Horrific Motorcycle Crash on Highway 24 near Falcon Kills 1 [El Paso County, CO]
Horrific Motorcycle Crash on Highway 24 near Falcon Kills 1 [El Paso County, CO]. 1 Person Dead in El Paso County Motorcycle Accident on Highway 24 near Falcon EL PASO COUNTY, CO (July 29, 2025) – Friday afternoon, a horrific motorcycle crash on Highway 24 near Falcon killed one person. The incident happened at...
New King Soopers store in Fountain holding grand opening
(FOUNTAIN, Colo.) — The Fountain King Soopers is officially opening the doors to its newest store on Wednesday, July 30, with a ribbon-cutting scheduled for 8:30 a.m. The grand opening celebration will include gift card raffles during the opening ceremony, and samples and giveaways throughout the store. The new...
Dogs rescued from ‘deplorable’ conditions now up for adoption at southern Colorado shelter
PEYTON, Colo. (KRDO) – Some of the over 160 dogs rescued after being found living in deplorable conditions at the hands of a commercial breeder are now getting a second chance, thanks to a southern Colorado animal shelter. The National Mill Dog Rescue in Peyton said 165 Schnauzers ended...
“Nightmare situation”: Tenant claims apartment unlivable amid roach infestation
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Conflict is brewing at Broadmoor Park Tower, an apartment complex in Colorado Springs, between a tenant and property owners. The renter claims her apartment is unlivable, but her landlords argue that she is creating the conditions. The apartment is infested with roaches, and the property owners...
New report indicates homelessness on the rise in Colorado Springs
According to the latest Point in Time (PIT) report released by local housing officials, the number of unhoused and unsheltered individuals have both increased from 2024.
Homeless population in Colorado Springs hit record highs, Point in Time survey shows
A record-high spike of people living on the streets and in homeless shelters and supported housing programs in El Paso County is reflected in data released Monday from this year’s federally required Point-in-Time and Housing Inventory Count. The number of people countywide who described themselves as homeless on the...
Speed limit to be lowered on Mesa Ridge Parkway beginning Aug. 4
FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KKTV) - Starting next week, drivers will have to take it a little slower on a major roadway in Fountain. The Colorado Department of Transportation has announced a speed limit reduction on Mesa Ridge Parkway, spanning from I-25 to Powers. A map of the area can be seen at the top of this page.
Three restaurants in new food hall close, owner blames lack of community support
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - "The Homestead Collective" food hall in northern Colorado Springs announced the closure of over half its restaurants just two months after its grand opening. The Homestead Collective released a statement announcing that the Garden of the Gods Cafe, Till Kitchen and Campfire Pizza...
Two arrested in Cañon City for fentanyl distribution
(FREMONT COUNTY, Colo.) — Two people from Colorado Springs were arrested in Cañon City late Saturday evening, July 26, after deputies allegedly found almost 100 fentanyl pills in their car. According to the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO), deputies responded shortly after 11:15 p.m. on Saturday to a suspicious...
Shelter-in-Place lifted after a suspicious suitcase was found near Children’s Hospital
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) has lifted a shelter in place outside the Children's Hospital near 4000 Briargate Pkwy. Law enforcement officials tell KRDO that a call came in around 4:15 p.m. regarding a suspicious suitcase strapped to a bus stop bench. Officials say...