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Guardrail repairs completed after midday lane closure Monday on southbound I-25 near Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - UPDATE: Repairs were completed at 3 p.m. Monday; at times, traffic backed up to the Circle Drive/Lake Avenue interchange. After June was marked by lane closures and even full closures of Interstate 25 through the Fountain area, July begins with another lane closure that started late Monday morning. The Colorado The post Guardrail repairs completed after midday lane closure Monday on southbound I-25 near Colorado Springs appeared first on KRDO.
72-year-old woman completes 400th hike up Manitou Incline
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- A woman 72 years young is celebrating her 400th trip up the Manitou Incline this weekend, and she wants to inspire others. Kathy Barr first went up the incline just to prove to herself that she could. Then, she just kept doing it, over and over (and over), until she The post 72-year-old woman completes 400th hike up Manitou Incline appeared first on KRDO.
Old Colorado City woman arrested for hurting officer & throwing rocks
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- An officer was hurt while trying to arrest a woman who was allegedly throwing rocks in Old Colorado City this weekend. Police were called to Colorado Avenue around 3:30 Saturday afternoon over a disturbance. Officers say the suspect, Ravynn Walker, threw a rock at a building window, and followed someone The post Old Colorado City woman arrested for hurting officer & throwing rocks appeared first on KRDO.
La Junta community raises money by dunking police
LA JUNTA, Colo. (KRDO) -- The La Junta Police Department raised money in a very creative way Saturday! A picture and video were posted to X (Twitter) Saturday showing La Junta PD Captain Billinger and Sheriff Mobley getting dunked to raise money for the department's K9 unit. The local CSP La Junta branch was there The post La Junta community raises money by dunking police appeared first on KRDO.
Governor Polis reacts to CNN Presidential Debate
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Following the first presidential debate of 2024, some democrats voiced concern over President Biden's performance. At least one national publication even going so far to mention Colorado Governor Polis as a possible replacement for Biden. Forbes, listing Polis, along with Governors from California, Illinois, Michigan, and Pennsylvania on a short The post Governor Polis reacts to CNN Presidential Debate appeared first on KRDO.
Colorado Springs police arrest father in 2021 infant death
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) has arrested a child's father after the child died in 2021. CSPD says that On May 26, 2021, CSPD's Crimes Against Children Unit was notified by a local hospital of a severely injured infant who was under three months of age and had been The post Colorado Springs police arrest father in 2021 infant death appeared first on KRDO.
Palmer Lake hit and run suspect is still on the loose
PALMER LAKE, Colo. (KRDO)- A hit-and-run suspect is still on the loose after crashing into a motorcyclist and driving off. It happened off Highway 105 and Westward Lane in Palmer Lake over the weekend. Palmer Lake Police say it's still under investigation and won't tell us anything about a suspect. Tareja Mitchem is thankful to The post Palmer Lake hit and run suspect is still on the loose appeared first on KRDO.
Fountain officials celebrate, drivers enjoy completion of Indiana Avenue extension
FOUNTAIN, Colo. -- Workers have finished a five-month, $5 million project to extend Indiana Avenue on the south side of town and provide drivers with a better east-west route to and from busy Highway 85/87 (Santa Fe Avenue). Officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday evening and the three-block stretch of Indiana opened to traffic the The post Fountain officials celebrate, drivers enjoy completion of Indiana Avenue extension appeared first on KRDO.
Sales decrease for business owners on Academy, feel construction impacted livelihoods
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)- On Thursday the Colorado Springs Mayor met with frustrated business owners. They're struggling to stay open because of the Academy and Airport construction. What was once a simple trip now takes people at least a 15-minute detour. When people drive down Academy and Airport they will likely notice two things the construction The post Sales decrease for business owners on Academy, feel construction impacted livelihoods appeared first on KRDO.
Special city council meeting scheduled to “reprimand” council member
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - District 1 City Councilman Dave Donelson announced that he would hold a press conference on the steps of Colorado Springs City Hall on June 28 at 2:00 p.m. It can be watched below. This press conference is a direct response to a special City Council meeting that is scheduled for The post Special city council meeting scheduled to “reprimand” council member appeared first on KRDO.
Maintenance work on Fillmore Street bridges in Colorado Springs buys time for eventual replacement
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Two bridges on Fillmore Street, just east of Interstate 25, were built in the 1960s and weren't designed the increased traffic loads they bear today. City officials plan to replace both bridges within the next five to ten years, at an estimated cost of $45 million; one bridge crosses the The post Maintenance work on Fillmore Street bridges in Colorado Springs buys time for eventual replacement appeared first on KRDO.
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