COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The recent trend of warmer, drier weather in the West will make some wildfire recovery in southern Rocky Mountain forests more difficult, if not impossible, according to a new study. Kyle Rodman, formerly a geographer at the University of Colorado and now at the University of Wisconsin, was lead researcher
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A plan to annex nearly 900 acres along the east end of Woodmen Road into the city has been recommended by the city’s planning commission and now awaits consideration by the City Council. The plan, known as Banning Lewis Ranch North, would be a development that includes nearly 3,000 homes,
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SHERIDAN, Colo. (KRDO) — Governor Polis announced the state is taking steps to increase broadband internet access for families at a press conference at Fort Logan Northgate High School in Denver Wednesday morning. The digital divide in Colorado is underscored during the pandemic as schools rely on remote learning. Governor Polis said students need to
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The calendar says the start of fall is three weeks away, but the summit of Pikes Peak received an early dose of snow late Monday and early Tuesday morning. Jack Glavan, manager of the Pikes Peak Highway, said the snow was only a light dusting and most of it melted
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Police at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs are looking for a man they believe broke into a car on campus. At around 2:50 p.m. on Aug. 23, an unknown male entered the UCCS Campus Alpine Parking garage. He is described as a white male, possibly 20-30 years of
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado College officials revealed over the weekend that six additional students have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, bringing the total number to 10. South Hall As a result, officials have placed two dormitories, South and Mathias halls, under a 14-day quarantine. A third dormitory, Loomis Hall, was placed on
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Letecia Stauch, the woman accused of killing her 11-year-old stepson, penned a letter to an El Paso County court judge earlier this month, claiming abuse. But how will it affect her case? Letecia, who is awaiting trial for the alleged murder of Gannon Stauch, told Judge Gregory Werner that
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A father who lost his son in a fatal crash back in May is speaking out against aggressive driving. 20-year-old Joshua Landry was killed in a head-on crash near Highway 24 and Log Road on May 21st. The original report from Colorado State Patrol says Landry was trying to pass
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A statewide team of 90 firefighters, including six from Colorado Springs and one from Black Forest, arrived near the Louisiana-Texas line Thursday to respond to Hurricane Laura. The team, which includes some civilians, is called Colorado Task Force One, working under the Federal Emergency Management Agency and will serve a
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Over the last two weeks, El Paso County has seen a steady decrease of COVID-19 cases. Between August 13 and the 27, there were 564 cases, compared to the two weeks previous where 950 cases were reported, but county health officials warn, “it’s not a signal to go back
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — It’s been known for months that the 2020 Pikes Peak Hill Climb would be held without fans. So far, things have appeared relatively normal. Qualifiers and practices have gone on as usual. On race day, however, without fans to give drivers their send-offs, that’s when drivers expect to notice the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs police are on the lookout for a man accused of stealing credit cards from purses at a local grocery store. On August 1st, surveillance video caught a man taking several wallets from purses at the Sprouts Store on Dublin Blvd. and Voyager Pkwy. Police say he immediately went
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — You wouldn’t expect someone to damage the natural, colorful beauty that makes the Paint Mines Interpretive Park such a popular attraction but that’s exactly what has happened recently. Authorities confirm that in one incident, someone spray-painted one of the towering rock formations; in the other incident, names were carved
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — On its second and final vote Tuesday, the Colorado Springs City Council gave final approval to a plan to redevelop Panorama Park on the city’s southeast side. The project will cost approximately $9 million, with the city providing around $4 million and the rest coming from other sources including private
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — On the first day of race week, the Pikes Peak Hill Climb held its technical inspection for this year’s drivers. After the race was delayed until the end of August, some of the drivers wondered if there would be a 2020 edition of the race to the clouds. It may
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Two months later than usual, no motorcycles, spectators or pre-race fan event are among the changes the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the annual Pikes Peak Hill Climb. The popular race continues for the 98th time this weekend, starting at Mile Marker 7 and ending at the summit. Because of
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PUEBLO WEST, Colo. (KRDO) — Just a few days before returning to the classroom, a Pueblo West Charter School is trying to bring laughter to parents and students. On Sunday, Swallows Charter Academy posted a YouTube video called, “It’s Not Hard to Sanitize,” a parody of the Britney Spears song “…Baby One More Time.” Instead
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Runners endured wearing masks and breathing in smokey air for the 2020 Pikes Peak Marathon, starting in Manitou Springs Sunday morning. As wildfires rage across the state, runners made their trek up the 14,115 foot mountain. The male and female winners were Seth Demoor from Englewood at 3:36:31 and Brittany
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Although the COVID-19 pandemic has canceled much of the traditional entertainment and will significantly reduce attendance at this year’s state fair, organizers say they have added some creative options for people. The fair, which began in 1872, will be held from August 28 through September 7 at the state fairgrounds in
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DENVER (KRDO) — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is giving an update on the state’s response to COVID-19 on Friday.Watch below: Governor Jared Polis announced the last call for alcohol at bars and restaurants was getting extended to 11 p.m. Starting on Saturday, they will be able to serve alcoholic drinks an extra hour after a
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