Help EPSO solve a 37-year-old cold case
(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) is asking for the public’s help in solving a murder that occurred in 1988. “Even seemingly minor details could help bring closure to this decades-old case,” EPSO wrote. On Sept. 11, 1988, 17-year-old Towana Lewis’s body was discovered in an...
Two Colorado JCPenney Locations Sold in Major Nationwide Deal
Approximately five years ago, JCPenney filed for bankruptcy.
Food insecurity concerns deepen as Colorado DHS, nonprofits brace for SNAP changes
Federal funding reductions and changes in qualifications to the nation’s food stamp program could have what officials are calling profound impacts on Coloradans. “This is huge. Our counties are very concerned about food insecurity in their communities, as are food banks. These are the same peeps (people) that are...
‘The juice will be running down your face,’ Rocky Ford melons are back
'The juice will be running down your face,' Rocky Ford watermelons and cantaloupes are back in stores
WATCH: Mama bear and cubs spotted at Garden of the Gods Park
Editor’s Note: The video attached to this article has been edited to remove unlicensed music. (COLORADO SPRINGS) — Coloradans are no strangers to living with wildlife, with many close to the Front Range getting to cross paths with some wildlife every so often. Most recently, visitors at Garden of the Gods Park got a...
Ministry Conferences of Kenneth Copeland, John Bevere Raise Financial Questions
(Opinion) This week, televangelist Kenneth Copeland hosted the Southwest Believers Convention in Fort Worth, Texas; Michael Koulianos, Benny Hinn’s son-in-law, led the Jesus Image Pastors & Leaders Conference in San Diego, California; and John Bevere ran the Messenger Cup in Colorado Springs, Colorado. These events...
Average teacher salaries in Colorado
As one school district in El Paso County prepares to host a job fair Wednesday, News5 wanted to highlight the average salaries for teachers across the state.
Business owners frustrated over parked RV near Cascade Avenue
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) -Business owners near Talamine Court say an RV was parked outside their shops for more than a month, creating safety and health concerns. They told 11 News that a couple and two children were living inside. Nearby businesses say the family brought out swings, lawn chairs, and a grill....
Colorado Springs Duo Charged with Fentanyl Distribution Linked to Teen’s Death
Two individuals from Colorado Springs have found themselves on the wrong side of the law after being charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, a transaction allegedly resulting in the tragic death of a 15-year-old girl, as detailed by the U.S. Department of Justice. The accused, Eugene Edwards, aged 57, and...
Small grass fire in Black Forest damages nearby buildings
(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — Black Forest Fire and Rescue said on Monday, July 28, at around 3:30 p.m., crews responded to an outside fire caused by sparks from a power line. According to Black Forest Fire and Rescue, they responded to the fire along with the Falcon Fire Department. Black Forest Fire and Rescue […]
