EDITORIAL: Handouts won’t help Springs homeless
The Colorado Springs Homeless Union is at a crossroads. Not a labor union, the volunteer initiative endeavors to “present a unified voice” and “call for fair treatment” for our city’s homeless, as noted in a Gazette report last week. As the two-year-old union announces it’s in the midst of a “regrouping” and...
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Catches Fire in Colorado Garage Injuring Delivery Driver
A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle caught fire in a Douglas County, Colorado garage this week, leading to a complex and prolonged emergency response from local fire crews. Although the residents escaped unharmed, a driver delivering a package to the home was taken to a nearby hospital to evaluate his injuries.
Fire erupts at Fountain truck stop
FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KRDO) -- A fire has erupted at a Fountain truck stop, local police confirm. The fire is at the Tomahawk station off Santa Fe Avenue. The Fountain Police Department says that a car hauler is on fire, but it's unclear how large the fire is. The Fountain Fire...
Winter hikers brave snowy conditions on Manitou Springs’ 2,768-step Manitou Incline
Hikers continue climbing Colorado's challenging Manitou Incline despite snow and ice. Learn essential winter hiking safety tips and gear recommendations.
Vehicle fire in Colorado Springs spreads to tree, fire department responds
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD)responds to a vehicle fire that spread to a tree near the 200 block of Chatham Dr as of 4:15 p.m. CSFD says the fire did not extend to the home and was extinguished before 4:30 p.m. Details at this time...
CSPD says missing 9-month-old and a 15-year-old located safely
The Colorado Springs Police Department was asking people to keep an eye out for a 9-month-old and a 15-year-old, who have since been located safely.
Protect your pup’s paws this winter: Discover an unexpected trick
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)-- Snow and ice can be rough on your dog’s paws, but one local pet owner has found a creative solution using something you probably already have in your kitchen. KRDO13 also spoke with a veterinarian and a Colorado Springs dog owner today to show you...
Pre-arrival video: Hybrid car burns in attached garage in Colorado
Looking for a quality used fire truck? Selling one? Visit our sponsor Command Fire Apparatus. Pre-arrival video from South Metro Fire Rescue Centennial, Colorado of a fire Monday involving a hybrid vehicle inside of an attached garage on Vienna Circle in unincorporated Douglas County, CO.
What is the Most Effective Method for Privately Selling a Handgun?
In a time where financial stability is crucial, one individual has found themselves contemplating the private sale of their Canik pistol, originally purchased for approximately $380. Their primary concern is ensuring the legality and safety of the transaction, which they believe can be achieved by meeting at a...
HSPPR raising money for homeless animals for Giving Tuesday
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) is raising funds for the care of neglected, homeless, and injured animals on Giving Tuesday. HSPPR shared the story of Dasher, who arrived at HSPPR with a serious case of “puppy strangles,” a condition where his immune system was attacking his...

















