Goodwill of Colorado opens new store in Falcon
(FALCON, Colo.) — Goodwill of Colorado held the grand opening for its new retail location in Falcon on Saturday, Nov. 29, bringing 50 new jobs to the area. The festivities kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and included free refreshments, prize giveaways, and entertainment throughout the day. Goodwill...
Sometimes feeding the hungry takes a village, and a colonel
When Nate Springer, the retired Army colonel who is now head of the Care and Share Food Bank in Colorado Springs, attended the opening ceremony for a new American-led water project in Afghanistan in 2007, he was approached by an elder named Mohammed Ayoub. Ayoub let Springer have it. He...
ABSOLUTELY COLORADO: Teller County first responders host toy and coat drive
TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- First responders from across Teller County banded together on Friday to collect toys and coats for local children in need. According to the sheriff's office, they were on-site of a local Walmart loading up their Bearcat vehicle with all the donated gifts. The drive is...
Five Dead, Including Three Children, After Stolen Car Crashes on Colorado Highway
An ordinary afternoon turned into an unthinkable tragedy when a family en route to visit a hospitalized loved one was struck head-on, leaving behind a trail of carnage, heartbreak, and unanswered questions. A Colorado family's world was shattered beyond comprehension on Monday afternoon when another vehicle crashed...
Judge rules in favor of extraditing mother accused of killing her children
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Kimberlee Singler, the Colorado mother accused of drugging and killing her children in a Colorado Springs apartment in December 2023, will be sent back to the United States after a judge in the United Kingdom ruled in favor of her extradition, according to our news partners at 9News...
Seeking 24/7 Havens: A Community’s Suggestions for Temporary Shelter
In a recent social media post, a user asked for suggestions on places in town that are open 24/7 and don't mind people staying for extended periods. The user and their roommates are facing eviction from their apartment and are seeking safer options for places to stay.
Smoke visible for several days in Douglas County
UPDATE: FRIDAY 11/28/2025 6:03 p.m. (DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo.) — According to WatchDuty, the fire burning in the Turkey Tracks Shooting Area has burned 22 acres. UPDATE: FRIDAY 11/28/2025 2:17 p.m. The USFS said smoke will be visible from the Turkey Tracks Shooting Area for several days as crews battle a fire. The USFS...
Searching for an Intensely Hot (175°F+) Dry Sauna in Town?
A local resident has taken to social media to find a traditional dry sauna in the Springs that reaches temperatures of 175°F+ (80°C+). They've noticed that most commercial gyms cap their sauna temperatures at 160°F or offer infrared saunas, which don't meet their heat requirement. The individual is specifically...
Large crowds gather for annual Turkey Trot 5K in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region hosted its annual Turkey Trot 5K race Thursday morning. The event kicked off at the Briargate YMCA, located at 4025 Family Place, Colorado Springs. The Kids’ Tiny Trot started at 8:15 a.m., and the 5K began at 9 a.m.
Two break-ins within 24 hours: thieves steal donations for food bank
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Colorado Springs Police are searching for a burglary suspect after a local business was broken into twice in 24 hours. The owner, Jessica Patterson, shared video footage of a break-in at Root: Center for Yoga and Sacred Studies early Thursday morning. You can see a...
