Julia Donovan
KRDO NewsChannel 13
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
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Quiet start to the weekend, windy Sunday ahead
We're looking at a calm and quiet start to the weekend with above average temperatures. SATURDAY: We'll warm up from the 20s this morning to highs in the 50s this afternoon. We can expect more cloud coverage than yesterday as our next system moves closer. SUNDAY: The end of the weekend will be windy and unsettled with → Read More
Windy weekend ahead
SATURDAY: We’ll start off the day with temperatures in the mid 20s. We’re looking at another mild day with temperatures slowly warming up to the 50s. It’ll be quiet and mostly cloudy with high winds expected across the southern I-25 corridor. We’ll dip back down into the 20s again tonight. SUNDAY: Our Sunday forecast looks → Read More
Steelworkers union gives update on Evraz mill explosion in Pueblo
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) - Three workers are still recovering in the hospital after an explosion at the Evraz Steel Mill in Pueblo. The steelworkers union representing a number of the victims in Saturday's explosion gave an update on their medical conditions early Sunday. Local 2102 posting on their Facebook page that seven people were transported → Read More
Free WiFi zones coming to low-income neighborhoods in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Local non-profits and recreation areas are teaming up with Comcast to provide free WiFi for children and adults in need. Ten locations across Colorado Springs and Pueblo will soon become WiFi-connected "Lift Zones," Comcast announced Tuesday. "Working with its network of nonprofit partners in the Southern Colorado region, Comcast is → Read More
Manitou Springs mask order officially remains in effect
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Despite recommendations from the CDC and Governor Jared Polis, the City of Manitou Springs is keeping its mask order in place until further notice. City officials cited concerns about the large number of people visiting from out of state, and outside the country, in a news release sent to KRDO → Read More
Colorado Springs motorcycle crash victim calls for suspect to come forward
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - One man who was hit by a car while riding his motorcycle last Sunday is now calling for accountability. Frank Walton Jr. told KRDO he was riding his motorcycle to his friends house around 5:00 p.m. when a car pulled over with its hazards on jetted out across multiple lanes, → Read More
Colorado considers banning Native American mascot in public schools
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Lawmakers are considering a proposal to ban Native American mascots in public schools and colleges after recent events brought the topic to light again. The bill, which cleared the state Senate Education Committee on Thursday, would include a $25,000 monthly fine on Colorado public schools that use American Indian-themed mascots → Read More
Man arrested for crashing into courthouse, police cruiser in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - One man was arrested by police after crashing into the courthouse, a police cruiser and a car Friday morning. A hit-and-run crash was reported near I-25 and Bijou St. around 5:00 a.m. according to police. A few minutes later, officers saw that same car driving through the front lawn of → Read More
Colorado Springs veterinarian adopts dog run over by car
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - A local veterinarian who saved a dog's life after it was hit by a car is now taking the little guy home with her. "From the minute I saw him, with a pelvic fracture and so sad, I just couldn't believe how sweet he was despite all his injuries and → Read More
Update on Colorado vaccination plan, COVID-19 response
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment says it's well on its way to vaccinating every frontline healthcare worker and person over 70 years old. → Read More
Colorado Springs mother finds unique way to search for kidney donor
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - One Colorado Springs mother is doing whatever it takes to stay alive, and raise her nine year old son. Willow McPhail has been living with lupus for thirty years. "It's debilitating to do a lot of things," McPhail explained in an interview with KRDO Saturday. "I may look super healthy, → Read More
Letecia Stauch found competent to stand trial in stepson's killing
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - A judge has found Letecia Stauch competent to stand trial for allegedly killing her 11-year-old stepson Gannon Stauch. The judge made the decision Tuesday after Letecia's defense was granted a second competency evaluation in September. Letecia was found competent to stand trial in both competency evaluations by different doctors. Stauch → Read More
Movie theaters reopen in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Movie theaters are open to the public again in Colorado Springs. Representatives with Cinemark and AMC told KRDO all of their Colorado Springs locations are back open as of Friday. Movie theaters currently fall under the "indoor event" section in Colorado's Level Orange COVID-19 guidelines, which means they can run → Read More
Colorado Springs restaurants resume indoor dining, fear the future
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - While many southern Colorado counties are now allowing indoor dining at 25 percent capacity, some restaurants are opting to keep their dining rooms closed for now. More than half of the counties in Colorado moved from level orange COVID-19 restrictions to level red Monday after Governor Jared Polis announced shrinking → Read More
Unemployed in Colorado await additional federal assistance
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Experts are weighing in on unemployment in Colorado as we near the end of 2020. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) reported the unemployment rate was 12.2 percent at the height of the pandemic in April -- the highest rate on record. The CDLE reported the unemployment rate → Read More
CDOT partners with Lyft for discounted New Year's Eve rides
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - The Colorado Department of Transportations (CDOT) is teaming up with a popular ride-share company to try and lower the number of DUI arrests this New Year's Eve. Data shows Colorado Springs is one of the top three cities in the state for fatal DUI crashes, along with Denver and Thornton. → Read More
Gov. Polis welcomes first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine to Colorado
Colorado celebrated a historic milestone in its fight against COVID-19 Monday, as the state secured its first shipment of Pfizer vaccines. → Read More
Colorado Springs man organizes 'little libraries' around town to lift spirits
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - One local small business owner is giving back to the community in a unique way amid the pandemic. Evan Lipford, owner of Commerce Puzzle software, found 32 families to host hand-made little libraries in their yards. Lipford told KRDO his company plans something different to give back each year. For → Read More
Some Coloradans travel for holidays despite health officials' recommendations
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - While airport traffic has been low, some people have opted to visit loved ones this holiday season despite health officials' recommendations. Dana Shield, a Spokesperson for the Colorado Springs Airport, told KRDO travel there is down around 50%, and the week of Thanksgiving was no exception. "The aviation industry hasn't → Read More
Colorado Springs pretzel shop kneaded more dough to stay open
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - A local pretzel shop was saved by a viral social media post, as it was struggling to make ends meet after a solid start at the beginning of the pandemic. "During the start of the pandemic, we did very well," a Facebook post by Mark Anthony's Pretzels reads. "At one → Read More