COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Parks & Wildlife held its first public hearing Thursday on last month’s proposed plan to reintroduce gray wolves to the wild. KRDO Public comment began at 11 a.m. as the CPW Commission wrapped up its meting this week at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs. Nearly 30 people
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Two drivers likely had some scary moments Wednesday morning while traveling on roads covered with ice and snow from the latest winter storm. One vehicle lost control on rolled onto its side along U.S. 24, just east of Powers Boulevard; a man at the scene said that his daughter was
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DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — On Tuesday, a week after Jared Polis was sworn in for his second four-year term as governor of Colorado, he delivered the 2023 State of the State address — his fifth such speech while in office. The speech began at 11 a.m. from the House chamber of the Colorado State Capitol;
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PUEBLO Colo. (KRDO) — Monday, hundreds of people marched the streets of Pueblo for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. People of all ages and backgrounds showed up here in support of unity and equality. Organizers of the march told KRDO this year’s crowd was the biggest they’ve seen for the Martin Luther King Jr. CommUnity March. Holding signs,
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Members of the LGBTQ+ community are coming together in Colorado Springs to continue helping those affected by the Club Q mass shooting. On November 19, 2022, just before midnight, someone entered the queer nightclub and opened fire. Five people lost their lives, including an employee at Club Q. Now, weeks
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — In November of 2022, voters approved a ballot measure that’s meant to provide much-needed funding for road maintenance in Pueblo West. However, Pueblo County leaders are still out working out a plan on how to fix the poor roads in Pueblo West. Voters in favor of ballot Question 6C, which raised
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)–The City of Colorado Springs is continuing its ongoing efforts to pick up litter and reduce the amount of trash along sidewalks, streets, and medians. This is all part of Mayor John Suthers’ initiative launched in 2022 known as ‘Keep it Clean COS’. On Wednesday, Jan. 11, the City of Colorado Springs showed
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife has confirmed that a new strain of avian flu is killing large numbers of birds across the state and the U.S. The strain was first discovered in fall and winter of 2021 and is described by a CPW official as “the worst strain ever recorded.” KRDO
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The mother of Ashleigh, an 18-year-old high school senior, said that her daughter was the victim in a shooting late Sunday night on Bijou Street, a few blocks east of the Academy Boulevard intersection. Danielle Grassie said that she’s keeping her daughter’s last name private for now, but that Ashleigh
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Throughout a Colorado Springs high school are reminders of a young athlete gone too soon. In Harrison High School, the trophy case, football locker, and stadium all include memorabilia in honor of #63, Fermin Vialpando. “He always like had a plan for everything for his life,” said Sundae Romero, Fermin’s
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Many people are wondering how a pro football player who’s young, in top physical condition and wearing protective equipment, can suddenly experience cardiac arrest and be in critical condition after seemingly-minor contact while tackling another player. That’s the common question being asked by the public Tuesday about Buffalo Bills safety
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Police are investigating the shooting of a woman late Sunday night a few blocks southeast of Citadel Mall on the city’s east side. According to police, officers responded to a reported shooting shortly after 11 p.m. in the 3900 block of Bijou Street, and found the victim with two gunshot
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Another outbreak of avian flu, following an earlier outbreak this summer, is combining with increased holiday demand to limit the availability of eggs in stores — and raise prices, as well. KRDO Many store shelves in the region are empty, and higher egg prices — between $5 and $10 a
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Southern Colorado residents, especially those who have moved here in recent years, may be wondering where they can go to celebrate the new year. The region has lacked a signature event, and has relied on a variety of smaller events to appeal to a wider range of people. Anthem Music
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado’s minimum wage is set to increase again. Starting Sunday, January 1, 2023 all employers in Colorado are required to pay workers who don’t receive tips at least $13 and 65 cents an hour. This is the 16th straight year in a row that Colorado’s minimum wage has increased. Colorado Springs Economist,
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The group of local climbers that annually ascends the summit of Pikes Peak on New Year’s Eve to set off fireworks is being honored with a newly-renovated alley. The new AdAmAn Alley is located between two buildings at 15 South Tejon Street and 17 South Tejon Street, and between the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The airport madness impacting thousands of travelers across the country appears to be calming down here in Colorado Springs. Still, those flying Southwest are still affected. Wednesday, Dec. 28, Southwest Airlines canceled 60% of its flights nationwide, with more cancellations expected on Thursday. In Colorado Springs, Southwest canceled 22 departing and arriving
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — It’s a question many of us have asked or wondered about when the lobby of our favorite restaurant is closed, or a business closes early or has reduced hours and limited operations, or a library closes due to a staff shortage. What happened to all of the workers who left
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BACA COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Authorities are investigating the theft of 80 pregnant cows earlier this month from an 18,000-acre ranch 30 miles northwest of Springfield, in the southeastern corner of Colorado. The rancher, Steve McEndree, told KRDO that the cattle have a value of at least $100,000. Baca County “A nice two semi-loads of
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. — Residents of Peyton, a small rural community 25 miles northeast of Colorado Springs, are complaining about a lack of mail delivery by the U.S. Postal Service office there. KRDO One resident posted a photo on Facebook, showing Amazon packages piled high in the post office’s parking lot; she said that
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