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Restaurant Roundup: Salad spot fails inspection, redemption for one former low scorer
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Modern Market at North Powers Boulevard and South Carefree Circle failed its recent routine health inspection after more than a dozen food items were reported at unsafe temperatures. Meanwhile, Texas Roadhouse on North Powers Boulevard earned a high score after previously being featured as a low scorer on Restaurant Roundup. Modern Market reports equipment issues Modern Market received five violations including over a dozen food items at unsafe temperatures.
Tracking cooldown, rain & snow!
New Published October 14, 2026 5:30 AM TODAY: We start around ten degrees cooler than yesterday morning, sitting in the 40's in most areas. Our highs will only be in the 40's and 50's - brrr! We're tracking scattered rain showers in our lower-lying areas and accumulative snow across mountain passes (mainly areas over 10,000 feet).
Tracking big cooldown, rain & snow!
New Published October 13, 2026 4:18 AM TODAY: Highs cool several degrees to the low 70s in Colorado Springs and high 70s in Pueblo. Expect scattered showers and some stronger thunderstorms bringing gusty 40-50 MPH winds and pockets of heavy rainfall to the mountains. We could see a few showers spill over I-25, but we're still mostly dry and breezy down here. EXTENDED: We're tracking a bigger drop to the 40s and 50s Wednesday, with scattered showers bringing mountain snow.
Tracking warm & breezy day, much cooler temps soon
New Published October 12, 2026 6:23 AM TODAY: Expect afternoon highs in the high 70s in Colorado Springs and low 80s in Pueblo with breezy winds. We're tracking stronger 40-50 MPH gusts and isolated to scattered showers and storms across the mountains. TOMORROW: Highs will cool to the low 70s in Colorado Springs and high 70s in Pueblo. Expect scattered showers and some stronger thunderstorms in the mountains. We could see a few showers spill over I-25 but we're still mostly dry and breezy down here.
Tracking weekend showers & storms
Published October 9, 2026 3:58 AM TODAY: Expect afternoon highs in the mid-80s in Colorado Springs and Pueblo. We're tracking isolated PM showers and storms across the mountains with the chance for just one or two to spill over I-25. WEEKEND: Highs will top off in the low 80s in Colorado Springs and high 80s in Pueblo Saturday with a few stray PM showers along I-25. Scattered showers and some stronger thunderstorms are more likely in the mountains.
Restaurant Roundup: Decomposing mouse found at veteran hangout, popular joint awarded for meticulous cleaning routine
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - A bar known as a veteran hangout failed its recent routine health inspection, while another popular Colorado Springs restaurant is earning praise for its cleaning routine. Peak 31 cited for 12 violations Peak 31 on North Union Boulevard failed its recent routine health inspection with a dozen violations. The inspector noted that some sauce containers, shelves and utensils were “soiled.” Some dairy and meat products were also being held at unsafe temperatures.
Tracking more warm weather, pattern change next week
Published October 8, 2026 3:40 AM TODAY: Expect afternoon highs in the low to mid-80s in Colorado Springs and Pueblo. We're tracking isolated to scattered PM showers and storms across the mountains with the chance for just one or two to spill over I-25. TOMORROW: Friday will be a repeat day with similar temps and more mountain rainfall. EXTENDED: We're tracking stronger storms out in the mountains this weekend.
Tracking more warm temps & mountain showers
New Published October 7, 2026 3:45 AM TODAY: Expect afternoon highs in the low 80s in Colorado Springs and mid-80s in Pueblo. We're tracking isolated to scattered PM showers and storms across the mountains. TOMORROW: Thursday will be a repeat day with similar temps and more mountain rainfall. EXTENDED: We stay mostly dry with temps in the low to mid-80s in Colorado Springs and mid to high 80s in Pueblo through Saturday.
Tracking potential record-breaking temps
Updated today at 4:05 AM Published October 6, 2026 3:59 AM TODAY: We'll stay around 15 degrees above average, with highs in the mid-80s in Colorado Springs and the upper 80s in Pueblo. This means we could break the daily record of 82 degrees in the Springs! Expect scattered afternoon and evening showers and storms across the mountains. TOMORROW: Temps cool a few degrees to the low 80s in Colorado Springs and mid-80s in Pueblo. Expect more PM mountain showers and storms.
Tracking warm & mostly dry weather!
