Colorado Springs Utilities is extending lane closures on eastbound Lake Avenue to replace a 1971 water main, a project expected to conclude this fall at a cost of $7.5 million.
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TODAY: We stay in the low 90’s in Colorado Springs and mid 90’s in Pueblo. Active weather won’t be nearly as widespread as Tuesday and Wednesday. Expect isolated showers and thunderstorms. Any additional showers or storms over the Aspen Acres burn scar could cause more flash flooding in that area. We can’t rule out isolated
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BEULAH, Colo. (KRDO) — As officials held a town meeting to talk about how to solve Beulah’s water crisis, more rain arrived. With the rain came more floods. “This is just another blow,” Charissa Fryberger, Interim District Manager for Pine Drive Water said. “We knew that flooding would follow as a result of the fire,
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BEULAH, Colo. (KRDO) — Flash flooding sent ash, debris and mudslides into the Beulah Valley region Tuesday night. The surge was triggered by water runoff from the Aspen Acres fire burn scar which acted as a funnel for the rainwater, preventing moisture from being absorbed into the ground. Property owners near South Creek reported a
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A new report from the Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) shows Colorado Springs saw an over 50% decrease in homicides so far this year compared to the first six months of 2025. That drop is one of the largest in the 30 cities that provided data to CCJ. The data
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BEULAH, Colo. (KRDO) – Gary Kyte says he’s gotten really good at brushing his teeth and washing his hair with only one 16oz bottle of water. Kyte’s home doesn’t have running water right now and hasn’t for close to a month. Only leftover water in the pipes dribbles out of the faucet when turned on.
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BEULAH, Colo. (KRDO) — A local race in Beulah is back on and raising money for those impacted by the “Aspen Acres” fire. Registration for the Beulah Challenge was temporarily paused when the “Aspen Acres” fire first broke out due to concerns about potentially having to cancel the race, organizers say. But now the race
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A Colorado Springs real estate agent remained licensed to sell homes while on parole after serving time for burglary and stalking – despite multiple previous disciplinary cases involving his real estate license. Mason Edward Buck, 35, is back in custody following his latest arrest on July 14. The El Paso
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Today: More thunderstorms bringing flooding, 60-mile-per-hour wind gusts, and potentially small hail through southern Colorado. Storms pass through El Paso County around 6 p.m. and then Pueblo County around 7 p.m. Flash Flooding is likely across the Aspen Acres burn scar area and I-25 in Pueblo. Lingering rainfall continues until about 9 pm. Temperatures remain
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Nearly four months after officials opened Medal of Honor Boulevard to connect the city’s West Side with Pueblo West, they’ve started the process toward building a bridge to make 24th Street continuous through town. The first step was a study to determine the feasibility of a bridge that would cross railroad
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MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Manitou Springs Police Department says they responded to a local residence after a bear became trapped inside a vehicle today. No one was injured during the incident, according to officials. The vehicle, however, sustained significant damage as the bear attempted to escape. MSPD MSPD Officials are reminding residents that bears
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WOODLAND PARK, Colo. (KRDO) – Dozens of artists across the Pikes Peak region and beyond will be setting up easels along Highway 24 and 67 to capture the beautiful landscapes in real time for the Peak Adventure Art Competition. It’s the competition’s fourth year. Artists must paint within 15 driving miles of the ‘Reserve Our
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All photos featured are courtesy of Colorado Parks and Wildlife. GARFIELD COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced that it has finished the first phase of its wetland restoration project using man-made beaver dams and animal relocation. According to CPW, the project is focused on reviving eroding creek habitats at the West
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DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Secretary of State’s Office is accusing gubernatorial candidate Victor Marx and his campaign committee of accepting more than $78,000 in contributions that exceeded state campaign finance limits. According to a complaint filed with the Secretary of State’s Office, Marx’s campaign accepted at least 197 contributions from 111 people that
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) officials located the body of a missing adult female Monday, July 27, following a search at Lake Pueblo State Park. The Pueblo County Coroner has identified the woman as 34-year-old Jacqueline C. Montez. Her body was recovered by CPW from the water near the Yucca Flats
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TODAY: We stay in the low 90’s in Colorado Springs and mid 90’s in Pueblo. We’re tracking more strong PM storms bringing widespread heavy rainfall, chances for flash flooding, gusty winds and hail. EXTENDED: PM storms stay widespread Thursday and Friday. We’re still tracking plenty of activity across the mountains this weekend, but drier conditions
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BEULAH, Colo. (KRDO) — The Beulah Fire Protection and Ambulance District is warning residents in the area to get to high ground due to flash flooding. Kelly Howe, a resident of Beulah, saw some of the flooding with her own eyes. Her house sits right next to a creek. “I’ve never seen anything like this,”
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) –A 33-year-old man has been arrested for child abuse after his four-week-old son suffered serious injuries, according to the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO). PCSO says dectectives arrested Brandon Impson on a no-bond warrant for felony child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury on July 15. According to deputies, they responded to
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FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Heavy rain and storms across the southern parts of Colorado is causing flooding on a road in Fremont County. The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) says it has deputies on the scene of a flooded road in the Copper Gulch Road area of County Road 28. Officials say they are
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TODAY: Strong storms bring more widespread heavy rainfall, increasing chances for flash flooding, 60+ MPH winds, and large hail. Colorado Springs gets hit the hardest from 5-7 p.m. The Aspen Acres burn scar has a Flash Flood Warning in place until 4 p.m. This warning will likely be extended due to heavy showers through Pueblo until
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