Author: Chhun Sun
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Pedestrian killed by semi-truck while walking in I-25 lane south of Pueblo, State Patrol says
A 52-year-old pedestrian was killed by a semi-truck Tuesday night while walking in the right lane of Interstate 25 just south of Pueblo, Colorado State Patrol said. The crash happened just before 8 p.m. near mile marker No. 93, State Patrol said. State Patrol said a semi-truck, driven by a 52-year-old, struck the pedestrian in…
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Man arrested after truck drives through yards, fences in Colorado Springs neighborhood
A 41-year-old man was arrested after a stolen truck drove through several yards and fences in a Colorado Springs neighborhood on Tuesday night, police said. Brian Willingham had multiple warrants for his arrest before the incident on the 4100 block of Brush Creek Road on the city’s southeast side, police said. He was booked into…
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Colorado Springs weather: Cooler day in the forecast before more sunshine
Windy, chilly and perhaps snowy conditions are expected to stick around for at least another day. According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, Colorado Springs is forecast to see another cooler-than-usual Wednesday, with temps in the high 40s and some breeze. There’s a 30% chance of snow showers, mainly in the afternoon. The weather…
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Former Air Force Academy superintendent Lt. Gen. Scott remembered for his character and humility
Lt. Gen. Winfield W. Scott Jr., who led the Air Force Academy as the 10th superintendent from 1983 to 1987, was laid to rest Tuesday at the academy’s cemetery. He died in Colorado Springs on March 19 at age 94. In an event that was mostly off-limits to the media, his ceremony included a formation of…
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Colorado Springs weather: Mix of rain, snow possible starting Tuesday afternoon
Don’t put away your warm clothes just yet. Rain and snow could return Tuesday and some areas of the Pikes Peak region could experience gusty winds. According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, Colorado Springs could see a high near 60 degrees with breezy conditions on Tuesday. Showers and thunderstorms could roll into the…
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Daniels Fund scholarship names five 2022 winners from Colorado Springs area
Five students from the Pikes Peak region are among hundreds of recipients of the Daniels Fund Scholarship Program, which provides up to $100,000 toward a student’s college undergraduate degree. This year, 240 students were selected as scholars from Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming, the nonprofit announced Monday. Colorado had the most recipients at 130. Founded…
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Former Boy Scouts leader accused of sexually assaulting teen in Colorado Springs hotel
A former Boy Scouts leader is accused of sexually assaulting a teenage boy at a downtown Colorado Springs hotel late last year, according to recently obtained court documents. Anthony Lee Fruzia, 49, was arrested after police alleged he sexually assaulted the 14-year-old boy in a room at The Antlers hotel, an arrest warrant states. The…
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Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers joins other state leaders in criticizing fentanyl bill
Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers on Monday joined other state leaders and law enforcement officials in saying that a fentanyl bill introduced last week by the Colorado Legislature “does not go far enough.” In a statement, he said that the bill — which targets drug dealers by proposing increased criminal penalties — “does not adequately…
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I-25 lane closures to continue through Wednesday in Colorado Springs
Overnight road crews are scheduled to continue work through Wednesday on Interstate 25 between Fillmore Street and Garden of the Gods Road, the Colorado Department of Transportation said. The work precedes an improvement project scheduled to start in the summer. Crews are conducting pre-construction investigative drilling in the area from 9 p.m. Monday-5 a.m. Tuesday…
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Colorado Springs weather: High fire danger before mix of snow, rain and sunshine
This week’s forecast across the Pikes Peak region could feature a little bit of everything: sunshine, strong winds, rain, snow and sunshine again. A red flag warning will be in effect for El Paso, Teller and Fremont counties from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday due to the possibility of warm temperatures, gusty winds and…