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Suspect turns himself in after deadly hit and run on east side of Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) announced that a suspect turned himself in following a deadly hit and run at Platte Avenue and Academy Boulevard on April 26, 2024. CSPD says that a pedestrian was riding a scooter east on Platte Avenue when a vehicle struck the pedestrian. That vehicle The post Suspect turns himself in after deadly hit and run on east side of Colorado Springs appeared first on KRDO.
Car crashed into building near downtown Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is responding to a car that crashed into a building in the 700 block of N. Tejon. KRDO13 has a crew on the way to the scene. This is a developing story. The post Car crashed into building near downtown Colorado Springs appeared first on KRDO.
Colorado Springs police arrest 4 suspected squatters in shuttered furniture store
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Police have arrested four people for squatting in an abandoned furniture store. Viewers began calling 11 News around 10:45 a.m. reporting a heavy police presence at Fiesta Furniture Store and Outlet off Circle near Bijou. A team of detectives was reportedly carrying out an operation inside the building.
Ongoing concrete project in SW Colorado Springs provides two benefits for pedestrians and drivers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- An older area of the city with more of a rural feel is getting some modern conveniences that neighbors have asked for. A project that began in January is building and improving concrete sidewalks, curbs, gutters and intersection ramps along two miles of Cheyenne Boulevard and Cheyenne Road -- two The post Ongoing concrete project in SW Colorado Springs provides two benefits for pedestrians and drivers appeared first on KRDO.
Kidnapping suspect among 8 featured fugitives in the Colorado Springs area
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - If you have information on any of the fugitives pictured at the top of this article that could help authorities, you’re asked to call 719-634-7867. You can remain anonymous and you may be eligible for a reward. You can view all of the photos...
Eastern Colorado school district unveils three new electric school buses
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - On April 26, students smiled as they cut the ribbon signifying a cleaner future for the Big Sandy School District. Students, teachers, and officials gathered around to celebrate the three new school buses they received from a $1 million grant from the EPA and a donation from Mountain View Electric and Tri-State Generation & Transmission. This is one of many grants the EPA has provided across the country as a part of an initiative to create cleaner schools and reduce emissions.
CSPD: Two suspects arrested after stolen vehicle chase
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) said two suspects have been arrested and a stolen vehicle was recovered after the suspects crashed during a short chase with police. According to CSPD, on Monday, April 29 at around midnight, officers spotted a vehicle that was previously stolen during an armed carjacking on Saturday, […]
VIDEO: Colorado State Patrol uses new Grappler tool to tackle auto theft
The Colorado State Patrol has released dashcam footage of the Grappler Police Bumper tool being used to stop suspected criminals in stolen vehicles, and has documented 75 successful uses since August of 2021.
Animal shelter takes in nearly four dozen cats following closure of Pueblo Val U Stay Inn
The Humane Society of the Pike Peak Region’s Colorado Springs office took in nearly 40 cats from the Val U Stay Inn and Suites of Pueblo, which was indefinitely shut down last week due to a lack of a lodging permit and “unlivable conditions.”. HSPPR’s Animal Law Enforcement...
Concern raised over development of popular Colorado open space
An online petition has already garnered more than 1,500 signatures following the release of a proposed 'Master and Management Plan' for the popular Blodgett Open Space in Colorado Springs. The plan, published in March, is filled with a number of tactics aimed at enhancing and managing the open space, which is found on the northwest side of the city in the area of the namesake Blodgett Peak. Among objectives include trail improvements, habitat protection, and even the possible construction of paragliding launching and landing sites. ...
Brothers say they lost everything after home catches fire during Old Colorado City arson spree
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Two brothers say they lost everything but their dog after their home was destroyed in an intentional fire. “Total and complete loss,” said Trevor Nau of the destruction left behind. “Ninety-nine-point-nine percent of what we owned,” brother Erik Nau added. The two men...
Colorado Springs man sentenced to 21+ years in prison for attempted espionage
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) - A Colorado Springs man, who is a former National Security Agency (NSA) employee, has been sentenced to more than 21 years in prison for attempted espionage for his efforts to transmit classified National Defense Information (NDI) to an agent of the Russian Federation, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Little girl surprised with cake at memorial birthday party
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Fiona Turner’s response to tragedy is one which has been recognized throughout the southern Colorado community and by the family members of Ellie and Aden Wentz. Turner started a little library in honor of her friends, who were senselessly killed in December of 2023, and now Ellie and Aden’s grandmother is returning […]
Lanes closed until Wednesday on Garden of the Gods
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Multiple eastbound through lanes and turn lanes are closed on Garden of the Gods Road for emergency repairs to a wastewater main. Colorado Springs Utilities (Springs Utilities) posted about the lane closures shortly before noon on Monday, April 29, and said the closures are in effect between North Chestnut Street and the […]
Warm & Sunny weather sticks around
TODAY: Partly cloudy conditions with temperatures in the 60s and 70s as a decent stretch of mostly dry and warm weather begins. We do have heightened fire danger across the San Luis Valley and southeastern plains with winds gusting up to 30 MPH. It's a mild evening ahead with temperatures still in the 50s in Colorado Springs by 10:00 p.m. Overnight lows will be in the 30s and 40s.
Mainly sunny and warm Tuesday
A beautiful spring day for southern Colorado... slightly cooler by Thursday. TODAY: Mostly sunny skies with just a few afternoon clouds... and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm across the eastern plains. High today will max out in the 70s and 80s. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and cool overnight with morning lows in...
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