COLORADO (KRDO) — In the wake of Hurricane Ian making landfall Wednesday, the American Red Cross of Colorado is reminding pet owners to be prepared for disasters and emergencies. While Colorado might not experience tropical storms, our state can experience a wide range of extreme weather and natural disasters like wildfires. The Red Cross notes
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — At Long Neck Pumpkin Farm, the owners strive to create a family-friendly experience for all ages to enjoy this fall. The farm has animals, hay rides, games, and a ‘Grain Bin Grill’ or ‘Farmers Market’ to have a bite to eat. “We have families that come in at 10 when
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., (KRDO) — For National Child Passenger Safety Week, Children’s Hospital Colorado is raising awareness of the importance of child safety in car seats. According to Children Hospital Colorado, children should stay in each stage as long as possible for maximum protection. Some top installation misuses include installing a car seat too loosely,
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The annual Cool Science festival comes back to Colorado Springs Saturday, Sept. 24. with a goal of making science fun. “We look at this as what’s often referred to as informal education,” Cool Science Board President Ron Furstenau said. “We’re trying to give them things beyond what they could get
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pikes Peak Humane Society’s annual Pawtoberfest kicked off at 9 a.m. Saturday at Bear Creek Regional Park. The event is one of the humane society’s most popular fundraisers. It was expected to draw more than 1,500 people and bring in over $200,000 to benefit the Humane Society of the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Friday, pet owners and animal lovers alike are invited to the 15th annual Bark at Briargate. Organizers say this family-friendly event is focused on fun and consciously pairing the right pet with the right owner. The event’s goal is to bring much-needed resources to people looking to adopt, looking for
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Labor Day on Monday, September 5 marks the last day of the 150th annual Colorado State Fair. However, the last day still holds many opportunities for entertainment within the fairgrounds. Horses are seen as a staple of the American west, and the Colorado State Fair has multiple ways to celebrate that
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Campgrounds are gearing up for a busy weekend as families and new campers rush to sites to celebrate Labor Day Weekend. Kampgrounds of America in Colorado Springs say they see a spike in attendance for the holiday every year, and this weekend, they’re fully booked. “If you were to call
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Saturday kicked off day one of a weekend of ‘Son shine Days.’ The event features 70 local vendors showcasing their crafts, live music, kids rides and games at the Norris Penrose Event Center. Son Shine Days is part of Son Shine Shows LLC, who put on a series of events
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Saturday marks the 23rd annual ROMP event at All Breed Rescue and Training, a non-profit dog rescue and training facility in Colorado Springs. The event will have vendors, food trucks, games, training demonstrations such as agility, crafts for kids, contests for people and dogs, as well as over 100 raffle
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MONUMENT, Colo. (KRDO) — Southern Colorado is home to many successful crops, including the watermelon. In Rocky Ford and along the Arkansas River, watermelons are having a successful harvest season. “Here they grow in the right temperature,” Colorado Kids Ranch owner JD Chapman said. “They have sun all day long and they’re given irrigation and
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MONUMENT, Colo. (KRDO) — The third annual watermelon festival put on by the Colorado Kids Ranch in Monument wrapped up Sunday after a three-day run. The festival began in 2020 as a safe outdoors event for the whole family. “We’ve done different things over the years and we want to try to do more things with
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CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. (KRDO) — The 91st annual Donkey Derby Days kicked off at 7 a.m. Saturday in Cripple Creek with a pancake breakfast and lots of donkeys to be seen. The event has a parade, food vendors, a beer garden, donkey races, axe throwing, an art show, games, live music, and even a station
Continue ReadingDENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — Earlier this year, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a law to end the state sales and use tax on feminine hygiene products and diapers. The HB22-1055 bipartisan law now goes into effect Wednesday, August 10. The bill received substantial bipartisan support in the legislature. It passed the Senate in a 26
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — This Saturday and Sunday, dogs and their families are invited to the Norris Penrose Event Center for a variety of fun activities. The Dog Days of Summer inaugural event features dog adoptions, dog training demonstrations, dog behavior workshops, a flyball course, bounce houses, a petting zoo, and agility courses for
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Panorama Park underwent an official inspection Tuesday morning by those who will love it most – kids. Wearing highlighter yellow “inspector” vests, kids ages 5-7 tested out all the playground equipment in the new 8.5 million dollar park. Though the park doesn’t officially open until Aug. 20, the kids went
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Adventure Begins Here is the theme of this year’s county fair, beginning Saturday at the fairgrounds in Calhan on the east side of the county, around 45 minutes from Colorado Springs. KRDO While the fair is commonly known for popular events such as carnival rides, a demolition derby, rodeo
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Colorado Springs, Colo. (KRDO) — Expect some new activities to be part of this year’s annual hot-air balloon festival at Memorial Park for Labor Day weekend. KRDO Last month, the magazine U.S. News & World Report rated the Labor Day Lift-Off among the top 14 balloon festivals in the world, with the event offering more
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — This Pride Month, Kids Crossing, a local child placement agency, is honoring foster parents providing homes for LGBTQ+ youth. A 2019 study recorded that 30.4 percent of foster kids identify as LGBTQ+. Because of this large population, Kids Crossing says it’s incredibly important to find parents who will commit to
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Catholic Charities of Southern Colorado (CCSCO) is offering financial training, networking opportunities, and coaching to dads in Pueblo, through a free 13-week program aiming to strengthen fatherhood in the area. The Pueblo-based program is a localized part of a larger initiative, the Colorado Fatherhood Program, which receives federal funding from the
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