Las Cruces amateur boxer Joscelyn Olayo-Munoz among nation’s best fighters for Team USA
Joscelyn Olayo-Munoz's rise to the top of amateur boxing in the United States has been an extraordinary journey but not unexpected because of her passion and love for the sport. The 17-year-old Olayo-Munoz, who recently graduated from Las Cruces High School and trains at the Dona Ana Boxing Gym, was named captain of...
Man arrested in basement after trying to enter homes in Manitou Springs
The City of Manitou Springs and the police department issued a shelter-in-place order after they received multiple calls about a suspect trying to break into homes, shelter-in-place has been lifted.
Police searching for missing Colorado Springs teen
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has sent out a missing person alert for a Colorado Springs teen. Sophia Muniz, a 14-year-old Indigenous girl, was last seen on July 4 at 8 a.m. near the intersection of Shelley Ave. and S Murray Blvd. in Colorado Springs, according to CBI....
Deadly shooting shuts down busy Colorado highway for several hours
Law enforcement investigating after deadly shooting shuts down busy Colorado highway. A major highway will be shut down for several hours after a deadly overnight shooting, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. America the Beautiful: How Pike’s Peak inspired one of the most famous pieces of Americana...
Showers and storms for 4th of July weekend
Strong to severe storms in the afternoon. More storms through the weekend. Warm temperatures in the 80s and 90s. 4TH OF JULY: Showers and storms form near the mountains and move east, especially around Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Scattered storms continue through the afternoon, some of which could produce gusty...
How ancient Ancestral Puebloan dwellings ended up as a roadside attraction in Colorado
Before Congress passed the 1906 Antiquities Act, ancient ruins had no federal protection from looters and relic hunters. In 1904, Virginia McClurg formed the Colorado Cliff Dwellings Association and hired William Crosby’s company to relocate authentic 800-year-old Ancestral Puebloan structures from McElmo Canyon. The...
CMZoo Bald Eagle Ouray shares a special day with America
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZOO) spreads the news that the Fourth of July isn't just America's birthday, but it's also Ouray the Bald Eagle's designated hatchday. CMZoo says Ouray is considered a 'golden eagle' because she's well into her golden years by now, at the expected...
Building better bonds through positive dog training
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Whether you’re dealing with a new puppy or an older dog with behavior issues, Christy Shephard, owner of Shephard’s Dog Training, is here to help. With a focus on positive reinforcement methods, Christy teaches dogs how to learn, listen, and thrive–while helping their humans build stronger, more...
HSPPR shares pet safety tips for the 4th of July
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- As we get closer to fireworks this Fourth of July, the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) says they are reminding pet owners to take the proper steps to protect their four-legged family members. HSPPR reports that the 4th of July is one...
Why Hikers Love Seven Falls in Colorado Springs
If you love climbing stairs, Colorado is your state. Colorado loves stairs so much that we even built a staircase with 2,768 steps called the Manitou Incline. You'll find stairs in the parks, stairs on the hiking trails, and even stairs going up some of our waterfalls. Another set of...