New fire near Fort Collins causes evacuations
LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — People are being evacuated after a wildfire ignited northwest of Fort Collins Saturday afternoon. The Lewstone Fire…
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Ketamine that’s injected during arrests draws new scrutiny
DENVER (AP) — A drug called ketamine that’s injected as a sedative during arrests has drawn new scrutiny since a young Black man named Elijah…
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Upcoming Colorado State Fair remains scaled back due to pandemic but adding some events
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Although the COVID-19 pandemic has canceled much of the traditional entertainment and will significantly reduce attendance at…
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Colorado National Guard prepared to help with wildfire search-and-rescues
DENVER (KRDO) — Governor Jared Polis announced Friday afternoon that he has authorized the Colorado National Guard (CONG) to be ready to assist with…
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Testing site at Pueblo State Fair temporarily relocating outside
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Pueblo City officials say the free COVID-19 testing site at the State Fairgrounds will temporarily relocate due to this…
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Body of park ranger found in northern Colorado reservoir
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) – Authorities say a park ranger is dead after going missing on a northern Colorado reservoir following what they called a…
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What does the 30-day ban on open fires mean for Colorado cities, counties?
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Earlier this week, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issued a statewide ban on open fires, given the high fire danger and…
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Colorado COVID-19 data shows minorities disproportionately affected
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment says statewide hospitalization data for COVID-19 is following…
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Environmentalists sue over Trump plan to drill in Colorado
DENVER, Colo. (AP) — Environmental groups have sued the Trump administration over plans to expand drilling, fracking and mining across public lands…
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Wildfires cause highway closures around Colorado
STATEWIDE, Colo. (KRDO) — Several highways around Colorado are closed because of wildfires. Wildfire conditions in Colorado can change rapidly with…
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Coyotes raise concern for second straight year in southwest Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Residents of the Skyway neighborhood are again expressing their worries about possible danger from coyotes in the…
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Colorado approved for Lost Wages Assistance program to provide extra $300 per week
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Unemployed people and workers in Colorado who have had wages cut because of COVID-19 are now eligible to get a…
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1 dead after structure fire in Old Colorado City
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – One person was found dead after fire crews in Colorado Springs battled a structure fire late Monday night. CSFD got…
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Pine Gulch Fire grows to 2nd largest in Colorado history
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pine Gulch Fire that has been burning in west Colorado since the end of July is now the second largest wildfire…
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Statewide fire ban set for the next 30 days in response to Colorado wildfires
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Hot and dry conditions in Colorado are continuing to fuel four fires burning across the state. The conditions are…
Continue Reading Colorado bans open fires as state battles four wildfires
DENVER (AP) – Gov. Jared Polis issued a 30-day ban on open fires such as campfires, fireworks and other open sources of ignition on Tuesday as the…
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Denver police seek masked men in connection with fatal arson
DENVER (KRDO) — Police in Denver posted a picture of three masked men who are wanted for starting a fire that killed a couple and their two-year-old…
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Gov. Jared Polis gives update on COVID-19, Colorado wildfires
DENVER (KRDO) — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is giving updates on two major focuses in the state this week: the ongoing response to COVID-19 and the…
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CSFD sends crew to help with Grizzly Creek Fire
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo (KRDO) — Fire crews are continuing to battle the Grizzly Creek Fire as they try to get control of the now 25,000-acre blaze.…
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Security-Widefield ranks #1 for nation’s hottest housing market ZIP code
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The red-hot housing market of Colorado Springs has now spread to one of its metro areas — Security-Widefield.…
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