The Colorado Department of Transportation celebrated the completion of several major road projects in Colorado Springs during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Volunteers helped clean the historic Evergreen Cemetery for veterans on Wednesday as part of an effort through a non-profit organization. Evergreen Cemetery is one of the most historic cemeteries in the Pikes Peak region and is the final resting place of more than 4,000 veterans, with some sites dating back

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center’s motto is to ensure “that no veteran falls through the cracks.” But the organization has expanded that mission beyond active-duty personnel, military veterans, and their families — to include first responders and their families, along with citizens in need, and anyone somehow impacted by

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., visited Fort Carson’s campus-style dining venue, The Stack House Bistro, to learn about the Army’s Food Program modernization strategy. In April, Fort Carson held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Stack House Bistro, becoming the

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Die-hard fans of the Thunderbirds, the Air Force’s demonstration squadron, couldn’t believe it when it happened last year, and they expressed more disbelief and frustration when it happened again on Thursday. Adverse weather conditions led officials to cancel the annual post-commencement air show, except for the traditional flyover above the

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Thursday could produce the busiest graduation day traffic in recent memory around the north gate of the Air Force Academy (AFA). Since last year’s event, the construction of new roundabouts between the gate, the new Hotel Polaris, and the just-opened new Visitors Center has been completed. The roundabouts are designed

Written by KRDO13 intern, Melissa Ramirez EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO)– A Fort Carson soldier has been awarded a second Purple Heart, more than a decade after being wounded during combat in Afghanistan. Master Sergeant Sean Ambriz was injured in 2011 while serving as a medic during a mission to assist a humanitarian convoy that

Students at one local high school got a chance to hear directly from someone helping shape decisions in Washington. The students at Air Academy High School got a firsthand look at government in action when Representative Jeff Crank visited the school on March 30. Crank spoke with students about public service, leadership and current events.

To donate, click here. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A whopping $80,860 was raised during the KRDO13 USAA Honor Flight of Southern Colorado Telethon. Two veterans shared why honoring those who served is more than a mission — it’s personal. Ken Wasoba and Tammy Baugh sat down surrounded by aviation history, talking about another kind

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — For 96 years, Al Duran has lived a life most people would write books about, but has never talked much about. How about the fact that he lied his way into the U.S. Marine Corps at 16? Let’s start there. Duran, a Pueblo native who grew up with seven brothers, six

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– The Pentagon has identified a Fort Carson soldier as the seventh U.S. service member killed during Operation Epic Fury.  U.S. Army Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, of Glendale, Kentucky, died Sunday from injuries he sustained during an enemy attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia on March 1, according

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A project at the north gate of Schriever Space Force Base begins on Monday and will result in what the installation describes as longer commute times and heavier traffic congestion. KRDO 13’s The Road Warrior began looking into the matter after hearing from several viewers who asked about the

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – A soldier stationed at Fort Carson has been identified by the Department of War (DoW) as the seventh American servicemember killed during Operation Epic Fury. According to a release from the DoW, Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, died on March 8 from injuries he sustained a week before, during

FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) – The Department of War (DoW) has identified the seventh American servicemember killed during Operation Epic Fury as a soldier stationed at Fort Carson. According to a release from the DoW, Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, died on March 8 from injuries he sustained a week before, during an Iranian attack

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Crews that are building a pair of roundabouts between US 24 and Peterson Space Force’s north gate will spend the second federal holiday in the past month working on the project. Southbound Peterson Road, between the highway and the gate, will be closed Saturday, Sunday, and Monday for the

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Pikes Peak United Way joined organizations nationwide on Wednesday in celebration of 211 Day, recognizing the vital hotline that connects thousands of local residents to housing, food, utility assistance and more. Demand for 211 services remains high across the Pikes Peak region. In 2025, Pikes Peak United Way’s 211 program

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and two local governing bodies are speaking out in opposition to a lawsuit over Space Command. Back in October, the Colorado Attorney General’s Office announced a lawsuit against the Trump Administration over the decision to relocate U.S. Space Command to Alabama.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Boeing has sent $50,000 in grant money to Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center to support a military spouse career program, according to a spokesperson with Mt. Carmel. According to the organization’s website, the MilSpouse Program provides direct support to spouses, including career readiness workshops, networking opportunities, resource referrals, and volunteer

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A project that The Road Warrior first reported on last April, and was scheduled to start the following month, is finally getting underway at the interchange of US 24, Peterson Road, and Space Village Avenue. Officials stated that the right southbound lane of Peterson, between the US 24 overpass and

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — For the more than 44,000 civilian government employees across Colorado, as well as service members early in their careers, the government shutdown felt especially hard. The prior, not paid on time for work done over a month’s time; the latter, with already tight budgets seeking food pantries with added demand amid

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – 850 military personnel and their families will eat well this Thanksgiving, and they’ll do so for free thanks to Mt. Carmel and their partners. Mt. Carmel said the North Colorado Springs Rotary club donated $10,000 for turkeys and $5000 for gift cards, while the Colorado Springs branch of Veterans United

A military exercise at sea saw a torpedo send a decommissioned ship to a watery grave. Cameras on board gave a terrifying first-person view of the moment of impact! Incredible video from cameras placed on an unmanned Norwegian frigate show the moment it’s hit by a submarine’s torpedo, literally lifting the vessel. The powerful POV

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Veterans’ days for all of its rewards can also bring a heavy burden to some, especially those who served in combat or other high-stress positions. Our news partners in Denver report that over the past year, 988 Colorado’s Crisis Lifeline has received more than 18,000 contacts from veterans and

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A Navy veteran and his family have received a new mortgage-free home on Veterans Day. According to a spokesperson with Meritage Homes, the home was gifted by the company and Operation Homefront. The new, energy-efficient home is part of Operation Homefront’s “Permanent Homes for Veterans” program. The program has landed

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A dozen local veterans in El Paso County received handmade quilts in a dedication ceremony for their service on Tuesday. The Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center says the Quilts of Valor program began back in 2003 when founder Katherine Roberts hoped to offer a sense of comfort to a soldier

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — An absolutely Colorado effort to support veterans is underway. Two Men and a Truck partnered with Mt. Carmel Veterans Services as movers for the military charity campaign on Nov.10. It’s the second year the business has collected goods for veterans, and they’re not just focused on food. “The overall goal of

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — This Fall, members of Fort Carson’s 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, will deploy to the Middle East– all to support U.S. Central Command, according to The Mountain Post.  Ahead of any deployment, it’s natural for the military member and their families to experience feelings of anxiety, depression, and

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — It was last summer that the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) broke ground on the project to build a bridge on Airport Road that crosses busy Powers Boulevard on the city’s east side. Work still has another year to go, with the scheduled completion date of December 2026. With each

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The government shutdown continues to impact the Southern Colorado community, and now the Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center is asking for donations from the public as demand sharply increases. The service center says it remains dedicated to being a hub for veterans in need, but with a “surge in need, there’s

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — It’s a familiar situation for all military families: a parent, deployed for months at a time; the other parent, raising the children solo.  For the Ross Family, this setup has played out several times while mom Ashley is deployed as a nurse in the Army, and husband Chad stays at