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CSPD’s Victim Advocacy Unit sees increase of crime victims in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is looking for the community’s help when it comes to supporting and giving resources to crime victims. Their Victim Advocacy Unit (VAU) has helped about 14,000 crime victims this year, and they’ve seen the number steadily increase as the years go by.
Tracy Cortez Gives First Reaction To Rose Namajunas Loss At UFC Fight Night Denver: ‘If I Had A Full Camp…’
Tracy Cortez had a big task in front of her with a short-notice main event bout against former two-time strawweight champion Rose Namajunas at UFC Fight Night Denver. Though she managed to go the distance, Cortez was largely dominated from the opening minute of the contest, going on to lose via unanimous decision.
Polis orders flags to be lowered for volunteer firefighter killed at Trump rally
Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the Pennsylvania volunteer firefighter who was killed during an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
Mountain West states look to 'last resort' insurance policies as coverage dips
Home insurance markets are increasingly volatile, partly due to the rising costs of climate-related disasters. In response, more states are stepping in to provide residents insurance options when private companies won't. In Colorado, recent major wildfires and significant hailstorms, combined with the increased cost of rebuilding due to inflation, were...
Medical Marijuana Use on the Downturn in Colorado
Here in Colorado, marijuana definitely takes up a good amount of the news cycle. In fact, there was just recently a recall for moldy marijuana in multiple cities across the Front Range. However, while there’s plenty of smokers here in Colorado, it feels like we are unfairly given the title...
Relief from the heat arrives Tuesday
After experiencing record breaking heat Friday and Sunday in Denver, we start the week in Colorado with slightly "cooler" temperatures in the mid 90s. We have a chance for isolated showers Monday afternoon with a better chance for strong to severe storms across the Eastern Plains. A heat advisory remains in place for Colorado Springs, Pueblo and portions of the Eastern Plains including Lamar where we could see temperatures climb to the triple digits. A cold front arrives Tuesday. By Wednesday we will see temperatures drop below normal with daytime highs in the low 80s. In addition to cooler weather, we have a better chance for afternoon showers and thunderstorms Tuesday and Wednesday. With a chance for some storms to turn strong to severe across the Front Range and Eastern Plains. Temperatures stay comfortable through the end of the week.
Shocking Suggested Thermostat Settings for 100º Temps in Colorado
If you have a powerful air conditioner, can I take a nap on your couch?. Triple-digit temperatures are looming in Colorado. Activities both indoors and outdoors are incredibly uncomfortable. The first thing I think of when it is hot outside is how expensive electricity bills are going to be for everybody.
Denver school to Stanford: 1st-gen student lands full-ride scholarship
From Denver School of Science and Technology to Stanford University, a first-generation college student got a full-ride scholarship to pursue a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) pathway this fall.
Travis Hunter Puts Colorado Football's Offensive Line On Blast While Playing College Football 25
Travis Hunter proved himself to be one of the most dynamic players in college football in 2023 when he starred both on offense and defense for the Colorado Buffaloes. Hunter was a standout wide receiver on offense (57 REC, 721 YDS, 5 TD) who also just so happened to be one of the team's top ...
PROF Blows Roof Off Denver’s Mission Ballroom Hours After Dropping “Pain Salesmen”
The Minneapolis-bred artist just made a stop at Denver’s Mission Ballroom with Yelawolf and new Slumerican signee Cowboy Killer on Friday (July 12). Minneapolis-bred artist PROF is mid-tour and just made a stop with Yelawolf and new Slumerican signee Cowboy Killer on Friday (July 12) at Denver’s Mission Ballroom, where he put on what he believes was one of his “top five shows of all time.” Mere hours before, he dropped another new single called “Pain Salesmen” featuring rapper/producer Ren.
Heat advisories & afternoon showers/storms
TODAY: It's another day with extremely hot temperatures! We'll reach the mid 90s in Colorado Springs and triple digits in Pueblo and across the plains. Showers will begin in the afternoon across the mountains and I-25 corridor with a few isolated thunderstorms. As that rain pushes further east, we could see some a couple severe storms pop up across the far eastern plains.
2024 The Ascendant final results: Prize money payout, Korn Ferry Tour leaderboard and how much each golfer won
The 2024 The Ascendant final leaderboard is headed by winner Max McGreevy, who topped the Korn Ferry Tour lederboard this week at TPC Colorado in Berthoud, Colorado. Del Solar secured his PGA Tour card for 2025 and earned a breakthrough four-shot win this week on the second-longest course on the Korn Ferry Tour schedule.
Jefferson County's commissioners seek elimination of TABOR refunds — again
For the third time in five years, Jefferson County's elected officials are asking voters to allow the local government to spend all of the revenue that it collects above the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights limit, thereby eliminating refunds to taxpayers. For fiscal year 2024, that refund amount is estimated to...
Denver considers charter amendment allowing noncitizens to become first responders
Another ballot measure will be considered by the Denver City Council on Monday. The council will decide whether to place a measure that would amend the city charter to allow noncitizens to become first responders on the November election ballot. The measure would allow noncitizens to become police officers or...
A Yankees-Rockies trade for a sneaky upgrade in the lineup
The New York Yankees need offensive help desperately. Across their 12 players with over 100 plate appearances, just three of them have an OPS+ above 100, Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, and Giancarlo Stanton. Stanton is still on the injured list for the foreseeable future. Joining Stanton on the injured list...
Firefighters, neighbors, band together as brush fire threatens homes east of Denver metro
BYERS, Colo. (KKTV) - A fast-moving brush fire east of the Denver metro claimed one home and about a half-dozen outbuildings, but firefighters were able to contain it before the damage became ever worse. Crews were called out to Quail Hollow Road in Byers Saturday morning on a small vegetation...
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