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‘Return to Nature’ couple could accept plea deal during court appearance Thursday
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - The couple at the center of a horrifying criminal case involving a southern Colorado funeral home could accept a plea deal as early as Thursday. The terms of that plea deal, offered by the 4th Judicial District to the husband and wife earlier this month,...
UPDATE: Final arraignment hearing for Hallfords scheduled
UPDATE: THURSDAY 7/11/2024 8:49 a.m. (COLORADO SPRINGS) — The arraignment hearing for Jon and Carie Hallford has been pushed back to Sept. 20 at 1:30 p.m. to give time for the Hallfords to review the recent plea offer from the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. ORIGINAL STORY: Hallfords return to court on Thursday for arraignment […]
Owners of Penrose Funeral Home Back in Court Today Facing Over 200 Charges
Jon and Carie Hallford, the co-owners of the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose where 190 decomposing bodies were found improperly stored, are back in court today. The Hallfords are facing over 200 charges related to the improperly stored bodies along with alleged money laundering, theft, and forgery. The two were offered plea deals by the state where they each would receive 20 years in prison for a guilty plea. They are expected to enter not-guilty pleas at their hearing today, setting the process in motion for a jury trial.
Former Return to Nature funeral home owners mulling plea offers
The couple accused of piling 189 bodies in their former Return to Nature funeral home facility in Penrose is contemplating separate plea offers in both their state and federal cases. Carie Halford, 46, and her husband, Jon Hallford, 43, were slated to appear Thursday in El Paso County District Court...
Multiple Safeway stores in Colorado Springs could be sold
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - On Monday, the parent companies of King Soopers and Safeway released a list of stores they plan to sell as a part of a massive, proposed merger nearly two years in the making. Kroger and Albertsons announced earlier this year they plan to divest 579...
Pueblo officials seeking suspects involved in attempted robbery of dispensary, two gun stores
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to keep an eye out for two individuals and the vehicles involved in the attempted robbery of a marijuana dispensary and two gun stores. The attempted crimes were reported in the early morning of July...
Colorado Casino Heist: The Dismissal of Charges Against Sabrina Eddy
On March 12th, 2024, around noon, a cashier at Colorado Casino in Cripple Creek was caught stashing half a million dollars before delivering it to a waiting van outside. An hour later, Eddy went to the casino and pulled out four additional $50,000 bundles. This was the single largest theft in Colorado casinos, garnering intense scrutiny from industry operators and the media. Although such heists are practically impossible in online casinos, the incident underscores the importance of stringent security measures for new online casinos to ensure the safety and trust of their patrons.
Hearing loud booms in north Pueblo County, Pueblo West? Fort Carson training is underway
If you hear loud booming noises in north Pueblo over the next month and a half, don't panic — the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade will be conducting aerial gunnery training exercises from July 10 to Aug. 25 on Fort Carson, according to a Tuesday news release from the 4th Infantry Division. During that timeframe, increased noise and low-flying helicopters can be expected toward the southern end of Fort Carson. ...
Sip and Laugh: Florence Brewing’s Fifty Shades of Comedy
(FLORENCE, Colo.) — The Florence Brewing Company announced Sir D and Pam are hosting the “Fifty Shades of Comedy” show on Saturday, July 13, at 8 p.m., for mature audiences, only. Special guests include Jon Carelli and Otis. Tickets are $20 for ages 21 and over, tickets include two sodas, beers, wines, or well drinks. […]
Fun flows July 26–27 at Royal Gorge White Water Festival!
(SPONSORED) — Get ready for the 15th Annual Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival (RGWF), where adrenaline meets community spirit along the Arkansas River. Enjoy two days of bands, beer, boats, and family fun in the beautiful Centennial Park and Arkansas River Park!. Kevin Brown, Vice President of the Fremont Community...
Rep. Pettersen’s plans to improve Colorado water infrastructure clear major hurdle
U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen’s (CO-07) provisions in the Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA), a legislative package that enables the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to improve and develop waterways and water infrastructure in the United States, cleared a major hurdle as it passed out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on a bipartisan basis.
Janice Fazzino joins Iron Insurance partners
Iron Insurance Partners is proud to announce the addition of Janice Fazzino to the group of owners. Iron Insurance Partners was established in 1943 as an independent insurance agency and has evolved to include several locations throughout the region. Currently, there are agencies throughout Kansas: Cimarron, Dodge City, Garden City, Hugoton, Liberal, Norton, Salina, Scott City, South Hutchinson, Spearville, Syracuse and Wichita, as well as Cañon City, Colorado.
Cañon City man accused of killing 10-month-old baby arrested on new assault charge
Less than six weeks after his murder case was dismissed, William Jacobs has been arrested on unrelated charges of second-degree assault and obstructing a peace officer. Jacobs, 22, was booked into the Fremont County Detention Center early Wednesday morning. His dismissed case, which is currently being appealed, involves the death...
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