CMZoo’s giraffe enclosure on track for 2026 opening
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZoo) is making big progress on the construction of the new giraffe enclosure, with crews working hard to stay on track for the scheduled 2026 opening. According to CMZoo, the International Center for the Care and Conservation of Giraffe enclosure will increase the...
Douglas County Treasurer mourns Chief Deputy killed in likely murder-suicide
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - Dave Gill tells KRDO13 he was concerned on Monday morning when his Chief Deputy, Tanya Burnside, was not in right on time. "Tanya was always punctual, and she had a long commute. She was driving from Colorado Springs up to Douglas County every day. And she was always on time. The post...
EPSO: Alleged intruder arrested after fight with armed homeowner
(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — A suspected intruder is in custody after a fight with an armed homeowner in unincorporated El Paso County. Just after 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) said it received a 911 call from an elderly person in the Stratmoor Valley Mobile Home Park […]
Indian restaurant shut down due to health code violations
A popular restaurant at Voyager and Ridgeline in North Colorado Springs was temporarily closed last week due to its violations. When asked about the reason for the shutdown of Shri Ganesh, a spokesperson with El Paso County Public Health said, “This closure was the result of points from observed violations, many of...
Texas longhorn alive, well and living in Colorado
The Texas longhorn is a lot like a World War II jeep; if you see one in person, you just have to stop and look.
Names of two people involved in shooting on Sunday in Colorado Springs released
The two people who died following a shooting Sunday afternoon in Colorado Springs have been identified.
El Paso County man accused of DV, triggers late-night garage standoff and suicide threat
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) says that a domestic violence situation led to a late-night standoff on Tuesday night. EPSO says their deputies were called around 5:30 p.m. because a victim said they had been assaulted at home near South Powers Boulevard. Deputies identified...
CSFD addresses no fire restrictions as 5th largest wildfire in state history continues to...
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - The Colorado Springs Fire Department is addressing concerns over its ability to fight a wildfire if one were to breakout here, as the 5th largest wildfire in state history continues to monopolize resources out on the Western Slope. Over half of the counties in Colorado...
Elderly El Paso County resident stabs convicted felon in self defense after break-in
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) says that an elderly resident was able to defend themselves, warding off a home intruder in the Stratmoor Valley area. According to EPSO, they received a 911 call from the resident just after 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday....
Inmate who died in the El Paso County Jail last week identified
A 33-year-old female inmate who died last week in her cell at the El Paso County Jail has been identified.
