Determining impact of possible economic recession in southern Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Economic and financial experts have varying opinions about whether the nation is headed for a recession, and how…
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Labor shortage opens doors for former inmates seeking work
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — As businesses wrestle with an ongoing labor shortage, many are broadening their hiring criteria, giving second…
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KRDO’s Tuesday Afternoon Pet of the Week
King is your KRDO pet of the week from Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region! He is a one-year-old gray tiger Domestic Shorthair cat that came to…
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Progress expected to accelerate soon on restoring Waldo Canyon Trail after 2012 wildfire in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Within the 18,000 acres burned in the Waldo Canyon Fire ten years ago was the popular, seven-mile Waldo Canyon Trail that…
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The Fed’s 0.75% interest rate increase lessens competition for Colorado Springs homebuyers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — As the cost of mortgage payments increases for Americans in response to the rise in national interest rates,…
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9 more voter service, polling centers to open in Colorado Springs
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Monday, the El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office have opened four more Voter Service and Polling Centers…
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife mascot sends message to wear a life jacket
SALIDA, Colo. (KRDO) — During the 74th annual First In Boating the Arkansas (FIBArk) Festival, Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s mascot Elbert…
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Black Forest Section 16 in limbo after land lease increases dramatically
BLACK FOREST, Colo. (KRDO) – A popular recreational park in Black Forest is in jeopardy, after the land lease was recently increased by over 4,500…
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UPDATE: Colorado Springs considers new fee system to better manage expanding public safety services
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — UPDATE: The City Council passed the new impact fees Tuesday by a vote of 8-1, with Councilwoman Yolanda Avila…
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Foster Care Organization honors LGBTQ+ foster parents and kids
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — This Pride Month, Kids Crossing, a local child placement agency, is honoring foster parents providing homes for…
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CPW Park Rangers recall the night they pulled 10 people from Lake Pueblo after a boating accident
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Friday, two Colorado Parks and Wildlife Park Rangers opened up about their experience surrounding a Memorial Day…
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A Southern Colorado fatherhood program offers resources and mentorship for local dads
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Catholic Charities of Southern Colorado (CCSCO) is offering financial training, networking opportunities, and coaching to…
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Rabid bat found inside Fountain Valley home
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — El Paso County Public Health is urging residents to be mindful of bats after a rabid one was found inside a Fountain…
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13-year-old crowned 2022 Miss Juneteenth of Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The message for the reigning 2022 Miss Juneteenth of Colorado Springs is “to be confident in your own skin.”…
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Life Jackets 101: Staying safe on the water with Colorado Parks and Wildlife
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado is on pace to break the state’s record for drownings set two years ago. In 2020, 34 people died on…
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Three-day Southern Colorado Juneteenth Festival happening at America the Beautiful Park
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Friday kicks off a three-day Juneteenth celebration. At America the Beautiful Park, people can enjoy the Southern…
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Colorado tick season peaking in next few weeks
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Those creepy, crawly external parasites are back for another summer in Colorado. While ticks can be found…
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Planning Commission sides with Colorado Springs neighborhood against proposed convenience store
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — On Thursday, the city Planning Commission heard an appeal of its earlier approval of a Kum & Go store and gas…
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U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum offers free admission for dads this Father’s Day weekend
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum is waiving weekend admission fees for dads in honor of Father’s Day. While…
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Juneteenth Festival prompts temporary road closure in downtown Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The City of Colorado Springs is reminding the community that there will be a temporary road closure in the downtown…
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