Colorado Springs mayor says a mask mandate isn’t out of the question
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers says that while he hasn’t made it mandatory for people to wear masks in…
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Behind the scenes: Summit House on Pikes Peak about halfway done
PIKES PEAK, Colo. (KRDO) — Despite the tumult of 2020, construction on the brand new summit house atop Pikes Peak continues to stay right on track…
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Wildfire mitigation: How often is it done and how much is needed in Pikes Peak region?
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — When it comes to wildfire mitigation — the process of removing materials from around your property that could fuel a…
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Burned bear in Colorado recovering, expected to be released
DURANGO, Colo. – Wildlife officials say a young bear rescued after suffering burns in a Colorado wildfire has shown strong signs of recovery and is…
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Colorado Springs 4th of July event grows to countywide celebration amid COVID-19 concerns
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Due to circumstances stemming from COVID-19, the 4th of July Symphony in the Park is unable to take place in…
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Extra parks staff begins working soon for COVID-19 recovery in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A new staff hired to help with COVID-19 recovery at parks, trails and open spaces in Colorado Springs won’t be…
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Warning on the water: How to keep safe on Colorado’s waterways
CANON CITY, Colo. (KRDO) — In 2019, at least 34 water-related recreation deaths happened in our state, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and…
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COVID-19 pandemic forces closure of popular pumpkin patch in Cañon City
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Summer isn’t two weeks old yet and a local business has already announced it won’t open this fall because of the…
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Colorado Springs, El Paso County align on fire restrictions for first time as holiday approaches
Fire restrictions normally are slightly different in Colorado Springs and in unincorporated areas of El Paso County but that’s not quite the case…
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Pikes Peak copes with impacts, changes due to COVID-19 pandemic
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — After several consecutive years of record attendance on Pikes Peak, officials expect a decrease in 2020 because of…
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After multiple deaths, CPW issues tips for staying safe in Colorado waterways
A Pueblo man and his son died after drowning in the Arkansas River on Sunday afternoon, and two soldiers died earlier this month while swimming in…
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Hikers set to climb Manitou Incline in protest of closure
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — With no reopening date in sight for the Manitou Incline, hikers say they’re organizing a demonstration Saturday to…
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Potential wolf sightings in Colorado increase with warmer weather, says Parks and Wildlife
DENVER — Wolves have returned to Colorado. Wildlife officials said in January they believed a pack of gray wolves was roaming the northwest part of…
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Planning on going for a hike in Colorado? What you need to know before heading out
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Whether you’re hiking or biking this summer, there are a lot of things to keep in mind before you hit the open…
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Proposal would reopen Manitou Incline with free reservation system
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The debate has raged on in local Facebook groups about whether or not hikers should pay to access the famous Manitou…
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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area to close Sunday due to lack of snow
DILLON, Colo. – The Arapahoe Basin Ski Area has announced that the mountain will close for the season because of a lack of snow. The Summit Daily…
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Good news for parents: Playgrounds have reopened in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — City playground are officially open again after being closed since late March. For many parents – it’s been a long…
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Manitou Incline staying closed for weeks as city explores reservation system
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Manitou Springs City Council voted in favor of establishing a reservation system with possible fees for the…
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Arapahoe Basin to reopen May 27 for limited spring skiing; reservations required
SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — This is not a drill. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, A-Basin will officially reopen for spring skiing May 27 –…
Continue Reading City of Manitou Springs proposes paid reservation system to hike the Incline
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Manitou Incline is an infamously popular recreation spot that draws over 300,000 people each year. Coupled with…
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