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Air Quality Advisory in Teller County due to smoke
(TELLER COUNTY, Colo.) — Teller County Public Health and Environment (TCPHE) has issued an Air Quality Advisory due to smoke from a wildfire in Lake County and a controlled burn west of Monument. The Teller County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) posted about the health advisory and said the smoke advisory was not because of any active […]
Teller County commissioner slams GOP chair Dave Williams; DPS to create 'guardrails' when recommending school closures; history shows parallels, differences in protests | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is June 12, 2024, and here's what you need to know:. Teller County official slams posts by Colorado GOP chair Dave Williams, asks for resignation. Teller County Commissioner Dan Williams, a Republican, publicly asked for the removal of Dave Williams from his state post in a letter that was endorsed by several other elected officials in the county.
11 Investigates: Diesel spill clean up in Colorado town not done more than one year later
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Almost thirteen months after a fuel truck spilled 2,100 gallons of diesel in Woodland Park, city leaders say “hot spots” of contaminated soil may still be in the creek bed. One man who lives next to the clean up area in Fountain Creek...
Restaurants continue to struggle to stay open in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)- Restaurants are closing in Southern Colorado at a quick rate. According to the Colorado Restaurant Association, labor shortages, and inflation are the biggest reasons. Just this week, The Well in Downtown Colorado Springs announced it IS shutting down this Saturday. We spoke with two people who own restaurants in the area. The post Restaurants continue to struggle to stay open in Colorado Springs appeared first on KRDO.
Flash floods ⎯the other high water risk in Southern Colorado
The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) has put their swift water training on hold because of the high water in the Arkansas River caused by rapid spring runoff. They train for flash flood events
80-year-old land lord left fearful and helpless because of unruly tenant
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A Colorado springs woman does not know where to turn after sending eviction notices to a tenant who, despite those notices, won’t leave and is accused of causing a myriad of issues. Luba De Lemeny owns a home in the 700 block of West...
Colorado doctors warning of West Nile virus, after state saw biggest outbreak in the country last year
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Coloradans, be aware of mosquitos! Colorado doctors are warning of the West Nile virus, after the state saw the biggest outbreak in the country last year. According to the CDC, the West Nile virus is most commonly spread to people by the bite of an...
Here what cities have the most trusted (and least trusted) tap water in Colorado
A recent survey conducted by IT AMG sought to determine which cities around the country were home to the 'best tap water.' More specifically, the company polled 3,000 travelers around the country asking participants if they 'felt safe' drinking the tap water in various spots they've visited. Among the 245 cities in the final ranking, seven Colorado spots were included. Arvada ended up ranking the highest when it came to...
Concrete pothole repair work begins on I-25 between Fillmore, Centennial in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Concrete pavement generally is more durable than asphalt pavement, but it's also more expensive and even it can develop cracks and potholes occasionally. Overnight Monday, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) started a project to repair damage in two of three southbound lanes of Interstate 25 between Fillmore Street and The post Concrete pothole repair work begins on I-25 between Fillmore, Centennial in Colorado Springs appeared first on KRDO.
City Council votes against ambulance service run by CSFD
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On Tuesday, June 11, the City Council concluded voting on the motion for the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) to take over medical transport from American Medical Response (AMR), a private company currently responsible for emergency medical services in the city. The motion failed, with four council members for the motion and […]
Blodgett Open Space Master Plan moves forward
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)- Neighbors now have a better idea of what will come next for Blodgett Open Space in Northwest Colorado Springs. On Monday night, the city council voted to approve the master plan for the open space. It means that there will now be larger wildlife corridors, three trailheads, and visitor amenities, along The post Blodgett Open Space Master Plan moves forward appeared first on KRDO.
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