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Police Looking for Multiple Suspects After Rolling Gun Battle

Police Looking for Multiple Suspects After Rolling Gun Battle

One vehicle has been recovered, and two more are being sought, after a rolling gun battle Wednesday night in Colorado Springs.  People in three cars were shooting at each other on El Camino Drive, near Flintridge and Academy.  No one appears to have been hurt.  Police issued no descriptions. MORE

Good Samaritan Stops Potential Armed Robbery

Good Samaritan Stops Potential Armed Robbery

A bystander foiled an armed robbery.  Wednesday afternoon, a man tried to hold up a business near Circle and Monterey.  Another person in the store confronted the suspect, who ran off empty-handed.  Police are looking for a Hispanic male in his 20s, 5 foot 8, with a shaved head.MORE

Beth Chapman Loses Battle to Throat Cancer

Beth Chapman Loses Battle to Throat Cancer

Beth Chapman, the wife of Duane “Dog” Chapman died Thursday morning after battling throat cancer. She and her husband were stars on the reality show Dog the Bounty Hunter from 2004 to 2012. The program chronicled their lives in the bail bond business. The mother of 12 was born in Denver and was the youngest…MORE

Redwine Hearings Continue with Trial Date Set

Hearings continue this week for a man accused of killing his 13-year-old son in southwest Colorado.  Mark Redwine’s trial begins September 19th.  He’s pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death.  He’s accused of killing his son Dylan in November 2012, shortly after he arrived for a court-ordered visit from Monument. …MORE

Woman Arrested After Alleged Assault on Multiple Police Officers

Woman Arrested After Alleged Assault on Multiple Police Officers

A woman will be in court Friday after allegedly assaulting several people Wednesday, including two Springs police officers.  Jennifer Schoolfield is accused of attacking people at a business near Hancock and Academy.  She also threw items at police and kicked an officer.  She’s now jailed on assault charges.MORE

Man Arrested After Stabbing at The Union Station Bar

Man Arrested After Stabbing at The Union Station Bar

An arrest is made after an overnight stabbing.  A male victim was attacked inside The Union Station Bar at Union and Van Buren.  Patrons at the bar detained the male suspect, whose name hasn’t been released yet. The victim was taken to a hospital in unknown condition.MORE

Congressman Doug Lamborn Has New Opponent in 2020 Election

Congressman Doug Lamborn Has New Opponent in 2020 Election

A third-party candidate is challenging Congressman Doug Lamborn for his seat next year.  Rebecca Keltie made the announcement on Monday. Lamborn has represented the fifth congressional district since 2007.  Keltie is running as the Unity Party’s candidate in the election.MORE

Michael Corbett, Connected to Karen Grammer Murder, Dies in Prison

An accomplice in the 1975 murder of Frasier star Kelsey Grammer’s sister in Colorado Springs has died in prison. 64 year old Michael Corbett died Monday night of natural causes.  Grammer’s sister, Karen, was murdered in 1975 after leaving the Red Lobster restaurant where she worked.   Corbett and Freddie Glenn had planned to rob…MORE

Body of Roberta Rodriguez Found

Body of Roberta Rodriguez Found

The body of a Colorado Springs woman who fell into the Rio Grande River in southern Colorado 12 days ago has been found. Roberta Rodriguez was discovered Tuesday in the river’s south fork.  She and her boyfriend were driving along Highway 160 on June 15 when they stopped at Wolf Creek Pass and climbed onto…MORE

Colorado Springs Ranks Among Best Drivers in Nation

Colorado Springs Ranks Among Best Drivers in Nation

According to Allstate Insurance, Colorado Springs is home to some of the best drivers in the United States.  The Springs ranked 13th in the country for safe driving, which was calculated by the average length of time between claims and the number of hard-braking incidents.  Policyholders in Colorado Springs normally go 12 years between claims…MORE