COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Given the recent increase in pothole complaints, it’s nice to bring drivers a more positive development. According to AAA Colorado, Colorado Springs — as of late Thursday morning — ranked second in the U.S. for having the lowest average gas prices; last week, the city was number one. But you
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Starting tonight (Thursday, April 19th), Pikes Peak Avenue will be closing on the west side of South Academy Boulevard. City officials state the closure is expected to last a week, with the roadway scheduled to re-open on Friday, April 26th. The closure will impact both east and westbound lanes of
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo Police Department (PPD) says a single-vehicle crash closed southbound Interstate-25 at the Abriendo Ave exit for over an hour Sunday evening. The crash happened just after 5 P.M. Pueblo Police say the accident was not fatal and the driver was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. Southbound traffic
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — According to the Colorado Springs Airport (COS), a total of 1,179,108 passengers traveled through COS. This is the highest number of enplanements the airport has experienced since since 1999. “It’s no secret the airport had a strong year last year, surpassing the highest level of enplanements we’ve seen in over
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DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) – Due to a technical issue, the trains to the gates at Denver International Airport (DIA) are running at limited capacity, according to DIA. DIA says that buses and additional staff are being deployed to supplement taking passengers from the Terminal to the concourses. Passengers will either be guided by DEN staff
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FORT COLLINS, Colo. (KRDO)– As the annual rival game between the Colorado State University Rams and the University of Wyoming Cowboys approaches, law enforcement agencies from Colorado and Wyoming will be teaming up for a multi-state, multi-agency DUI enforcement operation. The rival game will be on Friday, November 3, in Laramie, Wyoming at 6 p.m.
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DENVER, Colo. (KRDO)– The Denver International Airport (DEN) is celebrating the 8th anniversary of its Canine Airport Therapy Squad, or “CATS” program. It’s also the 2nd anniversary the program has held the Guinness World Record title. According to DEN, the CATS program began in 2015, on National Cat Day, with 28 members from 14 breeds.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– The first snow touched down in Southern Colorado over the weekend of Oct. 27, and while most of the major roadways are in okay shape for this morning’s (Oct. 30) commute, some side streets and neighborhoods might have re-frozen as we start in the single digits. KRDO is tracking these road conditions
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– Officials with the Colorado Springs Airport (COS) are providing some monthly updates and statistics ahead of the holiday season. Traffic at the Colorado Springs Airport (COS) has soared for September, marking a 12% increase compared to last year. During September, COS recorded serving 217,748 total passengers, reflecting a continued pattern of
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COLORADO, USA (KRDO)– New data from Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is finding a downward trend in fatal commercial motor vehicle (CMV) crashes. There was a steady increase in CMV-caused fatal crashes between 2018 and 2021, with the State experiencing a five-year high in 2021. Since then, the State has seen a decrease each year. According
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COLORADO, USA (KRDO)– Winter is right around the corner, and Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is giving some tips on how to prevent yourself from Motor Vehicle Theft (MVT). Cold Colorado mornings can lead to an increase in puffer cars, according to officials with CSP. A “puffer” is a car that is started and left unattended
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COLORADO, USA (KRDO)– Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) officials have announced the official closure of Trail Ridge Road for the season. Officials stated Trail Ridge Road is not designed to be an all-season road as it stretches 11 miles above 11,500 feet and there are few guard rails and no shoulders. During the Winter, conditions
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COLORADO, USA (KRDO)– Colorado State Patrol (CSP) will be increasing their patrol troops starting the weekend of Oct. 20, to target impaired drivers in La Plata and Montezuma counties. The patrols will end the morning of Sunday, October 22, and it comes after CSP data revealed both counties experienced 23 fatal crashes and 49 serious
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO)– The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced services on the Bustang Outrider route between Pueblo and Colorado Springs will be suspended until further notice. The announcement comes following the closure of I-25 north of Pueblo, following a train derailment that occurred on Oct. 15. CDOT officials stated since the detour route
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DENVER, Colo. (KRDO)– The Denver International airport (DEN) has announced a new site location for a rental car facility. In order to serve its 120+ million passengers, the DEN stated they need at least 16,130 parking spaces. Its current rental car program only uses about 12,760 of those spaces. Currently, a customer must take an
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DENVER, Colo. (KRDO)– The Denver International Airport (DEN) is celebrating 25 years of non-stop service from Denver to London England on Oct. 3. Just 25 years ago, British Airways touched down at the DEN for the first time. A quarter-century later, British Airways has generated more than $2.5 billion to Colorado’s economy and has also
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– Mountain Metropolitan Transit (MMT) is implementing new service enhancements to address its weekend on-time performance of its routes. The proposed implementation of these services went into effect on Sunday, October 1. These enhancements include: Route 20: A new route that will operate along South Nevada Avenue. It will depart from the
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DENVER, Colo. (KRDO)– On Sept. 26, the Denver International Airport (DEN) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of Taxiway EE–the largest FAA-funded safety project in the nation. DEN’s Chief Executive Officer was joined by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, and representatives from the airport, the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– The City of Colorado Springs, the Colorado Springs Airport, the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD), the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), and the Pikes Peak Regional of Office of Emergency Management are planning to conduct a full-scale exercise at the Colorado Springs Airport. The exercise will be held on Thursday, September
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DENVER, Colo. (KRDO)– The Michelin Guide has officially made its debut in Colorado with five establishments being awarded One-Michelin Star and four restaurants earning Michelin Green Stars. The full selection, including Bib Gourmand restaurants and Recommended eateries, came to a total of 44 restaurants. Chefs and restaurant teams were honored the night of Tuesday, September
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