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A petition with nearly 2,000 signatures has been submitted to recall Colorado Springs City Councilman Tom Bailey, citing his support for controversial local issues and alleging that residents feel unheard and dismissed; if certified, a recall election could be held between February and April 2023.
A Powerball ticket purchased in Colorado Springs won $1,000,004 in Saturday's drawing, with additional winners across Colorado, while the $1.8 billion jackpot was won in Missouri and Texas.
Two motorcyclists were killed at the same intersection in Colorado Springs within four days, both involving speeding, highlighting ongoing traffic safety concerns in the city.
A bat in Colorado Springs tested positive for rabies, marking the first case in El Paso County in 2025. A person who contacted the bat is receiving treatment, and authorities emphasize avoiding contact with wild animals, especially bats, to prevent rabies transmission. Public health officials advise reporting sick or injured wildlife and seeking medical advice after any contact with wild animals, particularly bats, to prevent rabies exposure.
A rollover crash at the intersection of Powers Boulevard and Briargate Parkway in northeastern Colorado Springs blocked lanes of traffic, with one vehicle on its side; the cause of the crash is unknown.
USA Basketball announced updates to the 2025 U19 National Team training camp roster, with 15 finalists competing for 12 spots to participate in the FIBA U19 Men’s World Cup in Lausanne, Switzerland. The team, led by head coach Tommy Lloyd, will face Australia, France, and Cameroon in Group D, with the tournament scheduled for June 28-July 6, 2025.
A measles outbreak in Colorado Springs has resulted in two confirmed cases, highlighting the ongoing resurgence of the disease in the US due to declining vaccination rates. The cases involve a vaccinated child and an unvaccinated adult, with exposure linked to travel and crowded places. The CDC warns that unvaccinated individuals are at risk, and emphasizes the importance of vaccination to prevent further spread, especially as measles cases rise nationwide.
Measles has been confirmed in two unvaccinated residents in Colorado Springs, prompting health officials to advise monitoring for symptoms and avoiding public places during specific times, as part of an ongoing outbreak linked to an out-of-state traveler.
South Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs will experience temporary full closures and lane reductions on Wednesday through Saturday for widening and bridge rehabilitation work, with detours in place and drivers advised to use caution.
Palmer Lake officials voted 6-1 to approve the first step toward annexing land for a new Buc-ee’s location between Colorado Springs and Denver, despite community opposition and concerns over environmental and community impacts. The next steps include zoning review and public hearings, with ongoing legal challenges from community groups.
Multiple lanes of northbound I-25 are blocked south of Bijou in Colorado Springs due to a rollover crash, causing significant traffic disruptions.
A motorcyclist was killed in north-central Colorado Springs after a car pulled out in front of them at the intersection of Hancock Avenue and 4th Street, causing a collision. The rider was thrown from the motorcycle and died at the scene. Police are investigating whether alcohol or speeding were factors in the crash.
A woman was seriously injured in a shooting outside Ranch Foods Direct in Colorado Springs. Employees witnessed the incident, which occurred after the woman was asked to leave the premises. The suspect, who fled the scene, is still at large. Police believe the shooting was an isolated incident, possibly involving a prior altercation between the woman and the suspect.
Police in Colorado Springs are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday morning near Fillmore St. and Hancock Avenue. One victim was transported to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, and the suspect is still at large. The situation is developing, and more details will be provided as they become available.
Three people were identified after a deadly crash on I-25 in Colorado Springs last weekend. The victims include Joel Montalvo, Dalisse Rivera-Albino, and Heidi Jackson. The crash occurred when a wrong-way driver collided head-on with another vehicle, resulting in the deaths of both drivers. Montalvo, who stopped to help, was struck and killed by another vehicle. The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear if drugs or alcohol were factors.