Colorado Springs News Brief – January 30, 2026

Man Arrested for Attempted Murder While Out on Bond

Colorado Springs police have arrested 44-year-old Anthony Lopez on charges of attempted murder and weapons-related offenses. Lopez was out on bond for a previous incident involving an incendiary device when he allegedly fired into an occupied vehicle on December 17. Authorities recovered a handgun with an illegal extended magazine from his vehicle during the arrest. He remains in custody with a $250,000 bond.

Potential Train Initiative on the Horizon

Voters in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas could soon decide on funding a major train initiative connecting Pueblo to Denver, with stops in Colorado Springs. The proposed project aims to alleviate congestion on I-25 and improve regional connectivity. A half-cent sales tax is being considered to fund the initiative, but several steps, including public input and technical planning, are required before it can appear on the ballot.

Weather Forecast

Today in Colorado Springs, expect snow showers with a high of 19°F and a 80% chance of precipitation. Winds will be from the north at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight, snow showers are likely with a low of 10°F and a 60% chance of precipitation. Winds will shift to the north-northwest at 10 to 20 mph.

Sources

• Man arrested in Colorado Springs for attempted murder while out on bond
• Voters could soon decide whether to fund a train from Pueblo and Colorado Springs to Denver
• Colorado Springs Weather History