Police: Officer assaulted by suspect while responding to DUI crash in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Colorado Springs police say a woman is in custody after she allegedly crashed while driving under the influence before assaulting a responding officer late Thursday night. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), at around 11:25 p.m. on Nov. 20, officers were sent...
Calhan High School adds equipment training program
(CALHAN, Colo.) — Lots of students are unsure about plans after high school, but some teachers in El Paso County are making sure their kids know they have plenty of choices. At Calhan High School, a new simulator provides students with hands-on training in operating heavy machinery. On Wednesday, Nov. 19, students...
Moving targets complicate food safety inspections across Colorado
DENVER — The viral video of a public health inspector in Denver pouring bleach into a vendor's street food to shut the business down got people riled up this week. The video of it made national news, landing on TMZ with outrage before the full story behind it, and the practice was known.
Proposed legislation seeks to modify second-degree assault penalties
Elected officials in Douglas County are working together on a piece of legislation that would modify assault in the second degree and bring more protection to domestic violence victims as well as first responders and medical professionals. “The cost to society, domestic (violence) victims, the court system and...
Dogs in Need: Could Your Home Be Their New Home in Colorado Springs, CO?
Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near colorado springs.
Persistent Door-to-Door Salesmen Ignoring ‘No Soliciting’ Signs in Northeast Springs
Residents of northeast Springs have reported a significant increase in the number of door-to-door salespeople, particularly from quantum internet service providers. The salespeople have been described as aggressive, knocking on doors multiple times a day, even late into the night. They often introduce their sales...
Colorado Weather Alert: Snow Returns to Colorado Springs by Sunday Night
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Front Range starts the morning in a chill, cloud-streaked calm — 40°F with damp air clinging to the foothills. A storm is building west of the Rockies, and by Sunday, it’s set...
Mt. Carmel gives 850 free turkeys to local military members
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - 850 military personnel and their families will eat well this Thanksgiving, and they'll eat for free thanks to Mt. Carmel and their partners. Mt. Carmel said the North Colorado Springs Rotary club donated $10,000 for turkeys and $5000 for gift cards, while the Colorado Springs branch...
4.5-star upscale Greek restaurant in historic Colorado neighborhood a must-try
I’ve long been a resident of Colorado Springs, but despite my constant pursuit of tracking down good eats in the area, somehow Jake & Telly’s Greek Tavern had skipped my dining plans thus far. After all, why go for pricier Greek entrees a gyro and fries combo from a walk-in cafe seems to hit the […]
Colorado Springs Accountant Gets 30-Month Jail Sentence for $8 Million Tax Fraud
Rodney Ermel, 71, was sentenced in October for tax evasion and conspiracy to defraud the U.S. and ordered to pay $8,087,385 in restitution to the IRS. A 71-year-old accountant from Colorado Springs, CO, was sentenced last month to 30 years in prison for tax evasion and conspiracy to defraud the United States.
