PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is stepping up to help pets displaced by the “Aspen Acres” fire by providing a shelter at Pueblo County Parks and Recreation for evacuees’ small animals. LATEST FIRE STATS & EVAC ORDERS: https://krdo.com/news/2026/07/06/aspen-acres-wildfire-updates-evacuations/ In the latest update from the Humane Society, about 180
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TODAY: It’s another critical fire danger day across Colorado with gusty 20-40 MPH winds mainly coming from the south-southwest. Red Flag Warnings continue with hot temps in the 80s and 90s in most areas from the mountains to the plains. Exceptionally dry weather persists for the Pikes Peak Region with relative humidity levels sitting below 10%
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Most areas along the I-25 Corridor, the hillsides and High Country remain under a Red Flag Warning through 10 P.M. Wednesday night. That means we expect low humidity levels, and strong gusty winds anywhere from 20 to 40 mph. It will be another smoky evening, as southwest winds will pick up and blow the smoke
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — A family of firefighters lost their home in Beulah in the Aspen Acres Fire. For the Griggs family, firefighting is part of their livelihood. Nicole Griggs and her father-in-law, Bob Griggs, are both retired firefighters. In the midst of devastation, Nicole’s husband, along with their son, stayed behind to battle the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Months after KRDO13 Investigates first reported that a Colorado Springs physician’s medical license had been suspended for violating an agreement restricting him to treating only male patients, the Colorado Medical Board has released a new order detailing additional allegations it says were reviewed as the disciplinary case continues. The Board issued a
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) programming department created a new craft to help people get decorative with their 4th of July celebrations. PPLD Senior Library Associate in Programming, Bradley Butzin, will walk participants through his original marbling technique to create unique American Flag decorations. The class is no-cost to
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs Fire Department announces that all permitted fireworks displays scheduled for July 4 in the city have been canceled due to extreme fire danger. During a press conference, Fire Marshal Kris Cooper reminded community members that fireworks are not allowed in city limits and that police will be patrolling
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PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Authorities announced new evacuations and pre-evacuations for neighbors in the path of the Aspen Acres Fire, now in its third day of straddling the Pueblo/Custer County lines. LATEST FIRE STATS & EVAC ORDERS: https://krdo.com/news/2026/07/06/aspen-acres-wildfire-updates-evacuations/ Residents of the Red Creek Ranches area in Pueblo County were ordered to leave immediately. At
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — According to Colorado Springs Recreation and Cultural Services, Gold Camp Road will reopen to the public starting Thursday, July 2. This follows the massive cleanup and repair work on the road after storm damage from early June. The work included removing storm debris, repairing the road, and installing fresh roadway
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PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Firefighters are hoping for some level of containment Wednesday on the wildfire that grew far less on Tuesday than when it erupted on Monday. LATEST FIRE STATS & EVAC ORDERS: https://krdo.com/news/2026/07/06/aspen-acres-wildfire-updates-evacuations/ Authorities revealed on Tuesday that the fire has grown from 23,000 acres to more than 28,000 as of 3
Continue Reading TODAY: It’s another day of low air quality and critical fire danger across Colorado with gusty 20-40 MPH winds mainly coming from the south-southwest. Red Flag Warnings continue with hot temps in the low to mid 90s in Colorado Springs and Pueblo. A few showers could pass through but these will not provide much relief. Severe
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PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Tuesday night, many are still forced to evacuate from the Aspen Acres Fire, not able to go home. They can only hope the fire spares their home, including the Okins family. “Very, tight-knit, friendly. People would do anything for one another, each other,” is how Ashleigh Okins describes the Rye
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Tonight we will see partly cloudy skies and hazy conditions caused by the Aspen Acres fire burning in Pueblo and Custer counties. It will be windy with southwest winds at around 15-20 mph. We do have a Red Flag Warning for most areas in Southern Colorado through 10 P.M. this evening, and most of our
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — June marks the 14th anniversary of the Waldo Canyon Fire, a human-caused blaze that burned more than 18,000 acres, killed two people and destroyed nearly 350 homes. To date, no one has been arrested in connection with the fire, prompting local resident Jim Rottenborn to write a public letter asking
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Spending most of your day behind a desk doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your health. Whether you work from home or in an office, a few small habits can make a big difference. Learn three things to avoid and three healthy habits to add to your workday in
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – Monday morning, a Beulah resident woke up on a cot in Pueblo with stiff legs, incredible phone video, and an extreme case of Déjà vu. LATEST FIRE STATS & EVAC ORDERS: https://krdo.com/news/2026/07/06/aspen-acres-wildfire-updates-evacuations/ “We’ve lived there for 21 years, and it’s like we’ve never settled yet,” John Stalford said. “We’ve been recovering
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COLORADO CITY, Colo. (KRDO) — In a wildfire that grew from two acres to 23,000 in one day, firefighters battling the Aspen Acres Fire will take any help they can get. And they got more of it on Monday evening. That’s when FEMA — the Federal Emergency Management Agency — approved federal funding for 75%
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UPDATE: Colorado Springs officials discuss Fourth of July fireworks cancellations COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Seven professional Fourth of July fireworks shows supported by the City of Colorado Springs are continuing as scheduled for now. Temperatures are increasing, conditions are dry, and wildfires are burning across the state. This has left many of our viewers
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TODAY: It’s another critical fire danger day across Colorado with gusty 20-40 MPH winds mainly coming from the south-southwest. Red Flag Warnings continue with hot temps in the 80s and 90s in most areas from the mountains to the plains. Exceptionally dry weather persists for the Pikes Peak Region with relative humidity levels sitting below
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The NBA curtain has been pulled open for the new Nuggets, Trevon Brazile and Bryce Hopkins, “We identified these guys early. They both bring something unique energy, effort,” says Nuggets Executive Vice President of Player Personnel, Jonathan Wallace. They were selected in the second round but the Nuggets brass believes they are first round talent,
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