Hanna Knutson
KRDO NewsChannel 13
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
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Southern Colorado highway closes, number of crashes caused by winter weather
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Drivers experienced slick and snow-packed roads Thursday morning. Shortly before 7:30 a.m. I-25 northbound was blocked due to a crash just north of Pueblo. The crash cleared shortly before 9 a.m. Just before 8 a.m. Highway 24 closed from Calhan to Limon in both directions due to a multi-vehicle crash. → Read More
Gnomes helping Fremont County businesses, brightening spirits
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - Businesses around Fremont County are sporting gnomes in their windows and on their shelves, all for the "Gnomadic Adventure" game. Lucy at Kaleidoscope Inspiration Pamela Simmons is the co-owner of the Kaleidoscope Inspiration shop in Canon City. Simmons wanted to get people out of the house and supporting local businesses → Read More
Local economist weighs in on paying back student loans during Biden administration
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - One of President Biden's first orders of business was extending the pause on federal student loan payments through at least September. In 2019, the average student loan debt at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs was $24,645, which is lower than the national average of $30,062. With big loans, and → Read More
Pikes Peak Humane Society sees drop in animal intake for 2020
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Nationwide, pet adoptions have been on the rise during the pandemic and Colorado Springs is no exception. Gretchen Pressley with the Pikes Peak Humane Society says demand was high due to fewer available pets. "Here in Colorado Springs we took in 24% fewer animals than in 2019," Pressley said. However, → Read More
Colorado Springs doctor sees increase in insomnia, sleep troubles during pandemic
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - If you are tossing and turning at night you are not alone, insomnia and sleep troubles have been on the rise during the pandemic. Dr. Robert Glidewell at the Insomnia Clinic in Colorado Springs has seen firsthand the recent rise in insomnia. "There are definitely more people coming in seeking → Read More
Negative COVID test now required for all travelers coming into the U.S.
As of Tuesday, January 26, all travelers will need to present a negative COVID test to get into the United States. → Read More
Despite drop in red light violations, hundreds of tickets still issued each month
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - The Colorado Springs Police Department issued 1,168 red light violations in the month of December. The intersection of Platte and Chelton continued to see the most violations with 354 citations issued for the month of December. Despite the pandemic and the ticketing system going into its second year, drivers are → Read More
State hosting virtual town hall regarding unemployment
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment will hold two virtual town halls Friday to address issues related to fraud, extended federal benefits, and the new online system. The first town hall is Friday, January 22 at 11:30 a.m. and will be offered in English. The second session is in → Read More
No reservations required: Pikes Peak libraries loosen restrictions
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - As of Tuesday, you no longer need a reservation to get into any of the 15 Pikes Peak Library District libraries. Even though the libraries remained open on a reservation basis, visitors were unable to browse the aisles and pick-up books on-the-spot. The Old Colorado City location is temporarily closed. → Read More
Unemployment claims grow by 63%, state points to fraud
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - The number of Coloradans filing for unemployment more than doubled from the last week of December to the first week of January. Over 41,000 people filed initial unemployment claims in Colorado last week alone. That's an over-63% increase compared to the week before when little over 25,000 Coloradans filed initial → Read More
New Colorado sick leave policy now in effect
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - As of January 1, most Colorado workers are guaranteed six days of paid sick leave a year. With the Health Families and Workplaces Act now in effect, businesses with 16 or more employees are required to provide paid sick leave for their workers. Sick time will be accrued, every 30 → Read More
Crews respond to motor home fire near Chapel Hills Mall
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - The Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to a motor home fire Sunday morning. The fire was at Chapel Hills Drive and Jamboree. At this time it's unknown what caused the fire. #ColoradoSpringsFire is on scene of a motor home fire at Chapel Hills Dr/Jamboree. Engine 14 crew will be on → Read More
Semi crash closes I-25 south of Fountain
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - I-25 southbound was closed Friday morning as crews responded to an overturned semi. The crash happened just north of Exit 116 near the Pinon Rest Area in Pueblo County. A detour route was in place starting north of the Pikes Peak International Raceway. Photo from Carrie Visentin showing the standstill → Read More
Witnessed price gouging during the pandemic? Here's what to do
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), price gouging reports have increased by 279% during the COVID-19 pandemic. Price gouging happens when stores and businesses take advantage of the spike in demand for necessities by greatly increasing their prices. The BBB says they've seen this with water bottles, masks, hand → Read More
Scheels in Colorado Springs looks to hire hundreds of workers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Scheels is set to open in Colorado Springs on March 27, 2021. Before the mega-sports store opens, they need to fill hundreds of full-time and part-time positions. If you enjoy being outdoors or if you are an avid hunter or fisherman, some of the openings may be right up your → Read More
Over 19,000 Coloradans filed for unemployment last week
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Colorado's unemployment numbers continue to grow as COVID cases rise. Last week, initial unemployment claims reached a level that the state hasn't seen since the beginning of May. There were 19,024 initial unemployment claims statewide last week, an 11% increase from the week before. In addition to the initial claims, → Read More
Colorado lawyers offer free legal assistance for small businesses
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - About 17% of restaurants around the country permanently closed this year, and thousands more are expected to close as COVID cases rise. Lawyers in Colorado are stepping up to help small businesses by volunteering their time and legal services. Back in June, volunteer lawyers created the Colorado COVID Legal Relief → Read More
New numbers show 12% rise in Colorado's unemployment claims
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Initial unemployment claims around the state increased by almost 12% from November 21 to November 28 as the state sees a spike in COVID-19 cases. Since mid-March, there has been a total of 643,484 regular initial unemployment claims filed in Colorado. In El Paso County, initial claims were up 9% → Read More
Pause on federal student loans ends December 31
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Thanks to the Cares Act, payments on federal student loans were paused back in March due to the pandemic. There was also the stop on new interest rates for federal student loans. The relief had expired on September 30, but through an executive order, President Trump extended the student loan → Read More
COVID doesn't stop volunteers in Woodland Park from serving Thanksgiving meals
WOODLAND PARK, Colo. (KRDO) - While wearing masks and following temperature checks, volunteers at the Woodland Life Center served warm Thanksgiving meals to those in need. Adjustments had to be made to follow health guidelines, a drive-thru system replaced the typical dine-in style. There was also a delivery option to make sure even more people → Read More