Summer Strong: Are you stronger than the average person? Here’s how to find out
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Strength and cardiovascular fitness are key indicators of overall health and longevity. In this week’s Summer Strong…
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Changing checkpoint locations along Highway 67 in Fremont County pose more challenges
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — In addition to restricted access through the Highway 67 checkpoint south of Florence for the ongoing Aspen Acres…
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Evacuees in Salt Creek wait as Aspen Acres fire rages on in Pueblo, Custer counties
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Aspen Acres fire has grown to nearly 48,000 acres as of Wednesday night, and forced evacuations across Pueblo and…
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Historic Bishop Castle in Colorado endures ‘Aspen Acres’ fire threat
CUSTER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Bishop Castle, a beloved Colorado landmark in Custer County, remains standing after a recent wildfire threatened the…
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Tracking thunderstorms & flash flooding chances
TODAY: We’re tracking highs in the mid 90s in Colorado Springs, high 90s in Pueblo and triple digits across the plains! Expect widespread PM showers…
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‘Aspen Acres’ fire management team holds public information meeting in Pueblo
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – Tonight, the public got to hear firsthand from the fire management team working the “Aspen Acres” fire. → Stay informed on…
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Increasing rain chances with smoky skies throughout southern Colorado
Tonight we will see smoky skies with partly cloudy conditions. It will be on the breezy side with southeast winds at around 10-15 mph,. Low…
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Local artist’s “reverse obsidian carving” featured in Chicago art museum for America 250
WOODLAND PARK, Colo. (KRDO) – A self-taught sculptor in Woodland Park has developed a new carving technique that drew the eye of a Smithsonian…
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Mother Nature promising badly needed rain for gardens in southern Colorado
Over the past week, I’ve been watering Steve’s Garden constantly. When the air stays so dry, you need to check the soil around your plants to make…
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Trial date set for Barry Morphew for wife’s murder
ALAMOSA COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A trial date has been set for Barry Morphew, the Colorado man accused of murdering his wife in 2020. Morphew, who…
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United Way of Southern Colorado centralizes donations for victims of ‘Aspen Acres’ fire
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The United Way of Southern Colorado is working to streamline the donation process for those impacted by the “Aspen Acres”…
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Residents of Fremont, Pueblo counties worry about threat from advancing ‘Aspen Acres’ fire
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Highway 96 through Wetmore in Custer County is closed as part of the latest evacuation from the “Aspen Acres” fire,…
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Northern movement of ‘Aspen Acres’ fire prompts mandatory evacuations south of Florence in Fremont County
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo, (KRDO) — Despite fire crews increasing containment from zero to 14% in the “Aspen Acres” fire over the weekend, the intensity…
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United Way highlights KRDO13 Southern Colorado Cares Telethon for ‘Aspen Acres’ fire evacuees
The media briefing was scheduled for 1:30 p.m. A recording is above. PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The United Way of Southern Colorado will provide…
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Williamsburg evacuated suddenly as fire threatened north overnight
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – Unlike its neighbors, Williamsburg was not under pre-evacuation orders Sunday night. → Full coverage on the Aspen…
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Local officials respond to illegal Fourth of July fireworks
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — KRDO13 has heard from many of you who were concerned about the illegal use of fireworks this Fourth of July amid…
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Tracking increasing rain chances!
TODAY: Expect highs in the low 90s in Colorado Springs and high 90s in Pueblo. Most showers and thunderstorms stay over the High Country with just a…
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Tracking an active weather week
Today: Temperatures are still heating up providing Colorado Springs with the chance to get into the low 90s for today and tomorrow. Thunderstorms…
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UPDATE: Day 7 of Aspen Acres Fire may be best yet for firefighters
PUEBLO & CUSTER COUNTIES, Colo. (KRDO) — KRDO 13 has a crew in southern Pueblo County to provide an update on the Aspen Acres wildfire, which…
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Hot, Hazy end to the Weeekend
Today: Expect another warm afternoon across Southern Colorado, with highs climbing into the upper 80s for Colorado Springs and the 90s for Pueblo and…
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