Councilman becomes ‘Parking Elf’ to pay meters in downtown Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — “Thank you,” people say as they greet the “Parking Elf” who pays off downtown parking meters in Colorado Springs. It’s the…
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Wounded warriors thrive on Colorado sled hockey team
MONUMENT, Colo. (KRDO) – The road ahead for many veterans can be uncertain and stressful after their service, but there is a local team whose entire…
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Colorado Springs authorities rope off pavilion at second downtown-area park due to homeless
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — For the second time in four months — because of apparent issues related to the homeless — authorities have limited…
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Walsenburg gets some of biggest snow totals in latest southern Colorado storm
WALSENBURG, Colo. — The area south and west of Pueblo received among the heaviest snow totals in the latest winter storm to hit…
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Weekend snow could affect some of busiest holiday shopping days in southern Colorado
With southern Colorado expected to receive between 3 and 8 inches of snow Sunday, will it affect shopping traffic on the next-to-last weekend before…
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Palmer Lake town hall meeting has residents fired up
PALMER LAKE, Colo. (KRDO) — On Thursday night, for the second time this year, a Palmer Lake Town Council meeting will adjourn to discuss the future…
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Front Range avalanche warning as storm system approaches
DENVER (AP) – Two rounds of heavy snowfall will increase backcountry avalanche danger along Colorado’s Range through the weekend. That’s the word…
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Colorado Springs approves, receives state funding for electric vehicles plan
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The City Council voted Tuesday to approve acceptance of a $200,000 state grant for developing an electric vehicle…
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Santa Barbara Police K9 Loki retires with 42 dog years of service
Santa Barbara Police K9, Loki, celebrated 42 dog years of service – or six people years – at his retirement ceremony…
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North Korea opens ski resort to boost tourism
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened a new mountain spa and ski resort that’s intended for people to enjoy “high…
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Millennials are the reason for a busy Christmas tree season
A new study says millennials are the reason real Christmas trees are flying off the lots across the country. The National Christmas Tree Association…
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Real ID Act: What it means for you
Take a look at your identification card: does it have a gold star or a white star on a black circle in the upper right-hand corner? If not, you’re…
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More decisions on short-term rental regulations made Thursday in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Colorado Springs City Council, having already approved occupancy limits for short-term rental units, voted 5-4…
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Travel Tuesday claims to offer the year’s best vacation deals
Travel Tuesday, the day after Cyber Monday, is shaping up to be one of the best days of the year to book everything from airfare to beach vacations.…
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Wolf sanctuary near Guffey closing at end of December
One of Colorado’s wolf sanctuaries just announced it will be closing at the end of the month, but the animals are slated to go to a non-profit that…
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Where to chop your own Christmas tree in Colorado
For people looking to head into the great outdoors and find their own Christmas Tree, there are a few rules you will need to know. To cut down your…
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Dining out on Thanksgiving becoming more common for families in Colorado Springs
For various reasons, not everyone can or chooses to eat a big holiday meal at home with family and friends, and it appears that more families are…
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Study warns helmets don’t offer full protection on slopes
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) – A new study cautions that helmets do not provide complete protection for skiers and snowboarders. Trauma surgeons from…
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Debate: Which day of Thanksgiving week is busiest for grocery stores?
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is traditionally the year’s busiest travel day — but if you’re not on the road or in a plane, chances are you’re…
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Forecast: 960k Coloradans Traveling for Thanksgiving
Highest Thanksgiving travel volume ever recorded in…
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