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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Colorado Springs Police tells 11 News a man has been shot in a Colorado Springs neighborhood this morning. Police tell 11 News they were called to North Chestnut Street around 7:00am. This is in a neighborhood off of I-25. We are still working on getting...

Police in Colorado Springs on Friday released the mugshots of the parents of a toddler who died last year of exposure to fentanyl. The 15-month-old died in November. Joenny Astacio and Kira Villalba were arrested three weeks ago and now face charges of child abuse resulting in death. The toddler's name was Cairo Astacio and at the time of death authorities stated that both parents were found to be under the influence of fentanyl. Colorado Springs Police Chief Adrian Vasquez said in a prepared statement that he is "saddened by the tragic loss of one of the youngest members of our community to the fentanyl epidemic." Vasquez called fentanyl a "devastating drug." Astacio is 36 and Kira Villalba is 29. Police are asking anyone who has more information that can help them with their ongoing investigation to contact them.

In the late 1800s, tuberculosis was one of the leading killers in the country and across the world. Many people suffering from tuberculosis made their way to Colorado, where the high altitude and dry climate helped to make living with the infectious disease a bit easier. Dozens of tuberculosis facilities...

The Fountain Police Department posted a humorous guide on when to call 911 over the July 4th holiday weekend

COLORADO SPRINGS — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) Cold Case detectives are still actively working to find answers regarding a 16-year-old who went missing in 1996. Angela Stevens was last seen by a CHINS-UP staff member just before 6:50 a.m. when Stevens ran from the facility. She was last seen wearing a fuchsia hat […]

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Colorado Springs Police tell 11 News one person has been shot in the Palmer Park area. According to police, a disturbance call in the Palmer Park area near North Academy Boulevard in the eastern part of the city, led them to finding a person with a gunshot wound. Police tell 11 News the person that has been shot has been transported to the hospital with severe injuries.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Just before 12 p.m. Friday the road reopened at northbound south Powers Boulevard at Fountain Boulevard for a serious crash. The roads closed around 8 a.m. Friday. Colorado Springs police say a head-on crash happened in the area around 7:30 a.m. Officers on scene say...

Within just three days’ time, two Yellowstone National Park visitors required hospitalization after encountering a bison. As a result, the park issued a reminder to current and future explorers to mind their distance from the “wild and unpredictable” animals. The latest incident involved a 71-year-old woman who...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The parents of an 18-month-old face multiple charges after the child died from a fentanyl overdose. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department, the Crimes Against Children Unit was notified on November 12, 2021, of a deceased 15-month-old child, Cairo Jak Astacio. An investigation determined Cairo died of a fentanyl The post Colorado Springs parents arrested after 15-month-old overdoses on fentanyl appeared first on KRDO.

COLORADO SPRINGS — In celebration of World UFO Day, The Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) is being recognized for being one of the oldest and largest civilian UFO investigation & research organizations. MUFON’s goal is to help the world seek answers to the ancient question, ‘Are we alone in the universe?’ MUFON says the answer very […]

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)-- The Cottonwood Center of the Arts is hosting a new event called Cars and Stripes, which highlights 13 different artists across the nation that take part in "Kustom Kulture". Artwork featured at Cottonwood Center for the Arts exhibit "Cars and Stripes" The Cottonwood Center for the Arts describes Kustom Kulture as The post First-of-its-kind exhibit in Colorado Springs showcases custom car and motorcycle art appeared first on KRDO.

COLORADO SPRINGS — Thirty years later, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is still searching for a suspect in connection to the murder of 28-year-old Charles Glover that occurred in 1992. Shortly before 2:30 a.m., CSPD officers were called to the Motel De Ville located at 1411 South Nevada Ave. regarding a possible shooting. When […]

In the 1870s, Dr. Edwin Solly downplayed the Indigenous legend that brought fame to the town called Manitou Springs. Nonsense, Solly seemed to suggest of the people, “believing as they did that the Good Spirit breathed into the water the breath of life.”. Manitou is the name derived for...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Colorado Springs Police are investigating the death of an 15-month-old child. CSPD says they responded to a call for a dead child on November 12, 2021. The investigation found the child died of a fentanyl overdose while in his home. Officers say his parents, Joenny Astacio and Kira Villalba were both under the influence of fentanyl at the time the child passed away.

The parents of a 15-month-old who died of a fentanyl overdose have been arrested and charged with Child Abuse Knowingly/Recklessly Resulting in Death, a Class Two Felony.

The free community event gave visitors a chance to meet with local vendors and businesses at the Shops and Meridan Ranch all before a big fireworks show to wrap up the night.

COLORADO SPRINGS — Mosquito season is here and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) give a few tips and tricks to keep pesky mosquitos from terrorizing you and your family. Mosquitoes can Spread Germs According to the CDC, over 200 types of mosquitoes live in the U.S. Of these mosquitoes, 12 spread germs […]

As part of The Colorado Sun’s literature section — SunLit — we’re featuring staff picks from book stores across the state. >> Click here for more SunLit. This week’s bookstore: Poor Richard’s Books & Gifts, 320 N. Tejon St., Colorado Springs. From the publisher:...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Colorado Springs Police Department is urging drivers to seek an alternate route, after a serious crash was reported Friday morning near the Colorado Springs Airport. At 9:30 a.m. CSPD confirmed with KRDO that the El Paso County Coroner has been called to the scene. https://twitter.com/CSPDComCenter/status/1542869082688610305?s=20&t=I9hOxDgYGSvp2pz7Y3H8ow The crash was reported The post Serious crash reported near Colorado Springs Airport Friday morning appeared first on KRDO.

Here's a look at some of the best things happening this Fourth of July weekend in the Colorado Springs area. The holiday weekend kicks off with Fort Carson Freedom Fest, open to the community, 5-10 p.m. Family activities, 20 food trucks including ice cream and icy treats, beer. A bounce house for the kids. Live entertainment by Jeffrey Alan Band, Elvie Shane, Eric Paslay and, at 9 p.m., country music singer and songwriter Matt Stell. Depending on fire restrictions, fireworks at 10 p.m. Families will have an air-conditioned area for changing and feeding the kiddos. At the gate, visitors and guests must show state-issued identification cards. Mesh or clear backpacks. $5 per person, wristbands in advance at visit.gvt.us/?b=usa&i=carson&e=P1QWQ01Z or on site. For more: carson.armymwr.com/calendar/event/67698.