New Published October 5, 2026 3:51 AM TODAY: We're warming up 10-15 degrees above average, with highs in the mid-80s in Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Expect a few evening showers and thunderstorms across the Continental Divide. TOMORROW: It'll be similar to Monday but with the chance for a couple showers and storms to spill over I-25 in the evening. EXTENDED: We stay mostly dry with temps gradually cooling to the mid-70s by Sunday.
Restaurant Roundup: Mexican spot slammed with over a dozen violations, Mongolian cuisine tasty & pristine!
Published October 1, 2026 2:47 PM COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Sofia’s Antojitos on North Academy Boulevard failed a recent routine health inspection after inspectors found 13 violations, including moldy bread and flies in the kitchen. According to the inspection report, an inspector opened a cabinet and found six loaves of moldy bread. The inspector also observed flies in the kitchen, as well as dead flies on a sticky trap hanging from a fruit basket.
Tracking a warming & drying trend!
New Published October 1, 2026 5:52 AM TODAY: Temps warm up to the mid-60's in Colorado Springs and high 60's in Pueblo. Showers and storms wind down by the afternoon. EXTENDED: We dry out and warm back up to the 70's and 80's for the weekend! Article Topic Follows: Video BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION KRDO NewsChannel 13 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant.
Tracking increased flooding chances Wednesday
New Published September 30, 2026 6:19 AM TODAY: Temps cool a few more degrees to the 50's and 60's in lower lying areas. Flooding chances ramp up with heavier and more consistent rainfall expected across Southeastern Colorado all day. TOMORROW: Temps stay cool in the 50's and 60's. Showers and storms wind down by the afternoon.
WEATHER ALERT: Tracking widespread flooding chances!
New Published September 29, 2026 4:04 AM TODAY: Temps cool to the 60's and 70's along and east of I-25. A Widespread Flood Watch has been prompted for pretty much all of Southern Colorado! We start with heavy rain across the Plains and showers along I-25. Expect scattered showers and storms across the whole state through the afternoon and evening, before heavier rain returns from the south overnight. TOMORROW: Temps cool a few more degrees to the 50's and 60's in lower lying areas.
Tracking heavy rain & flooding chances
New Published September 28, 2026 4:50 AM TODAY: We're tracking scattered showers and thunderstorms across Southern Colorado with highs in the 70's and 80's in lower lying areas. A Flood Watch is in place across the San Juans and Sangres due to persistent heavy rainfall. TOMORROW: Expect more widespread showers and storms. Flooding chances expect to the Raton Mesa and portions of the Plains as heavy rain fills in across Southeast Colorado in the late night hours.
Restaurant Roundup: Handwashing concerns at Chinese spot, local coffee shop clean & changing the scene
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - One Chinese restaurant in the Security-Widefield area failed a recent routine health inspection after inspectors documented several handwashing and glove-use violations. Meanwhile, three local restaurants earned perfect scores in this week’s Restaurant Roundup, including a coffee shop on South Eighth Street that says cleanliness and community are both part of its recipe for success.
Tracking more storms today before a nice weekend!
New Published September 25, 2026 4:17 AM TODAY: We rebound back to the 70's Friday! We have a higher chance of seeing a few strong storms along I-25 that could bring periods of heavy rainfall and hail during the late afternoon and early evening, before pushing out toward the Plains. WEEKEND: We continue warming to the high 70's and 80's in Colorado Springs, Pueblo and across the Plains with lots of sunshine! Expect only a few isolated PM showers and storms mainly confined to the High Country.
Tracking more showers & storms before a nice weekend
Published September 24, 2026 5:52 AM TODAY: Last night's storms linger across the Plains in the morning with a few showers possible further east along and west of I-25. We cool down a few more degrees to the high 60's in Colorado Springs and low 70's in Pueblo. You can expect most showers and storms to move in and stay across the mountains with just a few potentially spilling over I-25 this afternoon.
Tracking heavy rainfall, flooding concerns
New Published September 23, 2026 3:40 AM TODAY: We cool back down a few degrees to the low 70's in Colorado Springs and mid-70's in Pueblo. Moisture from the southwest increases, bringing a isolated showers in the morning and heavy rainfall in the afternoon and evening. Today's storms bring gusty winds and hail chances. Flooding is possible along burn scars and in other flood-prone areas. A Flash Flood Watch continues for much of the San Juan Mountains where flooding is even more likely.
