Author: Liz Forster
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DUI arrests increase nearly 160% in El Paso County
DUI arrests in El Paso County increased nearly 160% since last year — proof of the efficacy of the newly reestablished Traffic Enforcement Unit, the Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. Between April 1 and May 17, deputies arrested 604 impaired drivers compared with 360 this time last year. Deputies report they’ve seen the…
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Echoes of World War II at Fort Carson’s Living History Day
Living in southwest Wyoming, Steven Mount would drive by a World War II half-track sitting in a rancher’s pasture. He’d drive by day after day — the Army truck never moving — until he finally stopped to ask the rancher if he could buy it. After seven years of finding parts, Mount assembled an accurate,…
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Forecast: Rain, possibly snow to arrive in Colorado Springs on the tail of sunny weekend
Enjoy the mostly clear weather this weekend while it lasts, for a two-day rain, thunder and snow storm is in the forecast for Colorado Springs. The National Weather Service predicted a high of 58 degrees Saturday with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Any inclement weather should clear by Saturday…
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‘It’s been a tough week’: Pikes Peak region law enforcement honors fallen officers
“It’s been a tough week.” Those were the few words Sheriff Bill Elder could utter, holding back tears, when asked how he felt Wednesday at the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service in Washington, D.C. Thousands of candles lit up the National Mall this week as he placed El Paso County sheriff’s badges next to the…
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Air Force Academy special operations pilot accused of raping a child under the age of 12
A special operations pilot at the Air Force Academy is accused of rape, rape of a child and three counts of sexual abuse of a child, the school said Thursday. Maj. Travis J. Burns will appear in military court Monday for an Article 32 hearing, which “is similar to a civilian grand jury proceeding,” an…
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Forecast: Afternoon rain possible in Colorado Springs this weekend
A cycle of afternoon rain is expected to hit Colorado Springs this weekend before a larger storm moves into the region Monday morning, meteorologists say. The National Weather Service predicted a high of 74 degrees and mostly sunny skies with winds between 15 and 25 mph Friday. Gusts could reach as high as 35 mph.…
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Two arrested in car break-in after brief standoff in Colorado Springs
Two were arrested on suspicion of breaking into a car after a brief standoff with police Thursday morning. Matthew Kingery, 21, and Shannon Dungan, 19, allegedly stole items from inside a vehicle parked in the 3500 block of Jon Street April 29 and tried to sell at least one in the following days, police reports…
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Bear found sitting in tree near Colorado Springs shopping mall
A bear wandered into a tree near the Citadel Mall Thursday afternoon, attracting a crowd of curious onlookers. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers were working to remove and relocate the bear just after 12:30 p.m. Photos show a CPW officer monitoring the bear as bystanders snapped photos and videos. Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies also tranquilized…
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Motorcyclist dies after hitting elk in Fremont County
A motorcyclist died after hitting an elk and flying off his bike, the Colorado State Patrol reported. Nick Lucero, 52, of Pueblo West was riding down U.S. 50 just before 5:30 a.m. when he hit the elk, was thrown off his Harley Davidson and run over by a Ford F-150 truck that was unable to…
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Man stabbed multiple times outside east Colorado Springs Loaf ‘n Jug
A man escaped three attackers who were armed with a knife and a handgun late Wednesday outside a Loaf ‘n Jug in east Colorado Springs, police said. The victim was attacked in the 5300 block of Airport Road about midnight. The lacerations on his face, hands and foot were not believed to be life-threatening. None…