Colorado crews excavate new dinosaur fossil while doing construction work on parking lot

DINOSAUR, Colo. (KRDO) – A crew performing construction work at the Dinosaur National Monument recently got an unexpected glimpse into prehistory – right in the middle of a parking lot. According to the National Park Service (NPS), dinosaur fossils were uncovered by crews working near the Quarry Exhibit Hall in September, marking the first time

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Weather Alert: Cold temps through the morning then warming this afternoon

Cold Weather Advisory through 8AM along the I-25 corridor, Eastern Plains, and the San Luis Valley due to wind chill as low as below 20 degrees possible. Once we get into the mid morning temperatures will increase and they will continue to increase into the 40s along the I-25 corridor and Eastern Plains while the

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Two lengthy road closures sceduled to begin Monday in Colorado Springs — weather permitting

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — It was unclear early Monday morning if snow accumulation and sub-zero temperatures would lead officials to postpone a pair of road closures tied to construction projects. The closures were officially to start at 6 a.m. on a three-mile stretch of Las Vegas Street between Janitell Road and Highway 85/87, and

Health experts warn of increased frostbite risk across Colorado amid subzero temperatures

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – After an arctic blast swept into the region late last week, much of southern Colorado woke up Monday to bitter, below-zero temperatures. Even with temperatures expected to climb later this week, health experts are warning that prolonged exposure to this extreme cold still poses a serious risk of frostbite. They're

People rally in front of City Hall to demand ‘ICE out’ after another fatal shooting in Minnesota

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - For the second time this month, a U.S. citizen has died at the hands of a federal ICE agent in Minnesota, causing further tension between local officials and the Department of Homeland Security. And on Sunday, Colorado Springs organizations rallied together, despite the dangerously low temperatures, to show support. The

‘Drake did what Tom Brady Couldn’t!’ Fans react to AFC Championship

Broncos fans didn't watch orange and blue confetti fall from the rafters Sunday, but they've seen enough to go home with their heads high. "Super Bowl, I believe next year. I Bo-lieve!" Colorado Springs native Stephanie Hanenberg said. A different pair of fans from the Springs were a little more enthused about the present, rather

Rollover accident closes southbound lane on I-25 in Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is responding to a rollover traffic accident on I-25 at West Cimarron as of 7:10 p.m. on Jan. 25. CSPD says the southbound lane is currently closed. A KRDO13 crew is currently on its way for more information. Stay up to date with the

Wrong-way driver collides with patrol vehicle in Fremont County

FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- A wrong-way driver caused a crash with a patrol vehicle early Monday morning on Highway 50 near R Street in Penrose, according to Fremont County's Sheriff's Office. Authorities say the incident happened around 5:40 a.m. when a vehicle traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes struck a Fremont County patrol vehicle