton and Fountain.  It was linked to several muggings around town.  The jeep hit two other vehicles before being stopped.  The unidentified driver was taken into custody after a foot chase.MORE

Back to School Summerfest

Back to School Summerfest

With the school-year right around the corner, El Paso county public health is offering free vaccinations for qualifying kids. The department is holding a clinic at the back-to-school summerfest this Saturday from 10am-to-2pm at the Deerfield Hills Community Center. The vaccinations are free for children from age four-to-18 who have CHP plus, Medicaid, no insurance…MORE

Officer Involved Shooting Overnight

Officer Involved Shooting Overnight

Colorado Springs police are investigating a shooting involving an officer east of downtown.    Multiple calls came in around 2:45 Thursday morning for gun shots near Union and Boulder. Police were shot at as they arrived and returned fire. One Springs Policeman was wounded. He’s been identified as officer Cem Duzel,  a five year veteran…MORE

Local Pantry Needs Donations

Local Pantry Needs Donations

Silver Key Senior services needs help stocking its pantry shelves. They partner with Care and Share food bank and two other federal food-assistance programs but they say it is getting harder to meet demand. The public can help out by donating anything that could supplement a senior citizen’s diet. Food or monetary donations can be…MORE

DMV Closures Start Tomorrow

DMV Closures Start Tomorrow

Motor Vehicle Offices across the state will be closing down for five days beginning Wednesday for a major system upgrade. Offices will reopen on Monday August 6th but expect delays through the end of the month as employees learn the new system.MORE

Palmer Lake Water Restriction Details

Palmer Lake Water Restriction Details

Palmer Lake officials say they’ve been getting numerous calls concerning the town’s emergency Stage Two water restrictions. Management says there’s a broken pump and motor in the well system, something the city relies on in the summer time because of increased water use. Watering lawns and washing cars is prohibited under the mandatory restrictions and…MORE

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