Author: Abbey Soukup
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Quiet Colorado Springs apartment complex now scene of children’s murder; custody dispute preceded double homicide
The Palomino Ranch Complex near Stetson Hills and Tutt boulevards appeared more normal Friday than it had a week earlier, when police tape and crime-scene technicians dominated the scene of an early morning double homicide. On Friday, neighbors walked their dogs and picked up mail at the multistory complex amid the ongoing construction of additional…
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Colorado Springs high school employee arrested following accusations of sexual assault on child
Investigators believe there may be additional victims
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1 arrested, stolen vehicle uncovered following public disturbance in Colorado Springs
One person has been arrested following a public disturbance that led police to uncover a vehicle reported stolen in November, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department. Police said just after 9 a.m. Friday, officers received reports of a man walking into traffic and yelling at vehicles near the Kum and Go gas station at…
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Southern Colorado teacher terminated following allegations of sexual assault
A Pueblo West middle school teacher facing allegations of sexual assault has been terminated, according to a Friday announcement from District 70. On Dec. 15, district officials announced that someone had reported an inappropriate relationship between a 47-year-old teacher and a student to the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office in November. Gazette news partner KOAA independently…
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1 injured amid Colorado Springs apartment complex shootout
At least one person is injured following a shootout in a Colorado Springs apartment complex between two “small groups,” Friday afternoon, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department. Police said just after 1:30 p.m. Friday, officers received reports of a weapons violation and shots fired near the 1900 block of South Chelton Road. Initial investigative…
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Closures along I-25 scheduled in Colorado Springs next week
Commuters can expect road closures and detours starting Tuesday along Interstate 25 through the heart of Colorado Springs. Beginning Tuesday at 7 a.m., officials will close Ellston Street between Garden of the Gods Road and Fillmore Street for a safety-enhancing project that will include adding acceleration and deceleration lanes along I-25, according to a Colorado…
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Colorado Springs weather: Another round of above-average temps Friday
Colorado Springs is forecast for another round of above-average temps Friday with highs in the 50s. “A mild day is ahead once again in the Pikes Peak Region – with highs running 10-15 degrees above average. Our normal high today is 44 degrees at the Colorado Springs Airport. With high pressure in place, we’ll reach…
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Colorado Springs nonprofit celebrates 100 years of giving this holiday season
A Colorado Springs nonprofit is celebrating quite the milestone this year. Christmas Unlimited is celebrating its 100 years of providing presents for under the tree. “The one story that carries on, even going back as far as 100 years, is that we’ve (Christmas Unlimited) have never not given out toys, we have never failed in…
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Colorado Springs weather: First day of winter welcomes above average temps, then snow
Highs will remain above average on this winter solstice, the first day of winter, in Colorado Springs, and a slight chance of morning showers and highs in the 50s are forecast. “A weak disturbance will spread a few lightly scattered rain and snow showers across the state this morning. These showers will come to an…
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Suspect surrenders after fleeing authorities in southeast Colorado Springs
An armed suspect was taken into custody Wednesday morning after allegedly holding a victim inside a Colorado Springs apartment against their will and later attempting to flee authorities, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department. Police said at 6:58 a.m., officers received reports of a domestic disturbance at an apartment near the 2100 block of…