DEA agents in Colorado seize 1.7M counterfeit fentanyl pills found in storage unit
"This played out like an episode of a TV show," the DEA said.
CSPD: Suspect threw dirt on stolen tools to sell them as used
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A man has been arrested after he allegedly stole thousands of dollars’ worth of tools from retail establishments, threw dirt on them, and then pawned them as used items. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), on Wednesday, Nov. 19, officers with the Metro...
Fort Carson Purple Heart recipient José Barco deported to Mexico — a country he’s...
DENVER — José Barco, an Army veteran detained by ICE earlier this year the moment walked out of the Colorado State Penitentiary, was deported to Mexico Friday, Nov. 14, according to his family. “He is currently in Mexico, and he is safe,” his family said in a statement...
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office seeks Home Depot theft suspect
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is searching for an individual accused of stealing from Home Depot, and potentially other stores as well.
Historic penny arcade in Colorado mountain town has brought delight to patrons since 1933
One of Colorado’s most unique arcades has been around for nearly 100 years. Manitou Springs’ Penny Arcade was established over 92 years ago in the heart of downtown Manitou Springs. According to a press release, Jack Kerns launched Bingo Jacks, a gaming hall that would later become the penny arcade in 1933. That...
Cali Family Bakery Opening CO Outposts
Valerio’s Family Bakeshop has announced it is expanding into Colorado, led by the granddaughter of the original owners and her husband. Their first entry into the state will be in Colorado Springs, though they have not secured a location yet but are actively searching for the right site. “We...
Upcoming Lane Closures and Detours on South Academy Boulevard to Affect Local Traffic Week...
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will implement temporary closures and lane reductions on South Academy Boulevard in southeastern Colorado Springs. These changes are part of the Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Project (MAMSIP). The closures are scheduled for the week of November 16,...
Fewer Americans planning to drive for Thanksgiving, survey says
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house we go?. Maybe not this year, says gas price tracking platform GasBuddy. According to GasBuddy’s annual Thanksgiving Travel Survey, fewer Americans are planning to hit the highway for the holiday. “[The survey] shows...
Do you have any recommendations for gyms with separate saunas for men and women?
A gym-goer from the northwest side of town is on the hunt for a fitness center that offers separate saunas for men and women. The individual currently attends VASA, but feels uncomfortable sharing a sauna with men unless fully clothed. This, coupled with the gym's high capacity, has led to a search for alternatives....
LPT: Enhance Traffic Flow by Avoiding Unnecessary Lane Blockages for Nonexistent Construction Work
A recent social media post has sparked a lively debate about the management of construction work on city roads. The original post humorously suggested that construction contracts seem to be based on hourly rates rather than the total cost of the project, leading to unnecessary lane closures and traffic congestion....

















