Class 2A state volleyball Hoehne vs. Fowler
During day of the Class 2A state volleyball tournament, Fowler beats Hoehne three games to none.
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Class 3A state volleyball featuring Lamar vs. Resurrection Christian
On Thursday afternoon, Lamar, the top seed in Class 3A lost in the state tournament to Resurrection Christian three games to one.
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Class 4A state volleyball Cheyenne Mountain vs. Palmer Ridge
During day one of the Class 4A girls state volleyball tournament, Palmer Ridge defeated Cheyenne Mountain three games to one. They will play Lewis Palmer on Friday.
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Safety concerns raised due to increase in downtown Colorado Springs residents
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — An expected threefold increase in the the number of people living downtown over the next two years has a downtown leader asking for safety improvements in the area. Susan Edmondson, president and CEO of the Downtown Development Authority, told the City Council this week that nearly 2,100 apartment units will
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‘Skate in the park’ returns to Acacia Park
The renovated Acacia Park welcomes the return of the ice skating rink located on 115 East Platte Avenue.
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Slap Me Some Skin
Top prep playoff performances for the week of November 2nd.
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Colorado Springs City Council to vote on proposed increases for water rates Tuesday
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Along with an earlier approval to raise natural gas rates but reduce electric rates this winter, Colorado Springs Utilities also proposes to increase water and wastewater rates. Scott Shirola, manager of pricing and rates for the utility, said Monday that the proposed water and wastewater increases would add around $6
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Sports Extra: The unsung heroes of CSU-Pueblo athletics
Jacob Heckman is the director of sports medicine for CSU-Pueblo. He and his staff are responsible for making sure the Thunderwolves’ student-athletes are ready to rock. “It definitely feels good when maybe someone someone scores a touchdown comes over and gives me a hug on the sideline,” Heckman says. “It’s always very rewarding and makes
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Friday Night Blitz players of week Nov. 4th
Rob Namnoum’s pick: Aaron Johnson of The Classical Academy Danny Mata’s pick: Tavian Tuli of Fountain Fort Carson. Johnson led TCA to a 38-21 win over Moffat County to advance in the 2A playoffs. Tuli had 6 total touchdowns, and led Fountain- Fort Carson to a 42-14 win in round 1 of the 5A playoffs.
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What’s needed this year for the upcoming Care and Share food drive in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Next Wednesday’s annual Season of Sharing holiday food drive comes at a time when the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic and the economy are creating unusual challenges for the Care and Share Food Bank of Southern Colorado. KRDO Officials said that inflation is up 8.5%, the cost of acquiring food is
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Discovery Canyon clinches league title
Discovery Canyon beat Sand Creek, 20-6, on Thursday night to clinch the league title. The Thunder clinch the league title over Pueblo East by virtue of DCC’s head to head win over East. Discovery Canyon finishes the year with a 7-3 record.
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Pueblo East clinches playoff spot
Pueblo East knocked off Pueblo County, 24-14, on Thursday night. With the win, the Eagles clinch a spot in the 3A playoffs.
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Proposed development in Black Forest neighborhood would increase home density tenfold, build 275-unit hotel
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Some Black Forest residents are speaking out against the planned expansion of Flying Horse North, a residential community between Colorado Springs and Monument. KRDO The project’s developer — Flying Horse Development, LLC — already had approval to build more than 200 homes in the community, but only 80 were
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‘First Visitor’ program sees surge in new clients due to rising living expenses
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)–A Colorado Springs non-profit is seeing a recent surge in clients thanks to a new program. It’s called ‘First Visitor’ and it works to connecting Colorado parents with basic child care needs. Leaders from ‘First Visitor’ say they helped more than 300 families during the 2020 pandemic. Now, that numbers is closer to 700 as families
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Commissioners deadlock on vote Thursday for controversial Black Forest development proposal
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The county’s planning commission ended a 3-1/2-hour public hearing in a tie vote on recommendations for a controversial plan to expand the current development of Flying Horse North (FHN), in north central Black Forest. KRDO Just before 3 p.m., commissioners voted 4-4 on the project, with three commissioners absent
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What buyers and sellers can expect with rising interest rates in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– The Federal Reserve just approved its 6th federal interest rate hike this year. The interest rate target range is now at 4 percent, the highest level since 2008. Currently, Colorado Springs home buyers are feeling the impact with purchasing rates. But area realtor, Taylor Cardines says now there is less competition, providing buyers more options
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Lions rescued from war in Ukraine find a home in Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– Lions rescued from the war in Ukraine are now calling Southern Colorado home. These lions are part of the largest warzone rescue ever carried out. The Wild Animal Sanctuary played a major role in bringing an 11- lion pride to safety. Seven of the lions are now living in Springfield on
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The School Buzz: Colorado Springs JH girls cross country team moves up class, wins State
The Classical Academy Junior High girls cross country team showed up at the State meet last week and ran away with a title. The middle school varsity girls and JV girls won it all, winning the State cross-country championship in the Blue division, which is 4A and 5A schools. Ellie Askew led the team with
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The Air Force football team has a chance to win the Commander in Chief’s Trophy this weekend
Dating back to 1972, Air Force leads the series against Army in Commander in Chief’s Trophy games. Last year, the Falcons lost 21-14 in overtime to the Black Knights, “It was tough ..losing those games are always tough but I am thankful that I took turnback that i have another chance,” says Air Force senior
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New fire station officially opens Tuesday in Colorado Springs; more on the way
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Officials said that the new Fire Station 23 is the first in a wave of stations that will be built over the next decade as the city’s growth continues. KRDO A ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday afternoon celebrated the opening of the $4.5 million station located east of downtown, near Memorial Park
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