Colorado State

Colorado Springs, CO

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) - Crews were called to a wildland fire in Colorado Springs on Thursday. Just after 1:10 p.m., CSFD announced there was a fire burning near Delta Drive and Hancock Expressway on the southeast side of the city. As of 1:25 p.m., CSFD estimated the size of...

Crews respond to a wildland fire in Colorado Springs Thursday

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

ELBERT COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - A fire was burning in Elbert County near Simla on Thursday. A spokesperson with Elizabeth Fire said the blaze is about two to three miles south of the town and a shelter is at Elbert County Fairgrounds. At one point Thursday afternoon, the entire Town of Simla was evacuated. At about 6:15 p.m. the evacuation order was lifted. As of 8:15 p.m., the fire was about 90 percent contained. The estimated size will likely change, but at last report at about 4 p.m. officials estimated about 600 acres.

Fire near Simla in Colorado about 90 percent contained Thursday evening

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

Boulder, CO

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) - 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) - Colorado Springs police are investigating the death of a Ft. Carson soldier killed in a shooting early Sunday morning, and Pikes Peak Crime Stoppers are offering a reward for any information. Police said soldier Braden Peltier was the man killed at a business in the...

$1,000 offered for information surrounding death of Ft. Carson soldier in Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - More than 10 years after a woman disappeared, Colorado Springs Police are hoping the public can help find her. On Friday, police shared a missing person poster for Deborah Heriford. According to police, she was last seen near her home close to Vickers Drive and N. Union Boulevard on March 31, 2011.

MISSING: Colorado Springs woman last seen in 2011

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - All lanes of a major roadway on the north side of Colorado Springs were shut down Friday morning in response to signals down in the road. According to city traffic information, all lanes of North Academy Boulevard at Jamboree Drive in both directions were closed just after 9 a.m. The road was closed between Highway 83 and Briargate Boulevard. Police said the signal was knocked down due to the high winds in the area.

Road back open in north Colorado Springs after traffic signals fall

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

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

Michigan State

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - On Wednesday, Colorado Springs Police shared a photo of a victim in a homicide investigation. According to police, two people were shot on Sunday in the 2700 block of Palmer Park Boulevard. The neighborhood is just west of N. Circle Drive. The police department is reporting one person was injured and a second died. The person who passed was identified by the El Paso County Coroner’s Office as 23-year-old Braden Peltier. Police add Peltier was from Bay City, Michigan but was stationed at Fort Carson.

Victim in deadly Colorado Springs shooting identified as investigation continues

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

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A trial for the accused Club Q mass shooting suspect could last six weeks or more with jury selection expected to take another three weeks. Anderson Aldrich was in court Friday afternoon. They are facing more than 300 charges in the 2022 shooting in Colorado Springs.

Club Q suspect’s trial could drag on for 6 weeks or more

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...

WATCH: How to stay safe around mountain lions

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - WARNING GRAPHIC: Colorado Springs Police released a video on Wednesday in connection to an officer-involved shooting that happened on March 13. The video was edited by the Colorado Springs Police Department and can be viewed at the top of this article. The shooting happened inside...

WARNING, GRAPHIC: Colorado Springs Police release body camera footage after shooting dog and suspect

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) - 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

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) - 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

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Fire inside Colorado Springs Waste Management under investigation

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A fire at a Colorado Springs trash facility is under investigation. Around 9:35 p.m. Sunday, the Colorado Springs Fire Department responded...

Fire inside Colorado Springs Waste Management under investigation

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