Former Pine Creek pitcher Riley Cornelio will be playing in his home state for the next three days. As the Washington Nationals will begin a three game series with the Colorado Rockies. Cornelio is a rookie pitcher for the Nationals. “I was just here for All Star Break, so I got to spend some time
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – On July 18, 2026, at approximately 10:05 a.m. Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) officers responded to Sand Mountain Point for a hit-and-run traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, the department says. Officers say the driver fled the scene before they got there. Police later identified the driver as
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The environmental conditions this year, including a historically low snowpack and drought, have drawn bears closer to residential areas as they seek sustenance. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) reported receiving about 30 calls specifically concerning bear sightings in the Colorado Springs area on Friday. One incident in the Shook’s Run
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A portion of South Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs is scheduled to close from Friday evening until Monday midday as part of a multi-phase, $100 million reconstruction project aimed at upgrading utilities and infrastructure through 2028.
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BAREBACK RIDING POOL A 1ST GO WINNERS1 Garrett Blackwell – T Yeso, NM DB 831 Mud Slide 83 $3,000.002 Donny Proffit – MS Diamondville, WY RM 0110 Butterscotch 81 $2,250.003 Jacek Frost – S Browns Valley, CA PK 1608 Cap Pistol 79.5 $1,500.004 Clay Jorgenson – BL Watford City, ND DB 6F0 Red Face 75
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Hayden Welsh is the kind of bull rider who can turn almost anything into a punchline. The 20-year-old Wyoming native embraces his reputation as rodeo’s “wild child,” bringing plenty of energy and humor wherever he goes. But once he climbs into the chute, the jokes give way to the mental
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Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobalade is set to hold a media briefing on Thursday to announce the results of a five-week pothole saturation patrol aimed at reducing street damage.
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BAREBACK RIDING POOL A 1ST GO WINNERS1 Garrett Blackwell – T Yeso, NM DB 831 Mud Slide 83 $3,000.002 Donny Proffit – MS Diamondville, WY RM 0110 Butterscotch 81 $2,250.003 Jacek Frost – S Browns Valley, CA PK 1608 Cap Pistol 79.5 $1,500.004 Clay Jorgenson – BL Watford City, ND DB 6F0 Red Face 75
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Repair work began last week on a Pikes Peak Avenue bridge over Shooks Run Creek in Colorado Springs and is scheduled to be completed in late October.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The following are unofficial results from the first performance of the NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, Tuesday, July 14. Bareback: 1. Garrett Blackwell, Yeso, NM, 83 points 2. Donny Proffit, Diamondville, WI, 81 points 3. Jacek Frost, Browns Valley, CA, 79.5 points. 4. Clay Jorgenson, Watford City,
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A popular fast-food restaurant in northern Colorado Springs is facing scrutiny after a recent health inspection found several employee hygiene violations, including improper handwashing and unsafe food handling practices. Meanwhile, three local restaurants earned perfect inspection scores, highlighting strong food safety practices across the city. Smashburger Cited for Handwashing and
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department has released a slate of events to celebrate Parks and Recreation Month in July. According to the city, this year’s theme, “The Power Of,” will celebrate the role parks and recreation play in creating community in Colorado Springs. All
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The City of Colorado Springs confirms that appeals against the development of “Project Taurus,” a proposed AI Data Center, will be heard by the City Planning Commission at 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 23. The following notification was sent on June 29 to the appellants according to the city: After seeking
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) has issued a burn ban as of 12 p.m. on Monday, June 29. The ban comes as increased wildfire risk and high temperatures come to the area. Several fires have broken out in the state over the past 24 hours, increasing the demand for
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – UPDATE: The shelter-in-place is lifted. Colorado Springs Police say the shelter-in-place was activated because they believed a possible suspect in a shooting was seen in the area. Police say the shooting happened on Sunset Road just after 2:00 P.M. on Saturday. Two people were shot and taken to the hospital.
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – A taco restaurant on the east side of town has been temporarily shut down after health inspectors discovered numerous violations during a routine inspection. The closure is the latest in a concerning pattern of noncompliance at the location. Meanwhile, one of the area’s busiest restaurants continues to impress inspectors
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Cycling fatalities in Colorado Springs have decreased due to more bike lanes and better trail connectivity, while pedestrian fatalities have increased, with seven deaths so far this year.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Two weeks have passed since officials closed four blocks of Uintah Street to repair damage under a bridge over Shooks Run Creek, and we’re now learning specifics about the response. Officials said that the city was the lead entity in the repair response, with Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) providing a
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – KRDO13 obtained arrest records for the man accused of stealing Howard the tortoise from Scales ‘N Tails Exotic Pet Shop. Police say a man named Justin Edwards stole the tortoise in broad daylight. KRDO13 is learning that this may not be his first turtle theft. PAST COVERAGE: Stolen tortoise recovered, suspect arrested
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — On Sunday, Romain Dumas won the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Dumas reached the summit of Pikes Peak in eight minutes and 18 seconds. It is the fourth consecutive year that Dumas was crowned the King of the Mountain. Dumas has won six Pikes Peak Hill Climbs in all. Stay
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