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BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - The wind was a major issue in Colorado on Friday, especially for firefighters and motorists. Crews in Park and Teller Counties were battling a wildfire that was an estimated 1,000 acres Friday morning. Click here for more on that fire. Truck drivers had to deal...

Reports of a semi blown over along a Colorado highway Friday

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A Colorado Springs man was taken into custody as he’s accused of fighting officers during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Arrest papers released on Thursday state 49-year-old Jonathan Grace is suspected of being among rioters who repeatedly engaged in violence against law enforcement officers guarding the Capitol. Grace is accused of pushing against a police line after entering the tunnel on the Lower West Terrace.

Colorado Springs man accused of fighting officers during breach of U.S. Capitol

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Crews were called to a house fire in Colorado Springs on Friday. Just after 3:30 p.m. the Colorado Springs Fire Department asked the public to avoid the 10000 block of Rhinestone Dr. The neighborhood is on the northeast side of the city near Powers Boulevard and Old Ranch Road.

Crews called to a house fire in Colorado Springs Friday

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Community members gathered at the El Paso County Jail Saturday morning to remember a deputy who died from COVID-19 three years ago. Deputy Jeff Hopkins with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office passed away in April of 2020 after contracting the virus while working intake and release at the El Paso County Jail, according to El Paso County Public Health. Due to this, Hopkins death is considered a ‘line of duty’ death.

Community honors El Paso County deputy who died of COVID-19

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Colorado Springs police were investigating a deadly motorcycle crash in eastern Colorado Springs Thursday night. Police say the motorcycle was the only vehicle involved. They say they got the first call around 6:50 p.m. Stetson Hills Boulevard was closed while police investigated, it is now...

Motorcyclist killed in Colorado Springs crash

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Election officials in Colorado Springs are preparing for a runoff in the race for the city’s next mayor. A runoff happens if none of the 12 mayoral candidates on Tuesday’s ballot get more than 50% of the votes. In that case, the two candidates with the highest vote totals will be on a May 16th ballot for the potential runoff. In that case, the new mayor will be sworn in June 6th, according to city clerk Sarah Johnson.

Runoff expected in Colorado Springs mayor race

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - One person was transported to the hospital after a single car crash in southeast Colorado Springs early Saturday morning. Police said they responded to the crash in the 800 block of South Murray Boulevard, near Airport Road and South Academy Boulevard, just after 2:30 a.m.

Passenger injured in overnight single vehicle crash in Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - If you still haven’t done your taxes yet, you can get free help right here in southern Colorado. The Pikes Peak United Way is offering extra help today for free. The Vitathon will go between 9:00am and 1:00pm. As you arrive to the Family...

United Way Vitathon volunteers will file your taxes for free

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Driving around Colorado Springs on Friday, you could expect to see blown-over e-scooters, rolling trash cans, and all sorts of debris in the air. There were even reports of other damage from the wind, including a traffic light falling onto a car on Jamboree Drive in the Briargate area.

With red flag warnings throughout Colorado, here’s what you can do

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A motorcyclist is dead after a crash with a truck. Around 8 p.m. Wednesday, the Colorado Springs Police Department responded to Barnes and Tutt for a motorcycle versus truck crash. The unidentified motorcyclist was taken to the hospital where they died. Speed is considered a...

Motorcyclist dies after crash with truck in Colorado Springs, speed considered factor

Pueblo County, CO

Pueblo West, CO

PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - A man is suspected of murdering his 90-year-old father in Pueblo County tied to an argument over money. According to the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a Pueblo West home on Sept. 8, 2022 on the report of a family disturbance. The alleged disturbance was between 42-year-old Paul Sandoval and his father Benny Sandoval.

Man suspected of killing his 90-year-old dad in Colorado during argument over money

A proposed bill currently making its way through Colorado House of Representitives committees would provide teachers with a tax credit of up to $1,000 a school year for money spent on classroom supplies if passed. Video released by CSPD tied to shooting on March 13, 2023. The shooting happened along...

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A vehicle caught fire on the loading deck of a shuttered retail business Thursday morning. The Colorado Springs Fire Department tweeted just before 7 a.m. that it was responding to the old Babies ‘R Us next to the Citadel Mall. The building has been vacant since the store closed in 2018.

Firefighters respond to fire outside vacant Babies ‘R Us building

Elbert County, CO

Simla, CO

A wildfire that caused an entire Colorado town to evacuate is now almost entirely contained. The evacuation order for Simla in Elbert County has been lifted. USAFA gave updates on the Academy's chapel construction project Thursday as the last original panel was removed. High fire danger today and tomorrow. Updated:...

Shen. Elementary School placed on lockdown Thursday morning

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A military kid right here in the Springs isn’t just a talented musician -- she’s among the most talented young musicians in the country. To listen to her play, you’d never believe 13-year-old Aria Pielak has only been playing the tuba for the last year and a half. But like many kids, it was her middle school band where she first tried her hand at playing an instrument.

Colorado Springs 8th grader selected to play at Carnegie Hall

A proposed bill currently making its way through Colorado House of Representitives committees would provide teachers with a tax credit of up to $1,000 a school year for money spent on classroom supplies if passed. WARNING, GRAPHIC: Colorado Springs Police release video of shooting. Updated: 20 hours ago. Video released...

Local mental health clinic shedding light on women veteran challenges

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Less than a year ago, the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Red Rock opened their doors in Colorado Springs. “We serve post 9/11 veterans, active service duty members, as well as their families, however they identify their family members. We provide evidence-based practices for therapy to include individual, group, family, and couples counseling,” explained Clinical Director, Amy Moore.

Colorado Springs mental health clinic celebrating women veterans

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - There’s still to give to a good cause -- and possibly win a $10,000 gift card. Giving the gift of life-saving blood is, of course, the most important thing, but Vitalant is offering an extra incentive in hopes of getting more people to donate.

Donate life-saving blood, be entered to win $10K gift card

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WATCH: 11 mayoral candidates for the City of Colorado Springs as of Tuesday afternoon

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WATCH: 11 mayoral candidates for the City of Colorado Springs as of Tuesday afternoon

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