MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Grand Junction Fire Department (GJFD) saved two engineers from a train that had derailed in the Gunnison River around 11 p.m. on Dec. 2. Courtesy: GJFD According to the fire department, the accident happened near Highway 141 in Whitewater and the Bridgeport access to the Gunnison River, near the
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MONUMENT, Colo. (KRDO) — Snow continued to fall steadily in the Monument area of northern El Paso County, as of noon Wednesday. Traffic on I-25 began to accumulate, although conditions were generally slushy, and traffic on Monument Hill began to slow. Drivers may find more snow-packed and icy conditions on Highway 105 through Monument. The
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) says it is asking for tips after an alleged assault at a Martin Garrix show at Red Rocks Amphitheater back in October. The sheriff’s office says they have video surveillance of the suspect’s group walking around, but it is grainy, and they are hoping
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DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has asked the Colorado Secretary of State to share what the office says is “sensitive, unredacted voter information.” The Secretary of State’s Office is pushing back. “We will not comply with the Trump Department of Justice’s request for Coloradans’ sensitive voting information. The DOJ can
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Winter Weather Advisory for counties along the I-25 corridor and the High Country due to moderate to heavy snow that can impact travel. This will start at 8AM and last until 8PM today. Winter Storm Warning for the Sangre de Cristo from 8AM today until 2AM Thursday. This is due to heavy snow that can
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COLORADO (KRDO) – Even with AWD and snow tires, the unpredictability of Colorado snow days can catch even the most experienced winter weather driver off guard. As southern Colorado wakes up to the most significant snowstorm of the season thus far, a little preparation now can save you from a dangerous situation in the future.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – KRDO13’s Scott Harrison and Bradley Davis are live all morning long, driving around southern Colorado so you know what to expect before pulling out of the driveway. Southern Colorado is in the middle of its largest and most widespread snowstorm of the season. Our Stormtracker13 team is expecting to see
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – It wasn’t a whole lot of accumulation, but Sunday was the first time Southern Colorado drivers had to face off against snow and ice on the roadways. Many seemed unprepared as crashes shut down Fillmore Street, parts of I-25 north of Monument, and caused some drivers to pull over and
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Pine Creek High School was our week ten winner of the Qdoba Friday Night Blitz Spirit Award plaque. On Tuesday, Dec. 2, the cheer squad received the Qdoba Friday Night Blitz Spirit Award plaque. Stay up to date with the latest local news, sports, and investigations by downloading the KRDO13
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MONUMENT, Colo. (KRDO) — The Palmer Ridge football team enters Saturday’s Class 4A state championship unbeaten. They will play Dakota Ridge for the title on Saturday. The game will be played on the campus of Colorado State University. Kickoff is set for 1:30 pm. Stay up to date with the latest local news, sports, and
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SALIDA, Colo. (KRDO) — After a snowy Sunday evening, Monarch Mountain officially opened for the 2025-2026 season on Tuesday, Dec. 2. “Our team has poured their hearts into getting ready for this season,” said General Manager Chris Haggerty in a release. “Relying solely on all-natural snowfall, our crew becomes a group of snow farmers—getting creative
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– As December rolls in over Colorado Springs, locals are in for a familiar swing between crisp afternoons and frosty nights, with a side of sunshine and a chance of snow. Tonight, Dec. 2, we are bracing for snow overnight and speaking to officials to see what preparation is required to keep
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The left lane of I-25 northbound near Fillmore Street and Garden of the Gods Road is closed due to a crash, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. This is as of 4:36 p.m. on Dec. 2. Stay up to date with the latest local news, sports, and investigations by
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Snow season has officially arrived in Colorado with another round of snowy conditions expected to come in late Tuesday evening into the Wednesday morning commute. No matter the conditions, it’s always a good idea to make sure your car is prepared as we enter this season. Hitting the roads during
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — It’s fairly common to see areas along abandoned railroad tracks converted to recreational trails, but changing an existing road to a trail seems a bit more unusual. But that’s a proposal by the Fountain Mutual Metro District, an entity that oversees stormwater management and parks/recreation in the area north
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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – After nearly four decades, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) says that they have solved the cold murder case of Rhonda Marie Fisher. Rhonda Fisher was 30 years old when she was killed in 1987. According to the C.B.I. and Douglas County cold case files, her body was found in
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STATEWIDE, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) says that it’s seen a slight increase in bear reports this year compared to last year. CPW says that there were 5,259 reports made since the start of the year, which is the highest CPW has seen since 2019. “There are an estimated 17,000 to 20,000
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – In court on Dec. 2, Romello Hernandez entered a guilty plea to attempted murder. Hernandez was accused of shooting a 13-year-old girl in the head near the Pueblo Riverwalk, leaving her with life-threatening injuries. In the courtroom, the judge explained to Hernandez that with this guilty plea, he could face 1-6
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PARKER, Colo. (KRDO) – South Metro Fire Rescue crews are sharing dramatic footage of an electric vehicle (EV) fire inside a home’s garage in Douglas County on Monday, which shut down a roadway and sent one person to the hospital. Watch the video from the fire department above. Just before 3 p.m. on Dec. 1,
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CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (KRDO) – A Castle Rock man will spend 30 years behind bars for assaulting his elderly landlord with a two-by-four after a money dispute in Parker, the 23rd District Attorney’s Office said. The sentencing comes after a jury found 65-year-old Daniel Fougner guilty of felony assault on an at-risk person and felony
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