‘Flex zoning’ concept could increase housing availability in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The City Council discussed a preliminary plan during Tuesday’s work session that would allow residential developers…
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Winter storm could be fourth major weather event in past year to damage trees in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The season’s first winter storm will bring not only cold temperatures and snow, but a risk of further damage to…
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Early winter storm in late summer: Expectations, preparations for high country in Pikes Peak Region
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Higher elevations in Monument and Black Forest usually experience the strongest impacts from winter storms, and the…
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3 bear rescues in Colorado Springs this week highlight start of more active fall period
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The tranquilizing and relocation of a large bear Thursday should be a reminder that the animals are entering a more…
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New study indicates parts of Rocky Mountain forests to be slower or unable to recover from wildfires
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The recent trend of warmer, drier weather in the West will make some wildfire recovery in southern Rocky Mountain…
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Colorado Springs, developer discussing possible annexation plan along Woodmen Road
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A plan to annex nearly 900 acres along the east end of Woodmen Road into the city has been recommended by the…
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Pikes Peak receives season’s first snowfall overnight Monday
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The calendar says the start of fall is three weeks away, but the summit of Pikes Peak received an early dose of…
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Ten students test positive for COVID-19 at Colorado College; two dorms under quarantine, one released
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado College officials revealed over the weekend that six additional students have tested positive for the…
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7 Colorado Springs-area firefighters part of statewide team responding to Hurricane Laura
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A statewide team of 90 firefighters, including six from Colorado Springs and one from Black Forest, arrived near…
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Drivers lament lack of fans for Pikes Peak Hill Climb
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — It’s been known for months that the 2020 Pikes Peak Hill Climb would be held without fans. So far, things have…
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Paint Mines in El Paso County dealing with damage from recent vandalism, larger crowds
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — You wouldn’t expect someone to damage the natural, colorful beauty that makes the Paint Mines Interpretive Park such…
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$9 million redevelopment of Panorama Park in Colorado Springs gets final approval from City Council
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — On its second and final vote Tuesday, the Colorado Springs City Council gave final approval to a plan to redevelop…
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Tech inspection for Pikes Peak Hill Climb
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — On the first day of race week, the Pikes Peak Hill Climb held its technical inspection for this year’s drivers.…
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Racers, organizers adapt to changes from pandemic to Pikes Peak Hill Climb
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Two months later than usual, no motorcycles, spectators or pre-race fan event are among the changes the COVID-19…
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Upcoming Colorado State Fair remains scaled back due to pandemic but adding some events
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Although the COVID-19 pandemic has canceled much of the traditional entertainment and will significantly reduce attendance at…
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What does the 30-day ban on open fires mean for Colorado cities, counties?
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Earlier this week, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issued a statewide ban on open fires, given the high fire danger and…
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Coyotes raise concern for second straight year in southwest Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Residents of the Skyway neighborhood are again expressing their worries about possible danger from coyotes in the…
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Security-Widefield ranks #1 for nation’s hottest housing market ZIP code
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The red-hot housing market of Colorado Springs has now spread to one of its metro areas — Security-Widefield.…
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Colorado Springs on pace for second straight year of 100,000 potholes
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Despite nearly five years of expanded street and road paving from the voter-approved 2C sales tax increase, the…
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Portable base at Colorado Springs Airport supporting air tankers working wildfires in state
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs is a distance from several major wildfires currently burning in Colorado, but the city’s airport…
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