Colorado Springs News

Officials: Colorado Cattle Deaths Caused by Chemical in Hay

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — About 30 cattle died in Colorado last month after ingesting high levels of nitrates on a rancher’s property near Schriever Air Force Base, a veterinarian said. Dr. John Heikkila of Choice Veterinary Service examined the …

Colorado Springs’ Drake Fire Caused by Mechanic’s Error

Firefighters preliminarily determined that a mechanic’s error lead to an oil leak that ignited a fire and damaged a turbine at a major power plant. The Gazette reported Friday that the mechanic went to change the wrong filter at one …

Individual Aid Denied for Black Forest Victims

The federal disaster agency has denied individual financial assistance for resident affected by the Black Forest Fire in Colorado Springs. The Gazette reports that a review of the June fire’s damages determined that the area did not qualify for that …

Dozens of Colorado Water Wells Damaged by Black Forest Fire

An assessment by the El Paso County health department has found damage to dozens of wells that supply water to homes in the area burned by the Black Forest Fire in June. The Gazette reports a survey of 522 wells …

Colorado Springs Addressing Problems in Waldo Fire Response

Colorado Springs emergency managers said Thursday they are moving to fix problems that arose during last summer’s Waldo Canyon wildfire, which killed two people and destroyed 347 homes. A self-evaluation by the city Office of Emergency Management identified several deficiencies, …

Shoplifter Sues Colorado Liquor Store Owner Who Shot Him

A shoplifter who was shot in the face after stealing a bottle of vodka from a Colorado Springs liquor store is suing the shop owner. The Gazette reports that the shoplifter is seeking at least $100,000 for pain and suffering. …

Colorado Springs to Stop Using Red-light Cameras

Colorado Springs police are planning to end a red light camera program at the end of the year because it did not meet safety expectations. Interim Police Chief Pete Carey says the two full-time officers and a part-time supervisor assigned …