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• Fort Carson soldier's DNA linked to two unsolved sexual assault cases Play Video

  January 16, 2013 8:53 PM

  Lt. Aaron Lucas, 31, is accused of targeting at least 15 young girls across southern Colorado. "Specifically in El Paso County, we've had two cases which we had linked Lucas to," Lt. Jeff Kramer said. "One of those was the June 19 kidnapping of a young girl in the... more »

• High winds cause roof damage at Ft. Carson

  April 3, 2012 6:25 PM

  "High winds caused damage to half the roof over the east wing of Building1219, Fort Carson Directorate of Public Works. Ft. Carson officials said there was no substantial damage to the surrounding area." more »

• Ft. Carson breaks ground on Digital Training Campus headquarters

  January 26, 2012 12:41 PM

  Fort Carson will officially break ground on a new headquarters facility to house components of the Mountain Post Digital Training Campus Friday at 1:30 p.m. The planned Mission Command Training Center will help consolidate much of Fort Carson's current digital training into a single-story building stretching over approximately 83,000... more »

• Ft. Carson soldier "found with stab wounds"

  January 17, 2012 4:02 PM

  Ft. Carson soldier Brandy Fonteneaux was "found with stab wounds" according to Chris Grey with the U.S. Army CID. Fonteneaux's body was found at the base January 8 although authorities aren't saying when or where. Grey says the The autopsy was conducted on January 9th by the Armed... more »

• Missing girl from TX may be in Colorado

  August 18, 2011 2:30 PM

  A Fort Carson soldier is wanted as part of an Amber Alert issued in Texas. Authorities believe a missing 14 year-old girl may be with 21 year-old James Martin. Fort Carson confirms he is stationed at the Mountain Post. Andrea Fox was last seen early Tuesday morning. She... more »

• Ft. Carson soldier killed in crash in Afghanistan

  May 10, 2011 3:48 PM

  A Ft. Carson soldier died in a non-combat related accident in Afghanistan Monday. He's been identified as Sgt. Ken K. Hermogino. The Department of Defense says the 30 year old was from California. He was assigned to the 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th... more »

• Indiana VFW post named for fallen Fort Carson soldier

  May 3, 2011 6:16 PM

  FORT CARSON, Colo. (AP) - A Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Indiana has been renamed for a Fort Carson soldier who was killed in Afghanistan. The Journal Review in Crawfordsville, Ind. reports the post was formally designated the Brian Bowman VFW Post 1431 on Saturday. Bowman, a... more »

• Fire out on Ft. Carson

  April 5, 2011 10:32 PM

  A fire on Ft. Carson is under control at this hour. The fire burned 400 to 500 acres since breaking out 5:30 p.m. The fire is in a training area. No word yet on a cause. more »

• Former soldier sentenced to prison time

  February 22, 2011 7:32 PM

  An Iraq war veteran and former Ft. Carson soldier has been sentenced to three years in prison for the 2009 shooting death of a woman. Thomas Woolly was convicted in December of criminally negligent homicide for the shooting death of 19 year old Lisa Baumann. The shooting happened... more »

• Ft. Carson soldier dies in Afghanistan

  February 22, 2011 6:08 PM

  A Ft. Carson soldier has died in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Robert C. Sisson Jr. died Monday in the Kandahar district. The Department of Defense says it was not related to combat. The 29 year old was from Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. Sisson was assigned to... more »

• Canadian man charged in terror plot that killed 5 Ft. Carson soldiers

  January 21, 2011 12:12 AM

  A Canadian man faces charges in connection with the deaths of five Ft. Carson soldiers in Iraq. Faruq Khalil Muhammad 'Isa us accused of helping a terror network carry out the April 2009 bombing in Mosul that left Sgt. Gary Woods, Sgt. Bryan Hall, Sgt. Edward Forrest Jr., Cpl.... more »

• Ft. Carson soldiers home in time for Christmas

  December 24, 2010 11:34 AM

  Wes Nally is back home with his family just in time for Christmas. The Ft. Carson soldier got home early this morning from his 4th tour of duty. "I think this is going to be one of the best Christmases ever," said Nally. "I missed so many of them, to... more »

• Just text to donate to Ft. Carson soldiers

  November 17, 2010 7:43 PM

  Coca Cola and Wal-Mart have launched a mobile giving campaign in Colorado Springs...to support Fort Carson families. You simply text, to make a donation to the Association of the US Army; money raised will support families who have lost a loved one in combat, "The overall goal obviously is support... more »

• Three Ft. Carson soldiers killed

  October 15, 2010 9:18 PM

  Three Ft. Carson soldiers died in Afghanistan Thursday after insurgents attacked their unit with IED's. They have been identified as: Sgt. Carlos A. Benitez, 24, of Carrollton, Texas. Spc. Rafael Martinez Jr., 36, of Spring Valley, Calif. Pfc. Tramaine J. Billingsley, 20, of Portsmouth, Va. ... more »

