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Court overturns Stauch murder conviction

Court overturns Letecia Stauch's conviction in 11-year-old's death.

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A Colorado appeals court on Thursday <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="overturned" data-vars-click-url="https://www.koaa.com/news/local-news/colorado-woman-convicted-of-killing-her-stepson-granted-a-retrial-over-juror-issue" data-vars-content-id="88f4c4bc-4e6f-40c7-8c40-a81478ac77fb" data-vars-headline="Court overturns Stauch murder conviction" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.koaa.com/news/local-news/colorado-woman-convicted-of-killing-her-stepson-granted-a-retrial-over-juror-issue" target="_blank">overturned</a> Letecia Stauch&#x27;s 2023 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="murder conviction" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sjFN6ZO7ZE" data-vars-content-id="88f4c4bc-4e6f-40c7-8c40-a81478ac77fb" data-vars-headline="Court overturns Stauch murder conviction" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sjFN6ZO7ZE" target="_blank">murder conviction</a> in the death of her stepson, Gannon Stauch.Why it matters: The 2020 disappearance and death of 11-year-old Gannon Stauch <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="shocked the Colorado Springs community" data-vars-click-url="https://www.kktv.com/2023/11/06/mural-gannon-stauch-unveiled-downtown-colorado-springs/" data-vars-content-id="88f4c4bc-4e6f-40c7-8c40-a81478ac77fb" data-vars-headline="Court overturns Stauch murder conviction" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.kktv.com/2023/11/06/mural-gannon-stauch-unveiled-downtown-colorado-springs/" target="_blank">shocked the Colorado Springs community</a> and drew national attention.

El Paso County growth slows as migration drops

International migration to the U.S. fell 55% from 2024 to 2025.

El Paso County added residents between 2024 and 2025, but growth slowed as international migration fell sharply nationwide.Why it matters: New U.S. Census data shows <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="tighter immigration enforcement" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/26/county-population-growth-immigration" data-vars-content-id="ebc8b304-6bd9-4a75-a67e-e6a94dc21bd2" data-vars-headline="El Paso County growth slows as migration drops" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/26/county-population-growth-immigration" target="_self">tighter immigration enforcement</a> is helping reshape population trends — including in fast-growing areas like Colorado Springs.

Manitou board game convention enters its final year

The sixth edition of the convention in Manitou Springs, April 10–12, will be its last.

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The Pikes Peak Gaming Convention is taking one last turn, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="April 10–12" data-vars-click-url="https://pikespeakgamers.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4354289-8d9d-4b86-998e-4313d84fe5f2" data-vars-headline="Manitou board game convention enters its final year" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://pikespeakgamers.com/" target="_blank">April 10–12</a>.Why it matters: The board game gathering is the only one of its kind outside of the Denver metro area, and offers an annual draw to Manitou Springs.

Colorado Springs council appoints Ken Casey to District 2 seat

The appointment comes just weeks after voters recalled former District 2 Councilmember Tom Bailey.

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Ken Casey will represent one of Colorado Springs&#x27; fastest-growing districts after a split City Council vote Monday.Why it matters: The appointment comes just weeks after voters <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="recalled" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/colorado-springs/2026/03/12/tom-bailey-resignation-city-council-development" data-vars-content-id="b1351785-5a26-4caa-9514-871ff8a724ba" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs council appoints Ken Casey to District 2 seat" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/colorado-springs/2026/03/12/tom-bailey-resignation-city-council-development" target="_self">recalled</a> former District 2 Councilmember Tom Bailey, in part signaling broader <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="frustration" data-vars-click-url="https://www.koaa.com/news/politics/signatures-gathered-pine-creek-homeowners-hand-councilman-tom-baileys-recall-effort-over-to-city-clerk" data-vars-content-id="b1351785-5a26-4caa-9514-871ff8a724ba" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs council appoints Ken Casey to District 2 seat" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.koaa.com/news/politics/signatures-gathered-pine-creek-homeowners-hand-councilman-tom-baileys-recall-effort-over-to-city-clerk" target="_blank">frustration</a> over growth and development in the city.

Revolt over data center points to rising resistance in Colorado Springs

Hundreds voice concerns over noise, water use and trust at a packed meeting.

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Public opposition to a proposed data center along Garden of the Gods Road overflowed a community meeting Tuesday night, forcing plans for a larger follow-up.Why it matters: The backlash shows <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="anti-data center sentiment" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/05/data-centers-midterms-state-bans-bills-ai" data-vars-content-id="0b8375da-fd93-47ab-afeb-71f8ea859778" data-vars-headline="Revolt over data center points to rising resistance in Colorado Springs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/05/data-centers-midterms-state-bans-bills-ai" target="_self">anti-data center sentiment</a> is spreading to Colorado Springs.

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