EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — It’s been a difficult 3 1/2 years for businesses, drivers and neighbors along a 1.5-mile corridor between Old Colorado City and Manitou Springs, formerly known as “No Man’s Land.” A major renovation project called the Westside Avenue Action Plan brought improvements to the long-neglected area between 31st Street and
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Colorado Springs, CO (KRDO) — Hundreds of cars lined up at the drive-thru COVID-19 testing site Monday at UCHealth in Colorado Springs following the July 4th holiday weekend. Carolyn Vogrin, a spokesperson for UCHealth spokesperson Carolyn Vogrin said that 365 went through the testing tent off Parkside Drive Monday. While that is considered a busy
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — First, it was toilet paper and hand sanitizer; now, coins have joined the list of items in short supply because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Brendan Zahl, of Community Banks of Colorado, said there are two factors driving a nationwide shortage of coins. “The closure of banks and other businesses took
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Switchbacks held a scrimmage on Saturday, marking the first game action seen by the players since March. With a record of 1-0-0, the Switchbacks will host New Mexico United in the team’s home opener on July 11th.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Eight years after it was destroyed by the Waldo Canyon Fire, Flying W Ranch is set to rise from the ashes in one week. The iconic piece of southern Colorado history originally planned to reopen at the end of May, and then June, but COVID-19 pushed those plans back to
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A new staff hired to help with COVID-19 recovery at parks, trails and open spaces in Colorado Springs won’t be ready in time for the busy Independence Day weekend but will start work in two weeks. When city officials first announced the hiring plan in late May, they said 16
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NEW YORK, NY (KRDO) — Former Mesa Ridge star Kylee Shook is ready for her first professional training camp. Shook and the New York Liberty will report to Florida’s IMG Academy next week. They’ll remain there for the duration of the WNBA season. Shook has succeeded at every level. She was a state champion and
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Two political heavyweights will be going head to head in November for one of Colorado’s seats in the US Senate. Former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper beat Andrew Romanoff in Tuesday’s primary and will now go on to challenge the incumbent Republican Senator Cory Gardner. The former governor, now Democratic U.S.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Police are investigating a break-in off Tejon St. and Mill St. at a video gaming facility called Oasis at the Pond. Police say they may be looking for a man and a woman who ran their vehicle into the building to break the glass walls and gain access to the
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WOODLAND PARK, Colo. (KRDO) — During the Independence Day holiday weekend of 2017, a record amount of traffic caused long backups that made traveling to the Pikes Peak summit a full-day trip for many. In the past two weekends, similar amounts of traffic congestion have filled the westbound lanes of U.S. 24 between Woodland Park
Continue ReadingMinor League Baseball announced today the 2020 Minor League Baseball season has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This marks the first time a Minor League Baseball season has been canceled since its inception in 1901. It means that the Rocky Mountain Vibes won’t be playing baseball this summer.
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The race must go on. “From the very beginning the focus was making sure this race happens,” says Megan Leatham, executive director of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The race will happen on August 30th. However, the international flavor could be limited, “We do have some concerns about travel limitations and restrictions from those
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FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Summer isn’t two weeks old yet and a local business has already announced it won’t open this fall because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Diana’s Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze, a popular fall tradition and attraction in Cañon City, made the announcement on its Facebook page last Thursday. As late as
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City Council member Jill Gaebler advocates lifting the city-wide ban on recreational marijuana in Colorado Springs, claiming it could help the local economy recover from the negative impact COVID-19 has had. Last month, we reported when a Colorado College professor claimed cannabis could curb the city’s budget. Neal Rappaport said recreational cannabis could cover 88%
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Fire restrictions normally are slightly different in Colorado Springs and in unincorporated areas of El Paso County but that’s not quite the case this year. With continued dry weather and the upcoming Independence Day holiday weekend, both entities have the same restrictions in place. As of Monday, restrictions are at the lowest levels; outdoor campfires
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Inside Hotel Elegante’ the top men’s and women’s boxers in the U.S. are putting in work, “I got to leave here cuz they treating me too good,” says U.S. Olympic hopeful, Oshae Jones. The reason why they are treated so good is because they are staying and training at the hotel and the temptations are
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YODER, Colo. (KRDO) — The young boy who was shot last week in Yoder and then rushed to the hospital has died from his injuries, the family reported on Monday. Roman Krutitskiy, 6, was identified as the child who died, according to a Gofundme page set up by the child’s uncle as well as the
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NEW YORK, NY. (KRDO) — It’s been two months since Kylee Shook was drafted by the New York Liberty. The former Mesa Ridge star and Louisville’s all-time blocked shots leader is entering the WNBA at a very strange time. The coronavirus pandemic has forced the league to play a 22-game season inside of a bubble
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Taylor Duncan radiates enthusiasm. “Look out COVID-19 here comes alternative baseball’s movement to power through perceptions. Yes! We are coming to Colorado Springs! Pike’s Peak!” Duncan is the founder of Alternative Baseball. The league is for players 15 and older who have autism and other special needs. The organization has
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Some colleges call in “Move-In Day”. At the US Air Force Academy, it’s called “In-Processing”. New cadets officially report for duty, take their oath, and receive their uniforms and other gear. “I-Day” is when it all begins, and this year USAFA allowed the media an up close look at what the first few hours included
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