Melissa Henry
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Child sex assault charges dropped against southern Colorado Jehova’s Witness church member
Shawn Swisher was previously accused of inappropriately touching at least eight children tied to Kingdom Hall of Jehova’s Witnesses in Woodland Park. → Read More
Club Q shooting suspect reportedly visited the gay club more than 6 times before mass shooting in Colorado Springs
A person accused of opening fire in a Colorado Springs LGBTQIA+ nightclub, killing five and injuring more than a dozen others, reportedly went to the club six times prior to the shooting, including once hours beforehand. → Read More
WATCH: Man dies in Colorado Springs Police custody after mental health incident involving officer and paramedic
A civil lawsuit may be brewing. → Read More
Trial starts for Colorado Springs man accused of wife’s murder
The trial is expected to begin with jury selection for the first few days, depending on how long it takes to select jurors. The trial is scheduled to last into next week. → Read More
“It’s increasingly difficult to file your taxes for free;” Colorado offers free tax filing
As many people contemplate how they are going to file their taxes in coming weeks, Colorado announces a second year of free tax filing programs through the state. → Read More
Leaders encourage Colorado parents sign up for universal preschool by Feb. 14
20,000 applications have already been submitted, leaders say, while there are about 60,000 eligible children in Colorado. → Read More
Veterans with suicidal thoughts now get free mental health services
A national law just took effect aimed at helping veterans access mental health care when it’s needed most. → Read More
Colorado Springs school districts alerted to threat by police, police say no credible threat found
Several school districts responded to a report of a threat made to a Colorado Springs area school Monday. → Read More
Several SWAT scenes tied to one operation in Colorado Springs and El Paso County Thursday
Colorado Springs Police and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office say there are multiple scenes in and around the city Thursday, all part of one operation. → Read More
Mom of missing Colorado Springs woman pleads for help and support ahead of murder trial
Jepsy Amaga Kallungi has not been seen or heard from since 2019, and her mother is fighting to be in Colorado Springs in time for the murder trial for Dane Kallungi. → Read More
Colorado free preschool application launches 8 a.m. Tuesday
The Universal Pre-K website through the state is up and running now. You can get a head start on your application by making an account. → Read More
Joe Roybal sworn in as El Paso County Sheriff, responds to questions on gun violence and other issues
Several swearing in ceremonies happened across Colorado Tuesday for people who were elected in November. → Read More
More people died in El Paso County in 2021 from domestic violence than in any other Colorado county, new report says
The Colorado Attorney General’s office released it’s 2022 domestic violence report, which shows 2021 was the deadliest year on record in the state when it comes to domestic violence. → Read More
Colorado man in court as trial nears for alleged murder of his wife, Jepsy Amaga Kallungi
Dane Kallungi is charged with first degree murder. He is accused of killing his wife Jepsy Amaga Kallungi, who went missing in March 2019 and has not been heard from or seen since. → Read More
New Colorado DUI law gets rid of waiting period to apply for ignition interlock restricted license
A new law took effect in Colorado as of Jan. 1, 2023, allowing people convicted of DUI to apply for an ignition interlock restricted license immediately upon conviction rather than waiting 30 days. → Read More
Post-holiday blues and seasonal depression: One expert’s tips on how to self-manage and when to seek help
Many people are familiar with feeling down after the holidays, commonly referred to as post holiday blues and seasonal depression. → Read More
Family remembers 2 who died in ATV crash Christmas Day
On Christmas morning, an uncle and his niece went on what was meant to be a short, fun and calm ATV ride in a neighborhood in northeast Colorado Springs. → Read More
Family remembers 2 who died in ATV crash Christmas Day
On Christmas morning, an uncle and his niece went on what was meant to be a short, fun and calm ATV ride in a neighborhood in northeast Colorado Springs. → Read More
Family remembers 2 who died in ATV crash Christmas Day
On Christmas morning, an uncle and his niece went on what was meant to be a short, fun and calm ATV ride in a neighborhood in northeast Colorado Springs. → Read More
Family remembers 2 who died in ATV crash Christmas Day
On Christmas morning, an uncle and his niece went on what was meant to be a short, fun and calm ATV ride in a neighborhood in northeast Colorado Springs. → Read More