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KRDO’s Thursday Afternoon Pet of the Week

July 2, 2026 9:23 AM Scott Mills

Olivia is the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region’s Pet of the Week! She is an eight-year-old black Domestic Shorthair cat who came into HSPPR as…

New evacuations for Aspen Acres Fire could increase the need for help in Pueblo, Custer counties

July 1, 2026 1:58 PM Scott Harrison

PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Authorities announced new evacuations and pre-evacuations for neighbors in the path of the Aspen Acres Fire, now in…

KRDO’S Tuesday Afternoon Pet of the Week

June 30, 2026 7:09 PM Scott Mills

Smokey is your KRDO Pet of the Week from the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region! He is a four-year-old gray Domestic Shorthair cat who came into…

Speed enforcement cameras to go online Tuesday in Pueblo’s Interstate 25 bridge construction work zone

June 29, 2026 5:56 AM Scott Harrison

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Increased speed enforcement begins Tuesday on I-25 through the project in which crews are replacing five bridges at the US 50…

Meet Cornelia! The HSPPR Pet of the week

June 28, 2026 8:25 AM Marina Garcia

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – This is Cornelia, and she is your Pet of the Week from the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region! Cornelia is a…

Meet Jimmy! The HSPPR Pet of the week

June 14, 2026 8:02 AM Marina Garcia

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Jimmy is a 7-year-old brown tiger Domestic Shorthair cat who came into HSPPR as an owner surrender. Jimmy is a sweet…

Meet Scooby! The HSPPR Pet of the week

June 7, 2026 7:30 AM Marina Garcia

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Scooby is a 6-year-old tan & white Pit Bull mix who came into HSPPR as an owner surrender. Scooby is a playful,…

Meet Bulldozer! The HSPPR Pet of the week

June 21, 2026 7:35 AM Marina Garcia

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Bulldozer is a 2.5-year-old tricolor Rottweiler mix who came into HSPPR as an owner surrender. Bulldozer may sound…

This week's Restaurant Roundup Top Score

Restaurant Roundup: Taco Shop Temporarily Closed after a dozen health violations, busy spot stays spotless

June 25, 2026 3:33 PM Julia Donovan

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – A taco restaurant on the east side of town has been temporarily shut down after health inspectors discovered numerous…

Bike fatalities decline in Colorado Springs, pedestrian deaths rise

June 24, 2026 5:58 AM Scott Harrison

Cycling fatalities in Colorado Springs have decreased due to more bike lanes and better trail connectivity, while pedestrian fatalities have…

KRDO’s Wednesday Afternoon Pet of the Week

June 24, 2026 2:43 PM Scott Mills

Nala & Simba are your KRDO Pets of the Week from the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region! Nala is a 11.5-year-old black Labrador Retriever…

How to keep your stalks and leaves thriving in a new edition of Steve’s Garden

June 18, 2026 8:36 PM Steve Roldan

The recent stretch of warm, dry weather has gardens across southern Colorado flourishing, but it may also be taking a toll on your plants. If you’ve…

Behind the scenes of ‘MAMMA MIA!’ underway at Pikes Peak Center

June 17, 2026 4:36 PM Abby Smith

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A Greek island, a mother-daughter story, and the timeless music of ABBA are taking center stage at the Pikes Peak Center…

KRDO’S Tuesday Afternoon Pet of the Week

June 16, 2026 11:00 AM Scott Mills

Blossom is your KRDO Pet of the Week from the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region! She is a four-year-old tortie Domestic Shorthair cat who came…

Steve’s Garden: Experts say overwatering can do more harm than good

June 12, 2026 4:52 PM Steve Roldan

The hot, dry weather across southern Colorado has many gardeners reaching for the hose, but experts say too much water can be just as damaging as too…