Category Archives: Local News

Fatal Standoff in Monument

Fatal Standoff in Monument

One man is dead after a barricade situation in Monument.  The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says officers shot and killed a suspect Sunday after the man apparently started shooting at vehicles and people with a BB or pellet gun.  The man’s name is not being released yet. It’s being reported he was 20 years…MORE

Man Arrested After Robbery of Elderly Woman

A man is in jail after he took the purse of an elderly woman as she walked into a church.  Robert Keeny was arrested Saturday about an hour after the purse snatching at Pikes Peak Metropolitan Church.  Keeny reportedly made incriminating statements to officers as they were questioning him about the crime.  He’s charged with…MORE

Phone Scammers Targeting Colorado Spring Utilities

Phone Scammers Targeting Colorado Spring Utilities

Colorado Springs Utilities is warning customers about a new phone scam. They want people to know they’ll never call them seeking payment over the phone.  Several Colorado Springs Utilities customers received calls by someone claiming to represent the utility office and asked for payment on unpaid bills.  Anyone who receives such a call is advised…MORE

Calls For Independent Investigation of De’von Bailey Shooting Continue

Calls For Independent Investigation of De’von Bailey Shooting Continue

Supporters of an independent investigation into the shooting death of De’von Bailey are again asking for help from the governor. A letter was sent to Governor Polis over the weekend asking for an investigation as well as the establishment of a statewide civilian review panel.  Bailey was shot by Colorado Springs Police officers in August…MORE

Man Found Dead Outside of Canon City Home Has Been Identified

Man Found Dead Outside of Canon City Home Has Been Identified

We now know the name of the man found dead in front of a home in Canon City. 39-year old Richard Fay was found in front of a home on Spruce Court at about 9:25 Saturday night. According to witnesses, a black or dark colored sedan with Louisiana license plates was seen in the area…MORE

El Paso County Authorities Investigating Bullets Found at Falcon Elementary School

Authorities in El Paso County are trying to determine why a first grader at Falcon Elementary School showed up to school with bullets and a handgun in their backpack Thursday morning. After the child arrived at the school, they showed a staff member the ammunition and the employee immediately contacted the sheriff’s office and D-49…MORE

Man Dies While Hiking the Manitou Incline

Man Dies While Hiking the Manitou Incline

What started out as a hike up the Manitou Incline, turned into a tragedy after a man had a medical issue and died on the incline Thursday afternoon. Emergency personnel attempted to help the man, but nothing could be done. The incline and Barr Trail were closed for hours while authorities worked to bring the…MORE

Standoff Ends Peacefully Near Palmer Park

A standoff in Cimarron Hills that prompted a handful of evacuations late Thursday night ended peacefully. The incident on Pahokee Court, near Palmer Park and Peterson, began at around 7:45 p.m. Thursday. The suspect surrendered to authorities just after midnight Friday morning. We’re still working to learn more about what led up to the standoff…MORE

Fort Carson Firefighter Faces Felony Assault Charges

Fort Carson Firefighter Faces Felony Assault Charges

A Fort Carson Firefighter is facing felony charges for an alleged assault.  Court documents say police found Shaun Glidden’s wife with a bloody face when they responded to their home for a domestic disturbance call.  He’s accused of punching and choking her after holding her down with his body weight.  Glidden is due back in…MORE

Mother Pleads Guilty to Being High While 2 Year Old Son Shoots Himself

Mother Pleads Guilty to Being High While 2 Year Old Son Shoots Himself

A mother in Colorado Springs is pleading guilty to being high on meth when her two-year-old got his hands on a gun and shot himself.  33 year-old Melissa Adamson is facing a felony child abuse charge for the October 2018 death of Lokhi Bloom.  Adamson allegedly loaded the gun after receiving a threatening text from…MORE