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Victim injured attempting to stop vehicle theft
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) said a victim was injured trying to stop a suspect from taking their car in the afternoon hours of Monday, July 8. According to CSPD, on Monday at around 4 p.m. the victim parked in front of a business in the 2100 block of Southgate Road, […]
One injured in COS shooting on West Uintah
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) responded to a shooting on Monday evening, July 8 in the 1900 block of West Uintah Street. According to CSPD, a call came around 4:25 p.m. reporting a shooting on North 19th Street and West Uintah area. CSPD said one person was shot and was transported […]
Sarah Hildebrandt headed to second Olympic games
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On Monday, July 8 the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum held an Olympic Wrestling Media Day ahead of the Summer Olympic Games. Colorado Springs local, Sarah Hildebrandt, is headed to her second Olympics for wrestling where she competes in the Women’s Freestyle, 50 kg. In 2020, Hindlebrandt grabbed her first Olympic medal […]
Old North End Tattoo: A trusted destination for tattoos
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Old North End Tattoo shop in Colorado Springs is certainly no stranger to the tattoo world. With over 50 years of experience among all the artists, they are filled with creative ideas for your very first tattoo or carrying on your tattoo journey by adding more to your selection. Loving Living Local […]
Power outage affecting traffic signals in north COS
UPDATE: MONDAY 7/8/2024 6:07 p.m. (COLORADO SPRINGS) — Colorado Springs Utilities (Springs Utilities) reported on Monday evening, July 8 that power had been restored. According to the post on X (formerly known as Twitter), all customers affected by the outage had their power restored by 5 p.m. ORIGINAL STORY: MONDAY 7/8/2024 4:35 p.m. A power […]
LACSO former deputies charged for 2022 incident
Editor’s Note: Article updated to reflect the organization FOX21 contacted for comment. (LAS ANIMAS COUNTY, Colo.) — Two former Las Animas County Sheriff’s Office (LACSO) deputies have been charged with misdemeanors after tasing a man in the face in 2022. On the day of the incident in Nov. 2022, Espinoza and his son were driving […]
Grass fires on southbound I-25 lanes near Cimarron cleared
UPDATE: MONDAY 7/8/2024 3:16 p.m. (COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) reported the fire is out and crews have cleared the area. According to CSFD, they extinguished multiple small fires along I-25. The area is now cleared. ORIGINAL TITLE: Grass fire shuts two southbound I-25 lanes near Cimarron MONDAY 7/8/2024 2:57 p.m. […]
EPSO joins with Norris-Penrose for Mounted Unit
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On Monday, July 8 the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) announced a partnership with Norris-Penrose to allow EPSO’s Mounted Unit to operate full-time. According to EPSO, the Mounted Unit consists of 12 deputies and five horses and is the only standing unit in the Pikes Peak region. The unit is used […]
Don’t pick the wildflowers in Rocky Mountain National Park, it’s illegal
Rocky Mountain National Park is home to over 900 wildflower species. While it may seem like an innocent act to pick a wildflower while on a hike, it's actually considered a federal offense and could cost you hundreds of dollars.
Fire crews battle Davis Meadow Fire near Buena Vista
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to reflect the city closest to the fire. UPDATE: MONDAY 7/8/2024 7:24 p.m. (CHAFFEE COUNTY, Colo.) — The U.S Forest Service (USFS) said fire crews will continue to work the fire on Tuesday, July 9. The USFS said fire crews hiked off the fire on Monday, July 8, […]
South Nevada Avenue overnight closure extended
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The City of Colorado Springs said due to weather and a crash a scheduled closure in southern Colorado Springs will be extended by one day, Monday, July 8 into Tuesday, July 9. According to the City, a scheduled closure of South Nevada Avenue between Brookside Street and I-25 will happen for one […]
Travel back to the 1960s at Starlite Vintage Resort
(FREMONT COUNTY, Colo.) — Visitors to the Royal Gorge Bridge can also visit the past at the Starlite Vintage Resort, a 1960s-themed recreation resort with cabins, campers, and staged vintage cars that take visitors straight down memory lane. “Our concept is very unique because we are the only immersive experience with an all-themed park, where […]
Do you know who this is? PCSO needs your help
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a shoplifting incident. PCSO posted on Facebook, asking individuals to identify a woman involved in a shoplifting case. If you know who she is, please call (719)-583-6250, reference #16262, or call Crime Stoppers at (719)-542-7867.
Case of human plague confirmed in Pueblo
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — The Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment (PDPHE) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) have confirmed a human case of plague in Pueblo County. On Wednesday, July 3 it was announced that PDPHE and CDPHE were investigating after initial test results came back positive. PDPHE is continuing to […]
50 years of dog training: Meet Bob “Mutt Master” Warren
(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — “Should I wave?” Bob “Mutt Master” Warren said while looking into the Fox 21 camera. “Welcome to the Little Dog House on the Prarie! That’s the official name of this place,” he exclaimed as he stood before a field with an agility course. “368 days, not that I count things […]
Oak Ridge Fire 69% contained, pre-evacuation lifted
UPDATE: MONDAY 7/8/2024 12:08 p.m. (BEULAH, Colo.) — The Pueblo County Sherrif’s Office (PCSO) is ending pre-evacuation for all areas in Beulah. Effective Monday, July 8 at noon, Sheriff Lucero ended pre-evacuations for Middle Creek Canyon Rd., Vine Mesa, Cascade Ave., Pine Ave., and Beulah Highlands Road. Pre-evacuation was lifted due to the progress made […]
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