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The Search for Kevin Rudnicki Continues

The Search for Kevin Rudnicki Continues

The search for 21 year old Kevin Rudnicki, a missing hiker, continues. He disappeared on Mt. Herman in early September. El Paso County Sheriff’s office spokesperson Jacky Kirby told KVOR they’re searching in specific areas and for now they have enough help. So far over 90  volunteers have contributed to rescue efforts.MORE

Woman Runs Over Man Sunday Night

Woman Runs Over Man Sunday Night

A man is fighting to stay alive after being hit by a car Sunday night near Fountain and Jetwing.  Police say there was a disturbance and a woman ran over the male victim on Irving Lane. He’s hospitalized in critical condition.  Charges may be filed against the woman. MORE

Softball Tournament to Honor Fallen Deputies

Softball Tournament to Honor Fallen Deputies

Softball teams from multiple states came together in Douglass County on Sunday to honor 3 fallen Colorado deputies with a softball tournament, and to raise money for the families they left behind. Deputies Zackari Parish of Douglas county, Heath Gumm of Adams County, and Micah Flick of El Paso county all lost their lives in…MORE

Garden of the Gods Park Hours Enforcement

Garden of the Gods Park Hours Enforcement

No one will be allowed into the Garden of the Gods park after-hours beginning this Friday. Officials have installed eight of the nine gates needed to keep intruders out once the park closes to prevent illegal and after-hour vehicular traffic and activity. The final barricade on the Ridge Road entrance goes up at the end…MORE

New Information on Deputy Micah Flick Shooting

New Information on Deputy Micah Flick Shooting

New information on the February 5th shooting that killed Deputy Micah Flick. The Colorado Springs Police Department released a 907 page case file and although portions are redacted, it does include more details in the deadly shootout. According to district attorney Dan May the investigation revealed that suspect Manuel Zenina fired the shots that killed…MORE

The Colorado Springs Rescue Mission Expansion Plans

The Colorado Springs Rescue Mission Expansion Plans

The Colorado Springs Rescue Mission is hoping to expand this fall by adding another 150 beds to a building already on the property. The downtown review board granted a conditional use permit and now the plans will go through the building permitting process.  The proposal includes the remodeling of a building on the facilities’ south…MORE

Search for Kevin Rudnicki Continues

Search for Kevin Rudnicki Continues

The search for a missing hiker continues. 21 year old Kevin Rudnicki was last seen Sunday morning. So far search and rescue crews, over 90 volunteers, and a flight for life helicopter have been looking for Rudnicki.   He is 5’9 and weighs 140 pounds and was last seen wearing a green t-shirt, khaki cargo…MORE

Colorado Springs Police Looking For Hit and Run Suspect

Colorado Springs Police Looking For Hit and Run Suspect

Colorado Springs police are looking for a vehicle that left the scene of a deadly crash Wednesday night.  A bicyclist was hit by a truck near Fountain and Academy.  The cyclist later died at a hospital.  Authorities are looking for a tan or light-colored, older model pick-up with a camper shell.  There is no description…MORE

Fort Carson Soldier Death in Afghanistan

Fort Carson Soldier Death in Afghanistan

  A Fort Carson soldier has died from non-combat related injuries at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan. Thirty-two year old Diobanjo Sanagustin died Tuesday. Details surrounding his death haven’t been released but an investigation is underway. Sanagustin served in 4th battalion, 9th infantry regiment, 1st stryker brigade combat team, fourth infantry division, at Fort Carson.MORE

US Soldier Killed By Member of Afghan National Police

US Soldier Killed By Member of Afghan National Police

A US soldier killed in Afghanistan Monday was previously stationed at Fort Carson.  42 year old Command Sergeant Major Timothy Bolyard was slain by a member of the Afghan National Police.  Originally from West Virginia, Bolyard was assigned to the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade.  Bolyard was stationed at Fort Carson from 2001 to 2011…MORE