Author: Abbey Soukup
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Hundreds gather at Colorado Springs gun shop to support Donald Trump’s place on primary ballot
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Hundreds gathered at DCF Guns in Colorado Springs on Saturday to support former President Donald Trump’s reelection, just days after an appeal by the Colorado Republican Party to reinstate Trump’s place on the state’s GOP primary ballot. On Dec. 19, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled in a 4-3 decision that Trump is constitutionally disqualified from…
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Polis announces I-25 reopening schedule following coal train derailment
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Three days after a train derailment spilled coal and mangled rail cars onto Interstate 25 north of Pueblo, Gov. Jared Polis and officials celebrated reopened lanes and a step toward commuter normalcy Wednesday. Shortly after Polis toured the site of the derailment and announced that I-25 southbound lanes would reopen to traffic Wednesday afternoon, the…
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Return to Nature Funeral Home investigation: Remains transferred to El Paso, Douglas counties
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The El Paso County Coroner’s Office confirmed its involvement as officials continue to work the scene of the Return to Nature Funeral Home, where at least 115 bodies were discovered improperly stored Oct. 4, according to Tuesday morning news release. El Paso County Coroner Dr. Leon Kelly released a statement confirming remains from the scene…
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‘Disturbing discovery:’ More than 115 bodies found improperly stored at Colorado funeral home
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CAÑON CITY ? In the coming months, investigators will be piecing together the identities of 115 bodies found this week in a seemingly desolate building in Penrose. A formerly Colorado Springs-based business, The Return to Nature Funeral Home was using the modest 2,500-square-foot building, when neighbors reported a foul smell that lead to an investigation this week. VIDEO:…
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Underground fire in downtown Colorado Springs update: Utilities optimistic about power restoration
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After an underground fire caused a partial downtown blackout on Monday, Colorado Springs Utilities crews were able to restore more than 50% of the metered customers that lost power. But the restoration efforts hit a bit of a snag on Tuesday, according to Utilities officials. As of 8 p.m. on Monday, crews had restored power…
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‘One of the rougher years’: Colorado farmers lose portion of Rocky Ford melon crop to hailstorms
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It wouldn’t be a Colorado summer without the delicious Rocky Ford watermelons and cantaloupes. With the season in full swing, melon enthusiasts might be wondering why these fruits are still missing from the shelves of local grocery stores. According to Eric Hanagan, co-owner and operator of Hanagan Farms southeast of Pueblo in La Junta, this…
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Mom of convicted Club Q shooter found incompetent
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The El Paso County Judicial Court found Laura Voepel, mother of the convicted Club Q shooter, incompetent to stand trial based on a mental evaluation requested by her attorney following an explicit verbal outburst at her last court appearance in June. Voepel is facing misdemeanor charges of resisting arrest and disorderly conduct after police told…
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Mobolade announces new office to build government-community relationships
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The city of Colorado Springs is going to put more energy into community partnerships through a new dynamic team of two. The new Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs will focus on engagement with community leaders, neighborhoods, interest groups, and community organizations, according to a Wednesday news release. Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade unveils new city organizational…
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Patience, patience, patience: Colorado Springs-area officials reiterate long road to recovery after storms
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Several Colorado Springs-area officials on Wednesday reiterated extensive infrastructure damage and a long road to recovery in parts of El Paso County and the city after record-setting storms. Officials with El Paso County, the city of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Office of Emergency Management discussed the approved disaster declaration resolution – a response…
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Black Forest community gathers 10 years following wildfire devastation
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Ten years after the devastation brought by the Black Forest fire, the community surrounding the tragedy gathered to remember what was lost and celebrate the progress made since at the Log School Park near the community’s center Saturday afternoon. The presentation featured numerous speakers from the community, including keynote speaker U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn, as…
