Author: Evan Ochsner
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Colorado Springs daycare owner who kept 26 children behind false wall sentenced to prison
A Colorado Springs woman who kept children behind a false wall at her unlicensed daycare was sentenced to six years in prison on Thursday. Carla Faith was convicted in August of a felony count of attempting to influence a public servant, 26 charges of misdemeanor child abuse, and another misdemeanor of running a child care facility…
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Colorado Springs police leaders, officers at odds over mask mandate
Colorado Springs Police Department leadership and about 150 employees are at odds over a mask requirement that went into effect on Monday, according to a statement drafted by employees and emails sent by department leadership. Employees who submit proof of vaccination or can prove religious or medical exemptions don’t have to wear masks, according to…
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Colin Powell, Colorado Springs closely linked through armed forces
Colin Powell’s lasting legacy may be the lessons of leadership he imparted to a younger generation of soldiers and statesmen. As Doug McKelway reports those qualities were embodied in some of America’s greatest generals dating back to Washington. They are qualities that must rise up in some future leader if the political divisions of today…
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Monument seeks greater fiscal flexibility with ballot issue 2E
Monument voters in November will have a chance to extend a streak that has allowed city officials to retain revenue beyond statutory limits. If approved, ballot measure 2E would empower officials to retain funds exceeding a legally established revenue limit and put the money toward road construction and maintenance. The measure would not raise taxes,…
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Colorado Springs police reviewer has uncovered wrongdoing before
The former police officer investigating the Colorado Springs Police Department’s use of force practices and examining possible racial bias has previously taken part in reviews that have issued stinging judgements of police. Colorado Springs Police in January asked Transparency Matters LLC, owned by John “Rick” Brown, a 29-year veteran of the Pennsylvania State Police, to “conduct a…
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Firefighters and security personnel at Peterson Space Force Base duke it out in ‘battle of the badges’
In brightly colored helmets and high visibility coats, Peterson Space Force Base emergency responders sprinted, climbed and, on occasion, stumbled through an obstacle course during a morale-building event that pitted base firefighters against security forces on Friday. Leaders said planned the events would help build camaraderie between two departments whose usual interactions occur during emergencies. …
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2 to stand trial for murder in Colorado Springs hotel
A judge on Wednesday ruled there was enough evidence for two men to stand trial for the January 2020 murder of a woman in a Colorado Springs hotel room. Fourth Judicial District Chief Judge William Bain found Ramo Thorne and Sean Andresen should stand trial for second degree murder for killing Rachel Pederson, whose given…
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Southern Colorado industrial facility catches fire
At least one person is in the hospital after an explosion caused a structure fire at an industrial building southeast of Pueblo Tuesday morning, Gazette news partner KKTV reported. The condition of the person in the hospital is not known, KKTV reported. Around 10:35 a.m., the Pueblo Fire Department received a call about an explosion…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s Office identifies inmate who died in jail
The El Paso County Sheriff’s office on Tuesday identified an inmate who died in the county jail late last month. Deputies found William Johnson, 36, unresponsive during a “routine welfare check” around 8 p.m. Sept. 27, the sheriff’s office said in a statement. Deputies and jail medical staff attempted to revive Johnson but were unsuccessful,…
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Monument seeks greater fiscal flexibility with ballot issue 2E | Elections 2021
Monument voters in November will have a chance to extend a streak that has allowed city officials to retain revenue beyond statutory limits. If approved, ballot measure 2E would empower officials to retain funds exceeding a legally established revenue limit and put the money toward road construction and maintenance. The measure would not raise taxes…