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• Man burned by fire in Peyton

  January 18, 2013 5:52 AM

  PEYTON - A man was burned after a fire broke out in a workshop on his property in the 12200 block of Smith Road early Friday morning. Firefighters from the Falcon Fire Department were called to the property at around 1:30 a.m. The man reportedly suffered minor burns to... more »

• Suspicious device found in Peyton

  July 10, 2012 7:17 AM

  Fort Carson was called to Peyton last night, after a suspicious device was found along the road. The Fort Carson PAO says it happened last night around 10:30. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal, or EOD was called to the scene. When the team arrived they discovered the device was... more »

• Puppy mill bust brings 57 dogs to El Paso County Play Video

  April 8, 2012 11:58 PM

  57 dogs in need of serious medical care were rescued from a puppy mill in Oklahoma and driven to El Paso County by volunteers from the National Mill Dog Rescue. The dogs- of several shapes, sizes, and breeds- have spent most of their lives in cages barely larger than... more »

• Fire destroys Peyton home

  September 7, 2011 12:32 AM

  In a matter of minutes a 2 story Peyton home went up in massive flames that completely destroyed it. It started around 12:30 in the afternoon at 16575 Cathys Loop near Curtis Road. Mike Arndt lives across the road from the home. He and his wife were eating lunch... more »

• Power has been restored to nearly 2000 customers in El Paso County

  September 3, 2011 5:24 PM

  Mountain View Electric has announced that power has been restored to nearly 200 customers in eastern El Paso County after an electrical storm caused damage to transmission lines near Peyton. Earlier Saturday morning power was lost as a result of damage done from an electrical storm late Friday night. ... more »

• Late night lightning and high winds possibly to blame for power outage

  September 3, 2011 2:18 PM

  A late night electrical storm and high winds could be to blame for a power outage in Eastern El Paso County Saturday morning. At about 11:00 calls flooded into Mountain View Electric reporting what is now known to be a major power outage affecting at least 2000 customers in the... more »

• Small Aircraft Crash at Meadow Lake Airport

  August 6, 2011 11:17 AM

  El Paso County Sheriffs Office has confirmed that a small aircraft has crashed or made a hard landing at Meadow Lake Airport in Peyton. The two people who were on board were injured and taken to a local hospital. The aircraft was reported to have flipped over onto its top.... more »

• Rabies issue growing in Colorado

  July 16, 2011 6:49 PM

  County and state animal control officers say rabies is becoming more of a problem in Colorado. El Paso County Public Health and Colorado Springs Area Veterinary Society held a vaccination clinic for pets Saturday in Peyton. Health care experts say pets are the biggest link for humans to come... more »

• Local dog rescue group gets a quarter-million dollar gift

  June 19, 2011 12:11 AM

  The new truck given to National Mill Dog Rescue, based out of Peyton, means almost too much to put into words. "It's so much better than the way we did it; I mean we rescued 5,000 the other way and it was hard," says Theresa Strader, director of National... more »

• Local dog rescue group getting big help

  June 18, 2011 3:43 PM

  The National Mill Dog Rescue, operating out of Peyton, is partnering with the North Shore Animal League and will be the recipient of a new mobile unit for the group to use. The mobile unit is intended for use during pick up, transport, and adoption of animals that they take... more »

• Pronghorn illegally killed, reward offered

  April 29, 2011 4:37 PM

  The Colorado Division of Wildlife is trying to find the person responsible for illegally shooting a pronghorn buck in eastern El Paso County. The animal was probably killed over the weekend of April15. It was found along Sweet Road just east of the Peyton Highway. "The buck was... more »

• Stolen fire equipment recovered

  April 2, 2011 1:21 PM

  The Peyton Volunteer Fire Department has recovered the equipment that was stolen from one of their fire truck earlier this morning. Interim Fire Chief Sharon Brown says that the fire hose, couplings, nozzles, pike poles, and a tackle box containing small extraction tools were all found dumped along side Oak... more »

• Fire equipment stolen

  April 2, 2011 7:57 AM

  The Peyton Volunteer Fire Department says at least $5,000 worth of firefighting equipment was stolen right off of one of their trucks as crews were responding to a call for service. The firefighters were dispatched to a home near Hopper Road between Peyton and Black Forest at around 3:45... more »

• Insurance agent says most Colorado homes are underinsured

  March 26, 2011 7:09 PM

  Fires have burned thousands of acres this week, and getting dangerously close to homes along the Front Range. A local insurance agent says two-thirds of Colorado homes are underinsured. So are you prepared if your house is in the line of fire? David Reed got a good look... more »

