Jared Dean
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Colorado Springs teen in desperate need of new lungs
Lonnie Pesterfield was a normal, healthy teen going into his routine wisdom tooth surgery last October. But shortly after, things took a turn for the worst., Lonnie ended up in the ER after coughing up blood. → Read More
TOPS tax on the ballot for Colorado Springs residents
Colorado Springs residents have a choice to make for this year’s city election, whether or not to extend the TOPS tax for another 20 years. The tax plan takes point-one percent of sales and use tax in Colorado Springs and puts it toward area parks. → Read More
Colorado Springs woman waits hours for injured deer to be taken from yard
Jodi Fisk says seeing deer in her yard in eastern Colorado Springs is not unusual. But this is the first time she says she’s seen one that couldn’t move. → Read More
Millions now wait on the Supreme Court’s decision on the Biden Administration’s student loan plan
President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan now lies in the hands of the Supreme Court. Tuesday the Supreme Court heard arguments from two causes challenging Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. → Read More
CDC warns about drug resistant stomach bug bacteria
The El Paso Department of Public Health says last year it saw the highest number of cases of shigellosis in years with 57 total cases. So far this year nine cases have been reported. Which is more than all of 2021. State health officials say with so many causes it is hard to determine the source. → Read More
House democrats call for gun legislation in Colorado
Some changes could be coming to laws surrounding guns in Colorado. Supporters want to change how long people have to wait to buy guns, the age they must be to buy one, and expand Colorado’s Red Flag Law. → Read More
Colorado leaders call for changes in gun legislation
Some changes could be coming to laws surrounding guns in Colorado. Supporters want to change how long people have to wait to buy guns, the age they must be to buy one and expand Colorado’s Red Flag Law. → Read More
FBI investigating several schools across several Colorado schools after shooting threats
The FBI is investigating threats at nearly a dozen schools across the state, some of them have been unfounded. The rest are still under investigation. → Read More
Colorado Springs business owner hosting fundraiser for family in Turkey
Erdal Bengogullari says he still has family in turkey and he is in contact with both his mother and his sister but can’t hear from them much. He says he has been collecting donations at the Purple Onion to send to his family that is still over in Turkey but is hoping an upcoming fundraiser at the restaurant will really make an impact. The fundraiser will be on March 5 at 11 a.m. → Read More
Colorado Springs man organizes vigil to honor the lives lost in Ukraine
Bohdan Besaha says he talks to his family in Ukraine nearly every day. He tells me he wants to bring people together this week to make sure the efforts of Ukraine are not forgotten. → Read More
Colorado Springs teen dies after being on life support following a three car crash
Shaylee Gipson’s sister Skylar says her family still does not know what fully happened the night of the car crash. Saturday night she says got the call that she never wanted. → Read More
New video released of man who died while in police custody
11 news obtained body camera video from police showing the moments before a man died while interacting with Colorado Springs first responders. Now, attorneys for the victim’s family are calling for justice.They say one clip, appears to prove a paramedic used what they call “excessive and unnecessary force” against Kevin Dizmang. → Read More
Colorado Springs teen on life support after weekend car crash
Shaylee Gipson’s family says they still don’t know exactly what happened in Northeast Colorado springs Saturday night. → Read More
CDOT warns drivers to be ready for the winter storm
CDOT says that if you do not need to go somewhere to stay off the roads. The plows need their space and this storm could cause some trouble for the Wednesday commute. → Read More
Fountain community remembers officer Julian Becerra
The city of fountain is feeling the loss of Officer Becerra. I have seen the community come out with heavy hearts carrying flowers cards and more as people remember K9 Officer Julian Becerra. → Read More
Trial begins for Colorado Springs man accused of killing his wife
In the trial of a colorado springs man accused of killing his wife. Dane Kallungi is facing a first-degree murder charge in the disappearance of Jepsy Amaga Kallungi nearly four years ago. → Read More
Jury selected in Kallungi murder trial
After a delay in the trial last fall, 12 jurors have been selected in the murder trial. The list of witnesses *could include the victim’s own mother.The case surrounding the disappearance of Jepsy Amaga Kallungi. Has been going on for years. Dane Kallungi was arrested in 2021. Two years after she went missing. → Read More
IRS says Coloradans should wait to file their taxes
Tax season is underway. And the federal government and the state are now accepting returns But today, the IRS urged taxpayers to wait, if they live in a state where special tax refunds or payments were made. → Read More
Governor Jared Polis urges state agencies to find ways for people to afford their energy bills
Many people are paying a lot more to heat their homes in Colorado. The governor’s office says, at the start of winter, gas bills had increased as much as 75% over last year. Now, Gov. Jared Polis is directing two state agencies to find ways for people to better afford their bills. Polis made it clear that he believes the cost of energy is too high. → Read More
Five years later deputy Micah Flick’s sacrifice remembered
Five years ago the El Paso county sheriff’s office lost one of their own. Deputy Micah flick was killed in the line of duty while pursuing an armed suspect. → Read More