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KRDO’s Tuesday Afternoon Pet of the Week

March 17, 2020 1:50 PM Justin Hart

Meow Meow came into HSPPR Pueblo with arguably the most ridiculous haircut we have ever seen…and he is NOT a fan of it! While Meow Meow is very…

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo to close until April

March 16, 2020 9:00 PM Suzie Ziegler

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has announced their closing, effective immediately, with plans to reopen April 1. The…

Parks & Wildlife: Try bird watching

March 16, 2020 4:25 PM Suzie Ziegler

Colo. (KRDO) — With many recreational activities and events postponed or canceled, Colorado is looking a little, well, boring. But wildlife…

Denver Zoo to close to the public March 17

March 16, 2020 3:12 PM Suzie Ziegler

DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — Officials with the Denver Zoo said they would be closing Tuesday until further notice. This comes after new CDC guidelines…

Gov. Polis puts pause on skiing

March 14, 2020 9:44 PM Willis Scott

Denver, Colo. (KRDO) – Ski resorts are going downhill because of the coronavirus. Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued an executive order to suspend…

Pikes Peak libraries closed until further notice

March 15, 2020 5:39 PM Suzie Ziegler

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — All Pikes Peak Library District locations will close starting Monday amid coronavirus concerns, said PPLD officials…

Denver King Soopers employee tests positive for COVID-19

March 15, 2020 11:10 AM Suzie Ziegler

Colo. (KRDO) — An associate at a King Soopers in Colorado has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, said Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen in a…

Polis responds to ex-Florida official over ski closure complaint

March 15, 2020 11:34 AM Associated Press

DENVER (AP)- Colorado’s governor is reacting sarcastically to a former Florida lieutenant governor who complained that his vacation was ruined when…

Vail, Alterra close 49 ski resorts amid virus outbreak

March 14, 2020 5:03 PM Associated Press

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – As ski resorts across the United States grappled with how to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus without having to…

Pueblo D-70 schools to offer free grab n’ go meals for students

March 14, 2020 6:11 PM Suzie Ziegler

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Some students were left without lunch after Pueblo District 70 canceled all classes and activities until March 29 due to the…

King Soopers to temporarily adjust business hours starting Sunday

March 14, 2020 4:29 PM Willis Scott, Suzie Ziegler

(KRDO) — Starting Sunday, King Soopers will temporarily change its hours in response to waves of coronavirus shopping that have left shelves bare.…

Wintry weather causes major crash on Highway 24 near Manitou Springs

March 13, 2020 5:41 PM Andrew McMillan

MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A crash involving more than a dozen vehicles on U.S. 24 in Ute Pass blocked traffic in both directions between…

Mountain Lion that attacked Colorado deputy tested positive for rabies

March 13, 2020 1:39 PM Andrew McMillan

LOVELAND, Colo. (KRDO) — The mountain lion that was involved in an attack on two people Wednesday in Larimer County has tested positive for rabies.…

Colorado Springs cancels St. Patrick’s Day parade amid coronavirus concern

March 12, 2020 11:16 AM Andrew McMillan

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The city of Colorado Springs has postponed its 36th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade that was set for Saturday.…

Churches temporarily close, make changes in Colorado Springs due to COVID-19

March 12, 2020 12:49 PM Zachary Aedo

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Some church leaders in Colorado Springs are temporarily halting services to prevent the spread of the novel…

KRDO’s Thursday Morning Pet of the Week

March 12, 2020 8:37 AM TJ Gerzina

KRDO’s Pet of the Week, brought to you by the Humane Society and High Country Veterinary Hospital. We love that little face! Come visit with Asuna,…

Coronavirus, international trade war lowering fuel prices, threatening U.S., local economy

March 11, 2020 5:08 PM Scott Harrison

Too much of a good thing can be bad, and that’s apparently the case with low gasoline prices American drivers currently enjoy. But the real danger is…

Coloradans worry cruises and airlines will cancel trips amid COVID-19 concerns

March 10, 2020 12:56 PM Zachary Aedo

Residents in southern Colorado say they’re worried about upcoming travel plans if the new coronavirus outbreaks keep rising. Kristine, who lives in…

KRDO’s Tuesday Afternoon Pet of the Week

March 10, 2020 4:24 PM Justin Hart

When Hank first arrived at the shelter, he was incredibly skinny and very emaciated. We put him on a diet to gain weight, and after month of being…

Colorado Springs nursing homes take precautions amid COVID-19 concerns

March 10, 2020 1:32 PM Julia Donovan

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Local nursing homes are putting extra precautionary measures in place as patients with the novel coronavirus start…