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El Paso County paying $68,000 to settle sexual harassment complaint
El Paso County will pay nearly $68,000 to settle a sexual harassment complaint made by a Sheriff's Office employee who claimed she then faced retaliation after reporting it.

Hikers find wire stretched across Barr Trail west of Colorado Springs
Two hikers reportedly found a shin-high wire stretched across the Barr Trail about 1.5 miles down from Barr Camp west of Colorado Springs on Monday afternoon.

Intersection closed, multiple people hospitalized after Colorado Springs crash
Multiple people were taken to the hospital Thursday night after a two-vehicle crash at Galley and Babcock roads, Colorado Springs police said.

Tiny houses running into obstacles in Colorado
As the new form of dwelling has made its way into housing markets, a problem has emerged: Governments aren't quite sure how tiny houses fit in with zoning regulations and...

October retrial set for ex-El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa
The retrial for ex-El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa is set for Oct. 3. Jurors in Maketa's first trial deadlocked on four charges including extortion and acquitted him on three...

Colorado Springs man arrested in internet luring of 13-year-old
A 21-year-old Colorado Springs man was arrested Sunday for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old he had contacted online, police said.

Colorado Springs police fitness test discriminated against women, judge rules in lawsuit
A fitness test given to Colorado Springs police officers discriminated against women and violated civil rights laws, a federal judge ruled Wednesday in a two-year lawsuit.

Army captain, 29, identified in deadly Colorado Springs motorcycle crash; truck driver cited
A 29-year-old Army captain died in a motorcycle crash Tuesday morning in Colorado Springs, officials said.

DA: Colorado Springs police sergeant justified in shooting of armed teen
A Colorado Springs police sergeant was justified in shooting a teenager sought in multiple felonies who appeared to be raising a gun toward officers, the 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office...

Emergency calls on Manitou Incline spike; hikers asked to prepare for intense climb
After first responders were called to the Manitou Incline five times over the long weekend, the Manitou Springs Fire Department pleaded with hikers to prepare for the "strenuous" trek.