Author: Abbey Soukup
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Northbound I-25 south of Colorado Springs remains closed after wreck
Northbound lanes on Interstate 25 in the Fountain area are closed Friday after a semi-truck went off the road and into a nearby ditch, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. The closure was put in place just before 6 a.m. Friday. As of noon, CDOT cameras indicate northbound I-25 remains closed exits 128 and…
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Northbound lanes along I-25 reopen following semitrailer rollover crash
A portion of northbound Interstate 25 has reopened following a semitrailer rollover crash that blocked northbound lanes for multiple hours Friday morning, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. Officials said just after 5:45 a.m., Friday morning a closure was issued for northbound traffic along Interstate 25 between U.S. 85 and Exit 132 at mile marker…
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1 arrested, several types of firearms, narcotics uncovered following camping complaint
One person was arrested after police uncovered several types of firearms and narcotics following a camping complaint in Colorado Springs, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department. Police said on Thursday at 8:05 a.m., officers received a camping complaint involving a pick-up truck, pop-up tent and trailer near the 200 block of Bonfoy Avenue in…
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DUI crash involving sheriff’s deputy cruiser under investigation in Colorado Springs
A crash along Interstate 25 involving a sheriff’s deputy cruiser is under investigation Friday morning, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department. Police said on Thursday at 3:39 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol reported a crash along Interstate 25 at Circle Drive involving at least two vehicles. Officers on the scene discovered a vehicle had…
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Large narcotic distribution bust made in Colorado Springs
At least one person has been arrested following a vehicle crash and the discovery of a large amount of narcotics, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department. Police said around 9 p.m. Tuesday, detectives within the MROC/50’s Narcotics Street Team were conducting surveillance at a known narcotics location. Officers on surveillance spotted one vehicle leaving…
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2 city employees injured amid DUI crash in Colorado Springs
Two city employees were injured in an alleged DUI crash Tuesday morning, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department. Police said at 10:13 a.m., Tuesday officers received reports of a crash near the intersection of Airport Road and Union Boulevard, regarding a crash between a vehicle and a utility task vehicle (UTV). The two employees…
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Colorado Springs weather: Thursday’s forecast brings first winter weather of 2024
Bundle up, Colorado Springs. Winter weather is forecast to make an appearance Thursday afternoon. “Old man Winter makes his 2024 debut in the Pikes Peak Region today, as low-pressure pivots southeast of the 4 corners region,” Meteorologist Casey Dorn with Gazette news partner KOAA said. “Snow showers begin around 1 p.m. in the Pikes Peak…
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Woman involved in incident leading to death of Fountain police officer sentenced to prison
The woman who played a role in the attempted carjacking that preceded the chase that led to the death of Officer Julian Becerra on Feb. 2 has been sentenced to eight years in the Department of Corrections Wednesday. Danisha Pacheco, 28, appeared in 4th Judicial Court on Wednesday where she faced 5 to 10 years…
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Shelter-in-place order lifted in Fountain neighborhood
The shelter-in-place order issued Wednesday morning in a neighborhood south of Fort Carson High School has been lifted, according to the Fountain Police Department. Just after 9 a.m., the department announced on social media that officers would be conducting a search warrant near the 11000 block of Berry Farm Road in Fountain. At about 9:25 a.m.,…
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Colorado Springs weather: Moderate temps Wednesday, snow expected Thursday
Colorado Springs is forecast for a chilly Wednesday morning, with temps anticipated to be moderately warm heading into the afternoon. “We’ll call today the calm before the storm,” meteorologist Alan Rose with Gazette news partner KOAA said. “Although cold this morning, dry air will lead to a nice and comfortable Wednesday afternoon. Temperatures will be slightly…