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Salvation Army looking for pie donations for Thanksgiving meals
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Every Thanksgiving, the Salvation Army in Colorado Springs donates thousands of warm Thanksgiving dinners to families in need across El Paso County. They're looking for pie donations from the community. Salvation Army plans to serve more than 3,000 meals in four locations across El Paso County. The meals wouldn't be → Read More
Avoid clogged drains, helpful tips from Colorado Springs plumber this Thanksgiving
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Colorado Springs says they often see an uptick in calls, especially around the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. RJ Johnson, one of Mr. Rooters' Service Managers says, breaks down some of the biggest do's and don'ts to keeping your pipes clean. Johnson says to scrape off your → Read More
Stabbing suspect in custody, shelter-in-place in Security-Widefield neighborhood lifted
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- A suspect is now in custody following a standoff in the 6800 block of Defoe Avenue, and the shelter-in-place has been lifted for residents. El Paso County Sheriff's Deputies will still be in the area gathering equipment and information. According to a spokesperson with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office → Read More
Janitors at Denver Airport reach agreement with contractor, ending strike
DENVER (KRDO) -- Less than 12 hours after they walked off the job, three hundred and fifty janitors and members of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 105 that service the main terminals and concourses of the airport have reached an agreement with their contractor, Flagship Facility Services. “The Janitors that keep this airport → Read More
31-year-old arrested, alcohol a suspected factor in crash
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Colorado Springs Police Department says alcohol is suspected to be a factor in the multi-vehicle crash at Woodmen Road and Duryea Drive. The crash happened Friday evening shortly after 9 p.m. According to CSPD, a white Chevrolet Silverado came through the intersection of East Woodmen Road approaching Duryea Drive, striking a Toyota Camry → Read More
Colorado Country Christmas Gift Show this weekend
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Colorado Country Christmas Gift Show continues into the weekend on Saturday and Sunday at the COS Event Center in Colorado Springs. People who attend will find new gift ideas, original arts and crafts, home and holiday décor, clothing, and specialty foods for holiday browsing. There are hundreds of unique gifts and → Read More
Low-income families need to claim their Child Tax Credit by tonight
COLORADO (KRDO) -- The American Rescue Plan, signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021, increases the Child Tax Credit (CTC) to provide up to $300 per month per child under age 6, and up to $250 per month per child ages 6 to 17. That means the credit is $3,600 annually for → Read More
Winterfest craft and vendor fair in Colorado Springs Saturday
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Winterfest Craft and Vendor Fair is happening on Saturday, November 13th at 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road in Colorado Springs at the Norris Penrose Event Center. The event will be from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You will be able to shop from over 100 local small businesses, finding → Read More
Safe Passage opens new co-located space, healing for children suffering from abuse and neglect
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Safe Passage is a nationally accredited children’s advocacy center that provides hope and healing to children who have experienced abuse and neglect in Colorado Springs. The new children's advocacy center is located on the west side of Colorado Springs. Staff and personnel moved into the facility last week. According to → Read More
Four people dead in apparent murder suicide in Colorado Springs
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- On October 30, 2021, at approximately 10:08 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the 1300 block of Pleier Drive on a report of someone on scene who was seriously injured and needed help. Based on the information the Communications Center received from this person, El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies, Monument → Read More
One person found dead inside Colorado Springs home
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office received a call Saturday morning from a home on Pleier Drive, where they located one deceased person. The Sheriff's Office says they cannot confirm if there are other victims or whether a suspect is in custody. The tactical team responded to the scene → Read More
38-year-old with six active felony warrants arrested Friday
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- Joel Kent Atwell was arrested Friday morning at around 8:00 a.m. Colorado Springs Police say Atwell had six active felony warrants for his arrest. The 38-year-old man allegedly fled from police officers several times in stolen vehicles and previously rammed officers attempting to apprehend him. CSPD says that because → Read More
Loveland Ski Area celebrates Opening Day Saturday
COLORADO (KRDO) -- Skiiers and snowboarders are hitting the slopes Saturday, October 30th for Opening Day in the Loveland Ski Area. Ski runs will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., and riders can get access to one top-to-bottom run covered from tree to tree with an 18-inch base. The trails Catwalk, Mambo, and → Read More
Western Museum of Mining and Industry hosts annual Miners' Pumpkin Patch fundraiser
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Miners' Pumpkin Patch is returning to Colorado Springs for another year of fall festivities. For the next two Saturdays, October 23rd and 30th, people can visit the Miners' Pumpkin Patch for activities, like big checkers, tractor-pulled hayrides, battleship, ladder ball, and spooky stories. There's even a vintage Apple Cider → Read More
Colorado Free Application Day$ starts Tuesday, Oct. 19
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- In 2021, Colorado's Free Application Day has expanded to become Free Application Day$ (Days). The fourth annual statewide initiative has grown from one day to three days and takes place from Tuesday, Oct. 19 through Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. All residents of Colorado who are applying for undergraduate programs at all → Read More
Suspect shot in the face, attempts murder with AR-15
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)-- Saturday morning, Colorado Springs Police officers received several 9-1-1 calls about a shooting in the 6700 block of Montarbor Drive, near Cottonwood Creek Park on the northside of town. CSPD found the suspect, 34-year-old John Lott, outside the home suffering from a gunshot wound on his face. Officers say that Lott → Read More
Police investigating Colorado Springs shooting on North Academy Boulevard
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Officers with the Colorado Springs Police Department are investigating a shooting in Colorado Springs. According to CSPD, officers were called to a business in the 1800 block of North Academy Boulevard, which is in East Colorado Springs near Academy Boulevard and Palmer Park Boulevard. The shooting happened at around 2:00 → Read More
9 hospitalized in head-on crash in Monument; alcohol, marijuana suspected as a factor
MONUMENT, Colo. (KRDO) -- Troopers with the Colorado State Patrol say a driver collided head-on with another vehicle on I-25 early this morning. The driver was driving the wrong way, going southbound toward northbound I-25 traffic. The crash happened around 3:30 a.m. Saturday morning near mile marker 162 on I-25, which is near to the → Read More
Colorado Springs firefighters respond to heavy house fire
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Saturday night, Colorado Springs Firefighters responded to a house fire at 4523 Misty Drive, which is in Northeast in Colorado Springs. At first, heavy smoke was billowing out of the garage and front of the home. The heavy smoke soon turned into large flames, as the fire pushed through the → Read More
Fountain firefighters save several beehives on fire
FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KRDO) -- Fountain firefighters were called to a fire Friday night outside of the Fountain Nature Center, where several beehives had been set on fire. According to the City of Fountain, "Firefighters extinguished the fire and then worked to save the remaining bees by moving them to another area." The bees didn't attack, → Read More