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Animal shelter takes in nearly four dozen cats following closure of Pueblo Val U Stay Inn
The Humane Society of the Pike Peak Region’s Colorado Springs office took in nearly 40 cats from the Val U Stay Inn and Suites of Pueblo, which was indefinitely shut down last week due to a lack of a lodging permit and “unlivable conditions.”. HSPPR’s Animal Law Enforcement...
Molson Coors explains why some kegs of Coors Light were pulled from Colorado Springs bars and restaurants
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - After viewers reached out, KKTV 11 News learned why Molson Coors retrieved Coors Light kegs from some Colorado Springs restaurants and bars. Wednesday morning, several people reached out wondering why kegs in Colorado Springs had been pulled, one person filling out the KKTV 11 News tip form.
WATCH: Arrest papers released for man accused of multiple arsons in Old Colorado City, dog rescued from impacted home in recovery
Arrest papers for suspect Bernie Hidalgo were released Tuesday, giving a more in-depth look at the events of Sunday night as the victims continue recovering.
Family sues D20 over special needs program
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A local family decided to sue one of the largest school districts in Colorado Springs after an investigation found the district had failed to meet state standards for their special education programs. This comes after multiple investigations and complaints. Parents accused the district of not providing or following individualized education plans, also […]
Eastern Colorado school district unveils three new electric school buses
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - On April 26, students smiled as they cut the ribbon signifying a cleaner future for the Big Sandy School District. Students, teachers, and officials gathered around to celebrate the three new school buses they received from a $1 million grant from the EPA and a donation from Mountain View Electric and Tri-State Generation & Transmission. This is one of many grants the EPA has provided across the country as a part of an initiative to create cleaner schools and reduce emissions.
Ongoing concrete project in SW Colorado Springs provides two benefits for pedestrians and drivers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- An older area of the city with more of a rural feel is getting some modern conveniences that neighbors have asked for. A project that began in January is building and improving concrete sidewalks, curbs, gutters and intersection ramps along two miles of Cheyenne Boulevard and Cheyenne Road -- two The post Ongoing concrete project in SW Colorado Springs provides two benefits for pedestrians and drivers appeared first on KRDO.
Concern raised over development of popular Colorado open space
An online petition has already garnered more than 1,500 signatures following the release of a proposed 'Master and Management Plan' for the popular Blodgett Open Space in Colorado Springs. The plan, published in March, is filled with a number of tactics aimed at enhancing and managing the open space, which is found on the northwest side of the city in the area of the namesake Blodgett Peak. Among objectives include trail improvements, habitat protection, and even the possible construction of paragliding launching and landing sites. ...
Fire danger continues amidst warm & mostly dry stretch
TUESDAY: Warm and fairly quiet conditions continue with temperatures in the 70s and 80s and mostly sunny skies. Red Flag Warnings are in place across the San Luis Valley and southeastern plains due to dry and breezy conditions. A few showers pop up over the mountains overnight mostly north of Colorado Springs, as temperatures drop to the 30s and 40s.
How will a federal reclassification of marijuana affect Colorado’s struggling industry?
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) could move to reclassify Marijuana as a much less dangerous drug, according to what sources are telling the Associated Press. The changes still face a few steps before they go into effect, but according to local experts, the reclassification is "likely" to happen.
Free hand surgery offered to those in need in El Paso County
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Surgery can often fix or improve injuries and ailments but for those unable to afford care, relief may not be an option. However, three local doctors are hoping to improve lives by offering free surgeries. The El Paso County Touching Hands Project offers free hand surgeries to El Paso County residents who […]
106-year-old WWll veteran visits Merit Academy in Woodland Park
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)-- On Tuesday, students at Merit Academy in Woodland Park got to take part in a one-of-a-kind history class. It was a sea of bright colors as students lined up and cheered for 106-year-old WWII veteran Dr. Monica Agnew-Kinnaman. With posters in their hands and flowers ready...
Home Sweet Home: Meet Dazzle
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — This week, FOX21 Morning News and the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) are featuring Dazzle, a three-year-old Labrador Retriever mix that came to HSPPR as an owner surrender. Dazzle has a lot of energy and will do best in a home that can give her daily exercise, toys and mental stimulation. […]
May 1: Water-wise shift in outdoor watering schedules
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Colorado Springs Utilities (Springs Utilities) wants to remind everyone that Wednesday, May 1, is the time to shift outdoor watering schedules to before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. According to Springs Utilities, when running during the heat of the day, sprinklers can lose a lot of water to evaporation, and following […]
Colorado brewery launches 'hunt for golden ticket' with 1,536 ounces of beer as reward
Known as the 'brewery in the old elementary school building,' Colorado Springs' Bristol Brewing Company has announced a 'hunt for a golden ticket' that will mean a lot of free beer for the person who finds it. According to the brewery, there's a misprinted can of beer inside of one of their 'Beehive' six packs, with Beehive being their popular honey wheat creation. Attached to the misprinted can, which is...
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