El Paso County pushes back on Buc-ee’s rumors
Addressing “significant public interest,” El Paso County released a statement on its website last week saying that planning staff have not received an application for a Buc-ee’s. “A project such as the construction of a Buc-ee’s does require a transparent public process,” read the statement.
Police are investigating after two security guards were shot at near The Citadel Mall
The Colorado Springs Police Department says its office is investigating after two security guards were shot on Monday night.
Ellicott petting zoo attacked by dogs, killing seven animals
ELLICOTT, Colo. (KRDO) - The Wishing Star farm out in Ellicott has been around for over 20 years. Jason Wood is a veteran and has owned the petting zoo for the last five years. On Monday, two dogs broke into the farm and attacked the animals, leaving him in shock.
COS City Council approves new downtown development; neighbors worried it will price them out
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - A large group, all wearing blue shirts, filled most of the chairs in the Colorado Springs City Council Chambers on Tuesday. Their big ask was a majority 'no' vote on a project that the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority says would improve their neighborhood. "Our job is to cure...
Colorado Springs Police looking for wanted retail crime offender Tuesday
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Colorado Springs Police are looking for a suspect in relation to the recent string of robberies on Tuesday. CSPD said police responded to information sent around 7:30 p.m. that a wanted prolific retail crime offender was in the Home Depot on Woodmen and N. Academy, but the suspect...
Trial delayed for former Fountain city councilwoman accused of public assistance theft
The trial for a former Fountain City Councilmember accused of stealing over $37,000 in public assistance funds has been pushed to July. Detra Duncan, 55, resigned in mid-September 2025 after El Paso County investigators say they found forged documents that Duncan used to file for food assistance, Medicaid and other...
Douglas County commissioners pass shoplifting reporting ordinance
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners passed a new ordinance to support law enforcement and crime prevention that would require businesses to report all shoplifting incidents.
New Barnes & Noble store opens in Colorado Springs Wednesday
Colorado Springs is opening a new Barnes & Noble store on the east side of Colorado Springs off Powers and Carefree Wednesday.
Southbound I-25 closed at Plum Creek Parkway due to vehicle fire
LARKSPUR, Colo. (KRDO) - Drivers travelling southbound into Colorado Springs are facing major delays this morning. The Colorado Department of Transportation says southbound I-25 is currently closed between exit 181, Plum Creek Parkway, and exit 174, Tomah Road. CDOT initially reported the crash at 8:09 a.m. on Feb....
Map shows Colorado wolves pushed farther into the southern Front Range this month
Two wolves roamed separately into the southern end of Colorado’s Front Range mountains in February, passing through watersheds west of Pueblo and Colorado Springs, a map released Wednesday by Colorado Parks and Wildlife shows. The wolves wandered farther southeast than tracking previously had recorded, but no wolves...

















