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• Split over ambulance service could cost patients Play Video

  March 7, 2013 9:14 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - The City of Colorado Springs and El Paso County have split over ambulance service breaking off a 17-year relationship. In a prepared statement to the Emergency Services Agency board Wednesday, Colorado Springs Fire Chief Rich Brown said the department intends to recommend to City Council that they... more »

• Sheriff to hire up to 105 new deputies in 2013

  December 12, 2012 6:36 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is hiring. Thanks to the passage of Ballot Issue 1A, Sheriff Terry Maketa is now preparing to hire up to 105 new sworn deputies. There will also be a number of civilian support jobs opening as well. The first of... more »

• County Commissioners to keep on praying Play Video

  January 17, 2012 8:15 PM

  El Paso County Commissioners say they have no plans to stop saying prayers before each meeting despite a decision Tuesday by the Supreme Court of the United States to reject an appeal from a North Carolina board of county commissioners who were found to have violated the Establishment Clause of... more »

• County to begin ditch work in Security-Widefield

  November 22, 2011 12:16 PM

  Fountain Mesa Road in the Security-Widefield area will be reduced to one lane in each direction next week as the county begins roadside ditch and shoulder construction. The work zone will stretch from Fortman Avenue to Medicine Bow. The road work will begin on Monday and is expected to... more »

• New public shooting range in EPC

  November 10, 2011 3:30 PM

  There is a proposal for a new public shooting range for El Paso County. The location is on the edge of Fort Carson property right by Gate 20. The Secretary of the Army just approved the plan. County commissioners will vote next Tuesday. Hear from the County Commission tonight on... more »

• Friends say Calhan shooting was love triangle turned deadly

  October 23, 2011 2:45 PM

  While authorities have not named the victim or homeowners involved in last nights deadly shooting in Calhan, friends of a suspected victim say it was a love triangle that turned deadly. El Paso County Sheriffs detectives initially responded to a 911 call of a burglary in progress, then reports that... more »

• Colorado Springs man killed in Hwy 94 accident

  October 2, 2011 5:17 PM

  A Colorado Springs was killed an his 19 year old son was seriously injured in a traffic accident on Colorado Highway 94 late Saturday afternoon. Christopher Phillips, 40, was driving west on Hwy 94 in a 2002 Jaguar when he collided with a 2007 GMC Sierra pick up that was... more »

• Cantaloupe likely source of listeria outbreak

  September 9, 2011 4:26 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado's state health department has identified cantaloupe as the likely source of a multi-state listeria outbreak that has sickened at least nine people in the state. Two people have died after being infected with listeria in Colorado but only one of the deaths has been linked... more »

• Power has been restored to nearly 2000 customers in El Paso County

  September 3, 2011 5:24 PM

  Mountain View Electric has announced that power has been restored to nearly 200 customers in eastern El Paso County after an electrical storm caused damage to transmission lines near Peyton. Earlier Saturday morning power was lost as a result of damage done from an electrical storm late Friday night. ... more »

• Late night lightning and high winds possibly to blame for power outage

  September 3, 2011 2:18 PM

  A late night electrical storm and high winds could be to blame for a power outage in Eastern El Paso County Saturday morning. At about 11:00 calls flooded into Mountain View Electric reporting what is now known to be a major power outage affecting at least 2000 customers in the... more »

• El Paso County Fire Crews investigate reports of smoke

  September 2, 2011 6:51 PM

  The El Paso County Wild-land Fire Crews are being dispatched on what they are calling a smoke investigation. At about 4:25 pm reports of smoke on the south side of Cheyenne Mountain began coming into the El Paso County Sheriffs communications center. Crews are in the area now working... more »

• Elections office moving Friday

  August 29, 2011 1:04 PM

  The Elections Department of the El Paso County Clerk and Recorders Office will be moving over the Labor Day weekend to the new county building on Garden of the Gods Road. The office will begin the move on Friday leaving Centennial Hall, 200 S. Cascade Avenue, and opening Tuesday at... more »

• Bondsman and bounty hunter become inventors

  August 21, 2011 3:54 PM

  Rick Harper and Leo Mitchell have worked well together in the past. Rick, a bail bondsman, helps people get out of jail while Leo, a bounty hunter, makes sure they show up in court. But lately the two have been pulling extra hours making and shipping out orders of an... more »

• Investigation continues on fatal accident from August 5th

  August 13, 2011 2:54 PM

  Following multiple requests, News First 5 contacted Colorado State Patrol to inquire on the status of the investigation around the fatal accident that Killed Air Force Reservist, Capt. Vivian Elmo. The Colorado State Patrol says they are still working to conclude the investigation where El Paso County Sheriffs Deputy,... more »

