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Officials considering vehicle reservations at Maroon Bells Scenic Area amid pandemic

May 8, 2020 12:31 PM Associated Press

ASPEN, Colo. – Park officials in Colorado have announced that bus service to a scenic area in White River National Forest will likely not be…

Colorado Springs gym protests closure while following COVID-19 guidelines

May 7, 2020 7:09 PM Julia Donovan

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — One Colorado Springs gym is making its feelings known — while still following the law. While personal trainers can…

KRDO’s Thursday Morning Pet of the Week

May 7, 2020 7:52 AM TJ Gerzina

KRDO’s Pet of the Week, brought to you by the Humane Society and High Country Veterinary Hospital. Meet Jupiter, an adorable, sassy little tortie…

More than 500 small business owners show interest in Pueblo COVID financial assistance program

May 6, 2020 4:11 PM Scott Harrison

In the three weeks since the Pueblo City Council approved allocating $5 million to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 500…

Social distancing at Colorado Springs parks still not improving enough, official says

May 5, 2020 8:51 PM Scott Harrison

It’s been a week since Colorado’s transition from “Stay at Home” to “Safer at Home” orders began, and officials in Colorado Springs held a news…

KRDO’s Tuesday Afternoon Pet of the Week

May 5, 2020 2:05 PM Justin Hart

Meet Lilly Bean! She is so cute and sweet, the simple name of Lilly just wouldn’t do her justice. This beautiful girl is a little shy at first, but…

Colorado Springs drive-thru ice cream joint sees 2nd busiest day since inception

May 3, 2020 11:42 AM Kerjan Donovan

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — While some businesses are seeing a slow-down amid COVID-19, one family-run ice cream stand is seeing more customers…

Southern Colorado wildfires raise questions about coronavirus protection for fire crews, evacuees

May 1, 2020 8:55 PM Scott Harrison

With the nature of wildfires often requiring fire crews to work closely together, preventing the spread of the coronavirus among firefighters may…

Colorado Springs Conservatory holds online ‘Jazz Nite’

May 1, 2020 9:46 PM Danny Mata

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Conservatory held its second online “Jazz Nite” Friday. The conservatory was able to stream…

Quarantined puppies and kittens: How the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is faring

May 1, 2020 11:40 AM Kerjan Donovan

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Today KRDO sat down via Zoom interview with the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region to see how they’re fairing…

State, national concern grows over COVID-fueled beef shortages at grocery stores

April 30, 2020 8:37 PM Scott Harrison

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The coronavirus pandemic first produced a run on toilet paper and hand sanitizer that continues today. Now,…

Colorado oil and gas downturn affecting economy, jobs

April 30, 2020 2:00 PM Alexis Dominguez

Colorado oil and gas experts are calling this economic situation the “worst they’ve ever seen” with a barrel of oil selling for less than it costs to…

KRDO’s Thursday Morning Pets of the Week

April 30, 2020 5:28 AM TJ Gerzina

KRDO’s Pet of the Week, brought to you by the Humane Society and High Country Veterinary Hospital. Baby and Little are sisters with completely…

Colorado Springs, El Paso County emphasize need for proper public behavior at area parks, trails, open spaces

April 29, 2020 5:59 PM Scott Harrison

On Monday, KRDO NewsChannel 13 showed you how the first day of Colorado’s transition from the governor’s “Stay at Home” order to his “Safer at Home”…

Manitou Incline to remain closed through May

April 29, 2020 11:54 AM Andrew McMillan

MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Manitou Springs City Council members are working on a plan to safely reopen the Manitou Incline, but it likely won’t…

KRDO’s Tuesday Afternoon Pet of the Week

April 28, 2020 4:02 PM Justin Hart

Meet Vinny! This dapper dude is great in any setting. Previously an outdoor cat, he has shockingly great social skills. He loves getting head and ear…