Kalshi prediction site suspends three political candidates for betting on their own races By Marshall Cohen, CNN Washington (CNN) — The prediction market Kalshi suspended three political candidates from its platform on Wednesday for “political

The prediction market Kalshi suspended three political candidates from its platform on Wednesday for “political insider trading” after an internal probe found that they bet on their own campaigns.

Two year closure was his idea, says Trump’s new Kennedy Center leader, defending dramatic move By Sunlen Serfaty, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s newly appointed head of the Kennedy Center offered a full-throated defense of the decision to

President Donald Trump’s newly appointed head of the Kennedy Center offered a full-throated defense of the decision to close the renowned arts institution for renovations for two years, telling reporters on Wednesday that it was his idea.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff visits Beulah students on Earth Day BEULAH, Colo. (KRDO) -- Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) joined students at Beulah School of Natural Sciences to celebrate Earth Day with several

Colorado Parks and Wildlife joined students at Beulah School of Natural Sciences to celebrate Earth Day with several conservation activities.

Evacuation orders issued for over 4,000 acre fire near Hanover Road HANOVER, Colo. (KRDO) -- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office has issued an evacuation order for Hammer Road, east to South Peyton Highway, and Myers Road

UPDATE: The El Paso County Sheriff's Office has issued an evacuation order for Hammer Road, east to South Peyton Highway, and Myers Road north to Squirrel Creek.

Fort Carson warns of noise and dust from upcoming month-long training exercise FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) -- Fort Carson officials warn of noise and dust beginning on May 1st due to a month-long training exercise on both Fort Carson

Fort Carson officials warn of noise and dust beginning on May 1st due to a month-long training exercise on both Fort Carson and at the Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site, located approximately 30 miles northeast of Trinidad.

'Buc-ee’s EPCO LLC' buys land, water rights in El Paso County El Paso County, Colo. (KRDO) -- County records show a plot of land in northern El Paso County was purchased in early April. The land is located where a

County records show a plot of land in northern El Paso County was purchased in early April. The land is located where a proposed Buc-ee's Travel Center was planned to be developed.

Police investigating car vandalism in northern Colorado Springs COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - A Colorado Springs man says his son and multiple other neighbors are dealing with the aftermath of car vandalism that

A Colorado Springs man says his son and multiple other neighbors are dealing with the aftermath of car vandalism that left his family cleaning up broken glass.

A KRDO13 viewer shared this video showing smoke from a current fire near Hammner Road and Hanover Road, which has prompted pre-evacuations for the area. Read more: krdo.com/news/2026/04/22/pre-evac...

Fire near Hanover causes pre-evacuations, 0% containment HANOVER, Colo. (KRDO) -- Hanover Fire Department confirms pre-evacuations for Squirrel Creek Road and Myers Road to Milne Road due to a fire that is

BREAKING: Hanover Fire Department confirms pre-evacuations for Squirrel Creek Road and Myers Road to Milne Road due to a fire that is approximately 750 acres.

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders are about to vote on the Paramount mega-deal By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Paramount’s blockbuster acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, CNN’s parent company, is poised to clear a pivotal

Paramount’s blockbuster acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, CNN’s parent company, is poised to clear a pivotal hurdle later this week.

Six hospitalized after North Academy Boulevard crash COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Colorado Springs Police Department confirmed to KRDO13 that the crash on North Academy Boulevard was not fatal as

Colorado Springs Police Department confirmed to KRDO13 that the crash on North Academy Boulevard was not fatal as originally reported by law enforcement.

Fire danger and blowing dust Today: Windy conditions continue with all of eastern Colorado under a Red Flag Warning until midnight. 40-60 mph gusts are possible through the evening,

Windy conditions continue with all of eastern Colorado under a Red Flag Warning until midnight.

Fatal crash closes portion of North Academy Boulevard COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- North Academy Boulevard is closed in all directions near Lehman Drive due to a fatal crash, according to officials. Law

North Academy Boulevard is closed in all directions near Lehman Drive due to a fatal crash, according to officials.

A KRDO13 viewer shared the following video of a helicopter dropping water on the fire near the Pueblo Mall on East 29th Street and Dillon Drive. Read more: krdo.com/news/2026/04/22/pueblo-f...

What took so long for crumbling Circle Drive in Colorado Springs to be repaved? City leaders explain process COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- At a media briefing on Tuesday, an official said that it's been at least 15 years since Circle Drive, the top priority

At a media briefing on Tuesday, an official said that it's been at least 15 years since Circle Drive, the top priority for this year's street paving season, was last repaved.

