Author: Grace Brajkovich
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Pikes Peak region sees a 102% increase in bear sightings
A total of 567 bears were spotted in the Pikes Peak region last year, up 102% from 2024, but euthanasia is decreasing. A report released on last week by Colorado Parks and Wildlife shows that bear encounters in the state were up 15% in 2025, with the agency receiving 5,299 reports of sightings; 861 came…
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Pikes Peak region sees a 102% increase in bear sightings
A total of 567 bears were spotted in the Pikes Peak region last year, up 102% from 2024, but euthanasia is decreasing. A report released on last week by Colorado Parks and Wildlife shows that bear encounters in the state were up 15% in 2025, with the agency receiving 5,299 reports of sightings; 861 came…
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El Paso County sees a 102% increase in bear sightings from 2024
A total of 567 bears were spotted in the Pikes Peak region last year, up 102% from 2024, but euthanasia is decreasing. A report released on Monday by Colorado Parks and Wildlife shows that bear encounters in the state were up 15% in 2025, with the agency receiving 5,299 reports of sightings; 861 came from…
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Crime recap: 303 arrested last week in El Paso County
Colorado Springs police saw a vehicle in Prospect Lake, domestic disturbances and gun violence last week, among other incidents, with law enforcement making 303 arrests in El Paso County. From Feb. 15 to Feb. 21, the Colorado Springs Police Department posted 10 blotter entries to its public database of incidents approved for release. Here is a…
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Red flag fire warnings and snow in the forecast for Colorado Springs
Presidents Day is kicking off a week of more bipolar Colorado weather, with red flag fire warnings and highs in the 60s on Monday and Tuesday, then snow in the latter half of the week. Following a near-record warm February, Colorado is seeing red flag fire warnings for the southern half of the state. From…
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Crime recap: 339 arrested in El Paso County last week
Colorado Springs police saw domestic violence and a robbery last week, among other offenses, with law enforcement making 339 arrests in El Paso County. From Feb. 8 to Feb. 14, the Colorado Springs Police Department posted four blotter entries to its public database of incidents approved for release. Here is a recap of those entries: On…
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Crime recap: 330 arrested in El Paso County last week
Colorado Springs police saw a fatal shooting, two train collisions and an escapee last week, among other offenses, with law enforcement making 330 arrests in El Paso County. From Feb. 1 to Feb. 7, the Colorado Springs Police Department posted 19 blotter entries to its public database of incidents approved for release. Here is a recap…
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Crime recap: 334 arrested last week in El Paso County
Colorado Springs police saw domestic abuse, gun violence and arson last week, among other incidents, with law enforcement making 334 arrests in El Paso County. From Jan. 25 to Jan. 31, the Colorado Springs Police Department posted 14 blotter entries to its public database of incidents approved for release. Here is a recap of those entries:…
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Crime recap: 290 arrested last week in El Paso County
Colorado Springs police saw domestic abuse, a kidnapping and fires last week, among other incidents, with law enforcement making 290 arrests in El Paso County. From Jan. 18 to Jan. 24, the Colorado Springs Police Department posted 11 blotter entries to its public database of incidents approved for release. Here is a recap of those entries:…
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Crime recap: 348 arrested last week in El Paso County
Colorado Springs police saw domestic abuse, gun violence and traffic crashes last week, among other incidents, with law enforcement making 348 arrests in El Paso County. From Jan. 11 to Jan. 17, the Colorado Springs Police Department posted 11 blotter entries to its public database of incidents approved for release. Here is a recap of those…