Author: Ajia Cuevas
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1 dead following shooting in Colorado Springs King Soopers parking lot
One individual is dead following a shooting at a King Soopers parking lot in Colorado Springs Monday evening, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department. Around 4:39 p.m., police received a call for service stating one person had been shot at the King Soopers parking lot off Stetson Hills Boulevard, police told news outlets during…
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Police activity prompts brief shelter-in-place near South Nevada Avenue
A shelter-in-place order was issued for an area just east of South Nevada Avenue for police activity Monday afternoon, according to Peak Alerts. At 2:11 p.m., the Colorado Springs Police Department asked residents in the area of 2039 Southgate Road to shelter in place for police activity related to a search warrant. “You are asked to…
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Colorado State Patrol trooper involved in crash on city’s east side
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Colorado State Patrol trooper was involved in a crash on Colorado Springs’ east side Sunday evening, according to a news release from the department. At 4:48 p.m., a state patrol vehicle was involved in a crash with a Toyota Prius at the intersection of Highway 24…
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Colorado State Patrol trooper involved in crash on city’s east side
A Colorado State Patrol trooper was involved in a crash on Colorado Springs’ east side Sunday evening, according to a news release from the department. At 4:48 p.m., a state patrol vehicle was involved in a crash with a Toyota Prius at the intersection of Highway 24 at Marksheffel Road, forcing part of the highway to close.…
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Rockslide closes highways in southern Colorado
A rockslide prompted the closures of Colorado 96 and Colorado 165 in Custer County on Sunday evening, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. In a news release, CDOT said Colorado 96 was closed in both directions from Westcliffe to Wetmore due to an active rockslide around the area of McKenzie Junction. The closure points…
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Colorado Springs weather: Cloudy skies expected Christmas Day with slight chance of snow, rain tonight
While Colorado Springs residents may not get a White Christmas, there’s still a slight chance of a light dusting in the city, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo. Colorado Springs is expected to see cloudy skies throughout the day with a high near 52 degrees. The weather service predicts the city will have…
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9 Colorado Springs restaurants open on Christmas Day
Save more time for unwrapping gifts and quality family time by skipping the stress of cooking on Christmas this year. While most restaurants are closed on the holiday, there are a handful ready to seat you and your loved ones for a festive gathering. Here’s a list of local and chain restaurants open on both…
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Where to get photos with Santa this holiday season around Colorado Springs
He’s making a list and checking it twice—have you let him know if you’ve been naughty or nice? If snapping a photo with Ol’ Saint Nick isn’t checked off your holiday to-do list yet, don’t worry—there’s still time to make it happen. Before Santa makes his way down your chimney, here’s where to find him…
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Pre-evacuation warning lifted for wildfire southeast of Fountain
A wildfire burning southeast of Fountain briefly prompted a pre-evacuation warning for the surrounding area, according to a Peak Alert sent by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. Residents within a mile of 13065 Hammer Road in Hanover were asked to prepare to leave due to the fire Tuesday night. “If you are in danger, evacuate immediately.…