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• Police changes take affect for Palmer Lake

  January 2, 2013 8:10 PM

  January brings changes for the Palmer Lake Police Department; a complete shuffling of the staff. News 5 first brought you this story in November. As we move forward in 2013, there will be no more full-time officers for Palmer Lake PD -- only part-time. Also, there will be no... more »

• Safety concerns surface following police department budget cuts

  November 26, 2012 10:50 PM

  Palmer Lake Police Chief Kieth Moreland will be out of a job Dec. 6 following massive budget cuts effecting the police department. Those living in the community are now left wondering if their safety will be put at risk. Bill McDonald has felt a strong sense of security... more »

• Train blocks road near Palmer Lake

  November 1, 2011 10:45 PM

  The El Paso County Sheriff's office says a train has stalled in northern El Paso County, blocking a road near Palmer Lake. It happened around 5:30 p.m. The train stalled while crossing County Line Road. The train will likely be stuck there until after 10:30 p.m. more »

• Bear suspected in killing of miniature donkeys

  September 9, 2011 4:15 PM

  The Colorado Division of Wildlife confirms a bear trap has been set in the Palmer Lake area after two miniature donkeys were killed. It happened a couple of miles west of I-25 near Highway 105. The owner of the property reported one miniature donkey was taken last week and... more »

• Running through the weekend

  September 5, 2011 4:02 PM

  Around 1,100 people spent their Labor Day Weekend running, literally. The American Discovery Trail Marathon is an all volunteer event that raises money for the Trails and Open Space Coalition and the Pikes Peak Road Runners. The race consists of a full marathon, half marathon, a marathon relay and... more »

• Palmer Lake boy charged in stabbing of classmate

  September 8, 2010 5:23 PM

  The fallout continues from Tuesday's assault where a 12 year old boy allegedly stabbed a classmate in the face and neck. "It appears he (the victim) has a ruptured esophagus and also some severing of the muscles on the right side of his neck." explains Palmer Lake Police Chief Keith... more »

• 12 year old recovering after stabbing

  September 7, 2010 8:48 PM

  Palmer Lake Police say a 12 year old stabbed another 12 year old after school, Tuesday afternoon. Investigators tell us the boys got into an argument near a bus stop at Palmer Lake Elementary. After words were exchanged, one of the boys allegedly stabbed the other multiple times in the... more »

• Palmer Lake Ice Cream Social this weekend

  June 14, 2010 4:54 PM

  Father's Day is this weekend--and Palmer Lake is holding an old fashioned Ice Cream Social to celebrate Dads and their kids. The Palmer Lake Historical Society will provide ice cream, fruit pie, and music to bring families together on Father's Day. The cost: free. The High Prairie Band... more »

• P.O. Box users having Census problems

  April 6, 2010 12:22 AM

  Eddie Kinney has lived in Palmer Lake for nearly 30 years. During his daily stop at the post office he realized something was missing. "I checked with the post office about 3 weeks ago and they told me that the Census forms had come in but they had to send... more »

• Car hits gas meter in Palmer Lake

  March 15, 2010 11:31 AM

  A car knocked over a gas meter in Palmer Lake around 6:30 Monday morning, triggering a tense hour for area residents. A vehicle apparently slid on ice and hit the natural gas meter, causing a leak at Glen and Hillside. The meter spewed natural gas for about an hour... more »

• "Zen Cowboy" concert in Palmer Lake

  March 11, 2010 12:45 PM

  Chuck Pyle's humble, yet straight-forward infectious melodies has earned him the nickname "Zen Cowboy"-- he'll perform at the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts Friday evening at 7:30. Pyle has won high praise from both fans and peers throughout his performing career. He's written songs covered by such artists as... more »

• The Best Christmas Pageant Ever in Palmer Lake

  December 10, 2009 2:26 PM

  The Best Christmas Pageant Ever will be performed in Palmer Lake this weekend, at the Tri-lakes Center For the Arts. The play tells the story of an unruly pack of six siblings who go to church for the first time after being told they'd get free snacks. The kids... more »

• Winter weather hits Monument, Palmer Lake

  September 21, 2009 11:00 PM

  The last day of summer brought snow, freezing rain, and wind to Monument and Palmer Lake. This blast of winter caught some travelers from England by surprise. "We don't get as much, so it's a bit strange. With the mountain, I guess you expect something, don't you? It... more »

• Stranded Palmer Lake hikers found safe

  September 13, 2009 9:28 PM

  It started off as any other day in the woods for Mark Strauch, his son Ethan and brother in law Scott Haring. "We took off Saturday morning for a 20 mile hike loop so my son could fulfill his merit badge." says Mark. That hike turned into something a bit... more »