Tri-Lakes: Getting the news the old-fashioned way
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Our Community News, serving El Paso County for 23 years, continues to adapt as print media faces challenges nationwide. The newspaper relies on a team of devoted volunteers to maintain its presence in the community. Michael Weinfeld, managing editor of Our Community News, emphasizes the...
Colorado Springs veterans receive fully refurbished vehicles
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- A pair of veterans in Colorado Springs got a pretty sweet early Christmas present on Dec.16. Matthew Spang and Keith Proctor received fully refurbished vehicles today as a thank you for their service. "I'm beyond happy. I've never had anything like this ever happen to...
Over 200 families facing hardship receive holiday gifts
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Over 200 students from Harrison School District 2 (D2) and their families received gifts from volunteers who participated in Pikes Peak United Way’s Adopt-a-Family program on Tuesday, Dec. 16. The families arrived at United Way’s Family Success Center, where they were able to pick up their gifts...
Richard’s Rubbish Roundup cleans up America the Beautiful
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — For the final Richard’s Rubbish Roundup for 2025, the group headed to America the Beautiful park to keep the park’s namesake true. Richard’s Rubbish Roundup was founded in 2023 by local businessman and philanthropist Richard Skorman, with the goal of cleaning up Monument Valley Park; later, other...
Largest wildlife overpass in North America opens in Douglas County
The largest wildlife overpass in North America is now complete and open to help animals safely cross Interstate 25 in Douglas County.
Colorado Road Rage Turns Dangerous When Subaru Suddenly Slams Brakes: ‘A True Menace’
Most drivers like to believe they are reasonable behind the wheel, and for the most part, that is true. Daily commutes and routine errands usually pass without incident. Still, anyone who spends enough time on the road knows that road rage is never far away. From aggressive tailgating to sudden brake checks, road...
KRDO13 medical expert weighs in on energy drink dangers
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- In workplaces across the country, energy drinks are not uncommon. Still, a recent report out of the United Kingdom is shedding a bit of light on the dangers of those caffeinated cans after a seemingly healthy man suffered a stroke caused by the drinks.
Funeral home owners accused of stashing decaying bodies agree to plea deal … again
Jon and Carrie Hallford, the couple who operated the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Colorado Springs which left nearly 190 bodies in a building in Penrose, have agreed again to a plea deal to state charges.
Douglas County without full emergency alert system as fire threat looms
As high fire danger and strong winds are expected along the Front Range Wednesday, a critical resource used to alert Douglas County residents to emergencies is in the midst of a transition.
Team RWB is holding a toy ruck to Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs
An organization founded by veterans is going above and beyond to make Christmas extra special for patients at Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs.
