Daniela Leon
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Colorado Springs, CO, United States
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Colorado Springs Home Show returns! Here’s where you can find this year’s best inspiration
COLORADO SPRINGS — Are you looking for some inspiration for your home? If so, the Colorado Springs Home Show could be a good resource! The event is set for Saturday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hotel Eleganté Conference & Event […] → Read More
Colorado Springs Steak ‘n Shake struggles to stay open with just four employees
As labor shortages continue to rock small businesses across the Pikes Peak Region, business owners are not only having to adapt their models, but also cut hours of operation. → Read More
Local Colorado Springs chef giving back to medical workers with dinner series
COLORADO SPRINGS — As medical workers continue to work through the pandemic, one Colorado Springs chef is doing his part to make sure they are taken care of. Chef Eric Brenner, owner of Red Gravy, launched Meals to Heal last year in an effort to provide food for healthcare workers, first responders, and emergency services […] → Read More
UPDATE: Falcon High School confirms hazing, harassment
District 49's Falcon High School has released in a letter to parents, students, faculty and staff that detailed the specifics regarding the "serious misconduct" that caused school officials to suspend the Falcon High School football team. → Read More
Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputy facing potential jail time for third DUI offense
A Pueblo County Sheriff's deputy could be facing jail time after he was arrested for his third DUI offense. → Read More
Nonprofit hopes to change attitude surrounding sexual violence through Denim Day
COLORADO SPRINGS — Finding Our Voices is a Colorado Springs nonprofit that helps survivors of sexual assault through healing art. “It can be as simple as making bread or crocheting but whatever you do that is activity with your hands and mind, will get that trauma to move out of your body,” said Finding Our […] → Read More
After seven months, Fargo’s Pizza is ready to serve Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS — A Colorado Springs staple is reopening after the pandemic forced them to shut down for seven months. Employees at Fargo’s Pizza have been working around the clock for the past month, making sure Friday’s reopening went off without a hitch. Fargo’s Manager Nicholas Sesmundo said the restaurant’s phone was ringing off the […] → Read More
Colorado woman warns parole board about repeat offender months before striking again
COLORADO — A Colorado man is on trial for brutally assaulting and almost killing his girlfriend in Utah. John Sharkey is set to stand trial, just months after serving ten years for committing a nearly identical crime in Colorado Springs involving another ex-girlfriend and these two cases are not the only domestic violence cases Sharkey […] → Read More
Canon City man sentenced to more than 13 years in federal prison for drug crimes and gun possession
DENVER – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces that 46-year-old James Robert Cude of Canon City, Colorado, was sentenced to 163 months in federal prison to be followed by a 5-year term of supervised release for distribution and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, as well as possession of a firearm […] → Read More
Iconic Colorado Springs restaurants reopen after pandemic forced closure
COLORADO SPRINGS — Get your forks ready because the pandemic wasn’t the end for some of Pikes Peak’s most iconic restaurants. King Chef’s Diner was forced to close down in April 2020 because of the pandemic. They are a one-of-a-kind diner and have been part of Colorado Springs for decades. They re-opened on Wednesday and […] → Read More
New bill would require people facing domestic violence protection orders to report firearms
COLORADO SPRINGS — A bill that passed the Colorado House, which would require people who are facing domestic violence protection orders to report their firearms. HB21- 1255 has been introduced before, but sponsors say they’ve done a lot of stakeholding and worked with partners like defense attorneys and feel like it’s in good shape. Still, […] → Read More
EPSO holds a community outreach service event Saturday
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. — El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) Rural Enforcement and Outreach Unit and Community Relations and Outreach Unit teamed up together with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) for an outreach project in rural El Paso County. The goal is to do highway clean-up around State Trust Lands which allows public access. […] → Read More
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing at-risk adult
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. — The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating a missing at-risk adult. Deputies are looking for 19-year-old Nicholas Good. He is 6’1 about 260 lbs with brown eyes and brown hair. According to Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, Good was last seen in the 1800 block of Elm after he […] → Read More
CU, CSU will require all faculty, staff, students be vaccinated for fall semester
Both the University of Colorado and Colorado State University announced Wednesday they will require COVID-19 vaccinations for faculty, staff and students for the fall 2021 semester. → Read More
Colorado Springs prepares to take control in the fight against COVID-19
COLORADO SPRINGS — The state of Colorado is getting ready to give local governments control over health orders and Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers says his city is ready for the change. “Our hospitals are not overburdened and they have plenty of capacity; we also minimized the number of deaths,” said Suthers. Cities like Denver […] → Read More
Businesses in Teller County adjust to new COVID-19 dial restrictions
TELLER COUNTY — Restaurants and casinos in Teller County are readjusting their business model once again. “Right now we are just rolling with the punches,” Judge’s Char-Grill Owner Fernando Morales said. Within a span of days, restaurants went from operating under level blue which allowed for 100% capacity as long as social distancing was enforced, […] → Read More
Vigils held across the city of Boulder in honor of the lives lost during Monday’s shooting
BOULDER, Colo. — On Wednesday, the Boulder community hosted prayer and candlelight vigils days after a gunman opened fire and killed ten people at a King Soopers store. Several vigils were held across the city with people grieving family members, friends, and loved ones. A candlelight vigil was held outside the Boulder County courthouse, with […] → Read More
Crews across the state preparing for winter blast
COLORADO — The Colorado National Guard has been activated ahead of this weekend’s winter storm. During a press conference on Thursday, Governor Jared Polis said 50 National Guard members will be on standby for search and rescue operations. “Stay at home, don’t venture far from your vehicle, it’s likely to get worse,” said Polis. Governor […] → Read More
Southwest Airlines ready to begin service in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS — The Colorado Springs Airport is ready to welcome Southwest Airlines onboard. The airline’s first arrival will be coming from Denver International Airport Thursday morning at 9:50 a.m. “This has been a 20 year journey to bring Southwest Airlines to Colorado Springs,” said Greg Phillips, Director of Aviation for Colorado Springs Airport. Service […] → Read More
Colorado Springs group takes part in 48-hour running challenge
The runners pushed their bodies to new heights by running four miles every four hours for 48 hours. → Read More