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Restaurant Roundup: Fountain restaurant fails routine inspection for third time, gluten-free doughnuts earn high score

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - A Fountain restaurant has failed its routine health inspection for the third consecutive time, while several other Colorado Springs-area restaurants earned high marks in this week's Restaurant Roundup. Korean Garden in Fountain received seven violations during its most recent routine health inspection, continuing a...

Fountain, CO · 14h
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The Overlooked Colorado Town Where You Can Still Buy A Home For Under $150,000

Somewhere in southern Colorado, there’s a town that missed the memo about everything getting outrageously expensive. Nobody bothered to tell Walsenburg that home prices across the state were supposed to skyrocket, so it just kept things affordable, almost out of pure stubbornness. While towns closer to the mountains keep...

Walsenburg, CO · 3d
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El Paso County Public Health investigates an illness outbreak at Colorado Springs Elementary School

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - El Paso County Public Health is investigating an illness outbreak at an elementary school in Colorado Springs. The investigation comes after McAuliffe Elementary sent a letter to families saying it had seen a rise in student illnesses on campus and had to disinfect the entire building.

Colorado Springs, CO · 6d
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CSFD crews respond to two morning fires

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) has had a busy morning responding to two early-morning fires across the city, including a building fire and a vehicle fire, on Thursday, Nov. 12. At around 6:40 a.m. on Thursday, CSFD posted on social media that crews were responding to a structure fire in the […]

Colorado Springs, CO · 21h

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D2 breaks ground on affordable housing for teachers

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A $6 million housing project spearheaded by Harrison School District 2 (D2) broke ground on Thursday, Nov. 12. The project will provide affordable housing for district teachers and help retain staff. The project is called Wendy’s Village, a new development that will provide 40 homes for teachers and school staff at the […]

Colorado Springs, CO · 12h

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Plan for 200 Megawatt plant, with similar functions to a data center, has first public hearing Thursday

A plan allowing two 110,000-square-foot buildings in southern Colorado Springs aimed at testing data center equipment is coming before the city's planning commission in an appeal of its administrative approval. The so-called Project Vineyard would operate nearly identically to a data center. That includes its substantial appetite for power. The...

Colorado Springs, CO · 1d

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Colorado Antique and Thrift Stores Worth Exploring Before Thanksgiving

One small Colorado town proudly calls itself the Antique Capital of Colorado, despite having fewer than 5,000 residents. I love that a place so tiny claims such a big title. It sounds like the perfect spot to spend an afternoon browsing old furniture, vintage decorations, and treasures with stories to tell.

Boulder, CO · 3d

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Meteorologist Megan Montero marks her final day at FOX21

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The FOX21 News team is experiencing a cloudy day with some sunshine as the team wishes a bittersweet farewell to Storm Team Meteorologist Megan Montero on her last day at the station. Megan spent two stints at FOX21 News; the first started in 2018 as an intern under Matt Meister, after which […]

Colorado Springs, CO · 3d

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Colorado Springs Utilities responds to negative impacts on merchants from ongoing 8th Street project

Colorado Springs Utilities addressed reports of significant revenue losses among local business owners affected by the ongoing 8th Street water main and infrastructure improvement project. The post Colorado Springs Utilities responds to negative impacts on merchants from ongoing 8th Street project appeared first on KRDO .

Colorado Springs, CO · 2d

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This Retro Diner At The Foot Of Pikes Peak Serves Comfort Food Colorado Locals Keep To Themselves

Manitou Springs has a way of filling up fast, especially on weekend mornings when the main drag turns into a slow parade of cars hunting for parking. A short way from that bustle sits a small, unassuming building that most drivers pass without a second look. Inside, there is a jukebox in the corner, a counter with stools, and a pot of green chili that people take home by the quart.

