Robbery Suspects Flee After Striking Two People in Colorado Springs Colorado Springs police responded to a robbery in progress on Tuesday afternoon around 2:48 p.m. in the area of the 5100 block of N. Academy Blvd., near N. Union Blvd. According to police, two suspects driving a truck entered a store and took items from … Read more
A fatal crash on I-25 near Monument caused major delays on Wednesday, but the northbound lanes have since reopened. The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) responded to the scene at approximately 10:35 a.m. after receiving reports of a two-car collision between a Jeep and a Subaru on northbound I-25, between Monument and West Baptist Road. Following … Read more
Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing 12-Year-Old Girl The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is seeking assistance from the public to locate a missing 12-year-old girl, Elizabeth Phelps, who was last seen on Tuesday, November 26. According to authorities, Elizabeth was spotted at the Citadel Mall, located on the east side of Colorado Springs. … Read more
Man Arrested for Allegedly Burglarizing Police Impound Lot Colorado Springs police apprehended a man Tuesday afternoon after he was spotted inside the Colorado Springs Police Department impound lot on East Las Vegas Street, an area recently targeted by burglaries. Around 1:40 p.m., officers from the Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) observed a man inside the lot … Read more
Three Indicted in Alleged Hate Crime Hoax Linked to Colorado Springs Mayoral Race Colorado Springs, CO — Three individuals have been indicted in connection with an alleged hate crime hoax intended to sway the outcome of the 2023 Colorado Springs mayoral runoff election in favor of Yemi Mobolade, who eventually won the race. The suspects, … Read more
Man Killed in Late-Night Shooting at Colorado Springs Apartment Complex Colorado Springs, CO — One man is dead following a late-night shooting at the Summit Creek Apartments, which police say stemmed from an argument between two individuals. Officers from the Colorado Springs Police Department were dispatched to the apartment complex on Chelton Road, near South … Read more
Fatal Crash on I-25 in Colorado Springs Leads to Major Road Closures A devastating accident on Interstate 25 near Colorado Springs on November 27 resulted in the death of one individual and significant traffic delays. The Colorado State Patrol is investigating the incident, which involved a secondary collision following an initial crash. The first accident … Read more
Davenport Man Arrested After Assaulting Officers and Possessing Illegal Drugs A Davenport man is facing multiple charges after a violent encounter with police during a narcotics investigation on November 19. Melvin Hawkins III, 34, is being held without bond in the Scott County Jail following the incident, which involved a physical altercation with officers and … Read more
A powerful storm system is expected to impact the East Coast starting overnight Wednesday, November 27, continuing through Thanksgiving Day, with the potential to disrupt travel plans across the region. The storm, which is developing in the Tennessee Valley, will move directly over the area by Thursday morning, November 28, according to the National Weather … Read more
Firefighters Battle House Blaze in Ottumwa OTTMUWA, Iowa — Fire crews in Ottumwa responded to a structure fire on Wednesday evening, which completely engulfed a home in flames. The fire broke out around 8:08 p.m. in the 700 block of South Moore Street. When firefighters arrived, the house was already fully involved, with flames visible … Read more