COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– As Southern Colorado braces for more extreme heat, the Colorado Springs Fire Department is taking proactive steps to prevent wildfires. One of their newest tools? Drones. KRDO13 spoke with one of the department’s drone pilots, Eric Ruettinger, to learn more about the upcoming program. “We have a lot of areas around
Continue Reading
Today: Colorado Springs is expected to warm into the low 80s, which will break the previous March 24th daily record of 75 degrees set back in 2012. Pueblo is likely to warm to 87 degrees, which will beat their previous record of 82, also set back in 2012. Winds are mild today with no fire
Continue Reading
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Cimarron Hills Fire Department (CHFD) is responding to a working structure fire near 1200 Cree Drive. The photos below were provided by CHFD. Details at this time are limited. A KRDO13 crew is en route. Stay up to date with the latest local news, sports, and investigations by downloading
Continue Reading
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — A woman whose father was one of the 24 decaying bodies found inside Davis Mortuary has filed a lawsuit against the owners, Chris Cotter and Brian Cotter. The lawsuit comes as the Colorado Bureau of Investigations (CBI) says 24 decaying bodies were found inside the funeral home; some of the bodies
Continue Reading
EL PASO/DOUGLAS COUNTY LINE, Colo. (KRDO) — When the express lanes opened in the Interstate 25 “Gap” between Monument and Castle Rock in December 2021, the major concern was drivers illegally weaving in and out of the lanes by crossing the double-white-line boundary. Recently, however, that concern has apparently been replaced by tailgaters — drivers
Continue Reading
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Arc of the Pikes Peak region (The Arc-PPR), the non-profit beneficiary of the Arc Thrift Stores, is hosting a movie night at Roadhouse Cinemas on Thursday to celebrate Developmental Disability Awareness Month. The Arc-PPR is screening “Standout: The Ben Kjar Story” multiple times on Thursday. It will be the
Continue Reading
With busy schedules and constant demands, staying on track with your fitness goals can feel like a challenge. But as KRDO13’s Summer Jackson explains in this week’s Summer Strong, success isn’t just about feeling motivated; it’s about building discipline that lasts. Motivation can come and go. Some days you feel energized and ready to take
Continue Reading
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — It was a week full of wacky outfits, fun themes and a whole lot of reading at one local elementary school last week. Students at Manitou Springs Elementary School spent the week celebrating Read Across Manitou, and they did it in style. Each day had a fun theme to get
Continue Reading TODAY: We’re tracking warmer and drier conditions with highs possibly making it to the low 80s in Colorado Springs; mid 80s are likely for Pueblo Tuesday. Fire danger remains a concern; Fire Weather Watches are in place across much of the Pikes Peak Region – please refrain from outdoor burning. Poor air quality due to 24
Continue Reading
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – An emergency shelter organized by the Red Cross and CSU-Extension quickly went up after the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office announced last week that residents within 2 miles of the ’24 fire’ needed to evacuate their homes. Hours after those evacuation orders were downgraded to pre-evacuation on Monday, the shelter is
Continue Reading
Fremont County businesses have rallied around those displaced by the 24-Fire, offering to help move farm animals and animal feed to safe locations away from the blaze.
Continue Reading
PENROSE, Colo. (KRDO)– As the “24 Fire” continues to burn along Highway 115, families who were in mandatory evacuation zones faced uncertainty, fear and the possibility of losing everything. For many families impacted by the “24 Fire,” the lifting of evacuation orders is bringing relief—but not peace of mind. Residents in parts of Fremont County
Continue Reading
TODAY: Afternoon highs will be slightly warmer than Sunday, topping off in the high 60s in Colorado Springs and the low 70s in Pueblo. Poor air quality due to wildfire smoke could return by the afternoon. A few light showers are possible tonight. Red Flag Warnings are in place across the West Mountains, Sangres, San Luis
Continue Reading
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Hollywood actors Patrick Duffy and Linda Purl greeted fans in person at the King Soopers off of North Gate as they launched their sourdough, “Duffy’s Dough,” in southern Colorado. Duffy and Purl said 100% of the profits from their bread company will benefit organizations fighting food insecurity. At Monday’s meet-and-greet,
Continue Reading
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZoo) announces the loss of a baby sloth that was born on March 6. CMZoo says after 48 hours of around-the-clock care, the sloth passed away. According to the zoo, “The first months of an animal’s life are extremely delicate, despite the best possible human care. The
Continue Reading
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) announces that starting April 13, security officers will begin closing and locking the gates that enclose the Penrose Library. The gates were placed around the library in October 2025 after residents said the property had become a loitering location for people who are homeless. The
Continue Reading
For the latest updates, click here. UPDATE – Monday, March 23, 9:54 a.m. Per Fort Carson officals, “Sunday evening, fire crews were successfully able to tie in all control lines, boxing in the fire. As of this morning, control lines remain strong. Due to a combination of backburn operations and fire activity, the 24 Fire
Continue Reading TODAY: Afternoon highs will be slightly warmer than Sunday, topping off in the high 60s in Colorado Springs and the low 70s in Pueblo. Poor air quality due to wildfire smoke could return by the afternoon. A few showers are possible tonight. Red Flag Warnings are in place across the Wet Mountains, Sangres, San Luis
Continue Reading
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The explosion of growth in Fremont County’s “24 Fire” has led authorities to lengthen the 18-mile closure of Highway 115 that has been in place since Thursday evening. The closure is now extended two miles north, essentially to Fort Carson’s main gate. That’s where southbound drivers begin seeing cones,
Continue Reading
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– The women’s lacrosse team at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs is built on more than competition, it’s built on sisterhood. For this team, that word is quite literal. Siblings are everywhere on the Mountain Lions roster. Redshirt junior Brielle Fannin plays alongside her younger sister, freshman Charlotte. And from California
Continue Reading