Ashten Prechtel wrote her dream down as a kid and now it’s a reality
Discovery Canyon High School graduate Ashten Prechtel was drafted in the third round of the WNBA draft on Monday night by the Connecticut Sun. When…
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Wildlife authorities cracking down on illegal live crawfish sales in Colorado; long-term solution sought
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The owner of a Louisiana seafood company who has sold product here for nearly a decade, said that he’s being…
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The Rockies on new rule changes by Major League Baseball
The Colorado Rockies give their thoughts on the new rule changes by Major League…
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Sights and Sounds of the Rockies home opener
The Colorado Rockies played their home opener against the Washington Nationals on Thursday. Here are the sights and…
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Colorado Springs mayoral candidate Sallie Clark ‘considering a recount,’ asks city clerk how much it would cost Friday
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A candidate in the race to be the next mayor of Colorado Springs is requesting information on the cost of a recount…
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The School Buzz: Army Medical Corps teaches Pueblo JROTC cades life-saving skills
Some high schoolers in Pueblo are being taught life-saving skills thanks to the Army. Members of the Army’s Medical Corps spent four days at…
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Proposed 450-house development in Black Forest draws step closer to final approval Thursday
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A month after rejecting a plan by Classic Communities to build 450 homes on the south side of Black Forest, the…
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Letecia Stauch murder trial Day 3 in El Paso County
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The trial of Letecia Stauch, the El Paso County woman accused of murdering her 11-year-old stepson, Gannon, finished…
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El Paso County commissioners approve rezoning request that would allow 300- to 700-unit apartment complex
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — For the second time in two weeks, residents in the Black Forest area are opposing a proposed housing development but…
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Colorado Springs Downtown Transit Center bathrooms closed to test for possible meth contamination
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The controversy over restrooms at the city bus depot continued Monday with Mountain Metro Transit closing them with…
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Feeding firefighters among challenges of responding to 403 Fire near Park/Teller County line
FLORISSANT, Colo. (KRDO) — Authorities, organizations and volunteers have scrambled to provide enough meals, drinks, snacks and other necessities…
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Officials provide an update on the 403 Fire Friday morning
FLORISSANT, Colo. (KRDO) — The Teller County Sheriff’s Office provided an update on the 403 Fire, burning along the Park and Teller County line.…
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Workers begin final phase of cadet chapel restoration at Air Force Academy
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The project to repair decades of water damage on the iconic Air Force Academy chapel was extended by the discovery…
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The School Buzz: D3 4th-graders start own their recycling program
It’s not often fourth graders lead a charge to help the environment. However, Venetucci Elementary School is lucky to have a remarkable pair of…
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Mountain Metro Transit bus drivers bring concerns about lack of restrooms to city council
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Members of a union representing city bus drivers said that they are seeing more kidney and other health issues…
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Colorado Springs City Council, citizens express preference for one of two options to aerate, circulate water in Prospect Lake
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The City Council and several residents voiced support this week for one of two systems recommended by the…
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Colorado Springs police chief updates City Council on progress in use-of-force study results
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — On Monday afternoon, Colorado Springs Police Chief Adrian Vasquez made a presentation to the City Council regarding…
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Escalating issues with transients result in the closing of longtime Colorado Springs thrift shop
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — April marks the 65th anniversary of the Thrift House of the Episcopal Churchwomen, and it also signals the end of…
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Grass fire east of Lamar contained after burning 5,000+ acres, destroying three outbuildings
PROWERS COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A fire between Lamar and Granada that began Wednesday afternoon burned more than 5,000 acres, authorities confirmed.…
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National Mill Dog Rescue launches fundraiser to open new property that’ll help dogs in need
PEYTON, Colo. (KRDO) — The National Mill Dog Rescue launched a fundraiser to expand and open on a Midwest property the organization acquired in…
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