On duty and alert: Colorado Springs Firefighters brace for busy 4th of July
Every Fourth of July, Colorado Springs firefighters experience one of their busiest nights of the year.
Several fires across Denver metro area thought to be connected to fireworks
One house fire in Denver, another in Littleton, and a third in unincorporated Douglas County are all believed by fire officials or witnesses to be the result of fireworks misfires or improper disposal.
Colorado State Patrol warns about busy roads after the holiday weekend
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - As the holiday weekend winds down, many are traveling back to Colorado Springs. With some extra traffic on the road, Colorado State Patrol is advising drivers to be patient after a long weekend. DUI enforcement is also heightened this time of year. According to CSP,...
CSPD: Suspect assaults ex, another man inside her home
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Officers responded to a domestic disturbance on Sunday morning, July 6, where they found two victims bleeding from an assault, in which the ex of one of the victims had reportedly attacked her and another man inside her home, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD). CSPD...
This Colorado Roadside Gem Lets You Pan for Gold and Hold Real Dinosaur Fossils
Tucked just off the shoulder of US-285 in Centerville, Colorado, lies a place where rocks rock—and not just the musical kind. If you’re the sort of traveler who brakes for quirky roadside stops, The Rock Doc might just become your new favorite detour. What looks from the outside like a humble roadside rock shop is, in reality, a glittering haven of minerals, fossils, and geologic wonder that captures the spirit of the West with a whole lot of heart.
The 2nd annual Haircuts for Heroes brings fun for the military community
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Dozens took part in the 2nd Annual Haircuts for Heroes event, held by Neons Salon and Barbershop and EXP Military Network. This is the second year the owner of Neons Salon & Barbershop has put together this event; last year, the event completed 150 haircuts. Matthew Ruotolo, one of...
Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo kicks off with 82nd parade
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — More than 120 horses trotted through downtown Colorado Springs on Saturday, July 5, turning the streets into a full-blown western roundup for the 82nd Pikes Peak or Bust parade. This beloved event is the official kickoff to the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, a Colorado Springs tradition since 1937....
Buc-ee’s is expanding: Where future travel centers are set to open
You've likely heard of Buc-ee's, even if there isn't one in your state. It may not be long, however, until one pops up near you.
CSFD crew knock down house fire with no injuries reported
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) knocked down a house fire that caused heavy damage to the home near Lake Avenue and Venetucci Boulevard in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 5. According to CSFD, crews responded to the scene of the fire on Harrison Road around 1 a.m. and...
For sale: Colorado Springs home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright’s granddaughter
It’s pleasing to imagine the ghost of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright wandering around an enclave of a dozen homes off Mesa Road in Colorado Springs. He hasn’t lost his way in the afterlife, but come to visit and pay homage to the heirlooms designed by his granddaughter, Elizabeth Wright Ingraham, a longtime...