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A three-car crash occurred on Highway 83 in northern El Paso County on Sunday, Aug. 24. Following the incident, a 20-year-old man was taken to the hospital. Colorado State Patrol (CSP) troopers responded around 1:15 p.m. to the scene.

Four bear attacks occurred within one week alone across Colorado, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The most recent attack happened on Friday, injuring a man in Jefferson County.

The Pueblo County Coroner identified Dasan Johnny Slim Halona, a 19-year-old victim of a homicide. He died following a shooting that took place around 10 p.m. on Thursday in the 600 block of Acero Avenue.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are investigating a reported bear attack that occurred in Jefferson County on Friday evening. The incident involved a man suffering leg injuries, and the narrative details that a bear was subsequently euthanized after reportedly attacking a fisher.

An appeals court slashed the judgment against Alex Jones regarding Sandy Hook from $50M to $1.5M. Jones continues his appeal of the damage amounts and attempts to liquidate Free Speech Systems (FSS), which oversees Infowars. Furthermore, he has yet to make any payments in either state.

A former Pueblo Police officer was sentenced to probation and community service after being found guilty of child sexual exploitation. The individual, Gerardo Mejia, initially pleaded not guilty to three separate charges before the case went to trial in May.

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s (CMZoo) oldest African elephant, Missy, required assistance to stand on Thursday morning. Her care team used specialized equipment to help her return to her feet. CMZoo confirmed that Missy is recovering and being closely monitored in the elephant barn.

A report indicates that the DEA has joined a probe into Hayden Panettiere's death. The content also notes that Panettiere had spoken openly about her struggles with drugs, alcohol, and chronic pain.

A Colorado State Patrol trooper suffered serious injuries after experiencing a medical episode. The incident resulted in the trooper being involved in a rollover collision.

Southern Colorado expects a quieter and drier day compared to the stormy day it had the previous day. This weather improvement is attributed partly to a high-pressure ridge forming over the region, which is also bringing warmer temperatures.

A Pennsylvania State Police helicopter violently collided with a plane. A Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson stated that two people were aboard the PSP aircraft when it collided with a Cessna 150 around 6:50 p.m.

The Palmer Lake Board of Trustees declared a water emergency and imposed Stage One Emergency Water Restrictions. The resolution was passed on Tuesday, Aug. 18, as well as earlier on Thursday, Aug. 13, via Resolution No. 30 - 2026.

Thousands of popular eye drops used to treat red and itchy eyes are being recalled nationwide. The recall was initiated because the products may be contaminated, according to the FDA.

UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central is utilizing Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy to provide physicians a more precise method for finding and biopsying small lung nodules. This new program has significantly increased the diagnostic accuracy for these lung nodules to 95%, compared to the 75%–80% rate found with traditional bronchoscopy procedures.

A 17-year-old is facing numerous charges after allegedly ramming a stolen car into a local restaurant. The incident occurred while the individual was attempting to break into the neighboring vape shop, prompting deputies from the El Paso County Sheriff's Office to respond around 5 a.m.

Mission Foods announced that it has made the difficult decision to close its Pueblo manufacturing facility. This total closure of the plant located at 2110 [...] was communicated based on a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN).

Following weekend showers and storms, the upcoming week is predicted to be drier, featuring mostly dry conditions and seasonal temperatures. A ridge of high pressure will build in, shifting the monsoon moisture plume farther away. This pattern is expected to raise temperatures a few degrees compared to Sunday.

A man died on Sunday afternoon due to fast-moving floodwaters following heavy rain in the Beulah Valley and Aspen Acres burn scar. The deceased was standing near the intersection of Highway 78 and Central Avenue in eastern Beulah when the event occurred.

The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) conducted a coordinated enforcement operation targeting retail crime between August 4 and August 7. This effort was part of a National Organized Retail Crime Blitz, resulting in 16 misdemeanor citations being issued and six new felony charges filed.

A Wyoming man was arrested in Douglas County after officials stated that he nearly struck a deputy and swerved across I-25 while suspected of drunk driving.