COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to a working fire in north Colorado Springs Friday morning. CSFD reported the fire at 10:43 a.m. According to CSFD, crews reported a basement fire in the 6900 block of Sproul Ln. This is a developing story.
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A man was taken into custody early Friday morning after leading deputies on a brief foot chase. Around 12:40 a.m., an El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputy initiated a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle driving southbound on Powers Blvd. near Platte Ave. According to the sheriff’s office, the
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MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — An officer with the Manitou Springs Police Department rescued a dog from the cold. According to police, an officer found the dog running around a street near the 200 block of Manitou Ave. The officer didn’t want to leave the dog in the cold, so they brought her to the
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COLORADO (KRDO) — According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, state park passes will be cheaper and easier to access, just in time for the New Year. The pass will allow access to state parks through your vehicle’s license plate. Beginning in January, drivers will be able to purchase park passes for only $29, compared to
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Crews responded to reports of a fire burning at a mobile home trailer park in Colorado Springs Thursday afternoon. The Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to the Canterbury Park Manufactured Home Community in the 3000 block of S. Powers Blvd. According to CSFD, there was a structure fire at a
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Two people were arrested for driving under the influence after officers respond to an initial crash and discovered a second one, which also reportedly involved alcohol. Wednesday, the Colorado Springs Fire Department was called to Sturgis Road near North Circle Drive, just after 1 a.m. According to CSFD, the driver
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A crash forced the full closure of northbound I-25 from Highway 105 through County Line Road Thursday morning. The Colorado Department of Transportation reported the closure at 11:04 a.m. #I25 northbound: Road closed due to a crash between CO 105 and Exit 163 – County Line Road. https://t.co/2IuewM4vHj— Colorado
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COLORADO (KRDO) — According to Colorado State Patrol, two-vehicle crashes were reported Thursday morning on southbound I-25 near Baptist Road. The first traffic crash, involving two semi-trucks and three passenger vehicles was reported in the southbound lanes on I-25 at mile marker 158. CSP said one of the semi-trucks involved reported having a fuel leak.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — According to Colorado Springs Police Department, a sexually violent predator is living on the east side of town. Thursday, police sent out an important message, notifying the community that offender Charles William Swift, 57, is residing at 3033 E. Platte Ave. in Colorado Springs. Police have described Swift as 6
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COLORADO (KRDO) — According to Colorado State Patrol, hundreds of Colorado drivers are expected to be on the road for the New Year’s celebration this week. Troopers want to remind drivers that the law doesn’t care how you “feel,” no matter what substance impairs you. This year, drivers should arrange for a sober ride if
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A man was found injured after a reported stabbing on South Tejon Street in Colorado Springs. Wednesday, Colorado Springs Police Department received a report of the stabbing in the 1500 block of S. Tejon St., just before 6:25 p.m. At the scene, officers found a man with a stab wound
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A passenger was killed after a vehicle hit a tree during a traffic crash on North Nevada Ave. in Colorado Springs. The Colorado Springs Police Department responded to a traffic crash in the 1500 block of N. Nevada Ave. early Wednesday morning. According to police, around 2:15 a.m., a vehicle
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The National Weather Service expects the overnight storm into Thursday to continue impacting traffic through the morning. According to the NWS, the impacts will be along the Palmer Divide until at least 8 a.m. with minor impacts expected through the late morning. NWS It started raining Wednesday evening and
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Due to the overnight storm, the Colorado Springs Police and Fountain Police Departments initiated an accident alert status. Wednesday at 8 p.m., CSPD announced the department was on Accident Alert Status due to weather and road conditions. That means all traffic accidents can be cold-reported or reported online. Cold
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Early Wednesday morning, Colorado Springs saw its 55th traffic fatality. This sets a new record for most fatal traffic accidents in the city. Around 2:15 Wednesday morning, crews were called to the 1500 block of North Nevada Avenue and found a car which collided into a tree. The male driver
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The group of local climbers that annually ascends the summit of Pikes Peak on New Year’s Eve to set off fireworks is being honored with a newly-renovated alley. The new AdAmAn Alley is located between two buildings at 15 South Tejon Street and 17 South Tejon Street, and between the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The airport madness impacting thousands of travelers across the country appears to be calming down here in Colorado Springs. Still, those flying Southwest are still affected. Wednesday, Dec. 28, Southwest Airlines canceled 60% of its flights nationwide, with more cancellations expected on Thursday. In Colorado Springs, Southwest canceled 22 departing and arriving
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The arrest of a homicide suspect closed part of I-25 south of Colorado Springs Wednesday afternoon. Just before 3 p.m., the Colorado Department of Transportation announced southbound I-25 was closed due to police activity between US 85 and Exit 125: Ray Nixon Rd. A few minutes after announcing that
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Wednesday, the Colorado Springs Police Department released the name of the man who was reportedly shot and killed with an arrow by his roommate. On Dec. 18, officers caught 36-year- old Carlos Trejo trying to break into the Falcon Police substation. According to court documents, Trejo told police he had
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — According to Colorado Springs Utilities, North Roosevelt Street is shut down near Circle Drive and Pikes Peak Ave. due to a water main break in the area. At 1:15 a.m., the utility company reported a water main break on North Roosevelt Street between Pikes Peak Ave. and East Bijou Street
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