Category Archives: Local News

Calls For Special Prosecutor in De’von Bailey Shooting

Calls For Special Prosecutor in De’von Bailey Shooting

Lawyers, religious leaders, and family held a press conference Tuesday morning to demand transparency in the De’von Bailey case.   They’re asking for a special prosecutor and a grand jury investigation.   De’von was killed 11 days ago in an officer involved shooting. So far, Bailey family lawyer, Darold Killmer, says he hasn’t heard from…MORE

Police Investigating Shooting Monday Morning

Police Investigating Shooting Monday Morning

A Monday morning shooting is under investigation in the Springs.  A man showed up at the Springs Rescue Mission on West Las Vegas with a gunshot wound to the arm.  The victim is expected to recover.  No suspect information is available.MORE

Donnell Bradley Being Charged with First Degree Murder

Donnell Bradley Being Charged with First Degree Murder

A Fountain man remains jailed in the death of a woman last week.  The victim was found at a home on Patchwork Court on Thursday.  She had significant injuries and her death has been ruled a homicide.  Her name has yet to be released.  31 year old Donnell Bradley was arrested the following day and…MORE

Possible Body Cam Video Release in De’von Bailey Shooting

Possible Body Cam Video Release in De’von Bailey Shooting

The City of Colorado Springs and the Colorado Springs Police Department have put out a statement about the release of body camera footage from the officer-involved shooting on 19 year old De’von Bailey.  Bailey was killed earlier this month after allegedly reaching for a gun.  The El Paso County Sheriff’s office expects to conclude their…MORE

New Reservation System Has Positive Reaction at Hanging Lake

New Reservation System Has Positive Reaction at Hanging Lake

A new reservation system appears to be working well at Hanging Lake in Glenwood Canyon.  White River National Forest officials received five out of five stars on a shuttle service implemented in May from more than 95% of respondents.  The system replaces a visitor parking lot with $12 shuttle rides from Glenwood Springs.  The goal…MORE

Suspect in I-25 Crash identified

Suspect in I-25 Crash identified

31 year old Joseph Urbanowicz is identified as the man killed in Sunday’s crash on Cimarron Street beneath I-25.  Urbanowicz ran a red light in a Chevrolet pickup while driving on Cimarron.  He hit a Dodge Ram pickup heading onto the north I-25 on-ramp.  The Dodge’s driver and passenger were brought to a hospital in…MORE

Suspect Pleads Guilty in Murder Case Involving Illegal Marijuana Grow

Suspect Pleads Guilty in Murder Case Involving Illegal Marijuana Grow

The latest on a burglary and murder case at an illegal marijuana grow in eastern El Paso County in July of 2018. On Monday, Colin Kellet, one of the two suspects involved pled guilty to attempted aggravated robbery and first-degree burglary. Kellet is scheduled for sentencing on October 17th.  Meanwhile, the other suspect, 21-year-old Terrel…MORE

Details Come to Light in Motorcycle Crash Resulting in 1 Death

Details Come to Light in Motorcycle Crash Resulting in 1 Death

Miguel Ramirez Valiente, an illegal immigrant and suspect in a crash that killed a Colorado Springs father of 5 last Friday, sought sanctuary in a Colorado Springs church 8 months ago. Last Friday, Sean Buchanan was riding his motorcycle on Highway 83 when Valiente, who was driving on a revoked license, swerved into Buchanan’s lane…MORE

Investigation Into De’von Bailey Shooting Still Underway

Investigation Into De’von Bailey Shooting Still Underway

The El Paso County sheriff’s office says the investigation into the officer involved shooting of a springs man could take a few more days.  De’von Bailey was being questioned about an armed robbery Saturday.   Bailey was shot and later died.  Springs Mayor John Suthers supports the release of body cam footage, but cautions against…MORE

Trails Closed Due to Bear Threat

Trails Closed Due to Bear Threat

Some trails in Colorado Springs are temporarily closed while wildlife officers track an aggressive bear after a confrontation Thursday at Red Rock Canyon Open Space.  There were no serious injuries.  The city has closed the section 16 Trailhead, Palmer Loop Trail, and the southern end of Red Rock Canyon.  The hiker said he kicked the…MORE