Category Archives: Local News

Thanksgiving Donations Underway

Thanksgiving Donations Underway

Silver Key Senior Services in Colorado Springs is trying to plan ahead to Thanksgiving, and they need donations.  The Director of Senior Assistance Programs, Dayton Romero, said his group wants to give away up to 1,200 bountiful bags starting November 8th. Food donations can be dropped off at specified locations between now and November 6th.…MORE

Update in the Watts Murder Case

Update in the Watts Murder Case

  A coroner has filed a request to keep autopsy results sealed in the murders of a mother and her two daughters in Frederick.  The husband and father, Chris Watts, is charged with killing his family and was arrested in August.  The bodies of 34 year old Shannan Watts, 4-year-old Bella and 3-year-old Celeste, were…MORE

Truck Crashes into Apartment Complex

Truck Crashes into Apartment Complex

Some residents in Colorado Springs were displaced after a vehicle crashed Monday morning into the Murray Hill Apartments. A water main break spilled onto the street, creating an icy surface. The fire department says a truck driving in the area slid on the ice and slammed into the apartment. There were no injuries but some…MORE

Police Investigating After Woman’s Body Found

Police Investigating After Woman’s Body Found

Homicide detectives are investigating after a woman was found dead Monday night in an apartment near Circle and Fountain. An autopsy is pending to identify her. The victim died of an apparent gunshot wound.  Police say the death is not suspicious, and there is no known threat to the public. MORE

Malik Murphy Competent to Stand Trial

Malik Murphy Competent to Stand Trial

Two state psychologists say that Malik Murphy is competent to stand trial for the killing of his two siblings in October of 2017. Murphy pleaded not guilty on Monday citing insanity according to The Gazette. The Murphy family has been vocal and forthcoming about the crime and mental illness in the wake of the murders.…MORE

Town Hall to Discuss Homelessness

Town Hall to Discuss Homelessness

The first of a series of town halls to discuss the city’s Eight Point Action Plan for Homelessness Response will be held Wednesday, October 17th. It will be held at the Westside Community Center beginning at 6pm. City officials will be on hand to discuss the plan with the public and to answer questions that…MORE

Standoff Suspect in Monument Identified

Standoff Suspect in Monument Identified

The suspect connected to a standoff in Monument Wednesday night has been identified. 34 year old Alvin Gooley has been charged with felony menacing, assault and illegal possession of a weapon. Monument police were called to an apartment complex on Old Forest Point on reports that Gooley was threatening his roommates with a gun. An…MORE

Robbery Overnight Near Woodmen

Robbery Overnight Near Woodmen

Colorado Springs police are investigating a robbery last night at a Diamond Shamrock near Woodmen and Union.  A man with a gun held up a convenience store.  No injuries were reported, and no suspect was located.MORE

The Colorado Springs Forestry Division Planting Trees

The Colorado Springs Forestry Division Planting Trees

The city of Colorado Springs Forestry Division is partnering with the Old North End Neighbors to plant 19 trees on Wood Avenue and North Cascade.   The Old North End Neighbors purchased the trees for the project and forestry is helping to plant them.  The event will be held on Saturday.MORE

Schwarzenegger Coming to Colorado in October

Schwarzenegger Coming to Colorado in October

Arnold Schwarzenegger is coming to Colorado on October 20th to rally support for two ballot proposals that would curb gerrymandering, Amendments Y and Z.  The time and location are in the works, but the details should be finalized in the next few days.  Amendments Y and Z would create independent commissions to draw legislative and…MORE