COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — It’s happening four years later than expected, but we’re finally seeing progress on a paving project at a major intersection east of the Air Force Academy (AFA). Many drivers have often complained to KRDO 13’s The Road Warrior about poor road conditions at the intersection of North Gate Boulevard (in
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs police officers’ use of deadly force while responding to an active shooter call on Dec. 13, 2024, near the 3800 block of Astrozon Blvd, has been ruled as justified by the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s (DA) Office. The DA’s office released its report on the shooting on Oct.
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STATEWIDE, Colo. (KRDO) — As Halloween approaches, the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is reminding drivers and pedestrians to remain safe after a 40% increase in pedestrian crashes last year. CSP says that last October, they responded to 31 crashes involving pedestrians, noting that Halloween is a popular night for adults and children. CSP says that
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COLORADO Springs, Colo. (KRDO) — A viewer recently recalled her close call with a bicycle on Tejon Street, one of the few streets in town where bike riding is illegal. Annie-Marie Young said that it had never happened to her before. “I got out of my car, just like normal, and I popped up on
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — K9 Roam, the Colorado Springs police dog who had his leg amputated this month, is dealing with an infection, his handler says. According to his handler, the infection is affecting an area where his leg was removed. “Dr. had to go in and cut out some tissue and clean out
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Is there anyone more Absolutely Colorado than a ski swap where some of the profits go to help those in need? This weekend, the 2025 Colorado Springs Ski Swap came to the Roy J Wasson Academic Campus. The swap lasted two days: Friday and Saturday. During that time, people could
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – UPDATE: The intersection has since reopened. The Colorado Springs Police Department says one person was transported to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Two vehicles were involved in the crash. Original Report: Drivers are being asked to seek alternative routes as multiple lanes on popular thoroughfares are closed due
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – There’s already more than a handful of bars and breweries in Colorado Springs where you can watch the football game. But how many of those are open before eight in the morning to show what the majority of the globe would call real football? The Brit Pub, located on the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A $315,000 project to repair a century-old bridge has closed a street for the past month and is scheduled to be finished by the end of next month. However, that completion date could now be delayed due to a recent development. The city apparently has issued a stop-work order to
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) has publicly identified the motorcyclist who was killed on Maizeland Road earlier this month. Police say 26-year-old Megumi Morris was driving eastbound near the 700 block when she lost control of her bike and crashed on Oct. 2. No other vehicles were involved, police
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) says they believe they may have an arson case on their hands after a fire broke out at a building in the 700 block of North Tejon Street. Police say the fire department was dispatched around 7:55 a.m. on Thursday morning. However, the police
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – In this week’s Restaurant Roundup, a dozen violations at a local Korean kitchen led to a big change for the restaurant. Meanwhile, a small taco shop is bringing big flavor with a side of refried beans and cleanliness. The Korean Garden in Fountain had a dozen violations during its
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Starting Friday, Oct. 24, Poor Richard’s Restaurant says it’ll be offering free meals and drinks to federal employees and their family members. The program hopes to help any employees who have been recently furloughed, laid off, or are working without pay. “So anybody that’s been affected by this government shutdown–
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The very first QuikTrip location in Colorado Springs has opened its doors, according to a company spokesperson. The new location opened on Thursday and features 16 fuel pumps, as well as a full-service kitchen. “We’re proud to continue growing in Colorado, and excited to introduce QuikTrip to Colorado Springs,” said Aisha
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Children’s Hospital Colorado, in partnership with COS Foodies, is hoping members of the community will bring donations to select locations on Nov. 6 for a food drive. The one-day food drive is slated to benefit the Family Health Navigators’ food pantry at the hospital’s location in Colorado Springs, the Children’s
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – As we enter week four of a federal funding shutdown, more than 600,000 SNAP recipients in Colorado will not receive food assistance benefits in November. As a result, food banks, which are already running lean, will have to step up to take on the extra demand as we approach the holiday season.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) announced the permanent closure of South Suburban Reservoir for public recreation, highlighting the significant amount of dog toys recovered during repairs. The reservoir, built in 1932 to store raw drinking water, was closed in April 2024 for repairs but has allowed public access for many decades.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Police said that one of several devices used to compare drivers’ speeds to posted speed limits and reduce speeding is working in an eastside neighborhood. But a viewer who contacted KRDO13’s The Road Warrior and lives in the area isn’t so sure. Approximately a month ago, police placed a speed
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A Rampart High School senior says she was denied the chance to paint a Bible verse on her parking spot, and now a national religious liberty group is stepping in. Sophia Shumaker is a senior at Rampart High School. She requested to paint her parking space as a shepherd on
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A block of Hopeful Drive closed Monday and will remain closed until next summer as crews demolish an existing bridge and build a new one. The Hopeful bridge is between North Blissful Circle and Sedate Lane, north of North Carefree Circle and east of the Academt Boulevard/Austin Bluffs Parkway intersection.
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