Locally famous emu hosting public birthday party at Acacia Park
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Dennis the Emu loves people, and he's inviting anyone who wants to join to celebrate his fifth birthday party at Acacia Park on Saturday, April 4. Billie Mitchell bought Dennis when he was still in his egg to guard her ducks. She didn't know he would help bring her out The post...
Large “No Kings 3” protest planned in Colorado Springs for this afternoon
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)-- A large-scale protest is expected to draw thousands of people to downtown Colorado Springs this afternoon as part of a nationwide day of action. Organizers say “No Kings 3” will take place from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. along Nevada Avenue, stretching from Uintah Street to Kiowa Street. The...
Interview With Qorvo Director of Satcom & Systems Engineering Ryan Jennings at SATShow Week
Qorvo Director of Satcom & Systems Engineering Ryan Jennings talks with Via Satellite during SATShow Week about Qorvo’s radio frequency (RF) solutions, ranging from phased arrays onboard LEO satellites to consumer phased array terminals. “People want connectivity, and they really don’t care how,” Jennings says about...
$8M Beacon Lite Rd project aims to boost safety, sparks neighborhood concerns
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- Crews are in their fifth month of making $8 million in improvements to a 2/3-mile stretch of Beacon Lite Road between Bricker Road and Wakonda Way, a mile south of the Douglas County line. In a release issued on Monday, county officials said that the project is still in The post $8M...
1920s-themed fundraiser by Mountain Post Spouses’ Club set for April 11
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Mountain Post Spouses’ Club is a nonprofit and social organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for military families and the surrounding community by raising funds for scholarships and community grants. Since 2020, they have raised $425,000. Their biggest fundraiser of the year...
Fire Chief shares vision for Black Forest Fire Rescue
Fire Chief David Rocco shared a message on March 26, 2026, highlighting the mission and priorities of Black Forest Fire Rescue (BFFR). He emphasized the department’s commitment to protecting residents, visitors, and the local environment through professional and compassionate emergency services. The Chief noted that...
Downtown Colorado Springs sees surge in residents and visitors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs reports that the number of people living Downtown nearly doubled in one year, from 2,574 residents in 2024 to 4,860 in 2025. Since 2013, about $2.66 billion has been invested in the downtown area. That investment seems to be...
Family fun at The Citadel Mall, a free event this Saturday with activities and...
Family fun at The Citadel Mall, stop by this free event on Saturday with activities and games for all ages
Man arrested for allegedly starting a string of fires in Colorado Springs
The Colorado Springs Police Department says it has arrested a man they say is connected to a string of fires dating back to October 2025.
Video shows alleged suspect tied to incident involving boy in stolen car
Surveillance video shows a person the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is calling a suspect in an incident involving a boy being inside a stolen car.