• Fire under control

  March 22, 2011 1:19 PM

  A fire in eastern El Paso County is under control. It started in grassland near Enoch Road and the Peyton Highway. Fire crews moved rapidly and controlled the fire, which only burned a few acres. No structures were threatened. more »

• Peyton Fire District trying to bring volunteers back, making changes

  February 26, 2011 12:57 AM

  The embattled Peyton Fire District Board faces tough decisions as 12 of their firefighters resigned earlier this month -- citing safety issues with the acting fire chief, Jack Rauer. Rauer was placed on paid leave in January while the board looked into allegations, but then was reinstated in February, which... more »

• Shed fire near Peyton kills 3 goats, chickens

  February 13, 2011 6:01 PM

  PEYTON, Colo. (AP) - A fire near Peyton has left three goats and several chickens dead. Peyton Fire Protection District Chief Jack Rauer says a shed filled with animals and hay caught fire around 8:30 a.m. Saturday, killing the goats and several chicks. The Gazette reports another goat was... more »

• Aurora cop arrested on child porn charge

  December 17, 2010 3:55 PM

  A man from Peyton, who is also a Sgt. at the Aurora Police Department, has been arrested on child pornography charges. According to Colorado Springs Police Department, their Internet Crimes Against Children unit was asked to investigate the case by the Westminster Police Department. A search warrant was... more »

• UPDATE: Grass fire west of Ellicott contained

  June 23, 2010 6:42 PM

  At 5:03 p.m. crews gained containment of this fire and began mop up operations. One man suffered a burn to his hand. It was apparently started by a spark from an RV. A grass fire has broken out in eastern El Paso County. It is burning west of Ellicott... more »

• Update: Highway 24 now open after fatal accident

  June 18, 2010 12:28 PM

  Highway 24 is back open, after being closed for a few hours in both directions, in eastern El Paso County. The accident happened just after 10 a.m. The State Patrol said two vehicles were traveling west on Highway 24. The vehicle in front started to make a left... more »

• One person killed in Peyton traffic crash

  May 12, 2010 10:25 PM

  The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash that happened late last night at the intersection of Curtis and Jones roads. Investigators say two vehicles were involved. One death has been confirmed, and two other people were transported to Memorial Hospital in unknown condition. Alcohol and drugs... more »

• D-49 cutting 92 jobs

  March 25, 2010 6:44 PM

  Staff cuts weren't an easy decision for school board president Danielle Lindorf, but a unanimous one for the D-49 school board. "There is always a concern, that we're not meeting the needs of our students and it's always a reassessment whether or not we are," Lindorf says, talking about... more »

• Organ donation helps Colorado boy live, twice

  March 3, 2010 12:00 AM

  JD Ross picks through photos with his son Garrett and daughter, Jessi, at their home in Peyton. The photos show Garrett in a baseball uniform or on a horse. But many photos show Garrett hooked to tubes, IVs, and other machines that are keeping him alive. Before Garrett was... more »

• Haitian orphan comes home to Colorado

  January 25, 2010 12:12 AM

  Meet the Thomas family. Ryan, Naomi, Corina, Zach and Emma. This weekend they welcomed a new member to the family, 23 month old Jeffry. "This is just unbelievable!" says Naomi, "We just keep looking around saying, oh my gosh! We have four kids now!" Jeffry, a Haitian orphan, has... more »

• USPS - Pueblo, Peyton, Ramah, Victor

  January 19, 2010 1:46 PM

  The US Postal Service currently has 15 openings in Colorado, including two positions in Pueblo and one each in Peyton, Ramah and Victor. Salaries vary, depending on the job. Click here to apply more »

• Local author writes science fiction fantasy novel

  December 9, 2009 2:06 PM

  Most of us have had odd neighbors--but neighbors who are space aliens? That's the premise of "Changing Planets," by Peyton author Nikki Hohl. The fast-paced science-fiction fantasy tells the story of a 15-year-old boy who vows to unearth the mystery of his new neighbors, pulling his best friend into... more »

• Free H1N1 swine flu vaccine clinics in Colorado Springs, El Paso County

  October 8, 2009 2:03 PM

  The long-awaited swine flu vaccine is finally becoming available in Colorado. The El Paso County Health Department has scheduled several free vaccination clinics. The county is reserving the vaccine for high risk groups including: · Pregnant women · People who live with or care for infants younger than... more »