We now know the name of a motorcyclist who died in a crash on North Academy Sunday. Authorities say Christopher Larkin was heading south near Parkmoor Village when he was hit from behind by a speeding pickup truck driven by 34-year-old Shahin Taraghi. Despite the collision, Taraghi continued dragging the motorcycle around 700 feet. Larkin…… MORE
Kroger is asking shoppers not to openly carry guns in any of its stores, including King Soopers in Colorado Springs. In a statement, Kroger says they are “Respectfully asking that customers no longer openly carry firearms into our stores, other than authorized law enforcement officers.” … MORE
For the first time in more than 20 years, the Colorado Springs Airport is raising parking rates. The increase began on September 1st and includes both the short term and long term lots. The rate for each went up $1 dollar. Travelers will now pay $9. The fees will be evaluated to see if the…… MORE
Colorado Springs Utilities says last week’s fire at the Martin Drake Power Plant was caused by an oil leak that spilled onto a very hot surface. The damaged turbine is now back online. Drake is set to be decommissioned no later than 2035. A public workshop will be held in January to discuss ways…… MORE
Colorado Springs City Council has rejected two proposals for the November ballot. One would have voters decide whether the city should trade or sell park parcels. The other would require a six-member council supermajority to approve such a transaction. Both measures initially passed two weeks ago, but were rejected Tuesday. Those who voted against…… MORE
Colorado Springs will soon have another red-light camera, this time at the intersection of North Academy and North Carefree Circle. Just like the two previous cameras, there will be a warning period. This warning period starts this Sunday, September 1st and lasts through September 30th, after that running a red will cost you 75 dollars.…… MORE
The northbound and southbound lanes of Powers Boulevard at Stetson Hills Boulevard were shut down because of a major traffic accident Wednesday morning. A speeding pickup truck struck two cars in front of it. The pickup crossed the median, crashing into a trash truck. In all, five vehicles were involved, with two people taken…… MORE
A teenage fugitive, who was arrested Monday night in Colorado Springs, is a suspect in two hotel robberies early Saturday. Police say 18 year old Quinn Scaggs pistol whipped clerks at the Courtyard Marriott on Tenderfoot Hill Street. Less than an hour later, he hit the Holiday Inn Express & Suites on North Spruce. …… MORE
A man is hospitalized after a drive-by shooting outside the University Village Apartments on North Nevada Tuesday night. Police SGT John Sharketti says the shots were fired just before 10pm. The suspects were driving a white sedan. It was the second drive-by shooting in the Springs in two days. No word on if the crimes…… MORE
Single-family home prices in Colorado Springs rose by 8% from the second quarter of last year. That makes it the fifth highest growth rate in the nation. The increase in local home values has been fueled by a surging economy and consumer confidence. However, rising prices are making it harder for first-time buyers to get…… MORE
