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Cañon City police arrest four suspects of car break-ins
(CAÑON CITY, Colo.) — The Cañon City Police Department (CCPD) said since January police have seen a rise in vehicle break-ins and several firearms stolen. As of Thursday, April 25, several suspects were arrested and firearms recovered. According to CCPD, in January and February, police had 48 reports of vehicle break-ins, as of Tuesday, April […]
Music and Blossom Festival in Cañon City this weekend
(CAÑON CITY, Colo.) — The 86th Annual Music and Blossom Festival is taking place in Cañon City May 1-5, featuring a battle of the bands, parade, blossoms, fun run, carnival, and more. This year’s celebration is Star Wars themed, as the festival coincides with Star Wars Day,...
Work resumes on Highway 115 project south of Colorado Springs after delays for winter, concrete removal
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- During the first three months of KRDO's 13 coverage by The Road Warrior, several viewers asked why there seemed to be little progress on the Highway 115 safety improvement project, covering 12 miles from the top of the hill above Fort Carson to the Fremont County line. The project The post Work resumes on Highway 115 project south of Colorado Springs after delays for winter, concrete removal appeared first on KRDO.
New Chief of Staff at Custer County Sheriff’s Office is still under investigation by Colorado Bureau of Investigation and District Attorney’s Office
Two weeks ago, in response to the Tribune’s questions about the hiring of the former Florence Police Chief Michael DeLaurentis, Custer County Sheriff Rich Smith stated, “[Regarding] Mike DeLaurentis, there is no evidence that Chief DeLaurentis was involved in any crime in the Town of Florence. While there, outside investigations were completed by the Fountain Police Dept, 11th JD DA, CBI and the new city manager.” This statement by Sheriff Smith is not accurate.
Sheriff Smith hires controversial former Florence Police Chief
Former Chief DeLaurentis retired during a time when he and a former city manager were accused of sexual harassment and a subsequent failed legal settlement cover-up (Originally published 04.11.24) Custer County Sheriff Rich Smith confirmed this past week that he has hired the controversial former Florence Police Chief Michael DeLaurentis...
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