Author: Grace Brajkovich
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Crime Recap: 306 arrested last week in El Paso County
Colorado Springs police saw a homicide, a juvenile death in a crash and several fires last week, with law enforcement making a total of 306 arrests in El Paso County. From April 19 to April 25, the Colorado Springs Police Department posted 10 blotter entries to its database of arrests approved for public release. Here is…
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Crime recap: 328 arrested last week in El Paso County
Colorado Springs police saw a homicide, a downtown carjacking and fatal crashes last week, with law enforcement making a total of 328 arrests in El Paso County. From April 12 to April 18, the Colorado Springs Police Department posted six blotter entries to its database of arrests approved for public release. Here is a recap of…
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Death in the Dust: Downburst wind, dry lakebeds and disaster at milepost 92
Pueblo County Emergency Management Coordinator Josh Johnson was on the road, negotiating details of a public safety power shutoff due to high winds when the first 911 dispatch came in, just before 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Seconds later, scanner traffic blew up across all channels of his radio. “Semi vs car.” Then, “multiple…
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Fire weather watch on pause as southern Colorado fire blazes
El Paso County will see low fire danger Wednesday amid dry, statewide conditions and a fire blazing near the Colorado-New Mexico state line. In the midst of a week of high fire danger along the southeastern corner of Colorado, Wednesday will see calm conditions, lacking one component of fire weather: consistently strong winds, according to…
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Crime recap: 345 arrested last week in El Paso County
Colorado Springs police saw several crashes, arson and an arrest involving child sexual abuse last week, among other incidents, with 345 arrests being made in El Paso County. From April 5 to 11, the Colorado Springs Police Department posted 13 blotter entries to its public database of incidents approved for release. Here is a recap of…
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The 2-Minute Review: Shuga’s Restaurant & Bar
Shuga’s, 702 S. Cascade Ave., is a quintessential Colorado Springs eatery that is too often overlooked. With welcoming indoor and outdoor seating areas, plus a new yurt, Shuga’s is the perfect restaurant for any occasion: Parents coming to town? Shuga’s. First date? Shuga’s. Birthday dinner? Shuga’s. Without an overwhelming menu, it’s easy to find something…
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Northbound I-25 blocked from crash near Fontanero exit
A crash on Interstate 25 Tuesday morning has backed up commuter traffic from Fontanero Street to Tejon Street, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department. The collision occurred at around 7:30 a.m., and the Police Department said that as of 7:45 a.m., the involved vehicles were moved to the shoulder of the road. Traffic remains…
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Crime recap: 347 arrested last week in El Paso County
Colorado Springs police saw violent attacks, an officer-involved shooting and domestic disputes last week, among other incidents, with 347 arrests being made in El Paso County. From March 29 to April 4, the Colorado Springs Police Department posted nine blotter entries to its public database of incidents approved for release. Here is a recap of those…
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Colorado Springs store sells lottery ticket worth over $3 million; winner has yet to be identified
The winner of Wednesday night’s $3 million jackpot has yet to come forward, a lottery official said Sunday. The winner bought a ticket worth $3,120,760, with a cash value of $1,560,380, at the Safeway on North Union Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado Lottery’s Meghan Dougherty said. The winning numbers from Wednesday’s drawing were 7-8-27-28-32-34, with…
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Crime recap: 320 arrested last week in El Paso County
Colorado Springs police saw a fatal “speed contest” and death threats last week, among other incidents, with law enforcement making 320 arrests in El Paso County. From March 22 to 28, the Colorado Springs Police Department posted seven blotter entries to its public database of incidents approved for release. Here is a recap of those entries:…