COOL DOWN LATE WEEK
Hot and hazy weather will persist for the next couple of days. Cooler temperatures are in the forecast for the…
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Covid-19 infection fatality rate drops in state, nation
Over the past 6 months, Covid-19 has produced a tremendous amount of data for analysis, and quite a few opinions about the best way to interpret it.…
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6 Colorado representatives attend RNC in North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (KRDO) — Despite the pandemic, The Republican National Convention started Monday in North Carolina where only six representatives…
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Tech inspection for Pikes Peak Hill Climb
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — On the first day of race week, the Pikes Peak Hill Climb held its technical inspection for this year’s drivers.…
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3 District 20 elementary schools quarantine staff, students for coronavirus-like symptoms
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Academy District 20 said Monday that three elementary schools had to quarantine four people – from both their staff…
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Suspects identified in killing at Colorado Springs smoke shop
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs police say they’ve identified two people accused in a February killing at a smoke shop, but one of…
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Questions remain after 6 shot at house party in Fountain
FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KRDO) – The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is working to identify suspects after six people were shot at a big house party in…
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Fountain Fire Department promotes its first female lieutenant
FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KRDO) — The Fountain Fire Department has just named its first female lieutenant in department history. Lt. Veronica Garrett worked…
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Fatal crash near Falcon under investigation
FALCON, Colo. (KRDO) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says a section of Falcon Highway is shut down while a fatal crash is under investigation.…
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Racers, organizers adapt to changes from pandemic to Pikes Peak Hill Climb
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Two months later than usual, no motorcycles, spectators or pre-race fan event are among the changes the COVID-19…
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Pine Gulch Fire nears 50% containment
GARFIELD COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pine Gulch Fire burning north of Grand Junction is 44% contained as of Monday, as firefighters continue to build…
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Deck contractors arrested for theft following KRDO investigation
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Two deck contractors at the center of a months-long KRDO investigation have been arrested on felony theft charges. Kevin…
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Pueblo West charter school parodies Britney Spears song to encourage sanitizing
PUEBLO WEST, Colo. (KRDO) — Just a few days before returning to the classroom, a Pueblo West Charter School is trying to bring laughter to parents…
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Local roofing company offers free evaluations
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Drury Brothers Roofing was featured during KRDO’s Back to Business segment on Monday. For more information on Drury…
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Enjoy free entry at all National Parks on August 25
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – All National Parks are offering free entry on Tuesday, August 25 in honor of the National Park Service’s 104th…
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WATCH: The 2020 Republican National Convention
CHARLOTTE (KRDO) — The 2020 Republican National Convention is kicking off Monday to officially nominate President Donald Trump as the party’s…
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HOT AND HAZY TUESDAY
A hot start to the work week will be paired with smokey skies. A pattern change by the end of the…
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I-70 reopens following wildfire closure
GLENWOOD CANYON, Colo. (KRDO) – Interstate 70 reopened in both directions between Glenwood Springs and Gypsum Monday morning. I-70 closed back on…
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Colorado Springs, Fountain, El Paso County enact outdoor burning restrictions
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Springs Fire Department and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office have initiated outdoor burning…
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School District 20 working with Colorado Springs Fire Department to improve campus airflow
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs’ largest school district, School District 20, is working closely with the Colorado Springs Fire…
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