LIVE: 85th annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, tickets available now

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo is officially back on July 14. The rodeo has been a staple in Colorado Springs since 1937, when it was first founded and ran at Will Rogers Stadium across from the Broadmoor Hotel. KRDO13 will be live all day at the rodeo on July

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Officials outline steps to ease 8th Street traffic congestion, construction impacts during rodeo week in Colorado Springs

The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo in Colorado Springs will cause traffic congestion along 8th Street, particularly at the Lower Gold Camp Road intersection, due to a major construction project on 89th Street, but officials have advised drivers to use 21st Street as an alternate route and have police conduct traffic control during peak rodeo times.

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‘World Cup cleanup’ with Richard’s Rubbish Roundup

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - While the world locks in to today's semifinal match between Spain and France, the volunteers with Richard's Rubbish Roundup will take to the soccer pitch in a different way. The group will host its weekly trash pickup at Weidner Field on Tuesday from 4-6 p.m. From there, they will work

State offering tax extensions for victims of ‘Aspen Acres’ fire

STATEWIDE, Colo. (KRDO) -- Governor Jared Polis announced the Department of Revenue (DOR) is extending the deadline for some state tax filings in response to fires burning across the state. This includes residents and businesses in Pueblo, Custer, Ouray and Huerfano counties that are being impacted by the "Aspen Acres" fire, according to a press

New pecan shelling and distribution site coming to Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- A pecan shelling and distribution facility has chosen Colorado Springs as its new home. The Colorado Springs Chamber and Economic Development Corporation (EDC) says the plant will bring around 50 new jobs with an average annual wage of $76,000. Around $50 million in capital investment is going to be brought

Pikes Peak Rangerettes prepare for Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- It's time to saddle up as a Colorado tradition returns with the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo! Gates open Tuesday, July 14, with competitions and performances, including bull riding and barrel racing, all day. KRDO13 met up with the famous Pikes Peak Rangerettes drill team ahead of their opening debut. Newcomers are in

Pueblo County sheriff announces tenative wildfire re-entry plan for Beulah residents Monday

PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - Monday is the day many Beulah residents have been waiting for. This weekend, the Pueblo County sheriff announced plans to allow Beulah residents to temporarily return to their homes. A major caveat of the plan is that it's dependent on the activity of the Aspen Acres Fire. The first evacuees

El Paso County Fair celebrates over 120 years of agriculture, community

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- The El Paso County Fair is officially underway for the rest of the week. The fair, which started July 11 in Calhan, will celebrate Colorado's 150th and the United States' 250th anniversary with the theme "United We Celebrate." According to officials, the fair will feature daily entertainment like the