PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Mini therapy horses are offering support to firefighters battling the “Aspen Acres” blaze, helping them decompress and alleviate stress. The horses are based at CSU-Pueblo, which serves as the “Firefighter City” home base for fire crews actively fighting the wildfire. The two mini therapy horses, named Baylee and Pearl, are part
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LAS ANIMAS COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – A southern Colorado mother pleaded guilty Tuesday to three felony counts of second-degree assault as part of a plea agreement in a case where arrest records and a newly released state review document detail children being duct-taped and forced to run laps as punishment. During Tuesday’s hearing, a Department
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The Colorado Department of Transportation addressed a dangerous bump on southbound I-25 near the Bijou Street interchange after motorists complained about potential vehicle damage.
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RYE, Colo. (KRDO) – Firefighters from across the country not only protected Bishop Castle, a local landmark, from the recent Aspen Acres fire but also left a lasting personal mark. Upon returning home, the Bishop family discovered that first responders had left signatures and donations in the castle’s visitor book, transforming their act of protection
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — An El Paso County Sheriff’s deputy was placed on administrative leave and later sent a notice to terminate employment after being arrested for inappropriately touching a female at a business. According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO), 34-year-old Christopher Ramirez was arrested and booked into the El
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GREEN MOUNTAIN FALLS, Colo. (KRDO) – The 88th Annual Bronc Day returns Saturday from 7:30. a.m. to 3 p.m. with a pancake breakfast, parade, pie contest, games and more. All activities are free. Similar to the Western Street Breakfast in Colorado Springs, Bronc Day celebrates Colorado’s Western Heritage. The first Bronc Day in 1939 celebrated
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TODAY: We’re tracking scattered showers and thunderstorms across the Pikes Peak Region this afternoon and evening bringing periods of heavy rainfall. Our biggest concerns are localized flash flooding (especially along burn scars) and erratic, gusty winds up to 50 MPH. We cool a few degrees with highs in the high 80s in Colorado Springs and mid
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The Colorado Springs Switchbacks defeated Miami FC 2-0 on Wednesday night.
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RYE, Colo. (KRDO) — People impacted by the “Aspen Acres” fire may soon have a chance to go home. The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office announced it expects evacuation orders to be lifted for the town of Rye starting Thursday, July 23. After nearly a month, the evacuated residents of Rye are finally on the cusp of
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is celebrating the state’s 150th anniversary at Cheyenne Mountain State Park next weekend. CPW is hosting its annual “Adventure Day” on Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a free event at the state park full of outdoor activities. Visitors will get to
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The City of Colorado Springs is getting ready to celebrate the state’s 150th birthday next month. The city is organizing events for “Colorado Day” on Aug. 1 to celebrate the anniversary of the state’s official welcome to the U.S. Events will run from sunrise to sunset all across the city.
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COLORADO SPRING, Colo. (KRDO) — Team USA Handball is still working to establish itself among the world’s top programs, but leaders within the sport believe the key to future success starts with developing young talent. That’s the purpose behind the first-ever USA Team Handball Futures Festival, held this week in Colorado Springs at the Fountain
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is considering making temporary speeding cameras on I-25 in Pueblo permanent. Drivers in the work zone at the 1-25 and Highway 50 interchange will begin facing $75 fines for going 10 mph or more over the speed limit starting next Thursday. The cameras were installed
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Dry weather has accelerated two major roadwork projects in El Paso County, including a complete rebuild of Industry Road and repaving efforts on Loy Creek Road.
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MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Manitou Springs is looking for ambassadors for its annual Emma Crawford Coffin Races. The city says it is looking for Manitou Event Ambassadors who are interested in being a “friendly, visible presence” to welcome attendees, observe the surroundings, and report any concerns to event staff or law enforcement. Manitou Springs
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – On July 7, a father was shot and killed in El Paso County. The sheriff’s office was searching for four masked suspects and announced on July 22 that an arrest had been made. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) says that on July 16, 18-year-old Damonte Linwood was
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Tonight we will see mostly cloudy skies with a good chance for showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms that roll through the I-25 Corridor do have the potential for dropping some heavy rain. It will be on the breezy side, and the winds will pick up after 8 P.M. Overnight low will fall into
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) responded to a one-acre grass fire behind Explorer Elementary School yesterday, July 21. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), initial reports indicate that fireworks may have been involved in the ignition. The fire was about the size of a football field when
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Like the Grinch, Racers at Betty Krouse Park will grow to three times their size and waddle the best they can to the finish line in a fun-filled race benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association. The 2nd Annual Blow-Up Race is a collaboration between three senior caregiving groups: BrightOn Hospice Services, Able
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TODAY: We’re tracking scattered showers and thunderstorms across the Pikes Peak Region this afternoon and evening bringing periods of heavy rainfall. Our biggest concerns are localized flash flooding (especially along burn scars) and erratic, gusty winds up to 50 MPH. Highs stay similar to Tuesday, topping off in the low 90s in Colorado Springs and high
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