After scientists from Denver discovered 66-million-year-old fossils in Corral Bluffs, city leaders say the research and unprecedented find is giving Colorado Springs worldwide attention. Back in 2016, paleontologist Tyler Lyson and paleobotanist Ian Miller struck scientific gold when they cracked open a concretion – a hard compact mass that forms when sediment accumulates over an
Continue ReadingSexual abuse victims and advocates suspect hundreds of other victims will come forward after a report released by the Attorney General’s Office detailed sexual abuse by Catholic priests across Colorado. The report states 166 people were abused over the course of 70 years. Joelle Casetix, who successfully sued the California Catholic Diocese and used to
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Homeowners know simple repairs can add up quickly. A local company is helping families who are hesitant to call for help. Handyman Connection, a locally-owned business in Colorado has teamed up with United Way and it’s support for 2-1-1. The organization connects people with resources of all types, and in this case, it will allow
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Cold night ahead as temps plunge into the teens to low 20’s region-wide under mostly clear skies FRIDAY: Nice end to the week under mostly sunny skies with temps in the 40’s and 50’s EXTENDED: First half of the weekend looks nice and sunny with warm temps in the 60’s and 70’s on Saturday.
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Hundreds of thousands lost. Families desperate for answers. Victims across the U.S. now coming forward. KRDO investigates new complaints against two Colorado-based companies accused of fraudulently selling and renting timeshares. “It’s killed me, ripped my heart out, it’s ruined my life,” said Kenneth Schaefer, a Philadelphia native. “It’s been gut wrenching.” Schaefer got a call
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The Colorado Department of Transportation and El Paso County hope spraying salt brine on roads before the forecasted winter storm will make their response easier and your driving safer. CDOT and county crews were busy Wednesday spraying brine on key roads and highways. Crew supervisors said pretreating roads will make plowing easier and increase the
Continue ReadingWednesday overnight: heavy bands of snow continuing. Snowfall totals so far: 3″ Briargate 4″ Peyton 5″ Black Forest Heavy overnight snow is expected to begin in earnest between 9 p.m. and midnight. The heaviest bands will occur between midnight and 6 a.m. into Thursday. Travel will be very hazardous at times overnight. Flash freezing will
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Calm winds with clear to partly cloudy skies. Lows cool to the 20s tonight. TUESDAY: Calm and mostly sunny with seasonal highs in the 50’s and 60’s for the Pikes Peak region and upper 60’s from Pueblo to the Eastern Plains. EXTENDED: By Wednesday and Thursday, rain and snow look to move into Southern
Continue ReadingFollowing our investigation last week into resurfacing scam complaints against a Colorado Springs tattoo artist, we’re digging into the review process to license industries in El Paso County. It’s a consumer alert for those of us who rely on license data before investing on a big purchase or choosing where to eat. You may remember
Continue ReadingIf you sometimes feel anxious, sad or nervous on Sunday night before the work week begins, you’re not alone. 70 to 80 percent of people have reported similar experiences that many have now coined the “Sunday Scaries”. “It’s just that feeling of ‘wow, the weekend went by really fast, and I don’t feel at all
Continue ReadingA buyer beware warning as complaints resurface regarding a local tattoo-voucher scam in Colorado Springs. Case reports filed by Colorado Springs Police reveal body artist James Ortiz – better known as “Tattoo Ortiz” was accused of multiple counts of theft and forgery back in 2012. A KRDO investigation first exposed the complaints when Ortiz owned
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Partly cloudy to mostly clear with chilly lows in the 20s and 30s. EXTENDED: Saturday looks quiet and cool with highs in the 50s and 60s. Another, stronger cold front moves in on Sunday which will bring a few rain and snow showers, wind and even cooler highs in the 40s and 50s. We
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Clear to partly cloudy with lows cooling to the 30s and 40s. EXTENDED: Fire weather watches are in place for parts of Southern Colorado tomorrow. This is due to the potential for elevated to critical fire danger levels. These will likely be upgraded to Red Flag Warnings in the next 24 hours so we
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Since our ” Hiding in Plain Sight ” investigation into southern Colorado’s Asian spas started in May, our team has uncovered many layers of illegal activity, the worse being signs of human trafficking happening right in our own backyard. But we were shocked by the response from one of the most important groups involved in
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Clear and cool with lows dropping back to the 30s. WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny with highs above average back in the 70’s to near 80³ for some areas across the plains. EXTENDED: Even warmer temps on Thursday with the threat of high fire danger. A weak cold front drops in on Friday which will bring
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Clear skies with lows cooling to the 20s and 30s. EXTENDED: The rest of the week brings continued dry weather with afternoon temperatures ranging from the 60s to the low 80s. Both rain and snow are on tap for parts of the weekend (Friday and Sunday), but it is still too early to determine
Continue ReadingBryson Kangas and his mother Lindsey went through the unthinkable, stuck in a home with an abusive father and husband. But they’ve turned the experience into something that can help children all across Colorado. “My dad would mentally and physically abuse me, by cussing, punching me and all that,” said Bryson. At the time, Lindsey
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Sub-freezing temps again tonight but not quite the brutal temps of the night before last. Expect upper teens to low 20’s for the Pikes Peak region and upper 20’s to low 30’s for Pueblo and Eastern Plains WEEKEND: Dry, beautiful and calm this weekend with highs closer to seasonal back in the 60’s and
Continue ReadingA man is crediting his come-back from a traumatic brain injury, to a company right here in Colorado Springs. After a horrific cycling accident 11 years ago left him with brain injuries affecting his ability to walk, he finally has gotten his life back. On Sept. 3, 2008 Jim Nelson was looking to get in
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: COLD! Overnight lows likely to break records with teens to single digits expected. FRIDAY: Gradually clearing skies and warming back above freezing through the noon hour with temps in the 40’s and 50’s by the afternoon, 30’s for local mountain cities. EXTENDED: Seasonal temps return for the weekend with 50’s and 60’s under partly
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