The School Buzz: Widefield teacher becomes published author EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- A Widefield English teacher is now a published author. It's a dream come true. The dream -- and the book -- comes from

A Widefield English teacher is now a published author. It's a dream come true.

Colo. Springs neighbors say a herd of cats has turned their yards into litter boxes and no one will help COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Stephen English and Susan Brodeur say cleaning up the cat feces and urine from their yard has become a weekly chore for

Stephen English and Susan Brodeur say cleaning up the cat feces and urine from their yard has become a weekly chore for the past 4 years.

Israel jails two soldiers who damaged and photographed a Jesus statue in Lebanon By Dana Karni, Zeena Saifi, Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — The Israeli soldiers who damaged a figure of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon and photographed

The Israeli soldiers who damaged a figure of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon and photographed the incident will be removed from combat duty and sentenced to 30 days of military detention, according to the Israeli military.

Pentagon makes flu shot optional for troops, rescinding requirement By Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that the US military will no longer require the annual flu vaccine for

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that the US military will no longer require the annual flu vaccine for troops.

Florida attorney general launches criminal investigation into ChatGPT maker OpenAI after deadly FSU shooting By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier opened an investigation into OpenAI over whether the company “bears criminal

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier opened an investigation into OpenAI over whether the company “bears criminal responsibility” for a shooting at Florida State University last year.

At least 10 scientists tied to sensitive US research have died or disappeared in recent years, sparking federal investigation By Natasha Chen, Alex Stambaugh, Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — A nuclear physicist and MIT professor fatally shot outside his Massachusetts residence. A

A nuclear physicist and MIT professor fatally shot outside his Massachusetts residence. A retired Air Force general missing from his New Mexico home. An aerospace engineer who disappeared during a hike in Los Angeles.

‘Big Tech or families?’ Parents head to Washington to reignite fight for online safety laws By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — A group of parents and advocates gathered on Capitol Hill on Tuesday in a renewed push for online safety legislation,

A group of parents and advocates gathered on Capitol Hill on Tuesday in a renewed push for online safety legislation, hoping to build on the momentum of court wins against social media companies last month.

Colorado Springs Utilities urges water conservation amid low snowpack Colorado Springs Utilities is urging customers to conserve water due to a historically low snowpack, which is expected to reduce water flow into the system by half.

Due to the unusually low snowpack, coupled with rising temperatures and faster snow melting, water conservation is the name of the game.  

High fire danger brings blowing dust Today: Hottest temperatures of the week are popping up today, with Colorado Springs expected to hit 81 and Pueblo a couple degrees shy of 90. Winds are

The windiest day of the week, along with relative humidity as low as 5 percent at times, has prompted a red flag warning all across southeastern Colorado.

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A homeowner in El Paso County says a delivery driver for Amazon opened his garage without his knowledge or permission, and he's left wondering: How? Read more: krdo.com/news/2026/04/21/krdo13-i...

CSPD issues over 300 expired registration tickets during surge enforcement week COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) reports that they issued 371 citations during a community-wide vehicle

The Colorado Springs Police Department reports that they issued 371 citations during a community-wide vehicle registration enforcement operation from April 5 to April 11.

Xcel Energy to implement Public Safety Power Shutoff in Colorado counties SAN LUIS VALLEY, Colo. (KRDO) -- Xcel Energy announces that they will implement a Public Safety Power Shutoff beginning around noon tomorrow, April 22,

UPDATE: Xcel Energy announces that they will implement a Public Safety Power Shutoff beginning around noon tomorrow, April 22, impacting around 7,100 customers in Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla and Rio Grande counties.

'Birds of Prey' coming to Royal Gorge Bridge and Park to celebrate Earth Day Cañon City, Colo. (KRDO) - The non-profit group Nature's Educators is bringing some of their beautiful owls, hawks, falcons and vultures to the Royal

The non-profit group Nature's Educators is bringing some of their beautiful owls, hawks, falcons and vultures to the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park Saturday, April 25.

Rattlesnake 'MegaDen' livestream goes live in Colorado Colo. (KRDO) -- A livestream of a "MegaDen" of rattlesnakes in Colorado is now active after the winter. The livestream features a Prairie Rattlesnake

A livestream of a "MegaDen" of rattlesnakes in Colorado is now active after the winter.

5 ways your doctor may be using AI chatbots — and why it matters By Michal Ruprecht, CNN (CNN) — Millions of Americans are turning to AI chatbots for health answers. Doctors are, too. But the ways doctors are

Millions of Americans are turning to AI chatbots for health answers. Doctors are, too. But the ways doctors are incorporating AI chatbots into their practice are surprising.