ICE agents reportedly used chemical irritants against the press after questioning the immigration status of a U.S. citizen Latino they had a car accident with, sparking community outrage.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is participating in "Flag Sojourn 250," a campaign to honor America's 250th anniversary by relaying a flag across the U.S. to Washington, D.C., by July 2026.

A manhunt in Oakley ended in a standoff after Raymond Smith allegedly shot at a deputy and tried to take his own life. He was arrested and faces multiple charges, including attempted murder.