Newly released study shows 65% of tested locations found PFAS ‘forever chemicals’

FALCON, Colo. (KRDO) -- A consumer safety group has released a new report about a harmful "forever chemical" in Colorado waterways. PFAS are synthetic chemicals that stick around for decades. Past reports have collected data from 2022 or later. The group says its the waterways that aren't tested that need to be focused on. Data

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Cloudy with heavy rain possible and higher-elevation snow

Today: The cold front sweeping over Colorado is in full effect today. High temperatures are only reaching the upper 40s today. Drizzly and windy conditions cause temperatures to feel even colder. Light to moderate showers are expected through El Paso County after 2 pm. Heavy showers and a thunderstorm are likely in Colorado Springs this

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Two wastewater discharge incidents in Pueblo West impact Pest House Gulch, Wild Horse Creek

PUEBLO WEST, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Pueblo West Metropolitan District (PWMD) is alerting residents to two wastewater discharge incidents that happened on October 13. According to PWMD, the incidents happened during planned infrastructure upgrades to the wastewater treatment facility. They say the facility is currently undergoing improvements to help modernize their UV disinfection system. PWMD

Rain likely to delay start of 8-week bridge maintenance project at Union Boulevard/Cottonwood Creek in Colorado Springs

Routine maintenance and repair work is scheduled to take place on the 46-year-old Union Boulevard bridge over Cottonwood Creek through mid-December, potentially causing lane closures and delays for both drivers and trail users.

Woman arrested after allegedly starting fire in her workplace in Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- A woman has been arrested after allegedly starting a fire in a building she worked in. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), a fire alarm went off around 3:30 p.m. in the 00 block of North Tejon Street. A caller also reported a structure fire at the same

Juvenile arrested in connection with alleged arson, burglaries at Catholic church in Pueblo

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Pueblo Police Department (PPD) has arrested a juvenile in connection with an ongoing arson investigation and other incidents involving Christ the King Parish. According to PPD, officers and members of the Pueblo Fire Department were sent to a reported fire on September 5 at Christ the King Parish on Horseshoe

Oldest women’s film festival in North America returns to Colorado College

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - The Rocky Mountain Women's Film Festival (RMWFF) starts Friday, October 16, at Colorado College. It's year 39 for the RMWFF, bringing the top talent from women across the country to Colorado Springs this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Executive Director Nicole Nicoletta said it had over 400 submissions this year. The

CSPD investigation prompts shelter-in-place near Fillmore; order since lifted

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- A shelter-in-place order has been lifted after a police investigation Tuesday night near Fillmore Street in Colorado Springs. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), officers were called to Wood Avenue near Fillmore for a shooting. A boy reported that his father shot his mother in the leg, leading