Chris Watts, the Fredrick man charged in the deaths of his family, was in court Tuesday morning. Watts has been formally charged with 9 felonies including 3 counts of first degree murder, 1 count of unlawful termination of a pregnancy, and 3 counts of tampering with a deceased human body. Watts claims that he killed…… MORE
State troopers say alcohol may have played a role in a deadly crash near the Pueblo Motorsports Park early Monday. A 35 year old male driver was 4 wheeling in an SUV and plunged down a 17 foot cliff. The driver was killed and two passengers were hurt, one critically. Their names have not been…… MORE
The man who caused a Greyhound bus to crash on I-25 near Fountain last night has been identified as a Mexican national. 47 year old Edmundo Audelo threatened the driver and all 26 passengers on board with a knife. Police say that Audelo grabbed the steering wheel causing the bus to crash. After escaping…… MORE
A motion from the ACLU to file a preliminary injunction against the Teller County Sheriff’s office was denied by a district judge on Monday. It revolved around the county jail holding an inmate for immigration and customs enforcement. The judge ruled that sheriff Jason Mikesell has the legal authority to cooperate with ICE and…… MORE
Expect heavy military traffic on I-25 this week as Fort Carson’s 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team travels between the mountain post and the Pinon Canyon Maneuver site northeast of Trinidad. The convoys will also be on the road during the week of September 9th. Slower than normal traffic is expected.… MORE
The Hanover Fire Department delivered water to Midway area residents after Friday’s flooding damaged distribution lines. While service has been mostly restored, a boil order remains in effect. Several tests still have to be performed to make sure the water is safe. The storm also washed out roads, stranding several people in their vehicles. Thankfully,…… MORE
A Colorado Springs woman will be in court this afternoon after allegedly attacking two police officers Friday night. 19 year old Cynthia Crowley was arrested during a domestic violence incident near Austin Bluffs and Rangewood. The officers were taken to a hospital, and are expected to recover. Crowley is now also facing assault charges. … MORE
A Colorado Springs policeman shot in the line of duty is improving. Officials say Officer Cem Duzel’s condition has been upgraded from critical to serious and stable. Duzel responded to a call near the Olympic Training Center on August 2nd this year when he was shot and gravely wounded. Encouragement cards can still be dropped…… MORE
Prosecutors will file charges Monday afternoon against a Frederick man in the murders of his pregnant wife and daughters last week. Chris Watts is accused in the deaths of 34 year old Shanann Watts and their 4 and 3 year old girls, Bella and Celeste. Their bodies were found last week at a petroleum plant.…… MORE
An Iraqi refugee, accused of shooting Colorado Springs police officer Cem Duzel, will return to court next Wednesday. Attempted murder charges were filed in Thursday’s court appearance for 31 year old Karrar Al Khamassi. Police say he shot officer Duzel earlier this month near the Olympic training center. Prosecutors filed 8 charges against him, including…… MORE
