State & Regional News Archives

Colorado governor focuses on schools, education during COVID briefing Tuesday

September 29, 2020 10:16 am Scott Harrison

DENVER (KRDO) — Gov. Jared Polis had three guests speaking with him during his weekly briefing on the state’s COVID-19 response Tuesday, and the…

How much money is going to Southern Colorado’s congressional candidates

September 29, 2020 5:11 pm Zachary Aedo

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Ahead of the upcoming 2020 election, here’s a list of the major sources of funding for congressional candidates…

On the Lookout: Detectives need help finding porch pirates and ATM thieves

September 29, 2020 3:39 pm Heather Skold

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — It was shortly after 2 p.m. on September 23 when a silver sedan was captured pulling up to a home near Oro Blanco…

Gov. Jared Polis gives update on Colorado’s response to COVID-19, Sept. 29

September 29, 2020 12:28 pm KRDO.com Staff

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is giving an update on the state’s response to COVID-19 Tuesday.Watch below: We’ll update this article with new information…

Colorado regulators approve drilling buffers, other rules

September 29, 2020 10:09 am Associated Press

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission has provided preliminary approval for new regulations for well drilling…

Old Stage Road in El Paso County raises concern during COVID-19 pandemic

September 28, 2020 7:46 pm Scott Harrison

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — You can add Old Stage Road, a winding, bumpy gravel road in the mountains above southwest Colorado Springs, to the…

Pair sentenced for Colorado fraudulent massage therapy license scheme

September 28, 2020 7:00 pm Chelsea Brentzel

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Two people at the top of a massage therapy licensing scheme will serve federal prison time and house arrest. The…

El Paso County to test voting machines for accuracy ahead of 2020 election

September 28, 2020 4:14 pm Zachary Aedo

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office says it will start testing voting equipment Tuesday to ensure its…

Arapahoe Basin lays out upcoming ski season with Covid limitations

September 28, 2020 9:33 am Tom Massmann

ARAPAHOE BASIN, Colo. (KRDO) — Arapahoe Basin ski resort announced Monday morning that they have started making snow for the upcoming ski season,…

Colorado’s 3rd largest recorded wildfire continues to spread

September 27, 2020 7:46 pm Associated Press

LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (AP) — Winds fueled a northern Colorado wildfire that emergency officials said has damaged structures and moved beyond…

Racially sensitive Facebook post divides small Colorado town

September 27, 2020 12:31 pm Associated Press

LYONS, Colo. (AP) – The small town of Lyons in Boulder County has been divided since its longtime fire chief made a comment on Facebook that some…

Appeals court orders new sentencing in homemade bomb case

September 26, 2020 1:40 pm Associated Press

DENVER (AP) – A man who left a homemade bomb outside a police station in a Colorado mountain town could spend less time in prison under a U.S.…

El Paso County commissioners approve using federal COVID-19 recovery funds to repair damage to Paint Mines

September 24, 2020 11:54 am Scott Harrison

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Vandalism and other damage to the Paint Mines Interpretive Park near Calhan in northeastern El Paso County will be…

Creek Week volunteer cleanup event starts for 7th year Saturday across southern Colorado

September 25, 2020 1:10 pm Scott Harrison

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — If you’re looking for a great way to enjoy the nice weather this weekend and clean up your community, then the…

Entrance fees waived at all National Parks on Saturday

September 25, 2020 6:17 pm Andrew McMillan

In honor of National Public Lands Day, visitors at National Park Services sites can get free admission on Saturday. This is the 5th free entrance day…