Dryness worsens in Colorado, with 95% of state now experiencing drought
Per a U.S. Drought Monitor report released on April 9, drought has continued to worsen in Colorado. As of data collected two days prior to the publication of the report, 95 percent of Colorado is now experiencing some level of drought, up from 89 percent the week prior. In places where technical drought isn’t present, […]
Suspected street racing kills 77-year-old Colorado Springs woman
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- A 77-year-old woman was killed in a head-on crash after a vehicle that was allegedly racing crossed into oncoming traffic and hit her vehicle, according to Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD). The El Paso County Coroner has identified the woman as Deanna Stemler. CSPD says...
DMV immediately suspends Colorado Springs testing certificate following fraud investigation
The Colorado DMV has immediately suspended the Academy School of Driving’s Testing Certificate following a fraud investigation.
Coroner IDs Colorado Springs woman who died days after head-on crash
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - The El Paso County Coroner’s Office identified a woman who died days after a crash in Colorado Springs as 77-year-old Deanna Stemler. Around 8:14 p.m. on March 22, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) responded to the intersection of Briargate Boulevard and Lexington Drive for a crash.
Douglas County School District backs affordable housing project for school employees
The Douglas County School Board put its support behind an affordable housing project Tuesday that would prioritize applications from public school employees. The board voted unanimously to declare a county-owned parcel surplus property and approved a letter supporting a rezoning that will go before Douglas County commissioners. “I think the housing initiative is a good […]
Colorado Springs firefighters raise concerns over hazardous materials unit issues
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - On Wednesday, Colorado Springs Local 5 Firefighters posted an update that Colorado Springs Fire Department’s only hazardous materials apparatus (Hazmat 14) was out of service and unable to respond to hazardous material incidents. According to Local 5, Hazmat 14 was recently out of service...
Foodie Finds: Colorado Springs Pies and Grinders
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — It’s more than just pizza at Pies and Grinders. From catering local events to offering a welcoming, family-friendly dining experience, this Colorado Springs eatery is bringing the community together over seriously good food. FOX21’s Foodie Finds visited Pies and Grinders in Colorado Springs to showcase some of the restaurant’s most popular dishes. […]
Possible bomb threat at hospital in Colorado Springs
In an update at around 12:55 p.m., the Colorado Springs Police Department said officers had determined there was “no credibility” to the bomb threat.
Proposed data center in Colorado Springs off Garden of the Gods Road faces fierce...
A long line of concerned Colorado Springs residents wrapped around a hotel hosting a community meeting for a proposed data center. Dubbed "Project Taurus," plans call for retrofitting an existing industrial space into an artificial intelligence data center. The owner of the space, California-based AI real estate company Raeden, has asked the city to approve the new use.
Douglas County offers a way to stay safe from title fraud
In a time where it seems like there are continuous scams, Douglas County is offering one way for residents to help protect their identity. The Douglas County Office of Clerk and Recorder’s recording division provides a free fraud detection service called Recording Activity Notification. As Colorado is a Race-Notice...
