Category Archives: Local News

Robert Dear Still Not Mentally Fit to Stand Trial

Robert Dear Still Not Mentally Fit to Stand Trial

Planned Parenthood shooter Robert Dear is still not mentally fit to stand trial.  Dear admitted to killing 3 people, and wounding 9 others in an attack on a Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood Clinic in 2016.  Dear has been receiving treatment at the state mental institute.  Dear has been deemed “delusional”, and Monday, a judge agreed…MORE

Bounty Hunters Arrested at Protest Against Police

A protest over the police shooting of a Colorado Springs man turned chaotic Monday.  A group had gathered outside the police operations center in response to 19 year old De’von Bailey being killed Saturday night.  Two bounty hunters, brothers Justin and Dustin Brooks, showed up to voice their support of law enforcement, but were swarmed…MORE

Police Looking for Same Suspects in 2 Separate Robberies

Police Looking for Same Suspects in 2 Separate Robberies

An investigation is underway after two Colorado Springs women were robbed minutes apart Monday night. The first report came in around 9:40. The victim said a black sedan pulled up and two men got out of the vehicle pointing a gun at her and her demanding her phone and purse. She also said there was…MORE

Standoff in Security-Widefield Ends With Arrest

Standoff in Security-Widefield Ends With Arrest

A suspected car thief is behind bars after a standoff in the Security-Widefield area Monday morning.  Authorities tracked 29 year old Bjoern Pacot to a home on Fielding Circle.  He held a gun to his head and threatened to shoot himself.  He eventually gave up, and is due in court on Wednesday. MORE

CDOT To Hold Public Meeting on Public Transit Tuesday Afternoon

CDOT To Hold Public Meeting on Public Transit Tuesday Afternoon

State officials will be in Colorado Springs Tuesday to talk to residents and local leaders about the Pikes Peak region’s transportation needs.  CDOT will hold a meeting at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Centennial Hall.  The event is part of the agency’s statewide tour to gauge transportation priorities in all of Colorado’s 64 counties and collect…MORE

Vehicle Crash Near I-25 Kills 1

One person is dead after a crash on Cimarron, under the I-25 overpass.  Sunday afternoon, the driver of a Chevy truck ran a red light and was struck by another pickup.  The Chevy’s driver died at the scene.  Investigators say excessive speed is suspected.MORE

Police Investigating Deadly Shooting at Night Club

Police Investigating Deadly Shooting at Night Club

Police have yet to identify three people who were shot at a Colorado Springs nightclub early Saturday.  Two men and a woman were wounded at The Social near Academy and North Carefree.  The woman later died at a hospital.  Both males are in critical condition.  Police say they’ve contacted everyone involved, and would like to…MORE

Protests Planned After Police Involved Shooting

Protests Planned After Police Involved Shooting

Dozens of protestors gather at Colorado Springs Hall Monday afternoon following a shooting Saturday night by Springs Police.    Authorities confronted two men who may have been involved in an earlier robbery near Fountain and Circle.  One of them, 19 year old De’von Bailey, allegedly reached for a gun and was shot by an officer.…MORE

Air Force Academy Vice Commandant of Cadets Relieved of Post

Air Force Academy Vice Commandant of Cadets Relieved of Post

The Vice Commandant of Cadets at the Air Force Academy has been relieved from his post after a drunken-driving charge. Colonel Scott Campbell was pulled over July 13th by the El Paso County Sheriff’s office and cited for drunken driving.  The incident led to Campbell’s removal from his post at the academy.  Before coming to…MORE

Traffic Lights Coming to I-25 On Ramps

Traffic Lights Coming to I-25 On Ramps

You’ll soon see traffic lights at some I-25 on ramps in Colorado Springs.  Starting Monday, crews will begin installing the signals at South Academy, and Bijou.  They will allow one car at a time to merge onto the interstate.  By next summer, 10 more ramp meters will be on I-25 entrances from North Nevada through…MORE