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WEATHER ALERT: Rain and snow continue into the weekend
WEATHER ALERT: Rain and snow moving into the area Thursday and Friday. Winter Weather Advisories are in effect until 6PM Friday for the higher elevations, including Teller County. TONIGHT: Periods of rain and snow overnight. Plan for possible wet and or slick roads for the Friday morning commute, with the...
Missing Pueblo woman found safe
UPDATE: TUESDAY 5/7/2024 (CUSTER COUNTY, Colo.) — Andie Carsten has been contacted and is safe, according to the Custer County Sheriff’s Office. ORIGINAL STORY: Missing Pueblo woman has ties to Westcliffe, Cañon City MONDAY 5/6/2024 8:04 p.m. The Custer County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is asking community members in Westcliffe and Cañon City to be on […]
PPLD proposing security fence around Penrose Library
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is proposing the construction of a security fence around the Penrose Library downtown, according to Michael Brantner, Chief Safety, Community Resources & Security Officer for PPLD. Due to its central downtown location, the Penrose Library serves a large and diverse community, and PPLD wants to make sure […]
Property tax relief bill passes, saving residents hundreds, County Assessors worried for long term
SOUTHERN COLORADO, USA. (KRDO) - A property tax relief bill to address both residential and commercial property taxes, while also preserving school district revenues, was passed by the Senate Wednesday night. County Assessors in southern Colorado say despite the needed relief for homeowners, they're concerned about the long term effects it will have on local governments. The post Property tax relief bill passes, saving residents hundreds, County Assessors worried for long term appeared first on KRDO.
Colorado Welcomes a Whimsical Influx of Trolls
Danish artist, Thomas Dambo, is considered one of the world’s leading recycle artists and is best known for his giant troll sculptures. His passion for finding and recycling free art materials was honed at the internationally acclaimed Kolding School of Design in Kolding, Denmark. Dambo’s trolls are made from recycled wood and have embarked upon a life of their own. Sparking the imagination and delight of viewers young and old, the trolls have carved out a special place in the hearts of people in Colorado and worldwide.
Weekend Blossom Parade provides first true test of new median/crosswalk project in Cañon City
CAÑON CITY, Colo. (KRDO) -- Although new pedestrian-activated crossing signals aren't operating yet, Saturday still provided an opportunity to see how people attending the annual Blossom Parade would react to the six new crossings, and center medians, on US 50. The project won't be officially finished until just before Memorial Day weekend. The event usually The post Weekend Blossom Parade provides first true test of new median/crosswalk project in Cañon City appeared first on KRDO.
Soccer Recap: Mead takes down Canon City in a playoff battle
With a playoff game on the line, Mead rose to the challenge on Wednesday. Everything went their way against the Canon City Tigers as they made off with a 5-1 win. Considering Mead has won ten matches by more than two goals this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new. Mead...
Hitting the Books: Cyclones level up, take Colorado eSports title in 'Mario Kart'
Pueblo West High School received its first Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) eSports championship after a team of Cyclone students defeated Rocky Mountain High School in Mario Kart on May 2. Members of the 2023-24 state championship winning Pueblo West Mario Kart Varsity squad include Austin Gill, Bradley Johnson,...
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