April 2020

Wildfire prompts evacuations at John Martin Reservoir State Park

April 30, 2020 8:38 PM Suzie Ziegler

BENT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Staff and visitors were told to evacuate Thursday evening after a wildfire sparked at John Martin Reservoir State Park.…

State, national concern grows over COVID-fueled beef shortages at grocery stores

April 30, 2020 8:37 PM Scott Harrison

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The coronavirus pandemic first produced a run on toilet paper and hand sanitizer that continues today. Now,…

Colorado paramedic who volunteered in NYC dies of COVID-19

April 30, 2020 8:11 PM KRDO News

NEW YORK CITY — A Colorado paramedic who volunteered to help in the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak has died of COVID-19, said his family…

California man arrested in Colorado in killing of girlfriend, her sons

April 30, 2020 6:44 PM Associated Press

APPLE VALLEY, Calif. (AP) – Authorities have arrested an “armed and dangerous” man suspected of killing his girlfriend and her two young sons and…

Woman dies after falling into lake at Pueblo Lake State Park

April 30, 2020 6:40 PM Associated Press

PUEBLO, Colo. – A 65-year-old woman died after witnesses say she fell into the water while fishing at Lake Pueblo State Park in southern Colorado.…

Mounted Color Guard offers morale rides for Fort Carson families

April 30, 2020 6:39 PM Danny Mata

FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) — Home can feel pretty small these days with most of us locked in our houses. Thankfully, for families at Fort Carson,…

Fatal crash on Highway 96 closes lanes in both directions

April 30, 2020 5:59 PM Suzie Ziegler

CROWLEY COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A three-vehicle crash that closed Highway 96 west of Crowley is fatal, according to the Colorado State Patrol. Kendra…

Goodwill to reopen stores in southern Colorado

April 30, 2020 5:04 PM Suzie Ziegler

Starting May 1, after getting guidance from government and health officials, Goodwill of Colorado says it’s set to reopen most of its stores in…

Fountain Police arrest fugitive following a foot chase

April 30, 2020 4:37 PM Suzie Ziegler

FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KRDO) — A man wanted on multiple felony arrest warrants is now in custody after leading police on a brief chase Wednesday…

Local family makes TikTok videos to help during quarantine

April 30, 2020 2:48 PM Danny Mata

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Meet the Vazquez-Miller family. They’re a blended family of seven, and they’re posting fun videos on TikTok to give…

Royal Gorge Bridge reopening to vehicles on Friday

April 30, 2020 2:18 PM Andrew McMillan

CANON CITY, Colo. (KRDO) — Ask most guides in Colorado and they’ll tell you this is essential travel: the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park is reopening…

Skier presumed dead after avalanche near Crested Butte

April 30, 2020 2:06 PM Associated Press

CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. – A skier has been presumed dead after search crews were unable to conduct a successful rescue following an avalanche in central…

Colorado oil and gas downturn affecting economy, jobs

April 30, 2020 2:00 PM Alexis Dominguez

Colorado oil and gas experts are calling this economic situation the “worst they’ve ever seen” with a barrel of oil selling for less than it costs to…

Care and Share food bank continues to help those in need

April 30, 2020 1:50 PM Kolby Crossley

During these tough times food banks across the nation have seen a huge increase in the amount of people needing food. Care and Share food bank right…

Donkey Derby Days delayed due to disease developments

April 30, 2020 1:26 PM Andrew McMillan

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. (KRDO) — Another local spectacle has been pushed back due to COVID-19; Cripple Creek announced Thursday that the 89th Annual…

After Pueblo massage therapist’s arrest, more than 10 potential victims report sexual contact

April 30, 2020 1:00 PM Dan Beedie

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — A licensed massage therapist recently arrested for unlawful sexual contact in Pueblo could be facing additional charges.…

More than 1 million people worldwide have now recovered from COVID-19

April 30, 2020 12:38 PM Andrew McMillan

While deaths from COVID-19 are often in the headlines, the good news is that Johns Hopkins University’s Coronavirus Resource Center reports that more…