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New report shows significant increase in El Paso County drug-related deaths EL PASO COUNTY,  Colo. (KRDO) — A new report from the El Paso County Coroner's Office reveals disturbing trends in drug-related deaths, domestic violence, and youth suicides. Overall, there was a 43% increase in people dying from drugs in El Paso County in 2020 compared to 2019, a jump from 130 to 186 people. “It’s not just drugs,” said El Paso County Coroner Dr. Leon Kelly. “Many categories are up. But drugs had an extraordinary [increase] — the largest increase certainly since I’ve been here.” Kelly...

Today Cloudy with a few showers. A few flurries are possible. Temps nearly steady in the mid to upper 30s. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.. Tonight Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Low 24F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: April 17, 2021 @ 2:51 pm

Colorado Springs police uncover illegal gambling operation COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Metro Vice, Narcotics, and Intelligence Division of the Colorado Springs Police Department uncovered an illegal gambling ring. According to police, the Metro Vice Unit began investigating the illegal gambling operation in 2020. Detectives were able to develop probable cause to obtain a search warrant, and on Monday they searched a home in the 1200 block of Adams Drive. During the search, authorities detained 28 players for illegal gambling. Police also cited Stephen D. Scott, 51, and Yolanda Fu...