Author: Alex Edwards
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Colorado Springs weather: Sunny and hot
Colorado Springs residents can expect a beautiful, sunny summer day heading into the weekend. It will be mostly sunny with a high temperature near 91 degrees Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo. The weather service does not list any chances for precipitation east of the mountains, but those venturing west should be…
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Monument police officer sent to hospital after contact with suspected narcotics
A Monument police officer was released from the hospital after coming in contact with suspected narcotics. On Thursday, officers from the Monument Police Department were sent to a parking lot in the 15000 block of Jackson Creek Parkway. They were dispatched for a call of a “suspicious vehicle,” according to police. After arrival, police found…
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Colorado Springs woman killed by vehicle in driveway
A woman was killed in her own driveway after being struck by a vehicle in the 5500 block of Lantana Circle, according to Colorado Springs police. The Colorado Springs Fire Department initially responded to a call of a possible cardiac arrest early Thursday morning at Lantana Drive, just off Constitution Avenue and Powers Boulevard in…
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Colorado Springs weather: Sunny and warm to finish the week, showers possible over weekend
Colorado Springs residents can expect a sunny and warm day Thursday, with a high near 86, according to the National Weather Service. No chance of precipitation until late this weekend and early next week. Winds will be south southeast at 10-15 mph. It will remain mostly clear over night with a low around 58. Wind…
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How to help the family of fallen officer Andrew Peery: Donations accepted
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office announced a donation fund for the family of Deputy Andrew Peery, who was killed in a shooting Sunday in Widefield. Donations can be made through Chase Bank under the “Hugh A. Martin Memorial Scholarship Fund” with “Andrew Peery” on the memo line. This is the only officially sanctioned fundraiser…
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House fire under control in southwest Colorado Springs
The Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to a working fire in the 5000 block of Neil Ranch Road early Wednesday morning, the department said. Engine 16 arrived and reported fire was showing from the front of the house. The fire department learned the house is unoccupied and under construction. No injuries to civilians or firefighters…
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Colorado Springs Weather: Sunny and warm with showers possible over the weekend
Colorado Springs residents can expect sunny skies and a high near 87 on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. There will be calm winds from the north, becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Wednesday night will be mostly clear with a low near 60. South southwest wind at 5-15 mph becoming east northeast after…
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Funeral service for El Paso County Deputy Andrew Peery scheduled at New Life Church
A funeral service for El Paso County Deputy Andrew Peery is scheduled Monday at New Life Church. Peery was killed Sunday when investigating a shooting in Widefield. The alleged shooter, John Paz, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound and an unidentified woman also was found deceased in the front yard of a residence of 501…
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Barricaded man arrested after standoff with Colorado Springs police
A man who barricaded himself in a home Monday and threatened to shoot at police has been arrested, Colorado Springs police said. Jerry Hoshour was taken into custody after a standoff with police. On Monday, police responded to the 3500 block of North Carefree Circle after a disturbance was reported. Police were confronted after they…
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Police searching for man who robbed Family Dollar at gunpoint
A Family Dollar store was robbed by a gunman, Colorado Springs police said. Just before 7:25 p.m. Monday, Colorado Springs police were sent to the business on the 3700 block of Airport Road to investigate a report of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned that a male had robbed the business at gunpoint. The…