Tonight we will see smoky skies with partly cloudy conditions. It will be on the breezy side with southeast winds at around 10-15 mph,. Low temperatures will fall into the lower 60s for most areas here in the Pikes Peak Region. Tuesday will bring us a good chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon
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WOODLAND PARK, Colo. (KRDO) – A self-taught sculptor in Woodland Park has developed a new carving technique that drew the eye of a Smithsonian affiliate museum just outside of Chicago. Francisco Sotomayor is no stranger to museums and sponsors hitting up his phone. His signature piece, a 10,000-pound “American Woman” marble masterpiece, has toured to
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Over the past week, I’ve been watering Steve’s Garden constantly. When the air stays so dry, you need to check the soil around your plants to make sure there is some moisture to keep them healthy. Next week, though, we could see a big swing in the weather. There is a good chance Colorado could
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ALAMOSA COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A trial date has been set for Barry Morphew, the Colorado man accused of murdering his wife in 2020. Morphew, who pleaded not guilty in January of this year to first-degree murder, will face trial a year from now, according to court records. His trial has been set for July
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The United Way of Southern Colorado is working to streamline the donation process for those impacted by the “Aspen Acres” fire. From food and water to clothing and hygiene products, evacuees can come to the Donation and Distribution Center on Taos Road to get anything they need. → Check the latest Aspen
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FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Highway 96 through Wetmore in Custer County is closed as part of the latest evacuation from the “Aspen Acres” fire, but on Thursday, many drivers were either unaware of it or were hoping to be allowed through. → Find the most up to date information on the Aspen Acres fire
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FREMONT COUNTY, Colo, (KRDO) — Despite fire crews increasing containment from zero to 14% in the “Aspen Acres” fire over the weekend, the intensity of flames on the north side of the burn zone raised the risk to residents north of the Custer/Fremont County line. → Find the latest information from KRDO on the Aspen
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The media briefing was scheduled for 1:30 p.m. A recording is above. PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The United Way of Southern Colorado will provide an update Monday afternoon on ongoing relief efforts for those impacted by the Aspen Acres Fire, including information about KRDO13’s upcoming Southern Colorado Cares Telethon. → Check the latest Aspen Acres
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FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – Unlike its neighbors, Williamsburg was not under pre-evacuation orders Sunday night. → Full coverage on the Aspen Acres wildfire, including links to the latest evacuation maps “It was scary. I was sitting on the recliner just eating ice cream, playing with the dog, and all the sudden, his phone is
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — KRDO13 has heard from many of you who were concerned about the illegal use of fireworks this Fourth of July amid the ‘Aspen Acres’ fire. It seems many people did not heed the warnings and pleas from City of Colorado Springs officials to avoid shooting fireworks this year. Across
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TODAY: Expect highs in the low 90s in Colorado Springs and high 90s in Pueblo. Most showers and thunderstorms stay over the High Country with just a few spilling over I-25 in the afternoon and evening. TOMORROW: Temperatures will be similar to Monday. Mountain showers and storms continue as severe weather chances increase across the
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Today: Temperatures are still heating up providing Colorado Springs with the chance to get into the low 90s for today and tomorrow. Thunderstorms through the evening are mainly affecting the northern neighborhoods; including Black Forest, Falcon and Peyton. Storms wrap up by 5 pm with Las Animas and Baca Counties the only locations with lingering
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PUEBLO & CUSTER COUNTIES, Colo. (KRDO) — KRDO 13 has a crew in southern Pueblo County to provide an update on the Aspen Acres wildfire, which has burned nearly 87,000 acres. For the first time, authorities report some containment — 6% late Saturday night, and up to 13% as of 7 a.m. Sunday. → Most
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Today: Expect another warm afternoon across Southern Colorado, with highs climbing into the upper 80s for Colorado Springs and the 90s for Pueblo and the plains. We’ll start the day relatively quiet, but clouds will increase with opportunities for isolated showers and thunderstorms, especially west of I-25, Raton Mesa, and Palmer Divide. Smoke from the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Switchbacks bounced back at home in front of a large crowd at Weidner Field to defeat Phoenix Rising FC.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Banning Lewis Ranch is the annual site of one of the largest Independence Day celebrations in Colorado Springs. But who is the person behind the name? Ruth Banning Lewis, a prominent businesswoman, politician and rancher, served as the second woman on the City Council, leaving a lasting legacy in the
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Today: Hot temperatures are still on the rise and storms are brewing. A thunderstorm with lightning and heavy rain is passing across the northern areas of El Paso County. More showers are likely in Colorado Springs from 4-6 pm, with a good chance to get some thunder and lightning. High temperatures are in the mid-80s
Continue Reading TODAY: Expect afternoon highs in the high 80s in Colorado Springs and mid 90s in Pueblo. We’re tracking severe thunderstorms from the afternoon to the overnight hours bringing decent chances for damaging hail (>1″) and damaging 60+ MPH gusts. Air quality is still a concern as wildfire smoke continues to spread across the region. TOMORROW:
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PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – For days, firefighters from all over the country have been working to protect people and structures put at risk by the Aspen Acres Fire. “There’s not really a way to explain very simply how humbling extreme wildfire behavior can be,” Nicholai Allen, a wildlands firefighter, told KRDO13 over a Zoom
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Tonight we will see increasing clouds and smoky conditions for most areas here in the Pikes Peak Region. We will see a breezy evening with winds out of the south at around 10 to 15 mph. Overnight lows will fall into the lower 60s. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect until midnight tonight. The
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