COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The City of Colorado Springs is asking for the community’s help in the next phase of its WastelessCOS initiative, a citywide effort to create a cleaner, more sustainable future. The city says they are looking for input from residents, businesses, institutions, and waste service providers to help shape the Waste
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — One month ago, Charlie Kirk was assassinated while delivering a speech at a college campus in Orem, Utah. In the wake of his death, numerous vigils have been held to honor his memory. Additionally, the federal government has designated a day of remembrance in his name, and now at least
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — It’s time for the KRDO13 Pep Rally Report powered by Jimmy John’s! In this latest edition, Rob Namnoum takes on the Discovery Canyon mascot, Thor. Can Namnoum beat Thor in a mascot challenge featuring cornhole? Watch above to see who takes home the gold. Don’t forget to watch our Friday
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office says that ballots have officially been mailed ahead of the Nov. 4, 2025 election. The clerk and recorder’s office says that more than 500,000 ballots were sent to eligible, active voters in the county. The ballots are expected to arrive in
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – Restaurants are supposed to get inspected by the health department annually. But after some digging, KRDO13 investigates found out over 100 food establishments right here in El Paso County are long overdue, and food trucks make up the bulk of the problem. For a special deep-dive Restaurant Roundup, we
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The latest phase of a $15 million improvements project on the east end of Dublin Boulevard is finished, after a half-mile segment that was closed all summer reopened a week ago. City officials announced Friday that crews have finished work requiring a full closure of Dublin between Fieler Drive to
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Space Foundation is accepting applications for its International Teacher Liaison program that provides training to better engage students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The nonprofit organization, founded in 1983, reports that there are now more than 400 teacher liaisons across 41 U.S. states and 25 countries involved
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Colorado lawmakers are heeding calls for courtroom reform regarding crimes that have gone unpunished when a defendant is deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial. In recent years, we’ve tracked multiple examples of alleged crimes that have gone unpunished, due to a defendant’s mental state, making them unable to help in their
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Colorado State Rep. Rebecca Keltie announced Wednesday that she will not be running for a second term in 2026, citing “deeply personal professional and medical circumstances” behind her decision. Keltie, a Republican, was elected to serve House District 16 – which includes a portion of Colorado Springs – in 2024.
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — El Paso County Regional Communication Center has completed a significant upgrade to its 911 dispatch operations, expanding capacity, adding new technology, and improving emergency response times. Sheriff Joe Roybal says the center is now fully staffed and has the most dispatch consoles of any facility in Colorado. According to
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Two fatal crashes within a week in August that involved motorcycles were factors in officials temporarily prohibiting left turns and U-turns at a north side intersection. On Wednesday, a city crew installed delineators along the turn lanes to keep traffic out where Union Boulevard meets Garmish Road. The delineators are
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — District 11 (D11) students got the chance to fly a plane today, due to a partnership with Falcon Aerolab. The district states that 15 students from the Navy JROTC Cadets at Doherty High School and Aviation Maintenance students from Mitchell High School participated in the hands-on aviation experience on
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Remington Elementary School students received the fun reward of duct-taping their principals to the wall after raising $29,698 during their annual fall fundraiser. According to District 49, Remington Elementary School partners with the Booster organization each year for a fall fundraiser. This year, the students raised money for replacing old
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Colorado Springs Education Association (CSEA) union teachers in the Colorado Springs School District 11 took to the picket lines on Wednesday morning. Parents shared that they were unable to get in contact with schools in District 11. A photo shared by a District 11 parent. Parents received this message and
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A spokesperson with District 11 (D11) confirms that security has been enhanced at Holmes Middle School after a TikTok video circulated, which reportedly included threats to the school. KRDO13 is currently working to learn more about what was depicted in the video. According to a spokesperson, students reported that the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — KRDO 13 will have a crew outside Palmer High School for the beginning of today’s planned teachers strike in School District 11 (D-11) Around 600 teachers, a third of D-11’s total teaching staff, are expected to walk the picket lines at several schools starting at 7 a.m. The Colorado Education
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A Colorado College student has had a quilt returned that she was preparing for her sister’s wedding, thanks to the community’s support. Natalie Shellhouse, a family friend of the student, reached out to KRDO13 for assistance when she received news that Lily Mulligan had lost the blanket on September 24
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Volunteers came together for a service project to benefit the Salvation Army’s Family Hope Center, according to a release by the Salvation Army. Officials say volunteers reorganized, cleaned, and painted parts of the space, which is located off Sierra Madre Street. Courtesy: Sondra N. Rymer, Salvation Army Development & Public
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COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. (KRDO) — If you are near the Penrose Library in Colorado Springs, you may see a new fence. It’s part of phase three of renovations at the library. The fence came as residents said the property had become a loitering location for people who are homeless. “We just want to make sure
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) has started a second project on Austin Bluffs Parkway, west of Academy Boulevard, that will result in reducing traffic to one lane in both directions. The latest project covers around a half-mile eastbound, from American Drive to just west of Academy; the two closed lanes reopen
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