COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZoo) has been ranked the #2 Best Zoo in the country in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2026. CMZoo has now remained in the #2 spot for two years in a row, with the zoo thanking the community for its dedication to voting. Courtesy: CMZoo According
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A man has died after being struck by a car just before 6:30 a.m. Wednesday on northbound Academy Boulevard, east of Vickers Drive. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), the victim tried to cross the busy street away from the crosswalk at Vickers when he was hit. “It
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DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — The Denver International Airport (DIA) has lifted a ground stop after a power outage around 9:20 a.m. that lasted close to two hours. DIA officials confirmed at around 11 a.m. that power had been restored and that normal operations should resume. During the outage, the airport says the train to the
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The Penrose Heritage Museum is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo with a new exhibit featuring archival photographs, documents, a short documentary video, and hands-on activities for families and children.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The island-wide blackout in Cuba has now lasted 72 hours. Thousands of miles away from his family in Cuba, Miguel Alejando Gomez Perez can only worry. For Perez and his family, the blackout has done more than take away their electricity and power to cook. It’s exacerbated an already desperate
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The RM Soap Market in Colorado Springs hires people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) to help customers in-store and package their product in their factory. “This is something that I like to do, and someone with disabilities should get to do something that they like to do, and not
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COLORADO (KRDO) – Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) is activating the state’s Drought Task Force for the first time in six years, a move that comes as the state braces for a historic heat wave threatening to melt what little snowpack the state has received this season. The decision, made based on recommendations from the
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TODAY: The massive ridge of high pressure moves east toward Colorado. Expect low 80s for Colorado Springs and mid 80s for Pueblo and across the Plains. Red Flag Warnings are in place for Fremont County and the San Luis Valley due to dry and gusty conditions in addition to the warm temps. EXTENDED: Colorado Springs
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The Colorado Springs Switchbacks defeat Azteca FC 3-1 on Tuesday night.
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TODAY: Temperatures expected to peak around 5 pm with Colorado Springs getting up to 71 degrees and Pueblo getting up to 77 degrees. Skies stay clear and sunny. 20 mph gusts are possible after 4 pm mainly. The high country has the potential to get 40 mph gusts which puts Fremont County and as well as
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CALHAN, Colo. (KRDO) — A fire in eastern El Paso County has now been contained after burning just under 61 acres, according to the Calhan Fire Department (CFD). According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office fire crews were sent to the fire along the 7900 Block of South Calhan Rd. That is near the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– Firefighters from southern Colorado are back home after spending five days on the front lines of a massive wildfire burning in Nebraska. A crew from the Cimarron Hills Fire Department recently returned after volunteering to help fight the Road 203 Fire, which has burned more than 35,000 acres and is currently
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — What started as a bike ride turned into a life-saving moment for an 8-year-old Colorado Springs boy, who spotted a fire and raced to warn his family before it was too late. Now, that family is rebuilding after flames tore through their home at the Union Heights Apartment complex. They
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CENTENNIAL, Colo. (KRDO) — An 11-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder following the death of his 5-year-old brother at a home in Centennial. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday, March 11, that it is investigating the case as a homicide. Deputies say they responded to a residence in the 5200 block of
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WALSENBURG, Colo. — Residents in the city of Walsenburg remain under a disaster declaration and boil water advisory after a major water main break disrupted service across the community. As of March 17, the city announced it will shut off one of the main water transmission lines, which could be out for several hours. City officials say
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MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Manitou Springs Police Department (MSPD) is seeking the community’s help in identifying a suspect in a late-night burglary at Lane Mitchell Jewelers on March 4. Police say the estimated total loss from burglary is $15,000, including both stolen merchandise and damage to the property. “Fortunately, Lane Mitchell Jewelers follows
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Celtic Steps and the Pikes Peak Highlanders are preparing to take on the El Paso County bar scene one last time for St. Patrick’s Day to close out their busiest performing week of the year. Both groups were active around town last weekend, and Tuesday will be more of
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A recent rash of pothole damage along North Gate Boulevard in Colorado Springs raises an interesting question. Who bears responsibility for repairing road damage and reimbursing drivers on a city street that is part of a county-led stormwater project that passes through a construction zone? “Generally, within the limits
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — If you’re like a lot of people, your workday likely involves hours at a desk — and not always with the best posture. In this week’s Summer Strong, KRDO13 fitness expert Summer Jackson is sharing a quick and simple way to reset your posture and avoid long-term strain. You can
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Pueblo Police confirm that a body was found in a river near the 1100 block of W 4th St around 1:47 p.m. on March 16. The Pueblo County Coroner identified the male found as Jose L. Nunez, a 27-year-old male resident of Pueblo, Colorado. The cause of death remains under investigation.
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