Evacuations issued in Custer County due to fire

CUSTER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- Individuals in Custer County, northwest of Westcliffe, are under a mandatory evacuation order due to a fire off County Road 182. Law enforcement confirms that the fire is currently 20 acres. According to the Custer County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), the evacuation is for those within two miles of the fire.

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Colorado State Patrol warns against ‘lane camping’ on highways

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is urging drivers to avoid "lane camping" after reporting that last year alone, troopers pulled over 2,540 drivers traveling too slowly in the left lane of a multi-lane roadway. According to CSP, the left lane in multi-lane roads with a posted speed limit of 65 mph

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High heat takes over

TODAY: The massive ridge of high pressure moves east toward Colorado. Expect low 80s for Colorado Springs and mid 80s for Pueblo and across the Plains. Red Flag Warnings are in place for Fremont County and the San Luis Valley due to dry and gusty conditions in addition to the warm temps until 9 pm tonight.

Air Force hires Joe Crispin as new head coach of Men’s Basketball

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Penn State alum and former NBA player Joe Crispin has been selected as the next coach of Air Force Men's Basketball, according to a press release from the military institution. The Falcons are coming off a season where they went 3-29 and ended the season on a 25-game losing streak.

EPSO inmates create murals inspired by youth-led agricultural projects

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) and the local 4-H Club launched a partnership that connects incarcerated individuals with local youth through agricultural education and art. According to EPSO, the "Cultivating Change: Agriculture and Mental Health Initiative" allows 4-H members to share agricultural research with people in the

Overnight change Wednesday on 8th Street project in Colorado Springs as Fountain Creek bridge phase winds down

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Travelers along 8th Street will see one last major traffic shift on the Fountain Creek bridge starting with work overnight on Wednesday, March 18, as the west side of the 75-year-old structure will close so that crews can continue bridge repairs. Traffic will remain open in both directions during this work.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Voted #2 Best Zoo in U.S.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZoo) has been ranked the #2 Best Zoo in the country in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2026. CMZoo has now remained in the #2 spot for two years in a row, with the zoo thanking the community for its dedication to voting. Courtesy: CMZoo According

Fatal pedestrian crash at North Academy & Vickers in Colorado Springs restricts traffic for three hours Wednesday morning

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - A man has died after being struck by a car just before 6:30 a.m. Wednesday on northbound Academy Boulevard, east of Vickers Drive. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), the victim tried to cross the busy street away from the crosswalk at Vickers when he was hit. "It