MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Being a popular tourist destination and shopping location has helped the town catch up on street paving. Roy Chaney, Manitou’s public service director, said that parking revenue has generated $300,000 annually in the past few years that funds street paving, sidewalk and crosswalk addition and maintenance, and other infrastructure needs.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – As the new Ford Amphitheater enters its third weekend of shows, has drawn many noise complaints from neighbors, however on Wednesday the venue released a statement saying that a third party reports that they are in compliance with all city sound requirements. RELATED: Over 140 complaints filed after Ford Amphitheater
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) is looking for a major increase in their budget for 2025, which means increased base rates for their customers. The utility says that they’re looking to spend over $3.5 billion in upgrades, expansion, and projects to meet state energy goals over the next several years. CSU
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On the day we were out at Mesa Ridge football practice, the Blue Angels were flying over the field. This year the Grizzlies plan to soar to new heights, “That we’re going to play a fun, exciting brand of football,” says Mesa Ridge head football coach Jerimi Calip. An exciting brand of football that may
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Colorado Springs Utilities spokesperson says this is the first time he’s seen a fire start under these circumstances in 20 years. Just after 5:30 pm on Monday, the Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to a burning gas line in the 4000 Block of Shelley Ave in eastern Colorado Springs near
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MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — How did a winding, half-mile road on the west end of town get to be in such bad shape? That’s what many drivers wonder about Serpentine Drive, which connects US 24 above town to a roundabout at the west end of Manitou Avenue. “Yeah, it’s terrible!” exclaimed Estella Kutschara, who
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EL PASO COUTNY, Colo. (KRDO) – Recent data statewide in Colorado shows a steady increase of COVID-19 in our wastewater, meaning an up-tick in cases is likely on the horizon. Experts say this strain hits hard and fast, and a new vaccine, much like the yearly rollout for the flu should be arriving soon. According to
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Applying a polyester covering on the bridge deck of the new I-25 overpass above South Academy Boulevard is why the boulevard remains closed to drivers for a second straight week during overnight hours. The polyester makes the bridge deck more durable and hold up better under heavy traffic volume; the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) treated more than 100 people who suffered from heat-related illness at the Pike’s Peak Regional Airshow. Many people suffered from heat exhaustion and dehydration, and some showed signs of heat stroke, according to CSFD. Ten people were transported to the hospital and more than
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Every year Fountain Fort Carson is good. Every year, like any other team, they graduate players and every year, their opponents dismiss them, “Every year we come out in 5A, there’s always people saying that we just graduated this guy or this guy, this guy, and then we come out and we make a deep run
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – 44-year-old Dieter Gayfield was shot and killed outside Supernova Arcade Bar on August 7. The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is still searching for the two men suspected of shooting and killing Gayfield. The 44-year-old leaves behind two daughters and a girlfriend. Dieter Gayfield’s girlfriend told KRDO13 that their daughter just turned
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MANITOU SPRINGS CO – On August 3, 2024, at approximately 6:20 AM, the Manitou Springs Police Department (MSPD) responded to a call regarding a person found in the creek behind the Subway sandwich shop at 302 Manitou Ave. Upon arrival, officers confirmed that the individual was deceased. RELATED: Deceased man found in Fountain Creek in
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – On Aug. 16, 2024, just before 5 a.m. Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) officers from the Falcon and Stetson Hills Divisions were dispatched to a report of multiple shots fired in the 2500 block of Fuller Road. This is near the intersection of Union Blvd and Briargate Blvd. CSPD says
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) arrest a juvenile in connection to a stabbing at 2400 Lexington Village Lane on the southeast side of the city. When CSPD arrived a juvenile suspect and adult victim were located. CSPD says that the adult victim was transported to a hospital for treatment
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – In early 2001, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) says that they received a call for service regarding a sexual assault of a 20-year-old female by an unknown assailant in her residence in the 5900 block of Vista Ridge Point. An investigation was conducted, with items of evidence being collected
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On this weeks edition of Namnoum’s Nuttiest – Colorado head football coach Coach Prime answers some of Rob Namnoum’s questions.
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There’s a new sheriff in town at Pine Creek high school. As David Hedges takes over as the new head football coach. He’s been coaching in Florida, but is a Colorado Springs native. “It’s great, man. Waking up every morning, seeing those mountain, it fills me with a sense of calm,” says Hedges. But too
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Neighbors who witnessed a shooting in their condominium complex in east Colorado Springs on Wednesday evening, which left one dead and three injured, are sharing what they saw as they called police. The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) says they are still piecing together a suspect, although they are not
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)–The dog who was part of the brutal attack in Cripple Creek on Aug. 7 is now receiving donations from residents across Southern Colorado. On Aug. 7, a woman, identified as Briena Louise Karlik, and her dog, Ida, were brutally attacked and both suffered life-threatening injuries. Briena is currently in critical condition
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Colorado Springs Mayor, Yemi Mobalade, is hosting his monthly press briefing. The city says that he is expected to speak about back-to-school season and school safety, including the Police Department’s School Resource Officer program and traffic safety improvements and enforcement. The briefing starts at 10 a.m. and can be watched
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