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MADD Director: I fear for anyone driving and living in Colorado Springs Play Video
November 10, 2011 3:43 PM
The state executive director of Mothers Against Drunk Driving Colorado says she fears for "anyone driving and living in Colorado Springs," after learning that the city plans to stop conducting sobriety checkpoints. Emily Tompkins says the decision needlessly jeopardizes drivers by eliminating what she calls a "high-visibility deterrence." "It's... more » -
Ute Pass Trail debate
September 19, 2011 8:37 PM
El Paso County wants to develop the Ute Pass Trail from the Manitou to cascade. It would connect it to several other trail systems like the American Discovery Trail and Ring the Peak but some in Cascade are upset about what's being proposed, "We want the trail to go... more » -
Deputies searching for shooting suspect
May 9, 2011 1:04 PM
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man they say shot someone else in the leg. The shooting happened yesterday afternoon on Ericson Drive, near Fort Carson. Deputies say two men were arguing when one pulled a gun and fired three shots. The victim was hit once... more » -
Sobriety checkpoint in El Paso County Friday night
August 26, 2010 10:22 AM
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in northern El Paso County Friday night. Deputies will begin screening drivers at 7:30 p.m. Anyone suspected of driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs will be put through sobriety maneuvers. The checkpoint will remain... more » -
Volunteers planting trees in Bear Creek Park
April 22, 2010 9:42 AM
In honor of Earth Day, volunteers are planting trees at Bear Creek Regional Park in El Paso County Thursday morning. Six beautiful Autumn Purple Ash trees, pictured here, are being planted around a pavilion. The El Paso Corporation and Colorado Parks and Recreation Association Foundation paid for the... more » -
Local woman sentenced to 32 years for baby's death
April 19, 2010 6:01 PM
An El Paso County woman convicted of killing her 2-year-old foster child was sentenced to 32 years in prison Monday by Judge Larry Schwartz, who called this one of the most tragic cases he'd ever seen. A jury convicted Jules Cuneo of Child Abuse resulting in death by a... more » -
Sexually Violent Predator released from prison
March 11, 2010 2:49 PM
A sexually violent predator has been released from prison on parole. He now lives in Colorado Springs, in the 3300 block of El Paso Place. Rosendo Garza was convicted of Attempted Sexual Assault of a Child by one in a Position of Trust in 2001. The crime happened in El... more » -
Wildland fire crews need volunteers
February 10, 2010 1:13 PM
Each year, homes are threatened and hundreds of acres are burned in Wildland fires. El Paso County is seeking volunteers for its Wildland Fire Crew. Volunteers will receive extensive training. The next Wildland Fire Academy is scheduled to start April 11. In addition to fighting fires in El... more » -
Proposed ordinance could ban homeless camping
December 6, 2009 12:37 AM
Most of us have seen the tents lining Fountain and Monument Creeks. Hundreds of homeless have set up makeshift towns along the banks. On Monday a police written ordinance effectively banning the campsites will be taken to city council. "I really think this is just part of a bigger... more » -
Water main break closes Marksheffel Road
November 2, 2009 1:07 PM
Expect a traffic mess at South Marksheffel Road where it turns into C & S Road. The intersection of Marksheffel/C & S and Link Road is closed. A water main break has crews busy replacing the pipeline and repairing the road. They hope to have it finished today, but... more »
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