Colorado governor focuses on schools, education during COVID briefing Tuesday
DENVER (KRDO) — Gov. Jared Polis had three guests speaking with him during his weekly briefing on the state’s COVID-19 response Tuesday, and the…
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Old Stage Road in El Paso County raises concern during COVID-19 pandemic
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — You can add Old Stage Road, a winding, bumpy gravel road in the mountains above southwest Colorado Springs, to the…
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El Paso County commissioners approve using federal COVID-19 recovery funds to repair damage to Paint Mines
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Vandalism and other damage to the Paint Mines Interpretive Park near Calhan in northeastern El Paso County will be…
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Creek Week volunteer cleanup event starts for 7th year Saturday across southern Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — If you’re looking for a great way to enjoy the nice weather this weekend and clean up your community, then the…
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Colorado Springs to spend $1.1 million to finish upgrading parking meters
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — At a time when budgets are tight because of the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city is investing a…
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Colorado Springs budget better but still not great for 2020, 2021 due to pandemic
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The city’s chief financial officer told the City Council that despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the…
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Colorado Springs mayor gives annual State of the City address Thursday
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers spoke to his constituents and delivered a State of the City address Thursday…
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$12 million bridge replacement project begins soon in southeast Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Workers are preparing to replace a nearly 50-year-old bridge across Spring Creek on Airport Road, just west of the…
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CDOT provides update Tuesday as I-25 Gap project enters third and final year
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Drivers are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel — literally and figuratively — on the $350 million…
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Colorado Springs experiencing part of nationwide Gatorade shortage
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — If you’ve found certain flavors of the popular sports drink Gatorade to be in short supply or unavailable at…
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Annual Colorado Springs Parade of Homes begins Friday despite changes due to pandemic
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The 66th annual Parade of Homes in Colorado Springs started Friday, a month later than usual and with other changes…
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Moisture from recent storm a blessing for gravel road maintenance in El Paso County
MIDWAY, Colo. (KRDO) — The moisture from this week’s early winter storm did more than lower the fire danger and help plants and trees; it also…
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‘Flex zoning’ concept could increase housing availability in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The City Council discussed a preliminary plan during Tuesday’s work session that would allow residential developers…
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Winter storm could be fourth major weather event in past year to damage trees in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The season’s first winter storm will bring not only cold temperatures and snow, but a risk of further damage to…
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Early winter storm in late summer: Expectations, preparations for high country in Pikes Peak Region
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Higher elevations in Monument and Black Forest usually experience the strongest impacts from winter storms, and the…
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UPDATE: Geoff Esper wins slopper-eating contest Saturday at Pueblo State Fair; Joey Chestnut second
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The winner of second-annual slopper-eating contest Saturday at the Pueblo State Fair this year is Geoff Esper of…
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3 bear rescues in Colorado Springs this week highlight start of more active fall period
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The tranquilizing and relocation of a large bear Thursday should be a reminder that the animals are entering a more…
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New study indicates parts of Rocky Mountain forests to be slower or unable to recover from wildfires
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The recent trend of warmer, drier weather in the West will make some wildfire recovery in southern Rocky Mountain…
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Colorado Springs, developer discussing possible annexation plan along Woodmen Road
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A plan to annex nearly 900 acres along the east end of Woodmen Road into the city has been recommended by the…
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Pikes Peak receives season’s first snowfall overnight Monday
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The calendar says the start of fall is three weeks away, but the summit of Pikes Peak received an early dose of…
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