Author: Abbey Soukup
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Colorado Springs weather: Heavy snow Friday morning creates slushy conditions for morning commuters
Heavy and wet overnight snowfall in Colorado Springs poses slushy conditions for morning commuters Friday and has prompted a series of delays and closures across the Pikes Peak region. “Overnight snow has left its mark on the Pikes Peak region, with early reports showing as much as 2 to 5 inches of snow across the…
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Multiple major Colorado Springs intersections affected by brief widespread power outage
A widespread power outage affected thousands of customers and multiple major intersections throughout Colorado Springs after a vehicle reportedly crashed into a power transformer box on Thursday afternoon. At roughly 1:20 p.m., officials with the Cimarron Hills Fire Department announced a vehicle crash into a power transformer causing traffic lights in all directions to go…
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1 hospitalized after incident at downtown Colorado Springs construction site
A construction site employee was rescued downtown after a fall that left the person unconscious, according to the Colorado Springs Fire Department. Crews received reports around 7:10 a.m. of a fall at the construction site near the intersection of Weber and Cimarron streets, said Ashley Franco, fire department spokesperson. According to the department, multiple fire…
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Colorado Springs weather: Dry conditions Thursday, snow on the horizon
Savor Thursday’s dry weather in Colorado Springs because a storm is on the horizon. “Savor today’s dry weather because in southern Colorado we’re expecting to go from mellow to messy over the next 24 hours,” Meteorologist Alan Rose with Gazette news partner KOAA said. Expect increasing clouds and a high of 48 degrees. Winds from the…
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2 injured amid suspected DUI crash in Colorado Springs, roadways reopen
Two people were hospitalized early Wednesday morning following a suspected DUI traffic crash in southeast Colorado Springs, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department. Police said at 1:20 a.m., officers received reports of a crash near the 2700 block of South Academy Boulevard. Officers on the scene discovered one vehicle had crashed into a traffic…
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2 dead, 3 injured following multi-vehicle crash in east Colorado Springs
Two people are dead and three injured following a multi-vehicle crash along South Marksheffel Road Tuesday night. Police said just before 9 p.m., Tuesday, officers received reports of the crash near the intersection of Marksheffel Road and Drennan Road. Officers on the scene discovered three crashed vehicles, two of which appeared to have collided head-on.…
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Colorado Springs weather: Weekend warmup forecast after chance of rain, snow
Colorado Springs is forecast for a foggy Wednesday morning with sunny conditions expected to break through heading into the afternoon. “Foggy weather this morning across the eastern Plains and lower Arkansas River Valley will give way to a mostly sunny to partly cloudy afternoon region-wide today,” Meteorologist Alan Rose with Gazette news partner KOAA said.…
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Large amounts of firearms, narcotics and cash found at Colorado Springs residence
A man was arrested after an “extraordinary amount,” of cash, narcotics and firearms were discovered inside a Colorado Springs residence, according to police. Police said on Friday, a collaborative effort between the Police Department’s Tactical Enforcement Unit, Violent Fugitive Task Force and Metro Narcotics Unit uncovered information regarding a violent fugitive — identified as 41-year-old…
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Colorado Springs juvenile arrested for alleged part in violent robbery
A 16-year-old was arrested Monday for their alleged part in a robbery and shooting in early January, according to Colorado Springs police. Shortly before 7 p.m. Jan. 6, police were notified of a shooting victim who had arrived at a local hospital. The shooting happened during a personal robbery near the 1500 block of Newcastle…
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Colorado Springs man now suspect in second November shooting
A man already suspected by Colorado Springs police in fatal shooting on Nov. 10 has been arrested for his alleged part in a second shooting that occurred days prior. Officials said on Nov. 6, police received reports of a shooting near the 700 block of East Platte Avenue. Officers on the scene located one person…