PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO)– The annual Colorado State Fair Parade is set to hit the streets in August and the Colorado State Fair Parade Committee is announcing its 2023 parade marshals. The fair will be on Saturday, August 26, at 10 a.m. and the theme of this year’s parade will be titled, “Colorado…Mountains of Fun.” The
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EL PASO COUTY, Colo. (KRDO) — For the third time this summer, local kids received awards for being calm and helpful during stressful situations in which lives of family members were saved. The Security Fire Department will presented two boys — Liam Gordon and Daniel Wutzke — with 911 Hero Awards during a ceremony Monday
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– July marks National Park & Recreation Month and the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department wants to celebrate with you and your family. On Saturday, July 15, the community will gather for a ‘Family Fun Walk’ around Prospect Lake in Memorial Park where there will be a fair, prizes,
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– Gather a family member or a friend to hike one of Colorado’s fourteeners to help raise money for underserved youth at Griffith Centers’ 35th annual Peak Challenge. The Peak Challenge event will be held from July 14, to September 17, and all hikers, whether new or experienced, are welcome to join.
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ARAPAHOE, COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO)– New information has been released following the case of the four siblings who were reported missing from Arapahoe County. The Colorado Bureau of Investigations (CBI) sent out the missing alert for the four siblings, who are between the ages of 4 and 9-years-old, on Sunday, July 2, after they were last seen
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is ringing in its ring-tailed lemur twins’ second birthday and they want you to help them celebrate! Elo and Anja are turning 2-years-old on Tuesday, July 11, and tickets for this wild party are selling out fast! The party is free to attend with regular admission and
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo (KRDO)–The Star Spangled Symphony & Fourth of July Fireworks continues its 50-year tradition of pairing musical offerings from the Colorado Springs Philharmonic with free community fireworks displays. The event included a free community concert performance at the Pikes Peak Center of the Performing Arts. If you were not able to attend the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – On Tuesday, July 4th, the owners of Apex Plumbing and HVAC donated a free water heater to a veteran’s family. Just two weeks ago, on Friday, June 23rd, Apex Plumbing and HVAC announced they were looking for a veteran or veteran’s family to give one to. They chose to give
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MONUMENT, Colo. (KRDO)– Visitors to Monument gathered to the “biggest small-town parade” hosted by the Monument Hill Kiwanis, the Town of Monument, and the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce to celebrate 4th of July. This “Celebration of Independence ” included a street fest and a special flyover from the Colorado Air National Guard’s F-16s aircrafts. Paradegoers
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– As you head outdoors to celebrate with friends and family on the 4th of July, the Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance (PPORA) is reminding the public how to recreate responsibly to have a safe and enjoyable holiday. Know before you go and be careful with fire Officials with PPORA state recent rainstorms
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PARKER, Colo. (KRDO)– Two families are left without homes in Parker following a major house fire. In the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 4, crews with South Metro Fire Rescue were called to Kimball Street in Parker for reports of two homes on fire. Firefighters stated both the homes sustained major damage and crew
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– The following times and locations are where you, your family, and friends can see spectacular fireworks displays Tuesday across the Southern Colorado region. There will be no fireworks shows at Memorial Park for the fourth straight year; instead, visitors can attend the Star-Spangled Symphony & 4th of July Fireworks Show in
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COLORADO, USA (KRDO)– There’s only one day left before 4th of July celebrations commence and if you’re looking to get out and into the community with your friends and family, here’s a round-up list of events where you can celebrate this Independence Day. BSA Troop 149’s 20th Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Grab a bite to
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MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– Manitou Springs is hosting its annual “Good Old Summertime” Ice Cream Social & Pie Baking contest for an evening of fun for people of all ages. The event will take place Monday, July 3, in Soda Springs Park, between 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Participants will provide two identical homemade pies
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ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO)– The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a missing and endangered alert for four siblings between the ages of 4 to 9-years old. The siblings (picture below) were last seen Friday, June 30, around 3:30 p.m. and the Sheriff’s office states they may be headed out of state and are believed
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– Join the Stratmoor Hills community for an afternoon of family fun at the second annual Water Fun Day hosted by the Stratmoor Hills Fire District. The event will be held Saturday, July 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 415 Sinton Avenue. There will be water balloon battles, a slip
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is partnering with organizations to distribute 500 meal kits to military families in need. The event will be on Friday, June 30, and starts at 10 a.m. at the Southeast & Armed Services YMCA located at 2190 Jet Wing Drive. Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation
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FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO)– Fort Carson and the 4th Infantry Division is hosting its annual Freedom Fest for a day of family-friendly activities ahead of 4th of July weekend. The event will be held Friday, June 30, at Iron Horse Park from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Freedom Fest is free and open to
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– Independence Day is right around the corner and if your plans include an elaborate fireworks display or even a small backyard picnic, the American Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado is offering these tips for you to enjoy a fun-packed and safe holiday weekend. Fireworks Safety Officials with the Red Cross state
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO)– The Pueblo Zoo is partnering with the Bridges Child Placement Agency to bring ‘Dollar Day at the Zoo.’ Saturday, July 15, families will be welcomed to the Pueblo Zoo with $1 admissions from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. After 1 p.m., tickets will be full price. Zoo officials state there may be
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