Manitou Springs, CO · 1d

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New winter farmers market to open in Colorado Springs

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A winter farmers’ market is set to open in Colorado Springs for the first time, giving local growers, ranchers, and makers a place to sell and shoppers a place to buy all winter long. Wildcraft Farmers Market Colorado Springs opens on Saturday, Nov. 21, in Briargate, bringing 49 local vendors for the […]

Colorado Springs, CO · 21h

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Appeal on microchip facility in the Pikes Peak Region

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — City officials heard an appeal regarding Project Primestone, a proposed microchip testing campus on the southeast side of Colorado Springs. The development plan for the site, also known as Vineyards Research Park near Janitell Road, was administratively approved by City Planning in September without a Planning Commission hearing, prompting local residents to challenge the decision.

Colorado Springs, CO · 10h

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Prescribed burns causing visible smoke, trail closures

(PIKES PEAK REGION, Colo.) — Community members in the Pikes Peak Region can expect to see smoke west of Colorado Springs as the U.S. Forest Service – Pike-San Isabel National Forest conducts a prescribed burn just north of Rampart Reservoir on Thursday, Nov. 12, according to the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD). CSFD said it […]

Colorado Springs, CO · 17h

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Handel's Ice Cream Opens First Colorado Springs Shop, Free Scoops for a Year on the Line

Handel's Ice Cream is scheduled to open its first Colorado Springs location on Thursday, with doors at the 3,000-square-foot Interquest Marketplace parlor set to open at 11 a.m. The first 100 guests in line are slated to win free ice cream for a year, according to the company, as the Ohio-based chain plants its flag in north Colorado Springs.

Colorado Springs, CO · 1d

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Colorado teens debut stories of belonging, “dark corners” of childhood through documentary program

Cynniah Mack loves coming-of-age stories. Her favorite is “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” a 1999 novel and 2012 film, both written by Stephen Chbosky. The 17-year-old said she relates to the story’s main character, Charlie. She understands his trouble making friends, his family dynamics. She also likes his character arc. “He learns how to be a wallflower, how to embrace being a wallflower,” Mack said. “Also Emma Watson is in it.”

Colorado · 1d

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Pet of the Week: Maya

Alex Ryden from the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region introduces us to Maya the dog and tells us about their recent rescue operation in New Mexico.

Colorado Springs, CO · 2d

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500 soldiers hike 25-miles to honor 9th Infantry history

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Over 500 soldiers began a 12-hour march from Fort Carson Army Post to America the Beautiful Park in downtown Colorado Springs at around 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10. According to Fort Carson, soldiers from the 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade, 4th Infantry Division began running the 25 miles […]

Colorado Springs, CO · 2d

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Home Sweet Home: Meet Leia

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — This week, FOX21 Morning News and the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) are featuring Leia, a red-and-white, 40-pound Pit Bull retriever mix, who came into HSPPR as an owner surrender. HSPPR said Leia is a sweet, older gal looking for a quiet, loving home where she can enjoy her […]

Colorado Springs, CO · 1d

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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Excitedly Prepares for the Arrival of Two Rescued Moose Calves

UPDATE NOVEMBER 12, 2027: The moose calves are getting their first taste of outdoor exploring at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo!. The moose calves are settling into their new home in Rocky Mountain Wild and getting their first taste of outdoor exploring at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! Since arriving last night, they have been eating and drinking well and especially loved eating browse outside today. Their care team has been busy babyproofing the yard so the duo can safely explore, play, and train. As they become more comfortable navigating the yard’s diverse terrain, their outdoor space will continue to expand. The team is also working on future plans to adapt the yard as the moose grow into adulthood.

Colorado Springs, CO · 2d

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KRDO’S Tuesday Afternoon Pet of the Week

Buddy is your KRDO Pet of the Week from the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region! He is about 8 years old and came into HSPPR as a stray. · Buddy is a really sweet and affectionate older gentleman who is looking for his retirement home. He will bat his white eye lashes at you and you will fall in love!

Colorado Springs, CO · 2d