• Air Force Officer killed when off duty deputy runs red light

  August 4, 2011 6:52 PM

  US Air Force Captain Vivian Elmo, 41, an active-duty reservist with the 310th Space Wing at Schriever Air Force Base, was killed when an off-duty EL Paso County Sheriff's Deputy identified as Rodney Fannin who has worked for the Detention Bureau for the past nine years, ran a red light... more »

• County wants to know your opinion

  July 25, 2011 9:20 PM

  The decision makers within the various government offices of El Paso County want to know how citizens feel about the value they receive for their tax dollars and where they would rate the county as a place to live. These questions are among a list of inquiries posted in... more »

• County fair begins

  July 23, 2011 2:27 PM

  The 106th El Paso County Fair is underway in Calhan. The popular auto racing and demolition derby events are back this year accompanied by a ranch rodeo, talent contest and Xtreme truck racing. Fair Queen Amanda Summers stopped by the New First 5 studios on Saturday morning to talk... more »

• Voter info cards to be mailed

  July 18, 2011 8:19 PM

  The El Paso County Clerk and Recorders Office will be mailing voter information cards to citizens in the county over the next few days. The card gives voters the opportunity to update and reactivate their registration if they did not cast a ballot in the 2010 election. Voters who... more »

• Defense begins closing arguments in McClelland case

  June 9, 2011 12:25 PM

  Logan McClelland's defense attorneys are about to present their reasons why the teen should not be convicted of first degree murder in the death of Bradley Blehm. This morning, the prosecution told jurors there should be no doubt that Logan had time to think about the consequences of his... more »

• Large grass fire burning in Lincoln County

  May 7, 2011 4:38 PM

  Fire crews from El Paso County are responding to a mutual aide call in Lincoln County for a large grass fire burning approximately 4 to 5 miles East of Rush. Crews are still just arriving on scene and we have had no reports of the fire's actual size or if... more »

• Group pushes for tax initiative for parks

  May 3, 2011 8:09 PM

  Would you vote for a tax increase if the money was dedicated specifically to parks? That's the question that a group calling themselves Great Parks Great Communities wants to put before voters this fall. They announced plans Tuesday to ask El Paso County Commissioners to put a measure on... more »

• Parks group to seek ballot initiative

  May 3, 2011 12:33 PM

  A group calling themselves Great Parks - Great Communities plans to ask the El Paso County Commissioners to approve a ballot initiative seeking a 0.015 percent sales tax increase to fund operations and basic maintenance of parks, trails and open spaces in the county. The Sustainable Parks Initiative is... more »

• Gaining the upper hand on fire near Peyton

  March 10, 2011 8:17 PM

  Fire crews in eastern El Paso County say a fire burning near Peyton is 80% contained, after burning 462 acres. Bradshaw Road is still closed from Murphy Road to Sweet Road. About 20 structures were threatened by the fire. more »

• More information: Teller County woman found

  February 28, 2011 10:57 PM

  More details for you about the Teller County woman who has been found safe. Vania Sisk disappeared last week after authorities in Teller County questioned her about her missing 6 year old. Detectives in North Carolina have been searching for the boy. The Teller County Sheriff tells News... more »

• AM Drive: road report

  December 31, 2010 9:36 AM

  Here's a look at what's happening on the roads this morning. The El Paso County Department of Transportation reports snow removal and sanding trucks have worked on all roads considered a "priority." Most have been plowed and/or sanded at least twice. Priority Two roads are now getting worked... more »

• Full Moon Hike at Cheyenne Mountain State Park

  September 23, 2010 1:15 PM

  If you've been awe-struck this week by the full moon and the alignment of planets, you have an opportunity Friday to gather with like-minded hikers for an evening stroll at Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado Springs. Meet at the Visitor Center Parking Lot at 7:30 p.m. for the... more »

• Health Department reopens after water emergency

  September 21, 2010 10:09 AM

  The El Paso County Health Department reopened Tuesday morning at 7 am and will remain open during its regular hours until 6 pm. It closed Monday after a water main break shut down water to the building. The water main was repaired. The Health Department is located at 301... more »

• El Paso County resumes debate over medical marijuana

  August 26, 2010 9:44 AM

  The El Paso County commissioners are once again debating whether medical marijuana operations should be allowed in unincorporated parts of the county. The commissioners are expected to consider Thursday whether to ask voters to weigh in or decide the issue themselves. They postponed a decision after a daylong hearing... more »

• Identity of dead jail inmate released

  August 19, 2010 5:22 PM

  The El Paso County Sheriff's Office has released the name of an inmate who died on August 17. The inmate, Brian O'Leary, 51 was found unresponsive in his cell. He was taken to a hospital, but died there. The El Paso County Coroner conducted an autopsy the next day.... more »

