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Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills undergoes $13 million renovation
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills has undergone a massive redesign. To welcome the community to the newly renovated dealership, they are hosting a celebration next weekend. Attendees of the June 22 celebration will have the opportunity for autographs and photos with Randy Gradishar, Denver Broncos All-Pro middle linebacker, 1974-1983, The post Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills undergoes $13 million renovation appeared first on KRDO.
Healthy Swings raises $120,000 for Next Chapter
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) - Two years ago, in response to the high rate of suicide among veterans in El Paso County, the legislature provided funding to create Next Chapter. The nonprofit provides a variety of services at little to no cost far quicker than the VA ever could. The goal when it was funded by The post Healthy Swings raises $120,000 for Next Chapter appeared first on KRDO.
Mother of 21-year-old man shot by Colorado Springs Police still in shock, says he was a ‘homebody’
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - A 21-year-old man is facing a long road to recovery and potentially faces charges after being shot by an officer with the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD). His family is shocked, saying he was a 'homebody' who would rarely ever find himself in a troubling situation like the one that landed The post Mother of 21-year-old man shot by Colorado Springs Police still in shock, says he was a ‘homebody’ appeared first on KRDO.
Restaurants continue to struggle to stay open in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)- Restaurants are closing in Southern Colorado at a quick rate. According to the Colorado Restaurant Association, labor shortages, and inflation are the biggest reasons. Just this week, The Well in Downtown Colorado Springs announced it IS shutting down this Saturday. We spoke with two people who own restaurants in the area. The post Restaurants continue to struggle to stay open in Colorado Springs appeared first on KRDO.
2 children, 2 adults dead after apparent murder-suicide in La Junta
LA JUNTA, Colo. (KRDO) - The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is now assisting the La Junta Police Department (LJPD) with an apparent murder-suicide that occurred in the late hours of June 11, 2024. The CBI says that La Junta police officers were called to a home at 11:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of The post 2 children, 2 adults dead after apparent murder-suicide in La Junta appeared first on KRDO.
Section of Curtis Road in eastern El Paso County to close until mid-July for bridge project
Section of Curtis Road in eastern El Paso County to close until mid-July for bridge project
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- People will have to cope with an eight-mile detour for the next several weeks because of upgrades to the Curtis Road bridge over Black Squirrel Creek. The project began last week and is expected to continue for another five weeks; crews are replacing the bridge deck and will repave The post Section of Curtis Road in eastern El Paso County to close until mid-July for bridge project appeared first on KRDO.
Colorado Springs City Council votes against city-run ambulance service
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - The City of Colorado Springs will keep its contract with American Medical Response (AMR). That’s after city council members voted 5-4 against the proposal to switch to a city-run service this afternoon. Today’s vote comes after months of talks when the Colorado Springs Fire Department and Mayor proposed putting the The post Colorado Springs City Council votes against city-run ambulance service appeared first on KRDO.
New trail now open in North Cheyenne Cañon Park
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) announced the opening of the new Ladders Trail in North Cheyenne Cañon Park. This 2.5-mile extension provides a multi-use, multi-direction connection between the Middle Columbine Trail, Captain Jacks Trail, Gold Camp Road, and Stratton Open Space that parallels Gold Camp Road offering trail users The post New trail now open in North Cheyenne Cañon Park appeared first on KRDO.
Blodgett Open Space Master Plan moves forward
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)- Neighbors now have a better idea of what will come next for Blodgett Open Space in Northwest Colorado Springs. On Monday night, the city council voted to approve the master plan for the open space. It means that there will now be larger wildlife corridors, three trailheads, and visitor amenities, along The post Blodgett Open Space Master Plan moves forward appeared first on KRDO.
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