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El Paso County News

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1 hr ago | KRDO-TV Colorado Springs

Get E-Mail Alerts If a Sex Offender Moves Into Your Neighborhood

El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa announced on KRDO's Morning News on KRDO NEWSRADIO 105.5 FM 1240 AM a brand new feature on the county's updated Web site.

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15 hrs ago | Palm Beach Post

Colorado man accused of sending kiddie porn to Boynton Beach detective

A Colorado man emailed child pornography to an undercover city police detective, police said in a statement this afternoon.

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Related Topix: Colorado Springs, CO

Thu Jul 24, 2008

KRDO

Fire Ban Increase In Colorado

Several counties across the state are imposing fire bans and restrictions as the dog days of summer drag on.

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Wed Jul 23, 2008

Denver Post

Cops: El Paso senior busted for child porn

A 70-year-old El Paso County man has been arrested for allegedly sending sexual images of children over the Internet to an undercover investigator.

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Related Topix: Security-Widefield, CO, Colorado Springs, CO, Colorado Springs Metro

KRDO-TV Colorado Springs

Hospital Helicopters Both Grounded During Call For Help

Two area hospital helicopters, both out of service at the same time. The double-jeopardy happened on Monday afternoon.

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Tue Jul 22, 2008

WKYT-TV Lexington

Former Soldier Strikes Deal In Murder Case

A former Fort Carson soldier who was charged with murder in the death of a fellow Iraq veteran has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge in a deal with prosecutors.

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Related Topix: Fort Carson, CO, Violent Crime

KRDO-TV Colorado Springs

Rollover Crash Kills Woman in El Paso Co.

Colorado State Patrol is investigating a crash that killed a 17-year-old girl in the Black Forest area.

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Related Topix: Black Forest, CO

Mon Jul 21, 2008

KOAA-TV Pueblo

El Paso County Election Judge training begins

The Clerk and Recorder's Office is holding training classes through July 30th at Mr.

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Related Topix: Colorado Springs (University of Colorado System), Colorado Springs Metro, University of Colorado System, Colorado Springs, CO, Woodland Park, CO

KRDO-TV Colorado Springs

Wildfire? Have a Backup Plan.

One man in El Paso County says that last wildfire about ten days ago really made him nervous.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Fire, Wildfire

Sun Jul 20, 2008

KMGH-TV Denver

Soldier Deported From Canada Arrested

An Army soldier who deserted his unit and fled to Canada has been deported and is now back in El Paso County.

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Related Topix: Colorado Springs, CO, Fort Carson, CO, Fort Carson, US Army, US Military

KRDO-TV Colorado Springs

Ozone Alert In Effect For Front Range

A health alert Saturday for people with breathing problems. Hot weather, clear skies, and light winds are creating the perfect ingredients for elevated ozone levels across the front range this weekend.

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Related Topix: Weather

Sat Jul 19, 2008

KKTV

Grass Fire In Eastern El Paso County Nearly Destroys A Home

Dry lightning is to blame for another wildfire in eastern El Paso County. Firefighters from Ellicott and Falcon were able to contain the flames quickly before it destroyed a home just north of Highway 94 and ...

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire

Fri Jul 18, 2008

Denver Post

Two nabbed in child-porn sting

Tony Ray Lester, 40, left, and Cory M. Stoffel, 23, were living in a trailer in Ellicott.

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Related Topix: Colorado Springs (University of Colorado System), Colorado Springs Metro, University of Colorado System, Colorado Springs, CO

KRDO

Man sentenced for shooting at officer, deputy

A Colorado Springs man is being ordered to spend 55 years in prison for shooting at law enforcement officers during a 2005 pursuit.

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KKTV

Soldier Strikes Plea Deal in Murder Case

A soldier accused in the murder of Spc. Kevin Shields has struck a plea deal with El Paso county prosecutors.

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Related Topix: Fort Carson, CO

Thu Jul 17, 2008

Colorado Springs Independent

County's health department mourns leader's death

Rosemary Bakes-Martin silenced those who felt she wasn't qualified. El Paso County In some parts of the city, you can still spot white Xs on manhole covers.

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Related Topix: West Nile Virus, Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Wed Jul 16, 2008

KKTV

Springs Police Make Second Arrest in Murder

Homicide detectives from the Colorado Springs Police Department have arrested a second suspect in connection with the murder of Matthew Webb.

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Related Topix: Colorado Springs (University of Colorado System), Colorado Springs Metro, University of Colorado System, Colorado Springs, CO, Summit County, CO

Des Moines Register

D.M. man charged in stabbing deaths killed Coloradoan in '91

A Des Moines man held in the stabbing deaths of two people last week strangled a man in Colorado 17 years ago, prison records show.

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Related Topix: The College of New Jersey, The College of Idaho, The College of Wooster, The University of Findlay

Tue Jul 15, 2008

KOAA-TV Pueblo

2nd arrest made in shooting death on Southgate Road in Colorado Springs

A 2nd suspect has been arrested in connection with the death of Matthew Webb. Webb was shot at the Copper Chase Apartments at 2041 Southgate Road on June 30th.

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Related Topix: Colorado Springs (University of Colorado System), Colorado Springs Metro, University of Colorado System, Colorado Springs, CO, Violent Crime, Webb Institute

Field Notes

African Lion Loose In Colorado?

It appeared likely when photos taken by two Colorado Springs residents and tracks found by state Division of Wildlife officers seemed to confirm that the animal is an African lion and not a cougar.

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Related Topix: Colorado College, Colorado Springs (University of Colorado System), Colorado Springs, CO, University of Colorado System

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