• NEW INFORMATION: Sheriff says local TV station jeopardized death investigation

  July 7, 2010 10:40 PM

  El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa says a Colorado Springs television station was irresponsible and jeopardized the investigation into the death of a 9 year old girl. Detectives have been wanting to talk to Hanif Sims and his girlfriend Monique Lynch since May, when a body was found buried... more »

• Close call for wedding party

  June 23, 2010 10:58 PM

  It was a close call in Eastern El Paso County Wednesday afternoon after the carburetor on an RV caught fire and sparked a grass fire. Friends and family were preparing for a wedding at the property along Peyton Highway when the fire started. They all jumped in with shovels, hoses... more »

• County mulls move to old Intel building

  June 1, 2010 5:21 PM

  El Paso County Commissioners are considering a $50 million consolidation project that would relocate several of their offices into one central building.  Should the Sustainable Facilities plan be approved, a vacant office building at the former Intel Processor Plant on Garden of the Gods Road could house the Health... more »

• 2010 El Paso County Candidates

  May 7, 2010 12:05 PM

  The El Paso County Clerk and Recorders Office has published a list of candidates for county offices. Primary election day is August 10. Here are the candidates: LOWDERMAN, MARK Republican Assessor CORRY, CHARLES Republican Clerk & Recorder DAMRON, SANDRA Republican Clerk & Recorder MOWLE, THOMAS Democratic Clerk... more »

• Sheriff Maketa under fire and firing back

  March 12, 2010 10:36 AM

  El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa's coming under fire over management decisions made in his office, but Maketa's firing back. Questions were raised in the Colorado Springs Independent about 3 employees who appear to have received special treatment from Maketa. One employee posted nude pictures of herself on several internet... more »

• Record-breaking season for Treecycle

  February 1, 2010 9:21 PM

  Nearly 4,000 trees were collected through this seasons "Treecycle" campaing in El Paso County. That means thousands of Christmas trees were kept out of local landfills. El Paso County says that's a record breaking number. Almost $20,000 in voluntary donations were also collected for El Pomar's Youth Sports programs.... more »

• Last chance to recycle Christmas trees at most sites

  January 7, 2010 11:52 AM

  This is the last weekend to recycle your Christmas tree at convenient sites around El Paso County. After this weekend, just one designated Treecycle site will take discarded trees, which will then be ground into mulch and provided at no charge to all residents for use in gardens and landscaping... more »

• Colorado Springs optometrist dies ice fishing

  December 29, 2009 8:54 AM

  The man whose body was discovered at an El Paso County reservoir over the weekend has been identified--he was Colorado Springs optometrist Dr. Tony Ikehara. Investigators say Dr. Ikehara fell through the ice at Nichols Reservoir while ice fishing. He managed to pull himself out of the water, but... more »

• Ellicott Hwy now open after crash

  December 3, 2009 3:01 PM

  Ellicott Highway at Jones Road is still closed following a vicious head-on collision that sent five people to the hospital, including three children. The Colorado State Patrol reports that a 2005 Ford pickup and a 1975 Chevy van collided. Both drivers were airlifted to hospitals with critical injuries. Three children... more »

• Winter brings on depression for many

  December 2, 2009 6:42 PM

  The holiday season is here. For most of us that means presents, family and laughter. But as the weather changes it can turn to severe depression for some. It's called Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. "It's a form of depression that often occurs in the winter months. Primarily it pertains... more »

• Months later, El Paso County murder victim identified

  December 2, 2009 2:55 PM

  The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is looking for justice for a man found murdered back in September. Fransisco Javier Ochoa-Felix, 33, was last seen in May. On September 18, his body was found off Highway 115 by the property owner. It took DNA testing to identify Ochoa-Felix's remains.... more »

• Foreclosures again rising in El Paso County

  December 1, 2009 2:15 PM

  Foreclosure filings in El Paso County had slowed-down in September and October, but the downward trend reversed in November. The county is again seeing 24 new filings each day. El Paso County has already broken a record for the number of foreclosures in a year, for the third straight... more »

• El Paso county's economy looking up

  November 23, 2009 10:37 PM

  El Paso County's economy is moving in the right direction, according to a quarterly study put together by the Southern Colorado Economic Forum. The study looks at 10 different factors to see how the economy is moving, everything from retail sales to employment to the housing industry. Seven of... more »

• El Paso County H1N1 swine flu vaccine clinics

  November 4, 2009 6:35 PM

  Four H1N1 swine flu vaccine clinics are planned by the El Paso County Health Department over the next week, for residents who are in high risk groups. The vaccine will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis. Clinics are subject to cancellation if the supply runs out. The vaccine... more »