• Shooting on Ft. Carson

  October 11, 2010 10:57 PM

  Ft. Carson Public Affairs tells us the gates on post are now open after a shooting Monday evening. One person was shot at the Burger King on Ft. Carson in an armed robbery. We're told that person had non-life threatening injuries and is being treated at Evans Army hospital.... more »

• Army: Returning Ft Carson troops had fewer problems

  September 23, 2010 3:38 PM

  The Army says soldiers who returned to Fort Carson from Afghanistan this spring had fewer behavior problems and were more likely to seek help than soldiers on previous combat tours. Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins, the post's commander, said Thursday that soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division's 4th Brigade... more »

• Ft. Carson soldiers rally support for Afghan baby

  September 16, 2010 12:44 PM

  Our stories about Fort Carson soldiers in Afghanistan are often bleak. Typically we report deployments, homecomings or attacks that leave our soldiers maimed, or worse. Here's a definite change-of-pace--the routine at a military medical clinic at Camp Nathan Smith in Afghanistan has been shattered for the better, as soldiers... more »

• Ft. Carson soldier who drowned ID'd

  July 27, 2010 6:43 PM

  Ft. Carson has released the name of a soldier who drowned Sunday on post. He was Spc. Terry L. Ryan, II. The 23 year old was trying to get a boat that had drifted away at Townsend Reservoir. He went under the water and never came back up. Ryan... more »

• Ft. Carson memorial service for fallen soldiers

  June 9, 2010 9:06 AM

  Fort Carson will hold a memorial service at 11:00 Wednesday morning for three fallen soldiers. The troops were killed in Afghanistan. Soldiers being memorialized are: Sgt. Grant A. Wichmann - 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Field Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Sgt. Nathan P. Kennedy -... more »

• School bus accident on Ft. Carson

  May 20, 2010 5:36 PM

  A school bus accident on Ft. Carson sent several students to the hospital Thursday afternoon. It happened around 12:35 p.m. near gate two. Students from Mountain Side Elementary school were returning from a field trip, when school officials say a car made a u-turn and hit the front of the... more »

• Soldiers memorialized at Ft. Carson

  March 11, 2010 11:12 AM

  A memorial service for five Fort Carson soldiers, who were killed during service in Afghanistan, is scheduled for Thursday, 11 a.m., at Fort Carson's Soldiers' Memorial Chapel. The soldiers memorialized in Thursday's service were part of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division The soldiers being memorialized... more »

• 2nd arrest in stolen dog tags case

  February 24, 2010 3:16 PM

  The El Paso County Sheriff's office has made a second arrest in the theft of a dead airman's dog tags and other items. Unfortunately, the items have not been found. Deputies had been searching for Dwain Boyd since arresting Denard Thompson earlier this month. The items were stolen... more »

• 3 Fort Carson soldiers killed in Afghanistan

  February 18, 2010 3:58 PM

  Three Fort Carson soldiers were killed in Afghanistan on Feb. 13, according to the Dept. of Defense. The fallen troops have been identified as Staff Sgt. John A. Reiners, 24, of Lakeland, Fla.; Sgt. Jeremiah T. Wittman, 26, of Darby, Mont.; and Spc. Bobby J. Pagan, 23, of Austin,... more »

• Soldiers killed in Highway 115 accident identified

  February 15, 2010 9:47 PM

  The two Ft. Carson soldiers killed in a crash on Highway 115 Saturday have been identified. 28 year old Pfc. Pawel Serafin and 23 year old Spc. Kale Clay died when their Audi crossed the center line and hit a utility truck. A truck then hit both vehicles. ... more »

• Delays for Tuesday

  February 8, 2010 8:46 PM

  Weather related delays for Tuesday Fort Carson: 2 hour delay for non-mission-essential personnel Hanover 28: 2 hour delay Fountain Valley School: 2 hour delay Silver Key Senior Services: 2 hour delay Fremont County Head Start: No bus service Air Force Academy: Snow routes in... more »

• A march of hope

  December 18, 2009 7:13 PM

  Last year they celebrated Christmas in Iraq and this year the soldiers of Fort Carson's 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division are happy to be home and are happy to give back. Some 300 members of the Raiders brigade assembled on a special mission Friday morning to help... more »

• American Legion raises $50,000 for Ft. Carson soldiers in Afghanistan

  October 20, 2009 2:36 PM

  The American Legion says one of its blog sites has raised more than $50,000 in less than a week for Fort Carson soldiers who lost their personal belongs during an Oct. 3 attack at a remote outpost in northeastern Afghanistan. The fund was started after a soldier wrote in an... more »

• Fort Carson invites public to free Fall Fiesta Day

  September 18, 2009 2:03 PM

  Fort Carson will celebrate autumn and the Hispanic culture with its Fall Fiesta, featuring music, food and family fun. It will be held Saturday at Ironhorse Park, from 11 am - 3 pm. The public is welcome to attend. Events will include a car, truck and motorcycle show, a... more »