‘Gooning’ incidents targeting women in Dollar Tree stores reported across country
As many as five possible incidents have been reported in the region since early 2025, according to law enforcement.
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El Paso County commissioners to hear Buc-ee’s appeal Aug. 27
El Paso Board of County Commissioners will hear Buc-ee’s appeal over whether the Texas chain’s proposed travel center and gas station near Palmer Lake is a convenience store.
Evacuation order lifted in El Paso County for ‘rapidly growing fire’
Mandatory evacuations for homes on Passing Sky Drive were lifted, and road closures were in effect for Bradley Road, Grinnell Boulevard and Goldfield Drive.
72 fall ill, 7 hospitalized at Colorado Springs festival
Dozens of people fell ill over the weekend as things heated up at a taco-themed festival in Colorado Springs, according to the fire department.
Contractor indicted on fraud charges exposed Boulder family to asbestos, forged permits, Colorado AG says
A Colorado contractor is facing forgery and theft charges after investigators say he exposed a Boulder family to asbestos and lied about having the proper permits and licenses to conduct asbestos remediation.
Colorado Tesla driver blames car’s Autopilot for speeding
A man driving a red Tesla was pulled over in Parker after an officer found him traveling 64 mph in a 45-mph zone, but he blamed the vehicle’s Autopilot.
Forecasted storms cloud Colorado’s chances to see Perseids meteor shower
The meteor shower will peak on Aug. 12 night into the morning hours before sunrise on Aug. 13. Locals living south of Denver have the best chance for viewing the meteor shower at 3 a.m. Thursday when cloud coverage is expected to diminish to 30% to 40%
Contiguous US breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the contiguous United States set a record for its hottest month ever in July. Last month averaged 76.89 degrees Fahrenheit across the Lower 48 states.
I-70 closed at Eisenhower Tunnel for crash, safety concerns
Westbound I-70 was closed for a crash between Exit 216 for Loveland Pass and Colorado 9, according to CDOT. The eastbound lanes were closed for safety concerns.
Lauren Boebert’s son arrested on charges of sexual exploitation of a child, court records show
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert’s son Tyler Boebert was arrested last week and charged with three counts of sexual exploitation of a child, court records show.