Fort Carson’s 24 Fire sees containment progress, highway reopening assessment underway
(FORT CARSON, Colo.) — “Significant progress” has been made on the 24 Fire burning near Highway 115, according to a Fort Carson official who provided an update to FOX21 News on Thursday morning, March 26. “As of 8 a.m., the 24 Fire Incident Command has made significant progress by increasing containment to 61%,” the...
Malfunctioning vehicle sparked 24 Fire on Fort Carson land, preliminary investigation shows
The 24 Fire that burned around 7,400 acres near Penrose was started by a malfunctioning vehicle traveling along Highway 115. The preliminary results of an investigation that is still ongoing. As of Wednesday afternoon, the fire is currently 44 percent contained. Highway 115 is still closed, but the Fremont County...
Two specialized Colorado Springs police teams unite to address homelessness
Two specialized units within the Colorado Springs Police Department, which for years have been patrolling concentrated areas of the city for issues pertaining to homelessness, have merged and been re-tasked, according to Lt. Ryan Tepley, who oversees the new Peak Station Unit. The Homeless Outreach Team and the...
CSPD Officer bitten by dog while arresting wanted suspect at America the Beautiful Park
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A Colorado Springs police officer was bitten by a dog at America the Beautiful Park while trying to arrest a suspect Wednesday morning, according to police. The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) said two officers were in the area of America the Beautiful Park around...
Rick Young, ProRodeo Hall of Fame Bull Rider and Clown Passes at 92
ProRodeo Hall of Fame bull fighter and clown, Rick Young has passed away.
Mom asks for help after son was allegedly assaulted in Colorado Springs, reward offered
It has been more than a week since the mother of a Colorado College student said her son was violently attacked in downtown Colorado Springs, and now a reward is being offered in the case.
3 arrested after money laundering, motor vehicle theft investigation in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs police arrested three people during the execution of an arrest warrant related to accusations of money laundering, motor vehicle theft, identity theft and burglary on Tuesday, according to a blotter entry by police. Carl Goodwin and two others were taken into custody near Dublin Boulevard and...
Colorado Springs family of 9, single mom trying to recover after losing everything in...
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A single mother and her eight children are trying to get back on their feet after a house fire on Tuesday destroyed everything except the clothes on their backs at the time. Lucy, who chose not to disclose her last name, says she spent the...
Person killed in crash along North Academy Boulevard identified
The Colorado Springs Police Department has released the identity of the person killed along North Academy Boulevard on March 18.
Family of eight displaced after fire at Colorado Springs townhome
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Fire crews in Cimarron Hills say a family of eight was left without a home after a fast-moving fire tore through a Colorado Springs townhouse on Tuesday. According to the Cimarron Hills Fire Department (CHFD), just after 4 p.m. on March 24, crews were...
