First Colorado State Patrol Officer Killed in the Line of Duty Honored
Denver, CO – The Colorado State Patrol is honoring the life and sacrifice of Patrolman Harold M. Bechtelheimer, who was killed in the line of duty on September 14, 1949, while patrolling near Colorado Springs. According to the Colorado State Patrol, Bechtelheimer—known as “Beck”—was the first trooper in the...
After a Century of Abuse, the Arkansas River is on the Rise
Colorado’s Arkansas River has actually struggled with mining waste, overfishing, farming effluent, and more because the start of the last century, however things are searching for, according to a terrific post by Michael Cubicle:. However there are hard-won indications of a physical revival for the Arkansas. And...
Man accused of exposing himself to a woman, threatening her in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) -A Colorado Springs man was arrested Friday morning after reportedly exposing himself to and threatening a woman, then kicking a police officer. The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) said officers were called out to the 7700 block of North Academy Boulevard, north of Woodmen...
El Paso County Commissioners approve electronic billboards despite opposition from Manitou Springs City Councilors
The El Paso County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 on Thursday to approve two electronic billboards along Highway 24 – one in Cascade, and one near Red Rock Canyon Open Space. The advocacy group Friends of Red Rock Canyon urged community members to oppose the electronic billboard. “We are...
‘No winners here’: Jury finds mother guilty in 22-month-old’s fentanyl death
A 29-year-old woman in Douglas County was found guilty of a fentanyl overdose death that claimed the life of her 22-month-old son.
‘Grandma Connie’ honored with Spirit of Colorado Springs Award for preserving Mexican dance heritage
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Connie Benavidez, affectionately known as “Grandma Connie,” a longtime community leader and cultural preservationist, was awarded the Spirit of Colorado Springs Award by Mayor Yemi Mobolade at the Conejos Neighborhood Reunion on Saturday, Sept. 13. Benavidez founded Ballet Folklórico de la Raza...
Butcher & Deli Coming to New Market Concept
Colorado Springs will welcome The Warehouse Urban Grocer, a chef-owned market with an in-house butcher and deli, next year. According to Side Dish with Schniper, the concept is slated for a spring debut at 25 West Cimarron Street, in the former gallery and event space at The Warehouse restaurant. Urban...
CSPD: One injured in overnight shooting on east side of Colorado Springs
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — One person was injured in a shooting near North Carefree Circle and Peterson Road in the early morning hours of Sunday, Sept. 14, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD). CSPD reported that around 12:45 a.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 4000 block of...
Dougco sheriff’s office responds to ‘alarming’ calls of kids playing ‘Senior Assassin’ game
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office on Sunday issued a "public safety announcement" of the risks associated with a high school tradition after two "alarming" calls of students playing "Senior Assassin."
City of COS: 38 jobs could be cut, community center closing
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The City of Colorado Springs announced some measures it is planning to implement aimed at closing a projected $31 million shortfall. The City said the adjustments will include efficiencies, reductions in workforce, scheduled furlough days, and the permanent closure of Meadows Park Community...
