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'Dangerous' suspect taken into custody east of Colorado Springs Wednesday morning
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says there is no known danger to the public after they took a “dangerous” suspect into custody Wednesday morning east of Colorado Springs. A spokesperson with the sheriff’s office said the operation started at about...
D-20 in Colorado Springs announces unexpected 2-hour delay
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - As the biggest school district in El Paso County deals with internet and phone outages, officials announced a 2-hour delay for Thursday. The following was posted to D-20′s website at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday:. Tomorrow, April 25, 2024, we will operate on a student...
Motorcyclist sentenced for high-speed dash from Colorado Springs to Denver
A judge has sentenced a motorcyclist after he shared a video online of his dangerous trip from Colorado Springs to Denver. Rendon Dietzmann pleaded guilty earlier this month to speed exhibition, the same plea to which he reiterated his guilt in El Paso County Court on Tuesday. Dietzmann was arrested in Texas in February, months after posting the video titled "From Colorado Springs to Denver in 20 Minutes" which appeared to show him traveling at high speeds, sometimes reaching speeds of 150 mph on a motorcycle while weaving in and out of traffic. The drive typically takes about an hour on Interstate 25, which has a speed limit of 65 mph or 75 mph, depending on the exact location, an increase from 55 mph in 2014. Dietzmann is from Justin, Texas, and goes by Gixxer Brah on YouTube. He regularly posts videos from a camera mounted to his helmet while driving his motorcycle.A judge sentenced Dietzmann to 14 days in jail, which he has already served, and a $1,000+ fine. The judge also added 12 points to his license, which strips Dietzmann from driving in Colorado.
Give! Pikes Peak: Tri-Lakes Cares
(SPONSORED) — Tri-Lakes Cares empowers families and individuals to reach toward a better tomorrow. Bill Lyons, Director of Development at Tri-Lakes Cares, appeared on Loving Living Local to talk about how they’ve served our community for 40 years. Located in downtown Monument, Tri-Lakes Cares provides services to economically...
Viral motorcyclist sentenced, driving privileges suspended in Colorado
Rendon Dietzmann, the Youtuber who filmed himself speeding in excess of 150 mph from Colorado Springs to Denver in 20 minutes, was sentenced to Speed Exhibition in El Paso County Court on Tuesday, April 23 after pleading guilty earlier this month.
Colorado Springs man arrested for first degree murder, being held on $1 million bond
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - A man is in El Paso County jail as of Monday, following an arrest by Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) for the charge of first degree murder. CSPD is still working to share details with KRDO13 on the details that led to the arrest of 29-year-old Michael Thomas Darby on The post Colorado Springs man arrested for first degree murder, being held on $1 million bond appeared first on KRDO.
Drivers caught speeding near 100 mph half an hour apart
(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — Two drivers were caught within half an hour of each other speeding at around 100 mph in the same area east of the Colorado Springs Airport, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO). EPSO posted about the reckless drivers on Wednesday, April 24, and said both were caught […]
Free event teaches tenants about fair housing
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On Thursday, April 25 the City of Colorado Springs and El Paso County are inviting the public to attend a free “Know Your Rights to Fair Housing” event. The City said the event will be held at the Family Success Center located at 1520 Verde Drive. The City said the events will […]
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