ON THE MOVE: Hikers relocating from Colorado find different terrain in Alabama
Huntsville and the surrounding area is preparing to welcome new neighbors. As U.S. Space Command personnel and their families begin the transition to Redstone Arsenal, this series — On the Move — is designed to help make that shift a little easier. This series focuses on the details...
Summer Strong: The ‘shy girl workout’ anyone can do at the gym
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- Not everyone wants to bounce from machine to machine or work out in the center of a crowded gym. That’s where the “shy girl workout” — also called the “corner workout” — comes in. The idea is...
Peterson SFB dealing with dorm shortage
(PETERSON AND SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo.) — At the State of the Base Address on Tuesday, May 19, Peterson Space Force Base (SFB) said the base is dealing with a dormitory shortage of around 200 rooms. Military leaders at this year’s address said there are currently about 400 rooms, but the base needs around […]
A new report shows where Colorado ranks in affordability for senior housing
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - As affordability concerns continue to impact families across the country, a new report shows seniors are especially facing challenges finding affordable housing in Colorado. According to a report from CareScout, 62% of renters age 65 and older are spending at least one-third of their in
Celebrating 150 years of Colorado Statehood: Cripple Creek’s Old Homestead House
(CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo.) — At the height of the gold mine rush in Cripple Creek, 50,000 people called the mountain town home. Where the gold was, so were the brothels. Including the Old Homestead House, the only standing brothel left in Cripple Creek. Today, it operates as a museum on Meyers Avenue. “It was a […]
Bear sightings on the rise in Woodland Park
WOODLAND PARK, Colo. (KRDO) - Bear sightings are on the rise, according to city officials in Woodland Park. The City of Woodland Park posted a "Bear Aware" PSA on their Facebook page on Monday, May 18. In it, they acknowledged that this time of year coincides with an uptick in bear activity throughout the community.
Colorado Springs Utilities CEO requesting $150,000 pay raise, guaranteed severance
Colorado Springs Utilities CEO Travas Deal is requesting a pay raise over the course of the next seven months that would make his annual salary $700,000.
KRDO’s Tuesday Afternoon Pet of the Week
Forrest is your KRDO Pet of the Week from the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region! He is a one-year-old brown and white Australian Cattle dog mix who came into HSPPR as a stray. · Forrest is a young, energetic boy who is always ready for fun, playtime, and...
Foot spa to join new cafe near trailhead of popular Colorado hike
Those setting off to conquer what’s sometimes referred to as Colorado’s ‘most difficult hike‘ now have a new option for food and drinks thanks to a cafe that’s opened not far from its trailhead. The plan for revamping offerings for local hikers doesn’t stop there, either – an on-site spa is included in future plans, to
Apogee opens new Colorado Springs headquarters with expanded training space
Apogee opens 34,000-square-foot headquarters in Colorado Springs. Facility includes 20,000 square feet of office space. 14,000 square feet dedicated to cybersecurity and technical training. Josh Reid highlights growth from 7,500 to campus-sized facility. Apogee Engineering has opened a new headquarters at 9910 Federal
