Author: Brooke Nevins
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Colorado Springs Airport sees Labor Day weekend traffic exceed expectations
Holiday numbers cap off a record-breaking summer
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First West Nile virus deaths reported in El Paso County amid ‘early and intense’ mosquito season
Two people have died of the West Nile virus in El Paso County this year amid an “early and intense” mosquito season, public health officials said. Since the first human case of the virus was reported in the county on Aug. 1, the number has spiked to 18, including the two deaths, according to the…
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South Academy Boulevard, I-25 lanes to close next week for bridge demolition project
Construction will temporarily close east- and westbound lanes of South Academy Boulevard beginning Sept. 8 as work continues on a road safety project that will make it safer and easier to get to military facilities in the Colorado Springs area, the Colorado Department of Transportation said. Starting that Friday until Sept. 11, the east- and westbound…
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Busier travel days expected for Labor Day weekend as gas prices continue steady decline
While gas costs still remain uncomfortably high, a steady decrease in pump prices in Colorado Springs may offer some relief as travelers set out for the last long weekend before the autumn cool-down begins. As of Friday, the average price of a gallon of regular fuel in Colorado Springs was $3.858, about 15 cents cheaper…
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Colorado Springs man suspected of 2 robberies found in California
A man accused of robbing two Colorado Springs banks in one day was arrested in California on Wednesday, Colorado Springs police said Thursday afternoon. Ulysses Parker II, 29, of Colorado Springs allegedly stole an “undisclosed amount of cash” around 9:50 a.m. on Aug. 25 from a teller at U.S. Bank, located at 2308 E. Pikes…
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Structure fire reported in downtown Colorado Springs; firefighter treated on scene
A structure fire at a commercial building has been reported in downtown Colorado Springs Wednesday evening, the Colorado Springs Fire Department said. The department reported the fire at 118 W. Colorado Ave. just after 6 p.m. in a social media post. The building houses an office equipment store and the Paul Mitchell School, according to…
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El Paso County reaches $3 million settlement in inmate’s death
The estate of a man found dead at the El Paso County jail will receive several million dollars after reaching a settlement with the county, officials said Tuesday. William Johnson, 36, was found unresponsive “during a routine welfare check” around 8 p.m. on Sept. 27, 2021, according to previous reporting by The Gazette. Deputies and…
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First West Nile virus deaths reported in El Paso County amid ‘early and intense’ mosquito season
Two people have died of the West Nile virus in El Paso County this year amid an “early and intense” mosquito season, public health officials said. Since the first human case of the virus was reported in the county on Aug. 1, the number has spiked to 18 as of Monday, including the two deaths,…
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Report of shots fired in Colorado Springs neighborhood investigated
A report of shots fired in a southeast Colorado Springs neighborhood Monday morning is under investigation, according to police. Police received the call just after 7 a.m. reporting the incident in the 1400 block of Rainier Drive, a residential road just south of the intersection of South Circle Drive and Fountain Boulevard. Neighbors reported seeing…
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Colorado Attorney General, El Paso County officials warn against fraudulent ‘fly-by-night’ contractors
Whether residents are looking to build a house or tackle roof damage following Colorado’s busy summer storms, state and local law enforcement officials are urging them to “remain vigilant” for “fly-by-night” contractors looking to make a quick buck. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser on Friday joined the 4th Judicial District, Colorado Springs Police Department, El…