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Homicide Victim Identified

Homicide Victim Identified

COLORADO SPRINGS – On March 5, 20 18, the El Paso Coroner’s Office completed the autopsy on the deceased male who was shot in the 900 block of Yuma Street on March 4, 2018. The deceased male has been identified as 33 year old Darryl Tyrone Clark, a resident of Colorado Springs. Mr. Clark’s death…

Beware Wanted Felon Targets Elderly

Beware Wanted Felon Targets Elderly

COLORADO SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT·TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2018 The Colorado Springs Police Department is asking for help in locating Latavia Rocherre Vaughns, DOB: March 24, 1987. Vaughns is a convicted felon who is wanted on multiple felony warrants for Robbery and is considered armed and dangerous. Vaughns is currently known to be driving a white minivan…

Early Release for Widefield District 3 on Thursday

Early Release for Widefield District 3 on Thursday

For the first time in Widefield history, we have two teams competing in the 4A Girls Basketball Final Four.  The Widefield High School Lady Gladiators and the Mesa Ridge High School Lady Grizzlies will play on Thursday, March 8 at the Denver Coliseum. Mesa Ridge High School vs. Pueblo South @ 4pm Widefield High School…

Webster Elementary Threat

On Tuesday afternoon, a student reported a threat written on the wall in the boys bathroom at Webster Elementary School. School administration immediately investigated, identified and secured the student who wrote the message, and took appropriate disciplinary action. Law enforcement is currently investigating to determine the credibility of the threat. Students and staff were never…

Colorado Springs Airport Ends 2017 On A 7-Year High

Colorado Springs, CO – At the end of December, 2017, a total of 1,677,209 passengers traveled through the Colorado Springs Airport (COS), representing a 29.5 percent increase year over year from December, 2016. Frontier Airlines reported 232,302 passengers in year-to-date traffic, an increase of 249.2 percent from the previous year. 72,645 enplaned passengers and 71,742 deplaned…

School Threats Town Hall Meeting

School Threats Town Hall Meeting

School threats are increasing at an alarming rate. Please join us for a Town Hall Meeting to include panel members of school district officials, law enforcement, mental health experts, and the judicial system to address this serious issue. The Town Hall is scheduled for Monday, March 12 between 6-9p.m. at the Shockley-Zalabek Theater located on…

Colorado Springs Home Show

Colorado Springs Home Show

The Colorado Springs Home Remodeling Show will be on March 17th and 18th at the Hotel Elegante Conference Center.  Admission is FREE both days.  Hotel Elegante is located at 2886 S. Circle Drive Colorado Springs, CO. Free Admission and Free Parking by Elizabeth Alexander  

Winter Driving: Exotic Cars, Performance Cars And SUVs Play In The Snowy Colorado Rockies

Winter Driving: Exotic Cars, Performance Cars And SUVs Play In The Snowy Colorado Rockies

If Rocky Mountain Redline sets up a road course in an empty ski resort parking lot, do what we did and try to go through turns more sideways than straight. It’s fun!

Scholarships for Local Students

Scholarships for Local Students

Fountain Valley Scholars is a non-profit organization that awards scholarship money to high-achieving and eligible seniors from Fountain-Fort Carson, Mesa Ridge and Widefield high schools to help them attend the college or university of their choice. District 3 and District 8 partnered more than 20 years ago to provide a local scholarships to students in…

Beware of “River Bottles”, Notify Law Enforcement Immediately

Beware of “River Bottles”, Notify Law Enforcement Immediately

GARFIELD COUNTY, CO. – Over the past week, residents of Garfield, Eagle, and Pitkin Counties have encountered an influx of bottles turning up on river banks. The bottles are similar in size to a water bottle but are easily recognizable as they have all been mostly encapsulated in duct tape. In most instances, the bottles…

Widefield Student Arrested for School Threat

Widefield Student Arrested for School Threat

Widefield, CO –  A student from Widefield High School was arrested for allegedly making a school threat.  Parents received the following letter regarding the threat: Dear WSD3 Parents, The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest today off of school grounds which the district found out about late this afternoon. We were informed that…

IHOP Pancakes Fundraiser

IHOP Pancakes Fundraiser

Enjoy a FREE short stack of our Original Buttermilk Pancakes and donate to help children battling critical illnesses. Every stack served helps us reach our goal of raising $5 million for local children’s hospitals and health organizations. Since IHOP National Pancake Day® began in 2006, IHOP®, our franchisees and our guests have raised close to $30 million for our community partners. Guests…

Home & Garden HBA Show

Home & Garden HBA Show

Colorado Springs, CO – The Colorado Springs Home Builders Association will hold its annual HBA Home & Garden Show on February 23-25 at Chapel Hills Mall in the upper level (former Gordmans space)?  Bring your shopping list for the family. Take in the sights, sounds and smells of outdoor Colorado living as you wind through…

Free Chick-fil-A Breakfast on Wednesday in February

Free Chick-fil-A Breakfast on Wednesday in February

Fountain, CO –  Chick-fil-A in Fountain, Colorado will be giving a free breakfast entree during the month of February on Wednesday.  Stop by during breakfast hours (6:00-10:30 AM) to get the day’s free breakfast selection. Visit the Chick-fil-A Fountain Facebook Page for more information.

Slick Roads Cause School and Work Delays

Slick Roads Cause School and Work Delays

Weather Alert  for El Paso County.  Roads are slick and temperatures are only 7° in Colorado Springs.  Many schools have a two hour delay. Several schools are closed including Banning Lewis Ranch Academy, D38 Lewis-Palmer, D49 Falcon and Frontier Charter Academy.  All military bases have a two hour delay.  Find all weather closing on our…

Animal Food Recalls: Pet Food on the List

Animal Food Recalls: Pet Food on the List

Animal Food Recalls and Alerts from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AMVA) website. The recalls and alerts were announced by the U.S. FDA and/or manufacturers in the last 90 days. Please be aware of the recalls and take precautions to take care of your family pet. Skippy Premium Select Cuts in Gravy with Beef &…