Google Maps leads Denver Airport commuters to mud
Dozens of drivers relying on Google Maps to get them to Denver International Airport this past weekend were instead led to a muddy field. According…
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New mural brings change to Colorado Springs skyline
Big changes are coming to Colorado Springs’ skyline: a new mural atop an old roof. It’s a story KRDO first brought you in August 2018,…
Continue ReadingStrong storms possible for Eastern plains – 6/26/19
TODAY: Mostly sunny weather is in the forecast for the first half of the day, with increasing chances for a few spotty showers or a storm after 1 or…
Continue ReadingRainbow crosswalk painted for Pride Month quickly repainted by city crews
If you were driving too fast, you may have missed it. A crosswalk at Platte Avenue and Platte Place in Colorado Springs was painted into a rainbow…
Continue ReadingColorado lookout who spotted 200 wildfires retires in his 80s
Billy Ellis spotted over 200 wildfires during his time as a lookout at the Devil’s Head Lookout Tower in Pike and San Isabel National Forests.…
Continue ReadingMan killed in overnight shooting in Pueblo
A 23-year-old man is dead following an overnight shooting in Pueblo. Investigators tell KRDO Newschannel 13 that there was some sort of argument…
Continue ReadingManitou Springs facing changes; Mayor Ken Jaray not seeking re-election
Manitou Springs Mayor Ken Jaray announced he is not running for re-election after more than a year in office. He says it’s in part because of…
Continue ReadingColorado Springs Bike to Work Day registration is open
Registration is now open for Wednesday’s 26th Annual Bike to Work Day in Colorado Springs. Grab a free breakfast from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. on…
Continue ReadingSouth Academy Boulevard is next major road project for Colorado Springs
It happened on Centennial Boulevard and Pikes Peak Avenue in Colorado Springs, and next year it will happen on South Academy Boulevard — a…
Continue ReadingFirefighters recover stolen truck from Quail Lake in Colorado Springs
Firefighters recovered a stolen truck from Quail Lake on Monday evening after a sonar device detected the vehicle hidden in the water. The Colorado…
Continue ReadingWarming Trend Continues 6-25-19
TONIGHT: Rain chances diminish after 8 pm, turning mostly clear overnight with light northerly winds at 5-10mph. Low temperatures to 52 degrees.…
Continue ReadingCalifornia to require background checks for ammo purchases
Starting Monday, California will require criminal background checks for every ammunition purchase. Gov. Gavin Newsom touted the state’s latest…
Continue ReadingSheriff: Mom abused her children, boiled puppies to death
A New Mexico woman is facing charges she beat and tortured her children and forced them to watch her kill their pets. Martha and her husband Timothy…
Continue ReadingVideo shows deputies pull newborn baby from plastic bag
A newborn girl was found in a plastic bag in the woods earlier this month in Georgia, and the sheriff’s office that found the baby shared video…
Continue ReadingCrews find body of Colorado Springs woman missing in Rio Grande
UPDATE: The Mineral County Sheriff’s Office reported Tuesday that the body of Roberta Sophia Rodriguez had been found after 10 days of…
Continue ReadingPenrose murder victim’s family shares their side and what they know about the suspect
If you go by the arrest affidavit, it was a case of a roommate who overextended his welcome with deadly results. Now, the family of a Penrose murder…
Continue ReadingJuvenile from Colorado Springs escapes youth services center
A 17-year-old with ties to a burglary spree last year in Colorado Springs has escaped from the Lookout Mountain Youth Services Center in Golden,…
Continue ReadingHuge wooden troll reopens at new site in Colorado ski town
A giant wooden troll is ready to greet fans again after being moved and rebuilt in a Colorado ski town. The Summit Daily News reports the 15-foot…
Continue ReadingColorado Springs man concerned about “noose” chew toy
“He was wheezing a little bit,” said Jared Fontaine, whose cat’s neck was wrapped around a dog chew toy. “I was definitely…
Continue Reading06/25/19 Forecast Discussion
Today: Plenty of sunshine during the morning, helping to warm up into the low 80’s before noon. Increased cloud coverage by early afternoon…
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