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4th Annual Palmer Lake .5k Run

4th Annual Palmer Lake .5k Run

The 4th Annual Palmer Lake 0.5 k run was this Sunday, and despite the cold, nearly a thousand people participated. Everyone who registered received a free beer or root beer. The Awake Paler Lake Foundation holds the event to raise money to help with the cost of improvements to Palmer Lake and for the Con.MORE

Intruder Dead After Home Invasion

Intruder Dead After Home Invasion

An intruder is dead after being shot by a Colorado Springs homeowner Saturday.  A male broke into a home on Flintridge Circle, near Palmer Park, and was shot by a resident.  He died at a hospital Sunday morning.  No names have been released at this time.MORE

Body Found Near Powers Boulevard

Body Found Near Powers Boulevard

The El Paso County Sherriff’s office is investigating a suspicious death. The body of a man was found in a home about three miles east of Powers Boulevard, at around 11pm on Sunday night.   The home is in a new development in security- Widefield on Tranters way.MORE

Sexual Assault Accusations for Air Force Academy Cadet

Sexual Assault Accusations for Air Force Academy Cadet

A hearing will be held Tuesday to determine if there’s enough evidence to court martial an Air Force Academy cadet.  Armis Sunday is accused of sexually assaulting an unconscious victim, among other charges. MORE

Pikes Peak Visits Hits New Record

Pikes Peak Visits Hits New Record

We’ve hit a milestone in Colorado Springs. For the first time, a record number of people have traveled to the top of America’s mountain.  So far this year, at total of 527,696 visitors have taken the highway to the top of Pikes Peak. Manager Jack Glavan equates the increase to the steady growth in the Springs…MORE

Trooper Shooting Ruled Justified

Trooper Shooting Ruled Justified

A highway patrolman connected to a deadly southern Colorado shooting will not face criminal charges. On August 25th authorities were in pursuit of a stolen vehicle near Alamosa. 37-year-old Jennifer Sharp told dispatch that people were going to die and brandished a gun during the chase. Sharp exited the car with the firearm and that’s…MORE

Illegal Pot Grow Raided in Black Forest

Illegal Pot Grow Raided in Black Forest

Two men are under arrest after a raid on an illegal pot grow in Black Forest Wednesday. Deputies seized more than 360 plants, heroin, cocaine and 25 firearms along with thousands of rounds of ammunition.  It happened on Holmes road, near the Cathedral Pines Trailhead.  Authorities have not released the identity of the suspects who…MORE

Drug Bust in Custer County

Drug Bust in Custer County

Two Cuban nationals are behind bars after a drug bust in Custer County. Authorities executed a search warrant at a home in Westcliffe on Tuesday and discovered 125 marijuana plants, along with cocaine and pot growing equipment. 35 year olds Serguey Palomino and Yenny Hernandez were arrested for their alleged connection to the illegal operation.…MORE

Skeleton Craze in Manitou Springs

Skeleton Craze in Manitou Springs

The city of Manitou Springs is getting in the Halloween spirit. Shasta Laue from the arts center says later this month they will hand out skeletons to 35 downtown businesses to decorate their storefronts as a part of the annual Skeleton Craze. In addition, there will be graveyard tours. If you happen to be in…MORE

Sexually Violent Predator Living in Colorado Springs

Sexually Violent Predator Living in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs police want you to know about a sexually violent predator living in the area.  56 year old Mark White is now living at 425 Prairie Road. His criminal history includes a conviction of four counts of aggravated sexual battery in 2009 in Virginia. He’s a white male, 5’10, 175 pounds with blond hair…MORE