Category Archives: Local News

2 Men Hospitalized After Shootout in Fountain

2 Men Hospitalized After Shootout in Fountain

Two men are recovering after a gunfight in Fountain last night.  The suspects were shooting at each other at Metcalfe Park on Ohio Avenue.  They ran off before police arrived.  Both later turned up at a local hospital.  No names or conditions were released.  Fountain police want to talk to anyone who may have witness…MORE

Man Shot By Springs Police Identified

Man Shot By Springs Police Identified

A man, who was fatally shot by Colorado Springs Police Tuesday, is identified as 38 year old Joshua Vigil.  He had a gun when confronted by officers at an apartment near Fountain and Chelton.  He was reportedly aggressive toward authorities.  The officers were uninjured and have been placed on routine administrative leave.  The incident remains…MORE

American Airlines Expanding Flights at Colorado Springs Airport

American Airlines Expanding Flights at Colorado Springs Airport

American Airlines is expanding their flights in the Colorado Springs market with daily winter seasonal service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The new service will be available for pre purchase on July 29th for flights starting on December 18th. Greg Phillips, Director of Aviation for the Colorado Springs Airport says they are thrilled with…MORE

Police Investigating After Toddler Found Carrying Knife

Colorado Springs Police are investigating after a toddler was seen wandering around an apartment complex overnight, carrying a teddy bear in one hand, and a knife in the other.  This was just before 1am at the Lincoln Springs Apartments near Chelton and Fountain.  Officers were able to retrieve the child, who is around 3 years…MORE

Two Men Arrested For 7-Eleven Robbery

Two Men Arrested For 7-Eleven Robbery

Two men are behind bars after robbing a Colorado Springs 7-Eleven early Tuesday morning. It happened around 1:30 at the Hancock Avenue store near Memorial Park. Authorities say 19-year-old Jacob Edwards and 18-year-old Jaron Jones brandished a handgun and took off with cash and cigarettes. With the help of K-9 officers, police found one of…MORE

Ivanka Trump Coming to Colorado

Ivanka Trump Coming to Colorado

Ivanka Trump is expected to visit Colorado Monday. She’s planning to meet with Lockheed Martin workers and their CEO about the company’s workforce development and apprenticeship programs in Colorado. Ivanka works as the advisor to President Trump.  She initially planned to have this meeting in May, but postponed it to meet with several Douglas County…MORE

Colorado Springs Ranks in Top 25 Educated Cities in America

Colorado Springs Ranks in Top 25 Educated Cities in America

Colorado Springs out ranks Denver as one of the most educated cities in America. According to the financial website Wallet Hub, Colorado Springs earned 12th place in the study, whereas Denver and surrounding areas came in 16th. 150 of the largest metropolitan areas were compared across 11 key metrics including the number of adults 25…MORE

Springs Police Cracking Down on Speeders

Excessive vehicle speed is a problem in Colorado Springs.  Last October, CSPD was awarded a grant through CDOT for speed enforcement.  The effort is called “Slow Down, Colorado Springs”.  Through the first nine months of the grant, police issued 1,500 traffic citations. MORE

Man Identified in Fatal I-25 Crash

A man, who was killed while crossing I-25 Monday, has been identified as 36 year old Tony Barton of Security.  He and 3 other transients were running across the interstate near Fontanero when Barton was struck by a van.   A second, unrelated crash occurred shortly afterwards, and appears to be a result of the…MORE

Colorado State Patrol Investigating Fatal 3 Vehicle Crash

Colorado State Patrol Investigating Fatal 3 Vehicle Crash

The state patrol continues to investigate a deadly three vehicle crash on I-25 Tuesday evening.  It happened south Of Colorado Springs, near the Mesa Ridge exit.  State patrol says a Ford Ranger, driven by 24-year-old Aidan Detavernier of Colorado Springs, crossed the median and hit a large truck. Detavernier died at the scene.  The large…MORE