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Tallest buildings at Drake Power Plant site demolished
Excavators on Friday rolled through hulking piles of rubble, splintered wood and columns of steam now marking the site of the former. , where the tallest structures have been taken down to ground level, including the epochal smokestacks that once peppered the. Colorado Springs. skyline. Crews with. Ohio. -based Independence...
Fatal Crash temporarily closes Marksheffel at Carefree
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is investigating a crash between two vehicles on Marksheffel Road near North Carefree Circle on Sunday, July 21, that left three people injured and one dead. CSP is investigating the crash and reported that the vehicles collided head-on. Four people were taken to the hospital with serious […]
Cat Fest Colorado returns to celebrate all things feline
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Returning to the springs for its second year on Saturday, July 21, “Cat Fest Colorado” is, as its name implies, about all things cats. Featuring education programs, adoptions, celebrity cat meet-and-greets, and cat goods, the event served as a mecca for local cat worshippers. Celebrity cats, such as Liebchen Travels, Madfluffs, Alpha […]
VIEWER PHOTOS: Overnight rain brings morning rainbows to Pikes Peak region!
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Following an overnight downpour, those who woke up early enough in the Pikes Peak region Sunday were treated to a morning rainbow!. Below are photos from a few viewers. We have so many more in our album on our website. Click here to view and to add your own!
USA Boxing hosting fantasy camp for people to train like Olympians
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Athletes are on their way to Paris for the 2024 Olympics and Team USA Boxers are also planning a four-day Fantasy Camp at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs that will let people see what it takes to train like an Olympian.
Police investigate after ‘pool of blood’ discovered at north Colorado Springs apartment complex
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Police say all is well after getting an unusual call for service Sunday morning. Just after 9, a 911 caller reported blood dripping from the apartment above theirs, leaving a pool of blood on their balcony. The apartment complex was located on Barnes Road just east of Powers.
Cole Bassett earns fifth Team of the Matchday honor of season after propelling Rapids to victory over Real Salt Lake
Cole Bassett has earned his fifth Team of the Matchday honor of the year for his one goal, two assist-performance against Colorado rivals Real Salt Lake on Saturday night to secure the coveted Rocky Mountain Cup and three points in the Western Conference standings. Bassett assisted the first two goals...
Colorado Springs firefighters to begin mitigation work at Stratton Open Space in August; trail closures possible
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Starting next month, Colorado Springs firefighters will be honing in one of the city’s popular parks. Stratton Open Space sits on the southwest side of the city and is a true neighborhood park, surrounded by homes and schools. It’s also directly adjacent to the 1,600-acre North Cheyenne Canon. A fire within the open space has the potential of both threatening structures and spreading beyond its borders into the canyon.
Colorado Rockies game no. 99 thread: Logan Webb vs. Kyle Freeland
The Colorado Rockies will look to take Game 2 against the San Francisco Giants this evening at Coors Field in their first series of the second half. They are currently 35-63 after going 2-5 on the final road trip heading into the All-Star break. Despite the four-day layoff, Brenton Doyle continues hit hot stretch, hitting his ninth home run in 14 July games last night:
Denver City Council to consider almost $11 million in spending on immigration services
The Denver City Council on Monday will consider spending $10.7 million in contract approvals that will serve immigrants enrolled in the city’s asylum seeker program, helping them find housing and pay their utilities. Last month, Denver kicked off its work force training program which is designed to help immigrants...
Denver Nuggets close Summer League with consecutive wins thanks to Trey Alexander's late takeover
It took some clutch offense from Trey Alexander for the Nuggets to avoid a collapse in their Summer League finale, a 91-82 win over the Pelicans on Saturday in Las Vegas. Denver saw an early 23-point lead dissolve in the final minutes. Then, Alexander scored or assisted 10 of Denver’s final 16 points. The rookie finished with 19 points, making 8 of his 10 shots from the field and all three of his 3-pointers. He added seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and a block in 29 minutes. The former Creighton standout averaged more than 17 points, five rebounds and two assists over five Summer League games.
Festival will bring thousands of floating lanterns to Pueblo Riverwalk
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – Pueblo will light up with thousands of floating lanterns reflecting off the Riverwalk this weekend. On July 27 beginning at 6:30 p.m., attendees will have the opportunity to decorate their own lantern and float it off into the river with fellow community members. Event organizers...
Kansas fugitive captured at hotel in Colorado due back in court
PUEBLO COUNTY — A wanted Kansas suspect captured at a motel in Colorado is scheduled to return to a Kansas courtroom on Monday. Ryan Antalek, 40, Wichita, is charged with criminal discharge of a firearm, aggravated assault, fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, stalking, two counts of criminal threat, and criminal damage to property, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.
Pueblo library district raising funds for big expansions of two libraries
The Pueblo City-County Library District has launched a capital campaign to raise $2 million for major expansions of the Barkman Library and Patrick A. Lucero Library branches. Expanding the two library branches is expected to cost nearly $9 million. Construction has been underway at the Barkman Library, 1300 Jerry Murphy Road, since August 2023 to add a pedestrian bridge connecting to the nearby Belmont Park and over 2,600 square feet of space accommodating library-goers of all ages....
Larsen and Ashcraft Land NOW600 Mile High Victory at Honor Speedway!
PUEBLO, Colo. (July 21, 2024) - Ethan Larsen and Maramie Ashcraft landed NOW600 Mile High Region victories on Saturday at Honor Speedway. Ethan Larsen scored the feature win in A-Class with Maramie Ashcraft claiming the Restricted victory. The NOW600 Mile High Region returns to action on Saturday, August 3 at...
Lamar Community College earns grant for Mobile Learning Lab
Lamar Community College (LCC) has been awarded a competitive grant of $859,145.28 from the Colorado Community College System and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade to develop the Southeast Colorado Industrial Technology Mobile Learning Lab. The Industrial Technology Mobile Learning Lab will provide vital training opportunities in Industrial...
Colorado Champions Road to Gold: Boulder athlete climbs to greatness
LOUISVILLE, Colorado (KRDO) - It's an Olympic sport you may or may not have heard of. Competition climbing made its debut at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. In Paris 2024, two competitions will crown their own Olympic champion in sport climbing. One will feature speed. The second one is...
Efforts to stop the spread of the Japanese Beetle in western Colorado underway, Catfishing Night at Boulder’s Stearns Lake
On today’s Morning Magazine, the Colorado Department of Agriculture is funding efforts to stop the spread of the Japanese Beetle in western Colorado. Then, this past Friday was Catfishing Night at Boulder’s Stearns Lake. Finally, an interview with former governor of Colorado, on why Denver became the first city to reject hosting the Olympic Games.
Runners lace up for historic Barr Trail Mountain Race in Manitou Springs
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Runners trekked through mud and wet gravel Sunday morning for the historic Barr Trail Mountain Race (BTMR). One of the Front Range's most historic summer mountain running events, the BTMR is just over 12 and a half miles. It begins at the Cog Railway Station...
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