Maggie Bryan

1 week ago | koaa.com | Maggie Bryan

EL PASO COUNTY — During a news conference on Friday, El Paso County Sheriff Joe Roybal called on the governor and state lawmakers to find a solution to an increasing backlog of sentenced inmates waiting to be transferred to state prisons. Sheriff Roybal said the El Paso County Jail housed an average of 55 inmates awaiting transfer to the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) in January, which he called a reasonable number. In May, he said the average waitlist climbed to 106 inmates.

1 week ago | koaa.com | Maggie Bryan

COLORADO SPRINGS — Several Colorado Springs City Council members are pushing back against Governor Jared Polis' efforts to enforce state housing laws, claiming his actions are government overreach. Gov. Polis signed an executive order on May 16 that threatens to pull funding from cities that don't comply with recently passed housing laws.

2 weeks ago | koaa.com | Maggie Bryan

EL PASO COUNTY — El Paso County has paid $2.5 million in a settlement to the family of a man found dead in his El Paso County Jail cell in April 2022, according to attorneys. 48-year-old Cristo Canett was booked into the jail after attorneys said he went to a local emergency room for stomach pain. Attorneys said Canett notified the halfway house where he was living that he was at the hospital, but an "escape" warrant was entered.

2 weeks ago | koaa.com | Maggie Bryan

COLORADO SPRINGS — The nonprofit We Fortify uses a unique solution to help young adults at risk of homelessness: tiny homes. The colorful homes are available for people aged 18 to 25 who need a little help getting back on their feet. We Fortify gives the young adults a two-year lease at $600 per month. Staff members also meet with residents weekly to teach them life skills, like cooking, budgeting, building a resume, and applying for jobs. "We create an empowerment plan.

3 weeks ago | koaa.com | Maggie Bryan

COLORADO SPRINGS — During a press conference on Thursday morning, Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade said the police department surpassed 800 sworn officers for the first time. The city said the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) reached 805 officers in April 2025. The department is authorized to have 839 officers. Mayor Mobolade said this is an important staffing milestone as the city has intentionally put funds toward recruiting officers.