Author: O’Dell Isaac odell.isaac@gazette.com
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Victims of fatal head-on crash identified; survivor suffers multiple injuries
The El Paso County Coroner’s Office has released the names of two motorists who died in a head-on collision on Monday. Francine Shumake, 53, and Brenda Freshour (aka Baker), 61, were both killed when their vehicle, heading south on Marksheffel near Peterson Space Force Base, drifted into the northbound lane and struck a vehicle, according…
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Fountain-Fort Carson marching band grabs parade hardware ahead of 2026 competitive season
The Fountain-Fort Carson High School Trojan Marching Band kicked off the new school year in grand style on Saturday, collecting an armload of hardware at the Colorado State Fair Parade. At the downtown Pueblo parade, FFCHS came away with first-place trophies for top marching band in Class 5A, the sweepstakes awards, and best color guard…
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August brought near-record heat and drought conditions to Colorado Springs
Despite occasional showers and thunderstorms over the past two weeks, Colorado Springs had one of the hottest and driest summer months in recent memory, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo. The average temperature for the month was 73.8 degrees – nearly four degrees warmer than normal – making it the fourth-warmest August since…
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Colorado Springs weather: Seasonably warm on Monday, possible afternoon thunderstorms
Colorado Springs residents should be familiar with Monday’s weather pattern – warm in the morning, with showers in the afternoon – but conditions are likely to change as the week progresses, according to Gazette news partner KOAA. “By Tuesday, we will begin to dry out, with fewer showers and storms for the Pikes Peak region…
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1 injured in shooting at Memorial Park, suspect sought
One person is injured and a suspect remains at large after a shooting in Memorial Park Sunday, law enforcement officials said. The incident took place at about 8:50 p.m. as officers from the Gold Hill division were monitoring a car meetup at the park, police said. The officers responded when they heard gunshots and found…
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5 arrested after crowd interferes with officers responding to bar fight: Colorado Springs police
Several people were arrested on Saturday afternoon after a crowd interfered with officers trying to break up a fight outside a downtown bar, according to Colorado Springs police. The incident took place at about 1:40 a.m. when officers with CSPD’s Downtown Area Response Team responded to a disturbance outside a bar on Tejon Street and…
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John Martin Reservoir under water contact advisory as sewage-contaminated water moves downstream
Visitors to John Martin Reservoir State Park are advised to avoid any contact with the reservoir and the Arkansas River beginning Monday as water contaminated by a 4.2 million-gallon untreated sewage spill in Pueblo moves downstream, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials said Sunday. The spill began Wednesday and was stopped on Thursday, with high levels…
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Elbert horse trainer fighting to get back in the saddle after freak accident
In more than 25 years of showing, riding and training horses, Briana Stavnes has occasionally been thrown from a spirited young animal. It’s an occupational hazard of sorts. But on June 19, as she landed on her right leg after dismounting from a bucking horse, the professional horse trainer instantly knew something had gone horribly…
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Driver arrested after allegedly firing at vehicle, eluding police
Colorado Springs police on Saturday arrested a man suspected of firing a gun at another motorist and leading officers on a car chase, according to an online blotter entry. Just before 11 p.m., a man called 911 and said he was driving near Printers Parkway and South Parkside Drive on the city’s east side when…
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Aviation support battalion inactivates as part of Army restructuring effort
Fort Carson hosted an inactivation ceremony for the 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade at Butts Army Heliport on Wednesday. The event included the traditional “casing of the colors,” the final furling and sheathing of the unit’s signature flag. As part of the Army’s Force Structure Transformation, the deactivation is the first…