COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The PLACE, a Colorado Springs nonprofit dedicated to tackling youth homelessness, says it has officially reopened its outreach center ahead of the holiday season. The outreach center, located at 423 E. Cucharras Street, aims to give young people in need a “warm, safe space where they can rest, share a meal,
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) confirms that a box truck rolled over in a crash on Tuesday morning. The accident was near the intersection of Powers Boulevard and Stetson Hills Boulevard. As of 11:30 a.m., CSFD says that the westbound lanes of Stetson Hills Boulevard are closed at the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Officials are temporarily closing two street segments on Monday because of projects to either rebuild or demolish existing bridges. One closure will happen on Costilla Street, just east of Wahsatch Avenue, on the edge of downtown; that’s where crews will begin tearing down a 70-year-old railroad bridge. The second closure
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COLORADO (KRDO) – On Sunday, the U.S. Senate took the first step towards ending the longest government shutdown in the nation’s history, narrowly advancing a compromise bill supported by Republicans and a critical group of eight centrist Democrats. The bill, which came after a now 40-day standoff, advanced by a vote of 60-40 on Sunday.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity went above and beyond to give back to one local veteran and his family on the weekend before Veterans’ Day. “I mean, it’s just amazing. I walked through that house, and I was like, ‘Oh my god,’ this is home. I’m home. I finally made
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DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) – On Saturday Morning, a little more than 30,000 Coloradans checked their Electronic Benefit Transfer account, or EBT, and were surprised to find their full November SNAP benefits deposited. But even more Coloradans, specifically 560,000, found their SNAP accounts still empty. Colorado Governor Jared Polis says that shouldn’t be the case. RELATED:
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – One of the biggest military communities in the country took to the streets of Colorado Springs to honor those who served our country with the In Their Honor Veterans’ Day Parade. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Organizers hope November’s Veterans’ Day Parade will be bigger and better than ever before In the lead-up
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – This weekend, Colorado College cemented its new leadership. After a ceremony at Richard F. Celeste Theatre, Dr. Manya Whitaker is now officially Colorado College’s 15th President. The ceremony comes months after the board of trustees unanimously elected Dr. Whitaker in June. Most recently, Dr. Whitaker served as CC’s interim president,
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)- The Rotary Club of Colorado Springs has announced its intention to renovate and adopt the historic Bandshell stage in Acacia Park. The stage has been around since 1914, and looking at it now, it visibly needs an upgrade. After getting approval from the city, the Rotary Group says it will be investing
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A major road project that many people thought would never end is now just a few months from being finished. Officials said that most of the 2-1/2 year, $70 million widening of 1.5 miles of South Academy Boulevard, between Interstate 25 and Milton E. Proby Parkway, should be completed
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — KRDO13 will host its annual “Season of Sharing Food Drive” on Thursday, Nov. 6, at American Furniture Warehouse in Colorado Springs. The event benefits families throughout Southern Colorado, as resources will go to Care and Share Food Bank. You can drop off non-perishable food from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — One woman is recalling her experience on Tuesday night after chaos broke out at a King Soopers as a car came crashing through the wall. The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) confirms that six individuals, including the driver, were transferred to a local hospital with minor injuries. (Source: Colorado Springs
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) confirms a car crashed into the King Soopers off Uintah Street. The call came in around 4:11 p.m. Tuesday, police say. The CSPD states that the driver entered the parking lot, then made a right turn and drove eastbound towards the building, accelerating to
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — When the next round of the 2C expanded street paving program starts in the spring, residents along Kern Street hope to be included. Homeowner Dave Cozad hopes it’s sooner rather than later. Cozad contacted KRDO 13’s The Road Warrior this summer about extremely bumpy conditions on Kern, a block-long street
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Lynn ‘Doc’ Greschky has lived in Colorado Springs off and on since 1967, but his time under America’s Mountain was nearly cut short after a devastating mobile home fire. Tonight, he’s sharing his story and gratitude to the woman who saved his life, while hoping his tale might save someone else
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs receives a $2.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to assist the city in preventing and responding to acts of terrorism. According to the city, this is the first time they have received the grant, which they say is awarded annually by DHS based
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Monument Academy has confirmed one of its now-former teachers was arrested in connection with a stabbing attack in Colorado Springs on Halloween night, which killed one and left two others in critical condition. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), 33-year-old Matthew Regnier was arrested and charged with first-degree
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Usually, the beginning of a new month means SNAP benefits are loaded onto the EBT cards of over 600,000 Coloradoans to assist them in feeding themselves and their families. But as of Nov. 2, amid the ongoing government shutdown, that’s no longer the case – leaving thousands searching for a
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Sunday morning, all of us had to adjust our clocks by one hour, and while daylight savings can be bothersome, an extra hour of sleep is always a good thing. But for those living with Alzheimer’s, it can be a confusing change, causing agitation and discomfort, hastening the disorientation that comes
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Rampart High School band is still celebrating their 4A state championship title. Beyond this being the band’s second title in a row, it’s a repeat of history at Rampart. This Thursday, the Rampart Regiment put on their banner-winning performance at Rampart High School. Less than a week after that
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