Author: O’Dell Isaac
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‘A real-life Rosie the Riveter’: World War II veteran and longtime Monument resident dies at 102
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Marie West, a World War II veteran and longtime Monument resident, died Jan. 25, less than three weeks shy of what would have been her 103rd birthday, according to her family. West passed away peacefully at home, with the quiet dignity that defined her life, said Patsy Janeba, the youngest of West’s three daughters. “We…
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‘An excruciating process’: U.S. government negotiating release of Pueblo man detained by Taliban
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As a Pueblo-based man sits in isolated captivity at an undisclosed location in Afghanistan — a prisoner of the Taliban since last January — his family in the U.S. still does not know why he was detained, or when he will be able to come home. On or about Jan. 26, 2025, Dennis Coyle, an…
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Colorado academy trains next generation of wildland firefighters
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Wildfire activity is on the upswing in Colorado and across the U.S., and state firefighting and incident management agencies are stepping up their efforts to keep up with the changes. “In the past, firefighters gained skills gradually over many seasons,” said Schelly Olson, spokeswoman for the Colorado Wildland Fire and Incident Management Academy. “They no…
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Grand jury to investigate deadly July shooting involving El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies
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The Grand Jury for the 4th Judicial District will review a deadly shooting to determine if criminal charges should be filed against the El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies involved, according to a Monday news release. The incident, which occurred July 18 in the Security-Widefield area, resulted in the death of Brian Prine, 59, according to…
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Retired Army battlefield medic serves community though direct primary care practice
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Jennifer Hawkins has spent her entire adult life caring for people. From her initial enlistment in the Army as a practical nursing specialist, to the tour she spent in Afghanistan, Hawkins has prioritized the well-being of others. Even her stint as a drill sergeant, shepherding civilians through their transition into soldiers, was a form of…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s Office pilot program receives national award
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An El Paso County Sheriff’s Office pilot program has received national recognition, according to a Monday news release. The National Commission on Correctional Health Care, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of health care in jails and prisons, recently recognized EPCSO’s Therapeutic Response Unit and Stabilization Team (TRUST) program as the 2025 Program of…
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Merv Bennett, former member of Colorado Springs City Council and longtime YMCA leader, has died
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Merv Bennett, a former member of Colorado Springs City Council and a major force behind the growth of the local YMCA, died Saturday after a long illness, former Mayor John Suthers said. Bennett was 77. “Our city has lost one of its finest citizens,” Suthers said in a statement. “Merv Bennett’s love for Colorado Springs…
