A Warrior’s Roost: Veteran Raises Ostriches, Tends a Menagerie of Animals at His Ranch
The ostriches on this recent Wednesday morning are being standoffish. They’re hanging out near the back of their pen with no apparent desire to meet some visitors. Linda the emu is being much more social, wandering about and getting close — but not too close — as she circles around a Gazette photographer.
Ramp to Highway 24 from I-25 southbound closed due to crash
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The ramp to Highway 24 from I-25 southbound is closed due to a crash, according to Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) cameras. CDOT says the closure is due to a crash. The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) also has crews on scene, according to their social media....
Littleton man sentenced for high-speed escape from deputies in stolen car
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. — A man has been sentenced after an attempt to flee from Douglas County deputies while driving a stolen vehicle in January. Joseph Blodgett, 31, was sentenced to four years behind bars after pleading guilty to felony eluding and reckless endangerment. The incident occurred on Jan....
Military veteran rider group raising money for pantry that grows its own food
FALCON, Colo. (KRDO) - The Falcon post of the American Legion Riders (ALR) motorcycle group will host its 9th annual "Stock the Pantry Dice Run" on Monday, September 1, benefiting the Fresh Start Center food pantry. It humbles me to be able to be of service to somebody else," Falcon ALR member James Kendig said. The...
Car Toys files for bankruptcy, will close 3 Colorado locations
DENVER — Car audio and electronics store Car Toys announced it is filing for bankruptcy. Car Toys operates 47 locations across four states, including Colorado. In the company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, Car Toys says it plans to sell most stores. The stores will be sold to a combination of tenured employees and...
District 3 elementary school hangs American flag upside down
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)-- On Friday, Aug 22nd, a Facebook user posted a photo of the American flag flying upside down outside of French Elementary School. The incident sparked outrage with some parents, who feel it's a sign of disrespect. A spokesperson with the district says it was a mistake...
Where Lightning Strikes Most in Colorado (and Why It’s Deadly)
Colorado sees more lightning deaths than most states. The Palmer Divide’s storm-stirring power can make one Colorado town surprisingly dangerous for outdoor lovers.
Forget the warm fuzzies of finding common ground – to beat polarization, try changing...
The key to civic coexistence might be learning to look out for neighbors even if we can’t stand them. No friendly feelings required.
Man hit and killed while mowing his lawn east of Colorado Springs
A 79-year-old man was killed in a crash this past weekend while mowing his lawn. A local church identified the victim as Bob Selle.
Mountain town DUI checkpoints stop 1,455 drivers, resulting in three arrests
In an effort to crackdown on impaired driving, Colorado State Patrol conducted two mountain town sobriety checkpoints in recent days, adding to two others that were conducted elsewhere in the state earlier this month. One of the more recent checkpoints was located along Highway 550 near Ridgway in Ouray County,...
