Massive wildlife overpass opens in Colorado
Completed in under a year and below budget, the new crossing improves safety. Elk, pronghorn, and other wildlife now have a safer path across one of Colorado’s busiest highways with the opening of one of the largest wildlife overpasses in North America. The wildlife crossing extends over Interstate 25 in Douglas...
Man out on bond for drug charges, arrested with meth and guns, say Colorado...
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - At 11:22 on Friday night, Colorado Springs Police were phoned by a local security guard patrolling the parking garage at Costilla and Tejon Street. The security guard reported a man sitting inside his parked car, slumped over the steering wheel. When police officers arrived, they saw...
Warm and dry weather continues Sunday, but snow may be on the way!
A strong and stubborn dome of mild dry air is parked over the Four Corners area, keeping Colorado warm and snow-free. Most Front Range high temperatures in Southeast Colorado were in the upper 50s. A weak weather disturbance is moving across the region, sending thin high clouds our way. These clouds will act as a...
Mystery Shooters Ignite Brush Fire Panic at Dragonman’s Range
A quick-moving brush fire behind Dragonman's shooting range near Ellicott rattled nearby residents Thursday afternoon, briefly forcing evacuations before firefighters brought the situation under control in short order. The blaze, reported just after 1 p.m., was knocked down in about 20 minutes, and no injuries were...
Southern Colorado hospitals celebrate first babies of the year
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Two Colorado Springs hospital systems have announced their first babies of 2026. According to CommonSpirit St. Francis Hospital, the Garcia family welcomed a baby girl just after 1 a.m. on Dec. 1. "The arrival of our first New Year's baby is truly a magical moment...
Colorado arborist urges homeowners to protect ponderosa pines from Mountain Pine Beetle
It's the most common tree in Douglas County, but it's also under threat from the mountain pine beetle. As Colorado Gov. Jared Polis sounds the alarm about pine beetle outbreaks, there are steps homeowners can take to protect ponderosa pines.
Road Rage Incident Leads to Shots Fired, Police Recover Firearm
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)-- Early this morning, a little after 4 am, Sand Creek officers responded to a weapons call on South Academy Boulevard. Investigators say a man got into an argument with another driver, then stepped out of his vehicle and fired several shots into the air. Officers say he even knocked on...
Man found slumped over steering wheel admits to having illegal drugs in vehicle, CSPD...
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Police said they arrested a man Friday night after he admitted to having illegal drugs in his vehicle. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), a security guard at a downtown parking garage contacted officers at 11:22 p.m., claiming there was a man slumped over the...
The 6 Most Dangerous Animals You’ll Encounter in Colorado Springs
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Colorado Springs sits at the edge of wild country, where suburban neighborhoods meet Rocky Mountain wilderness. This unique… This article, The 6 Most Dangerous Animals You’ll Encounter in Colorado Springs , appeared first on Animal of...
Colorado Springs police searching for man accused of stealing woman’s purse
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Police are searching for a suspect after responding to a reported robbery early Saturday morning. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), officers responded at 3:34 a.m. to the 3600 block of East Uintah Street regarding the robbery. CSPD said the victim met the...
