A fitting business for retired Air Force flight medics
In November, Rick and Debbie Buchanan opened a Firehouse Subs restaurant at 11694 Bent Grass Market View, Suite 100, in Falcon. Firehouse Subs was founded by two retired firefighters in 1994. The Falcon restaurant is one of more than 1,300 franchises in the U.S. A Firehouse Subs franchise seemed to...
Local construction company aims for first place in 2025 Festival of Lights Parade
This year, one of the standout festival of lights floats comes from a team that's turning Tejon Street into their own Disney-style winter wonderland.
Emergency warming shelter sparks concerns among nearby business
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Cold, bitter nights are here to stay, and a local business says an emergency warming shelter is causing serious problems for them. The shelters exist to keep people experiencing homelessness safe during the winter, which is important, but balancing the two problems is a tight-rope act.
We need more affordable housing in existing neighborhoods
Colorado Springs is growing. That is not news and is not debatable. We live in a beautiful region, adjacent to the easternmost 14er, our own Pikes Peak, which has drawn settlers here for over 150 years. And yes, people will continue to arrive, bringing their families, businesses, and cars, and...
Festival of Lights Parade dazzles Downtown Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - On Saturday night, nearly 100 floats took to the streets of Downtown Colorado Springs. The annual Festival of Lights Parade marked its 41st year with inflatable Santas and jolly faces in the crowd. KRDO13 spoke with festival-goers who enjoy the tradition each year, as well as those...
Festival of Lights Parade: Everything you need to know
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The 41st Festival of Lights Parade takes place in Colorado Springs on Saturday, Dec. 6. One of the most beloved holiday traditions in the Pikes Peak region, the Festival of Lights Parade transforms Tejon Street into a dazzling winter wonderland, drawing tens of thousands of spectators each...
Families impacted by chronic diseases & illness paired with law enforcement for Shop-With-A-Cop
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - It's been an Absolutely Colorado Tradition in Southern Colorado for the past 32 years. “Every year, Shop with a Cop reminds me why service to this community is an honor,” said El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal. This year, members of law enforcement, with the sheriff's office and...
Poor Richard’s Books suggests titles on cults, critters and climate
Each week as part of SunLit — The Sun’s literature section — we feature staff recommendations from book stores across Colorado. This week, the staff from Poor Richard’s Books in Colorado Springs recommends NAMES OF BOOKS HERE. From the publisher: When Blair McGowan, the mail person...
One person transported to the hospital after drive-by shooting early Sunday
One person has been transported to the hospital after an early morning drive-by shooting, according to Colorado Springs police.
Tracking Winter Storm Warning across the mountains
TONIGHT: Overnight lows in the low 20's in lower lying areas and single digits in our mountain towns. TOMORROW: Mountain snow ramps up overnight into Saturday with 45-60 MPH gusts and Avalanche Warnings across the Northern Mountains. Mostly dry conditions persist for lower lying areas in Southern Colorado with...

