Tracking PM showers & storms
Published September 22, 2026 3:22 AM TODAY: We warm up a few degrees to the mid-70's in Colorado Springs and low 80's in Pueblo. Moisture moves in from the southwest bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. There's a small chance for hail along and east of I-25 with today's storms. A Flash Flood Watch has been prompted over portions of the San Juan Mountains through Thursday due to excessive rainfall in the area.
Tracking cooler & calmer conditions
New Published September 21, 2026 7:12 AM TODAY: We're tracking much calmer weather after severe storms wrapped up overnight. Temps cool to the low 70's in Colorado Springs and mid-70's in Pueblo with only a few stray showers this afternoon and evening. TOMORROW: We warm up a few degrees to the mid-70's in Colorado Springs and high 70's in Pueblo. Moisture moves in from the southwest bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.
Tracking seasonal temps & a few storms
New Published September 18, 2026 4:08 AM TODAY: Expect highs in the low 80s in Colorado Springs and mid to high 80s in Pueblo, with scattered showers and storms in the afternoon and evening bringing gusty winds, the potential for burn scar flooding and isolated chances for small hail. WEEKEND: Saturday's highs will be similar to Friday, topping off in the low 80s in Colorado Springs and mid to high 80s in Pueblo.
Restaurant Roundup: Downtown bar fails inspection, Thai restaurant earns perfect Score
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - A new downtown bar failed its first health inspection with seven violations, while several Colorado Springs-area restaurants earned high marks, including one Thai restaurant that received a perfect score. Stoney’s cited for seven violations Stoney's Bar and Grill, located on North Tejon Street, failed its first health inspection after opening earlier this month. The inspection report documented seven violations, including improper glove use and food-storage concerns.
Tracking seasonal temps & storms
New Published September 17, 2026 5:18 AM TODAY: Expect highs in the high 70s in Colorado Springs and mid 80s in Pueblo, with scattered showers and storms in the afternoon and evening bringing gusty winds, and isolated chances for hail and flooding in most areas. The San Juans are the exception - flooding looks much more likely there.
Tracking seasonal temps & strong mountain storms
New Published September 16, 2026 3:49 AM TODAY: Expect highs in the low 80s in Colorado Springs and mid 80s in Pueblo, with scattered showers and storms in the afternoon and evening bringing gusty winds, and isolated chances for hail and flooding in most areas. The San Juans are the exception - flooding looks much more likely there.
Tracking much cooler temps, showers & storms
New Published September 15, 2026 3:39 AM TODAY: Expect highs in the low to mid-70s with scattered showers and storms in the afternoon and evening. We'll get some gusty 20-40 MPH winds with these storms. We could also see isolated instances of flash flooding along burn scars and hail. EXTENDED: We stay the 70s and 80s in lower-lying areas for the rest of the week. Expect daily chances for PM showers and storms, bringing more gusty winds, hail and flash flooding concerns.
Tracking one more hot day, cooler & wetter weather coming
Published September 14, 2026 3:39 AM TODAY: Expect highs in the low to mid-90s again. Isolated showers are possible this morning, with scattered showers and storms in the afternoon and evening. We'll get some gusty 20-40 MPH winds with these storms. We could also see isolated instances of hail and flash flooding along burn scars. EXTENDED: We drop to the 70s and 80s in lower-lying areas Tuesday. This begins a cooler and wetter trend with monsoonal moisture veering back into Colorado.
Tracking hot weekend with some showers & storms
New Published September 12, 2026 4:45 AM WEEKEND: Showers and storms stay isolated Saturday and become more scattered Sunday. Expect mid-80s in Colorado Springs and low 90s in Pueblo Saturday, with temps warming back into the low to mid-90s Sunday. EXTENDED: We drop to the 70s and 80s in lower-lying areas by Tuesday. Next week begins a cooler and wetter trend with monsoonal moisture veering back into Colorado.
Tracking a few PM showers & storms
Published September 11, 2026 4:05 AM TODAY: Temps warm drastically, rebounding to the low 90s in Colorado Springs and mid-90s in Pueblo. Expect a few showers and thunderstorms to start in the mountains, pass I-25, and continue east across the Plains this afternoon and evening. Severe weather chances appear to be low. WEEKEND: Showers and storms stay fairly isolated through the weekend.
RESTAURANT ROUNDUP: Colorado Springs restaurants could earn Michelin Guide recognition for the first time
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Colorado Springs could soon find itself on one of the culinary world’s most prestigious lists. The Michelin Guide is expected to announce its Colorado selections next Monday, Sept. 14, potentially marking the first time restaurants in Colorado Springs receive recognition from the famed dining guide. KRDO13 spoke with local food critic and journalist Matt Schniper about what the Michelin Guide’s arrival could mean for the local food scene.
