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Keeping property safe from hailstorms
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Wind storms are not the only damaging weather to be on the lookout for here in Southern Colorado. With hail season just around the corner, there are a few things to be aware of when it comes to safety and protecting property this time of year. Colorado’s hail is known for its […]
Police recover firearms, stolen electronic device
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) said officers looking for a stolen electronic device also recovered several firearms. According to CSPD, on Sunday, May 5 at around 6:30 p.m. officers were called to a Felony Theft where an electronic device was stolen. Officers investigated and obtained information on the location of the […]
Restrictions begin for Manitou Springs parking lot
(MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo.) — The City of Manitou Springs said starting on Monday, May 13 the Hiawatha parking lot at 10 Old Mans Trail will have restrictions while crews work on regrading and repaving. According to Manitou Springs, the Hiawatha parking lot will be worked on in three phases, and work is scheduled for dates […]
Vista Ridge High School signing day party
At Vista Ridge high school on Wednesday afternoon, nine student-athletes signed their national letters of intent. Owen Baker - Baseball - McPherson College Hagen Farish - Baseball - McPherson College Alyssa Guiao - Cheer - University of Colorado Tatjana Harris - Softball - Coppin State University Ethan Meinholz - Baseball - McPherson College Grace Meredith The post Vista Ridge High School signing day party appeared first on KRDO.
'Awkward' Colorado intersection goes viral for 'seemingly obvious' solution
A Colorado intersection is going viral for having an interesting design that may put drivers at a higher risk of crashing. A video covering the topic of the intersection has already garnered more than 6.5 million views on Instagram alone, with most commentary related to how the solution is 'obvious.' The intersection in question is located where Platte Avenue and Nevada Avenue cross in downtown Colorado Springs, and the problems all stem from a statue of the city's founder, General William J. Palmer, that was...
USAFA marks 30 years of special Goodwill relationship
(U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo.) — The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) holds breathtaking views of southern Colorado and serves as the grounds for training for our future protectors of the skies. There is a unique crew who get to call the USAFA their work home, where inside two of the dormitory buildings, they […]
Trial begins for suspect in fallen Fountain police officer case
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Opening statements began on Tuesday, May 7 for the trial of Devon Bobian, the suspect facing a Second-Degree Murder charge in the death of fallen Fountain Police Department (FPD) K9 Officer Julian Becerra. On Feb. 2, 2023, three suspects in a stolen vehicle were pursued by FPD officers, including Officer Becerra. The […]
Music for Mental Health: Benefit concert to raise funds for S.T.A.Y.
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the S.T.A.Y. Foundation (formerly Bryson’s Chase) is hosting a concert on Saturday, May 11, to raise funds for those in need of mental health support in Southern Colorado. Lindsey Thompson, Founder of S.T.A.Y, and Angie Glenmore, the President...
Colorado Springs police solve 1977 murder of 14-year-old babysitter
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Springs Police Department cracked the case of the 1977 murder of 14-year-old babysitter Maria Honzell. Police confirm the suspect in the case, William C. Kernan Jr. died in 2010. Honzell was just 14 years old when she was robbed of her future. The teen accepted a babysitting job The post Colorado Springs police solve 1977 murder of 14-year-old babysitter appeared first on KRDO.
State Patrol: Driver caught traveling 100 mph in Colorado Springs-area construction zone while intoxicated
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A driver is facing hefty fines and potentially even jail time after driving 55 mph over the speed limit ... While in a construction zone. Colorado State Patrol’s Colorado Springs office posted a photo from the scene on social media Tuesday, the number “100″ prominently displayed on the radar sitting on the trooper’s dashboard.
Colorado Springs man pleads guilty to attempted murder; sentenced to 10 years for road rage shooting
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - A Colorado Springs man had pleaded guilty to attempted murder and other charges in connection to a road rage shooting that occurred on July 4, 2023. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), officers responded to the area of North Carefree Circle and Peterson...
Improvements scheduled for I-25 and South Nevada interchange
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On Monday, May 13, the City of Colorado Springs will start working on a road improvement project at the South Nevada and I-25 interchange. The city is proposing a plan to improve the flow of traffic and increase queueing capacity from South Nevada Avenue to northbound I-25. Signals and signage will also […]
Home Sweet Home: Meet Pickles
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — This week, FOX21 Morning News and the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) are featuring Pickles, a four-year-old Terrier mix that came to HSPPR as an owner surrender. Pickles is a playful dog with a happy personality. He is always up for an adventure or jumping up onto your lap for some […]
Colorado Springs Fire Department signs into Colorado Firefighter Trust
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Colorado Springs firefighters will not have to pay out-of-pocket expenses for medical treatment related to certain kinds of cancer, heart disease, and behavioral health issues. On Wednesday afternoon, Mayor Yemi Mobolade signed into the Colorado Firefighter Trust, allowing firefighters to get their medical expenses compensated without having to fight for workman's compensation.
Police: Driver rams stolen car into Colorado Springs thrift store several times while trying to break in
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A suspect tried and failed multiple times to force their way into a used clothing store using a vehicle Thursday morning. Police tell 11 News they received a “frantic” call from a witness around 1:15 a.m., stating a vehicle had hopped a curb and driven through the front door at the Plato’s Closet off of Briargate Boulevard and Chapel Hills Drive.
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