Colorado Springs news
Most read news stories on Colorado Connection
Updated: 17 hours 44 min ago
Army expanding drug testing for soldiers
It is an addiction that can affect anyone at anytime. Over the past decade, prescription drug abuse and addiction has taken its toll on celebrities, athletes, and average Americans. In light of the statistics, the U.S. army is now stepping up their efforts to protect soldiers.
Probation officer arrested for sexual assault
Colorado Springs Police officers and Pueblo County Sheriff's deputies teamed up to arrest a probation officer for alleged sexual assault.
Woman who died after crashing into pole identified
The woman who died after crashing her car into a pole in northeastern Colorado Springs early Wednesday morning has been identified.
Man "planned to be killed by cops" before arrest
Colorado Springs Police officers arrested a man early Wednesday morning who allegedly wanted to be killed by them.
Man attempts to rob liquor store with a rock
Colorado Springs Police officers are looking for a man suspected in several robberies where a rock was used as a weapon.
High winds forecast for northern Colorado wildfire
Firefighters battling a 640-acre wildfire in northern Colorado are concerned about forecasts for thunderstorms and 50 mph wind gusts.
Driver dies after hitting pole
Colorado Springs Police officers are investigating a fatal car crash that happened early Wednesday morning.
Fort Carson soldier surprises daughters at school
Many military families celebrate their soldiers' return when they land, but Sgt. 1st Class Bernard Johnson waited nearly 12 hours to suprise his daughters at school.
Summer activities for kids in the Pikes Peak region
How will your kids spend their summer break?
Which Colorado high schools are making the grade?
U.S. News and World Report recently released its annual rankings of all high schools in the country.
Man wanted by U.S. Marshals caught in Colorado Springs
An alert Colorado Springs Police Department K-9 officer helped to capture a man wanted by the U.S. Marshals.
Panhandlers attack woman in Acacia Park
A woman was attacked in Acacia Park Monday evening. She said a group of panhandlers followed her into the park after she refused to give them money.
Man armed with rock robs liquor store
A man armed with a rock robbed a liquor store Monday evening.
More crews arriving to fight Colorado wildfire
Crews fighting a wildfire burning in Colorado are getting help from dozens more firefighters.
Tips for buying, selling a home
The housing market can be stressful, but a few simple tips can make the whole ordeal much easier.
More soldiers welcomed home to Fort Carson
More Fort Carson soldiers were welcomed home Monday. Nearly 300 soldiers returned to the Mountain Post after a year long deployment to Afghanistan.
GOP kills civil unions in Colorado special session
A last-ditch effort by Colorado's governor to give gay couples rights similar to married couples in the state has failed.
Two wanted for duping man in lottery fraud
Colorado Springs Police officers are looking for a man and a woman who allegedly scammed a Massachusetts man in a lottery fraud case.
Colorado Springs Independent buying Business Journal
The Colorado Springs Independent formally announced Monday it will purchase The Colorado Springs Business Journal effective June 1.
Police ask for help identifying Comcast burglar
Pueblo Police officers have released a surveillance photo of a man who robbed a Comcast store in mid-march, hoping someone may be able to recognize him.