Tracking a warm & mostly dry day ahead
New Published September 10, 2026 4:05 AM TODAY: Temps stay similar to Wednesday. The Raton Mesa and the Southeastern Plains remain our focal point, with severe storms likely through the afternoon and evening, bringing chances of damaging winds, hail, and even a tornado. EXTENDED: Storms stay fairly isolated through the weekend. Temps rebound to the Low 90s in Colorado Springs and mid-90s in Pueblo by Friday, before gradually pulling back through the weekend and early next week.
Tracking cooler & calmer conditions for most
New Published September 9, 2026 3:44 AM TODAY: Temps cool a little more. We're tracking highs in the low 80s in Colorado Springs and high 80s in Pueblo. Rain looks unlikely in most areas north of Highway 50. A few strong storms could pop up over the Raton Mesa and Southeastern Plains this afternoon and evening. TOMORROW: Temps stay similar to Wednesday.
Tracking cooler temps & more storms
New Published September 8, 2026 5:44 AM TODAY: Expect slightly cooler temps in the high 80s in Colorado Springs and low 90s in Pueblo. We're tracking more afternoon and evening showers and storms, bringing isolated gusty winds, periods of heavy rainfall and flooding chances along burn scars. The plains see higher hail chances than I-25. TOMORROW: Temps will cool a little more. We're tracking highs in the low 80s in Colorado Springs and high 80s in Pueblo.
Tracking increasing storm chances this weekend
New Published September 4, 2026 3:51 AM TODAY: Expect above-average highs in the low 90s in Colorado Springs and mid-90s in Pueblo. Expect scattered PM showers and thunderstorms. EXTENDED: We stay in the high 80s/low 90s in Colorado Springs and low to mid-90s in Pueblo, with storm chances increasing slightly through the weekend and even more so next week. Severe weather chances also increase through this period, bringing isolated instances of hail and potential flash flooding along burn scars.
Restaurant Roundup: Local dart bar caught with moldy food, sub shop tops charts!
New Published September 3, 2026 4:12 PM EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - A dart bar on the southeast side of Colorado Springs failed its recent routine health inspection with some concerning violations. Meanwhile, a familiar sub shop got another high score! Low scores: Murray Street Darts, located on North Murray Boulevard, failed its recent routine health inspection with 13 violations.
Tracking hot temps & a few showers
New Published September 3, 2026 3:42 AM TODAY: Expect above-average highs in the low 90s in Colorado Springs and mid-90s in Pueblo. There's a chance for a few isolated showers and thunderstorms along and east of I-25 this afternoon and evening, and scattered showers across the San Luis Valley late tonight. TOMORROW: We wake up with the potential for a few lingering showers across the plains. More moisture will roll into Colorado, bringing scattered PM showers and thunderstorms.
Tracking slight cooldown & widespread storms
New Published August 30, 2026 5:42 AM TODAY: Sunday brings scattered showers and thunderstorms with periods of heavy rainfall and 30-50 MPH gusts. Residents in the Beulah Valley and surrounding area should still be on high alert for additional flooding. In addition, A Flood Watch has been prompted for the San Juans and other areas on the Western Slope. We cool several degrees to the high 80's/low 90's in Colorado Springs and mid 90's in Pueblo Sunday.
Tracking hot temps & some storms
New Published August 29, 2026 4:55 AM TODAY: We're tracking scattered showers and thunderstorms that could bring hail and gusty winds in the afternoon and evening. Any additional rainfall over Beulah and San Isabel could cause more flash flooding. Expects highs in the low to mid 90's in Colorado Springs and high 90's in Pueblo.
Tracking hot temps & some storms this weekend
Published August 28, 2026 3:32 PM TONIGHT: Most of the moisture stays over the mountains with just a few isolated showers and thunderstorms possible along and east of I-25. Temperatures cool overnight to the 50s and 60s. TOMORROW: We're tracking scattered showers and thunderstorms that could bring hail and gusty winds in the afternoon and evening. Any additional rainfall over Beulah and San Isabel could cause more flash flooding.
Restaurant Roundup: Chinese spot fails… again, bakery’s perfect score is the icing on the cake!
