From fun to therapy: Ping pong’s powerful impact in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Many people have picked up a ping pong paddle at some point, thinking the game looks easy — until the ball starts…
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‘No Kings 3’ Protest held in Colorado Springs, hundreds of people gathered in solidarity
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– More than three city blocks of downtown Colorado Springs were filled with protesters chanting and holding signs for…
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Repairs nearly complete on troubled drainage ditch in Cimarron Hills area of El Paso County
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — It looks so great now, that it almost shines, even at night. For the first time in decades, a block-long drainage…
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Locally famous emu hosting public birthday party at Acacia Park
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Dennis the Emu loves people, and he’s inviting anyone who wants to join to celebrate his fifth birthday party at…
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The Colorado Springs Switchbacks incorporates yoga into their training
The twenty minutes after training for the Switchbacks FC is used for yoga. That time can be relaxing or it can be a time for chatting it up, “They do…
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Restaurant Roundup: Drive-thru taco shop temporarily closed, rocking Manitou spot scores high
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – One drive-thru taco favorite is expressing its feelings after being temporarily closed by the health department.…
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Local author documents life of Colorado’s longest working man
CAÑON CITY, Colo. (KRDO) – A local author recently released a book chronicling the life of Albert Di Nardo, the 96-year-old owner of Di Nardo’s…
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$8M Beacon Lite Rd project aims to boost safety, sparks neighborhood concerns
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Crews are in their fifth month of making $8 million in improvements to a 2/3-mile stretch of Beacon Lite Road between…
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Two years of projects to increase pedestrian safety, improve traffic flow south of downtown Colorado Springs nearly complete
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — City officials have spent more than $10 million on several projects to improve the busy corridors of South Nevada…
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The School Buzz: D-3 book program carries on beloved teacher’s mission years after passing
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Hundreds of local students are building their home libraries thanks to a special giveaway inspired by one beloved…
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CPW gives behind-the-scenes look at its annual Walleye Spawn at the Lake Pueblo Reservoir
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) invited KRDO13 on board as staff and volunteers continue to collect fish during its annual…
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Colorado State Patrol responds to growing concern about tailgating in I-25 Gap express lanes
EL PASO/DOUGLAS COUNTY LINE, Colo. (KRDO) — When the express lanes opened in the Interstate 25 “Gap” between Monument and Castle Rock in December…
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Arc thrift store non-profit partner hosting award-winning documentary at Roadhouse Cinemas
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Arc of the Pikes Peak region (The Arc-PPR), the non-profit beneficiary of the Arc Thrift Stores, is hosting a…
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The School Buzz: Read Across Manitou celebrating books is a huge hit
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — It was a week full of wacky outfits, fun themes and a whole lot of reading at one local elementary school last week.…
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Hollywood actors start bread company in Colorado Springs garage for charity
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Hollywood actors Patrick Duffy and Linda Purl greeted fans in person at the King Soopers off of North Gate as they…
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Evacuations ordered for ’24 Fire’ in Fremont County
For the latest updates, click here. UPDATE – Monday, March 23, 9:54 a.m. Per Fort Carson officals, “Sunday evening, fire crews were successfully…
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’24 fire’ continues to grow, El Paso County Sheriff issues new pre-evacuation notice
UPDATE – SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 11:00 a.m.: The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office says the fire has grown to 4,600 acres. No update on containment and no…
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Highway 115 closure for 24 Fire now extended two miles north to Fort Carson Gate 1
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The explosion of growth in Fremont County’s “24 Fire” has led authorities to lengthen the 18-mile closure of Highway…
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Sisterhood at the Core of UCCS Women’s Lacrosse
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– The women’s lacrosse team at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs is built on more than competition, it’s…
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THE MILITARY FAMILY: Army veteran finds healing through archery, offers therapy to others
Army veteran Sam Westfall has found relief from PTSD, anxiety, and depression through archery and is now inviting others to join him in the Valor…
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