Former Tuskegee Airman Frank Macon of Colorado Springs dies at 97
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Former Tuskegee Airman Frank Macon died Sunday, November, 22 at his home in Colorado Springs. He was 97. Macon grew…
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Cadet accused of assault and sexual contact scheduled for court martial
UPDATE: The U.S. Air Force Academy cadet that was charged with several violations of military law, was found guilty of abusive sexual contact by a…
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Colorado Springs makes shortlist to become permanent U.S. Space Command headquarters
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The U.S. Air Force announced Thursday that Colorado Springs is a top six finalist for the permanent headquarters of…
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Colorado Springs mothers share memories of sons killed in action
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — On this Veterans Day, Gold Star Mothers Cleo Allgood and Scoti Domeij reflect on the lives and legacies of their…
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Army veteran turns Colorado Springs business owner
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — According to a recent study by the Small Business Administration, former military veterans are 45% more likely…
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Steel City salute to veterans
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo Fire Department is partnering with DOSS Aviation for a series of Veteran’s Day flyovers on Wednesday…
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Air Force announces hockey schedule
US AIR FORCE ACADEMY (KRDO) — The Air Force Falcons released its schedule for the 2020-21 hockey season. The Falcons will open the season on the…
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Wild Horse Fire near southwest Colorado Springs grows to 670 acres, 40% contained
UPDATE: Fire officials say the Wild Horse Fire is about 40% contained as of Tuesday afternoon. Fort Carson crews will remain on the ground to fight…
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Wild Horse Fire burned 580 acres near Fort Carson training area
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — UPDATE: Fort Carson said at 5 p.m. that the Wild Horse Fire burning near Highway 115 is now 10% contained. The…
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Process for selecting permanent home of U.S. Space Command changes; effect on Colorado Springs uncertain
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — More communities have become candidates to be the permanent home of U.S. Space Command, a local official involved…
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Air Force kicker, defense pave way to 40-7 win over Navy
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — Tevye Schuettpelz-Rohl tied a school record with four field goals, Air Force’s hastily reconstructed defense…
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Major housing development planned along Highway 94 near Schriever AFB east of Colorado Springs
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Just a few weeks after a proposed extension of the Banning Lewis Ranch subdivision was announced, plans for another…
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Project starts Friday to eventually bring cleaner drinking water to Security
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A two-week road closure starting Friday in Security will allow workers to install part of a pipeline that will…
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This is how you celebrate a WWII hero’s 96th birthday in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Cole Griego turned 96-years-young on Wednesday. His daughter knew there was only one way to honor him. “I think…
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General becomes 1st Black superintendent of U.S. Air Force Academy
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The U.S. Air Force Academy has installed a new superintendent who will be the first Black officer to lead the military…
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NORAD conducting air defense operations in response to Russian aircraft sightings
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (KRDO) – The North American Aerospace Defense Command says it is conducting air defense operations between…
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Annual Colorado Springs Parade of Homes begins Friday despite changes due to pandemic
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The 66th annual Parade of Homes in Colorado Springs started Friday, a month later than usual and with other changes…
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Congress investigates Fort Hood following soldier deaths
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Congress is launching an investigation into recent incidents and the leadership response at Fort Hood after 28 soldiers from…
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Space Force aims to set standard for diversity, inclusion
DENVER (AP) — When 1st Lt. Kelley McCaa found out she would be part of the American military’s first all-female space operations crew, alongside…
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Space Force or Space Command: What’s the difference?
With both the US Space Force and US Space Command being created within a short period of time, and with both having a significant presence in the…
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