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - A Colorado Springs Chinese restaurant is facing another round of health violations after failing a surprise inspection, while a local bakery is celebrating a perfect score. Dragon King cited for more than a dozen violations You may remember Dragon King, located at Powers Boulevard and Galley Road, from a Restaurant Roundup segment last year. At the time, the restaurant had failed four consecutive health inspections.
Widespread severe storms possible Wednesday!
Published August 26, 2026 3:58 AM TODAY: We're tracking scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. A Flash Flood Watch has been issued again for the Aspen Acres fire burn scar area and all of Pueblo County. Incoming storms could also bring some 60+ MPH winds and large, damaging and dangerous hail. Temperatures cool a few degrees to the low 80s in Colorado Springs and high 80s in Pueblo and across the Southern Plains.
Tracking more storms, flash flood chances
Published August 25, 2026 3:47 AM TODAY: We're tracking scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for the Aspen Acres fire burn scar area and all of Pueblo County. Incoming storms could also bring some 60+ MPH winds and hail. Temperatures top off in the high 80s in Colorado Springs and mid to high 90s for Pueblo and the Southern Plains.
Tracking PM showers & storms, more flash flood chances
New Published August 24, 2026 4:00 AM TODAY: We're tracking scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for the Aspen Acres fire burn scar area and all of Pueblo County due to periods of heavy rainfall which could cause additional flooding. Temperatures top off in the high 80s in Colorado Springs and mid to high 90s for Pueblo and the Southern Plains.
Restaurant Roundup: Thai restaurant fails inspection again, high-scoring diner shows off unique menu
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - A Thai restaurant on North Academy Boulevard has now failed its routine health inspection two years in a row, racking up 11 violations in its most recent review. Low scores: Thai Taste Cuisine's latest inspection, conducted by the El Paso County Health Department, turned up food stored at unsafe temperatures, employees using improper cooling methods, water pitchers being filled in a handwashing sink, and chemicals stored on a shelf directly above food.
Tracking hotter temps & a few storms
New Published August 20, 2026 4:06 AM TODAY: Temps head back up to the low 90s in Colorado Springs and high 90s in Pueblo. We're tracking isolated afternoon and evening showers and storms mainly across the mountains, but severe weather chances look much lower than Wednesday. With that said, any heavy rainfall across burn scars could cause additional localized flash flooding. EXTENDED: Temperatures stay the low 90s in Colorado Springs and mid to high 90s in Pueblo Thursday through the weekend.
Tracking some severe storms today!
New Published August 19, 2026 5:58 AM TODAY: Temperatures cool substantially to the high 80s in Colorado Springs and low 90s in Pueblo. We're tracking increasing severe storm chances. We start with scattered storms across the mountains in the early afternoon before they push further east and strengthen along I-25 and across the plains.
Tracking hot day ahead, increasing storm chances tomorrow
New Published August 18, 2026 3:47 AM TODAY: Tuesday will be a little hotter than Monday with temps topping off in the low 90s in Colorado Springs and high 90s in Pueblo. Expect triple digits in many areas across the plains. We're tracking isolated afternoon and evening showers and storms but severe weather chances look low. TOMORROW: Temperatures cool substantially to the high 80s in Colorado Springs and low 90s in Pueblo. We're tracking increasing severe storm chances.
School Buzz on the Road: UCCS welcomes students for move-in day
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - The back-to-school season isn't just about younger students heading back to the classroom. College students across Colorado are also getting ready for a new school year, and at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), move-in day marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. For incoming freshmen, the first day on campus can bring a mix of excitement and nerves.
Restaurant Roundup: Pizza shop cleans up after 10 violations, new wing spot soars above competition
This week’s Restaurant Roundup is all about pizza, wings and some notable health inspection scores across Colorado Springs and the surrounding area. Basil & Barley racks up 10 violations, quickly turns things around Basil & Barley in the Briargate area failed a recent routine health inspection after inspectors found 10 violations. Among the concerns were food being held at unsafe temperatures, food items that were not properly dated and improper cooling methods that can allow bacteria to grow.
Tracking cooldown, severe storms on the way!
New Published August 12, 2026 3:29 AM TODAY: Temps cool a few degrees to the low 90s in Colorado Springs and high 90s in Pueblo. Showers and a few thunderstorms roll in this afternoon and evening. A few storms could become severe with the potential for isolated instances of flash flooding, large hail, and/or gusty winds. EXTENDED: Thursday starts a more substantial cooldown to the mid 80s in Colorado Springs and low 90s in Pueblo.
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