Author: KOAA
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Free New Year’s Eve rides available around Colorado Springs
As New Year’s Eve approaches, local businesses and law enforcement are emphasizing the importance of planning safe transportation home after celebrations, especially for those who plan to drink alcohol. Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, which will be part of New Year’s Eve festivities, is implementing additional safety measures to ensure patrons get home safely.…
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Man arrested after allegedly stealing police cruiser
PUEBLO — A man has been arrested after he allegedly stole a patrol cruiser, according to the Pueblo Police Department via Gazette news partner KOAA. The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Monday when police received a call from security at CommonSpirit St. Mary-Corwin Hospital about a disturbance. When officers arrived, the department says a…
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Fatal auto-pedestrian crash reported on far north side of Colorado Springs
One person died in an auto-pedestrian crash Friday on the far north side of Colorado Springs, according to police. The crash was reported at the intersection of Voyager Parkway and Cypress Semi Drive in the Northgate area, according to Gazette news partner KOAA. The intersection remained blocked while crews investigated the crash that occurred around…
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Colorado Springs mom accused of killing 2 of her kids to be extradited
A Colorado Springs woman accused of drugging and killing two of her children in December 2023 will be sent back to the United States after a judge in London ruled in favor of her extradition, according to NBC London. Kimberlee Singler was arrested in the United Kingdom on Dec. 30, 2023, just 11 days after…
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Multiple family members file civil suit against former Pueblo County coroner
Multiple family members have filed a civil lawsuit against the former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter and associates. The complaint, which was filed in a Pueblo County civil court Thursday, comes before criminal charges have been filed against Brian Cotter and his brother, Chris Cotter, who ran and operated the Davis Mortuary in Pueblo. The…
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Fatal crash forces closure of U.S. 24 in Teller County
U.S. 24 remained closed as of 8:20 a.m. Monday, while Colorado State Patrol and emergency personnel worked to clean up and investigate a fatal crash. According to the Colorado State Patrol, there were two separate crashes just east of Florissant along U.S. 24 between Teller County Road 1 and Teller County Road 42. One of…
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UPDATE: Man involved in shooting with Monument police identified
A pursuit that ended in Pueblo West led to a shooting involving the Monument Police Department on Tuesday, according to the Colorado State Patrol. According to State Patrol, its aircraft unit received information around 3:45 p.m. about a stolen vehicle traveling on I-25 through El Paso County. State Patrol says the vehicle was spotted 3…
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UPDATE: Man involved in shooting with Monument police identified
A pursuit that ended in Pueblo West led to a shooting involving the Monument Police Department on Tuesday, according to the Colorado State Patrol. According to State Patrol, its aircraft unit received information around 3:45 p.m. about a stolen vehicle traveling on I-25 through El Paso County. State Patrol says the vehicle was spotted 3…
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I-25 chase ends with shooting involving Monument police, says Colorado State Patrol
A pursuit that ended in Pueblo West led to a shooting involving the Monument Police Department on Tuesday, according to the Colorado State Patrol. According to State Patrol, its aircraft unit received information around 3:45 p.m. about a stolen vehicle traveling on I-25 through El Paso County. State Patrol says the vehicle was spotted 3…
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I-25 chase ends with shooting involving Monument police, says Colorado State Patrol
A pursuit that ended in Pueblo West led to a shooting involving the Monument Police Department on Tuesday, according to the Colorado State Patrol. According to State Patrol, its aircraft unit received information around 3:45 p.m. about a stolen vehicle traveling on I-25 through El Paso County. State Patrol says the vehicle was spotted 3…