COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Springs Airport says this Labor Day weekend has seen a measurable spike in travelers compared to last year. A spokesperson for the airport tells KRDO that just under 30,000 travelers have come through the airport from Friday, September 1, through Monday, September 4. They expect to have official figures
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(CNN) — The Hawaii Tourism Authority announced Friday it approved more than $2 million to help rebuild Hawaii’s struggling tourism industry. The agency said West Maui accounts for 15% of Hawaii’s total tourism revenue, and since the deadly wildfires, the state has lost roughly $9 million per day because of the resulting drop in travel
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FORT COLLINS, Colo. (KRDO)– The Timnath Police Department is issuing a travel alert for I-25 from Prospect Rd. in Fort Collins. To refresh lane lines on I-25 in Fort Collins, a full closure of the northbound I-25 on-ramp from Prospect Rd. will take place from 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, until 5:30 a.m., Friday, Sept.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– El Paso County is warning drivers that night work operations on Academy Blvd. have been moved to Sept. 5-7, following recent weather changes. Project hours will be from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. and lane closures will be in place. Access to ramps and side streets will also be maintained as
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO)– The Pueblo Memorial Airport just accepted an Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant agreement from the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide funding for costs related to the rehabilitation of a runway. According to City officials, the Pueblo City Council approved the grant award to be accepted on Monday, Aug. 28,
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DENVER, Colo. (KRDO)– Denver International Airport’s (DEN) fleet operations have just been recognized for its sustainable management as the number three fleet in North America by the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA). According to officials, the annual ranking recognizes peak-performing operations and honors enhanced practices that make a positive impact on the environment and
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DENVER, Colo. (KRDO)– Visitors to the Denver International Airport (DEN) are being advised of a full-scale emergency exercise that will take place on Wednesday, August 23. According to officials with DEN, the airport’s “Part 139” full-scale exercise is held every three years to meet the FAA’s regulations to test the airport’s emergency plan should an
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COLORADO (KRDO) — The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is warning motorists to park responsibly to avoid lane obstructions. One of the best parts of traveling Colorado’s Western Slope is taking in the sights of the Rocky Mountains, but CSP said sightseeing safely should be the biggest concern. The Colorado State Patrol wants drivers to pull
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COLORADO, USA (KRDO)– Michelin Guide Colorado now has an official debut date for its first restaurant selection soon to be revealed. Chefs will be invited to the Mission Ballroom in Denver on the evening of Tuesday, September 12, to discover whether their restaurants have received a Michelin Star or another Michelin Guide distinction. In June,
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TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO)– The Teller County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a travel alert for U.S. Highway 24. Starting Thursday, August 3, U.S. Highway 24 from west of Divide to Florissant will be fully closed during daytime hours for four weekdays to allow crews to pave the highway. The Sheriff’s Office stated the full closures
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DENVER, Colo. (KRDO)– Ahead of the summer travel season, the Denver International Airport (DEN) has partnered with CLEAR to extend its popular DEN Reserve Program to continue helping passengers save time at airport security. DEN Reserve is a free service that allows passengers to reserve a dedicated time slot through DEN’s Bridge TSA Security Checkpoint
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COLORADO (KRDO0 — If you’re looking to buy a new car, there may be more reason to consider going electric in Colorado. Effective in July, the state’s electric vehicle tax credit has doubled for prospective buyers, from $2,500 to $5,000 – provided the vehicle costs less than $80,000. The increase makes it the highest state tax rebate
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Mountain Metropolitan Transit (MMT) announced it’s implementing new service enhancements beginning Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. These enhancements include: NEW – Route 20: MMT proposes a new route that would operate along South Nevada Ave, departing from the Downtown Terminal at the top and the middle of the hour on Saturdays
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DENVER, Colo. (KRDO)– Michelin, along with the Colorado Tourism Office, is announcing Colorado as its eighth Michelin Guide destination. Michelin Guide inspectors cite Colorado restaurant teams’ commitment to using a wide range of high-quality ingredients that are sourced locally and sustainably, with farm-to-table dining experiences being a particular highlight. Inspectors state Colorado’s mountainous terrain has
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WALSENBURG, Colo. (KRDO)–The first 10-site RV Park located on a golf course in Colorado, is being celebrated with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony, according to officials with the Walsenburg Golf Course. The event will take place at the Walsenburg Golf Course at Lathrop State Park at 1399 Colorado Road 502, this Monday, June 12, at 11
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)–Average gasoline prices in Colorado Springs have risen 0.8 cents per gallon in the last week, according to a GasBuddy’s survey. As of Monday, June 12, gas prices are averaging $3.42/g–that’s at least 12.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. According to the GasBuddy report, the cheapest station in Colorado
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)–Delta Air Lines is announcing its non-stop service flights to Atlanta, Georgia out of the Colorado Springs Airport. The inaugural flight celebration will begin today, Monday, June 5, with programs beginning at 12:45 p.m. and departures expected to take off for 2:05 p.m. According to the airport, the non-stop service was supposed
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TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – The Teller County Sheriff’s Office and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) want to alert you of road work that is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 5. This highway safety improvement project consists of realigning a curve on US Highway 24, three miles east of the Town of Florissant in Teller County. Work includes cutting
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Memorial Day Weekend is fast approaching, marking the unofficial start of summer. The Colorado Springs Airport is gearing up to see a lot of passengers over the next few days. Traffic this Memorial Day Weekend is 5-10% higher than a typical summer weekend through the airport. From Thursday, May 25
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COLORADO, USA (KRDO) – Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is asking for assistance following a serious injury crash. Tuesday, May 23, at around 5 p.m., CSP Troopers responded to a hit-and-run crash on C-470 near Milepost 6, in the area of Quincy Avenue and Bowles Avenue in Jefferson County. The incident involved a gray Audi SUV who
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