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Isolated thunderstorms through tonight before a cold front and widespread rain this weekend

Many of us have enjoyed warm temperatures and sunshine this afternoon. However, with strong upper-level energy in place, abundant moisture, and temperatures warming into the 80s for some, thunderstorm development looks likely across our southern and southeastern counties. In fact, a severe thunderstorm can’t be ruled out, and the Storm Prediction Center has highlighted portions

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Former Academy School District 20 Superintendent alleges she was fired due to retaliation

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The former Superintendent for Academy School District 20 (ASD20) alleges she was fired for retaliatory and discriminatory reasons. Jinger Haberer alleges the district terminated her, in part, for refusing to screen candidates for promotion based on factors such as political ideology. According to Haberer, she filed a complaint with the

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One man in custody after barricading himself inside building on South Nevada Avenue, CSPD says

UPDATE: CSPD says one man is in custody after the incident. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Friday afternoon, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) asked the public to stay away from the 1200 block of South Nevada Avenue because of joint police operations in the area. KRDO13 learned at the scene that the operation involved

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Local firefighters union seeks help to protect Fallen Firefighter Memorial from ongoing vandalism

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A local firefighters union is asking for the public’s help with protecting the Fallen Firefighter Memorial at Memorial Park. Kent Smith, with Colorado Springs Professional Firefighters Local Five, says people have been camping at the site, leaving trash, drug paraphernalia, and graffiti behind. Smith says the problem started in August

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Colorado Springs says it is increasing parking enforcement at its regional parks after ‘unsafe parking places’

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The City of Colorado Springs says it will increase enforcement at regional parks on people parking in what they call unsafe parking places. Scott Abbott with the city’s Regional Parks Trails and Open Spaces says the Colorado Springs Police Department has given park rangers an appointment that will give them

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Colorado is experiencing the highest year-over-year diesel price increase in the country, according to AAA

Colorado, Colo. (KRDO) – Diesel fuel prices in Colorado have reached a record statewide average of $6.56 per gallon, marking the highest year-over-year price increase in the nation, according to AAA. The current average represents an 89% increase over the past year. It stands as the highest absolute price ever recorded in the state, without

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