HSPPR lowers feral cat population by thousands with TNR
(PIKES PEAK REGION) — The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) has potentially prevented around half a million cats from being added to the feral population in the region, according to HSPPR. While that estimation sounds like an extreme exaggeration, the hypothetical total is based on real numbers. HSPPR’s...
Safeway’s plan to close 10 Colorado stores sparks concern over access to groceries, job...
Plans announced earlier this week to close 10 Safeway stores across Colorado in the next two months will impact more than 600 workers and thousands of customers. The news not only raised concerns about potential job losses, but about reduced access to groceries for low-income residents — the creation of “food...
City of Colorado Springs announces cuts amid 2026 budget shortfall
The City of Colorado Springs has announced the cuts it will be making in anticipation of the 2026 budget shortfall.
Patriot Day Giveback Honors Veterans and First Responders in Colorado Springs
Patriot Day Giveback Honors Veterans and First Responders in Colorado Springs. The event provides food, supplies and resources to more than 400 military families, veterans and first responders.
Kentucky State Police Investigating Murder in McCreary County
STEARNS, KY (September 13, 2025) – On September 11, 2025, at approximately 5:42 PM, Kentucky State Police Post 11 was contacted by the McCreary County Sheriff’s Office regarding a missing person investigation involving Damian A. Poole, 36, of Monument, Colorado. During the investigation, deputies executed a search...
Significant amount of drugs uncovered, seized by Manitou Springs police
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - The Manitou Springs Police Department (MSPD) said it has uncovered and seized a significant amount of illegal drugs since the beginning of August. Since August 1, police said they have seized more than 125 grams of meth, 7.5 grams of fentanyl and heroin combined, two...
Man suspected of trying to light church on fire in Colorado Springs
A man is suspected of 4th-degree arson after several fires were started early Friday morning in Colorado Springs.
Douglas County man convicted in bar stabbing case linked to bizarre incident
A New York man has been convicted in Douglas County for a 2021 bar stabbing that followed a bizarre confrontation involving his girlfriend. Carlos Vega Jr., 42, was found guilty of second-degree assault and two counts of menacing after attacking Jordan Hyder during an argument at the Clock Tower Grill near Lone Tree...
CSPD: One arrested, drugs found with help from K9 Riggs
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) arrested a suspect wanted for multiple drug-related felonies after officers tracked him down and discovered evidence of drug distribution with the help of K9 Riggs, according to police. CSPD reported that on Friday, Sept. 12, around 7 p.m., officers...
Safeway to shutter 10 Colorado stores
Union officials called the move “disastrous” for workers and consumers, and local leaders voiced concerns about the loss of grocery access in rural Colorado.