Fountain Police announce the arrest of a second juvenile connected to a series of car breaks-ins and 2 car thefts. A 13 year old was arrested July 9th following an incident 3 days earlier where 2 cars were stolen and a family was held at gunpoint in Security-Widefield. Yesterday police arrested a second juvenile…… MORE
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Bronco ticket refunds available
The Denver Broncos sent a letter to season ticket holders saying if they want to opt out of the 2020 season the club will apply their money to a future season or refund it in full. For season ticket holders that do want to go to games they will be notified and have…… MORE
City council considers mask ordinance
Colorado Springs City Council held a work session Monday and the main topic discussed was masks. Should the city order residents to wear them? The concern is the increase of Covid-19 cases in El Paso county. Business leaders are worried if cases continue to climb many shops and restaurants will have to close again.…… MORE
Masks for District 49
Falcon School District 49 has announced when the school year begins all staff and students will be required to wear masks to limit the spread of the coronavirus. E-learning options will be made available to those who opt not to wear face coverings. Virtual meetings will be used as often as possible for…… MORE
Road Improvements near area Military bases
Improvements coming to make it easier to get on to Fort Carson. The Military Access Mobility and Safety Improvement Project will upgrade several roads around the Pikes Peak region near area military bases. Gate 19 at the mountain post will be more accessible. It’s a 159 million dollar project overall, funded by El Paso…… MORE
Person killed after firing at officers
Law enforcement continues to piece together a shooting that left a suspect dead Saturday night in Northern El Paso county. State Patrol tried to pull over a vehicle after a menacing call near Exit 163 and southbound I-25. The driver crashed. They tried to carjack a vehicle, but were unsuccessful. The person fled and…… MORE
Man drowns at Lake Pueblo
According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife a 68 year old man fell out of a boat in Lake Pueblo and drowned Monday morning. Nearby boaters were able to get the man to shore where a wildlife officer and park ranger were waiting, but efforts to revive the man were unsuccessful. The man’s identity has…… MORE
Police Investigation
The Colorado Springs Police Department is opening a formal investigation into posts allegedly made by a Springs officer during a live stream of protestors blocking I-25 June 30. A local TV station was streaming the event when someone using the name “Steven Eric” posted “Kill them All.” A trace of the name on Facebook…… MORE
13 year old arrested
Just 13 years old…and in jail…Fountain Police picked up a 13 year old juvenile for car theft and home invasion. 2 juveniles stole a car Monday in Colorado Springs. The driver crashed on Blossom Field Road in Fountain. The 2 then broke into a nearby home, held the people inside at bay, and wound…… MORE
Springs shooting justified
The District Attorney’s office has cleared 4 Colorado Springs Police officers in a shooting that killed a Fort Carson Soldier in April. Police were called to a domestic disturbance in the 3200 block of Oak Creek Drive. The suspect, 28 year old Sergeant Virgil Thorpe was outside when police arrived, but ran inside…… MORE
