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Counties and cities across Pikes Peak region downgrade burn bans and restrictions; officials note strong response to rules

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Recent rainfall has eased burn bans across most of the Pikes Peak region, including Colorado Springs, El Paso County and Pueblo. The reduction in restrictions comes even as regional drought conditions persist and the “Aspen Acres” fire continues to burn. Colorado Springs Fire Marshal Kris Cooper noted that precipitation levels

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THE MILITARY FAMILY: Pueblo native highlights resilience of military children in youth baseball tournament

Bavaria, GERMANY (KRDO) — A Pueblo native is making international headlines. Zean Whatley, 11, just competed in the Cal Ripken World Series, having been one of 12 boys to represent all of Europe and Africa during the elite youth baseball tournament.  While Whatley was born at Pueblo’s Parkview Hospital — same as his parents — he and his

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Tenth annual Colorado Springs Comic Con brings big names to Broadmoor World Arena

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The tenth annual Colorado Springs Comic Con starts Friday with a cast of highly talented live-action and animated actors and comic book artists. Some of the highlights include Giancarlo Esposito and Jim Beaver from Amazon Prime’s “The Boys,” Jaimie Alexander from the Thor movies and TV series “Blindspot”, Katara voice

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Colorado suffers defeat in lawsuit against private ICE facility over local oversight

AURORA, Colo. (KRDO) – A federal judge granted a partial injunction in favor of the private ICE facility, GEO Group, blocking Colorado from conducting unannounced inspections. The company operates the Aurora facility and others across the country. U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Domenico, who was appointed by President Donald Trump, ruled in favor of the

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Parker man pleads guilty to charges related to three sexual assaults, could face 20 years to life

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A man from Parker will spend 20 years to life in the Colorado Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to charges relating to three sexual assaults, according to officials. According to the 23rd Judicial District Attorney’s (DA) Office, Javier Rodriguez-Andrade pled guilty on Thursday in charges related to sexual assaults

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‘A baseball bat to my roof:’ Old Colorado City residents and visitors ride out a hail- and rain-filled afternoon

OLD COLORADO CITY, Colo. (KRDO) — Severe thunderstorms swept through southern Colorado on Thursday, bringing hail, lightning, gusty winds and heavy flooding to the region. The rapid change in weather triggered brief but intense conditions, including in Old Colorado City, where severe hail and flash flooding impacted local streets and residential neighborhoods. The rapid weather

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KRDO13’s Sara McCoy officially becomes meteorologist after completing graduate studies

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. — KRDO13’s Sara McCoy has officially reached a goal she has been working toward since middle school: becoming a meteorologist. McCoy recently completed her graduate studies in atmospheric and oceanic sciences, adding to her background in broadcast journalism and bringing her one step closer to the career she has always envisioned.

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