10th Circuit dismisses paralyzed man’s claims against Colorado Springs, officer
The Denver-based federal appeals court upheld the dismissal last week of a man’s excessive force claims against the city of Colorado Springs and the officer who tased him, causing him to fall down a sloped surface and break his neck. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals...
Southern Colorado moms, friends advocate for release of Boulder attack suspect’s family from ICE...
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A group of community members are making a public announcement Monday, advocating for the release of a mother and five children from ICE custody after their husband and father, Mohamed Soliman, was named a suspect the June 2025 attack in Boulder. Organizers say they are...
134 to be laid off in Colorado Springs as metal manufacturer closes
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A Colorado Springs manufacturer has submitted paperwork indicating it will be closing and laying off 134 people. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) listing, EPTAM Precision Metals, located in the 600 block of Wooten Road, will be closing its doors. The closure...
Mesa Ridge diver breaks 31-year pool record… twice
Mesa Ridge Senior Hailey Lewis finds her peace in the fractions of seconds between leaving the diving board and hitting the water. “It gives me something to focus on, and it's mind-clearing," Hailey said. “She just goes for it. She’s always been that way," said Hailey's mother, Danielle. Hailey only started diving...
More changes on 8th Street project in Colorado Springs start on Monday
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colder temperatures and the federal Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday aren't keeping crews from making progress in the ongoing improvement project on 8th Street. Until now, it has generally affected northbound 8th Street, on the bridge over Fountain Creek, and the eastbound US...
Corvette driver to share his side of North Union crash with KRDO13
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)-- New details are emerging after a Corvette crashed into a parked pickup truck on North Union Boulevard Friday afternoon. Colorado Springs police say the driver lost control, veered onto the sidewalk, and struck a parked truck in the 20 block of North Union Avenue, leaving the Corvette...
Upcoming Overnight Closures on Marksheffel Road for Drainage Work in Colorado Springs
Residents and commuters in Colorado Springs are being advised to prepare for the overnight closure of Marksheffel Road this week. According to the City of Colorado Springs, the road will be shut down from south of Tarren Heights to north of Stetson Hills Boulevard starting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21, and...
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, community raises funds for K-9 bulletproof vests
K-9 officers are often the first line of protection for deputies and the community, but in Douglas County, some don’t have the protection they need.
Colorado Weather Alert Now: Light Snow Near Colorado Springs Today, Fire Weather Concerns Follow
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Colorado – Light snowflakes drift across the Front Range early this MLK Day, brushing windshields and rooftops before fading under a brightening sky. Cold air lingers at sunrise, but change is already in...
Shelter-in-place order lifted after suspect taken into custody in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Police issued a shelter-in-place for several hours while attempting to take a suspect into custody Sunday morning. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), officers received a report of a domestic disturbance at a home in the 2000 block of Whitman Road at 2:11 a.m.

















