Safe2Tell tip, corroborated details provided grounds to search backpack, Colorado justices rule
The Colorado Supreme Court decided last week that a tip submitted through the state’s confidential school safety system, plus a Douglas County administrator’s corroboration of some details, provided reasonable suspicion to search a student’s backpack for drugs. Someone submitted a tip through Safe2Tell, Colorado’s scho
Sheriff’s Office announces arrest on attempted murder charges
According to the Sheriff’s Office, there were bullet holes in the front door and shell casings in the driveway. Doorbell camera video showed the incident and images of a suspect.
Multiple agencies respond to fire in Fountain
FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KKTV) - Fountain Fire Department and other agencies responded to a house fire on Marksheffel Road between Link Road and Mesa Ridge Parkway Thursday evening. The City of Fountain asked drivers to avoid the area, saying smoke may be visible but no surrounding properties were threatened. This is...
Colorado psychedelic church moves from house to first public-facing location in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) -A Colorado Springs church centered around psilocybin mushrooms is settling into its first public-facing location after previously operating out of a single-family home. The Colorado Psychedelic Church recently moved into a strip mall space near North Academy Boulevard and Union Boulevard
Uintah Street closed due to emergency repairs
Uintah Street, between North Institute Street and Prospect Street, is temporarily closed due to emergency repairs.
Colorado Springs Police Department testing new AI call agent for non-emergency calls
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - On Wednesday, the Colorado Springs Police Department began testing an AI agent to answer non-emergency calls. The police department is conducting a 24-hour test of the new technology. They said the AI agent, called SARAH, is designed to support handling and efficiency for non-emergencie
Colorado Springs crews ramp up pothole repairs during five-week surge
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Colorado Springs city leaders said road crews have been working through a five-week surge to tackle potholes and make quick repairs across the city. In the Pikes Peak region, potholes are a familiar issue, but when they become too wide or too deep, they can...
Buc-ee’s expansion sparks backlash over traffic, environment
Buc-ee's, the wildly popular gas station-convenience store-tourist destination from Texas, has plans to open new locations around the country that extend into 2031. The massive travel centers have passionate fans who rave over the convenience, the row upon row of gas pumps, the cleanliness, and the fresh store-made foo
Prolific vehicle theft offender rams stolen vehicle into Colorado Springs police vehicles before arrest
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Colorado Springs police arrested a suspect who officers say was a prolific motor vehicle theft offender after ramming his stolen vehicle into police vehicles in an attempt to escape. Colorado Springs police said April 29 officers investigated a reported stolen gray Nissan Altima from th
DougCo officials consider making some e-bikes illegal in the name of safety
Douglas County may pass a new ordinance targeting electric bikes after officials warn laws haven't kept pace with the technology
