COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — “An accident waiting to happen,” and “a deadly crash is inevitable” — just two of the recent dire warnings from burned-out air traffic controllers. And now, during what’s been one of the most turbulent years for commercial air travel, the Federal Aviation Administration canceled big plans for the Colorado Springs
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TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – Some Southern Coloradans have noticed a few rogue Aspens changing color over the last week or so. Why? Let’s break it down. Fall colors tend to pop early when trees get stressed out, leading to dormancy. A hot and dry summer can cause that stress – and that’s exactly what
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A man has been taken into custody following a string of indecent exposure and unlawful sexual contact cases, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD). CSPD says that the suspect, 36-year-old Brian Williams, was identified and later arrested in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This month, KRDO13 spoke to one of
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – A shelter-in-place for a one-block area in El Paso County was lifted Wednesday afternoon after an armed suspect who had barricaded himself inside a home with two young children surrendered to law enforcement. The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) said that on Aug. 23, it began investigating an individual
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The Air Force football team will open up the season on Saturday at home against Bucknell. It is Parents weekend at the Academy.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) says they are investigating after a body was found in Fountain Creek early Tuesday morning. There is a closure running from East Las Vegas Street and Royer Street, police said. As of right now, CSPD says the death doesn’t appear suspicious, though the coroner
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – In a state where fire season has become year-round, many fire departments say they’re running out of money to upgrade old equipment and hire more staff, causing response times to increase. Two fire departments in El Paso County tell KRDO13 they’re now getting squeezed on both sides; budgets are
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — At Doherty High School. It’s We before Me. “It’s a team first and individual second. And we’re working hard to establish that. I think we’re doing a good job with that. You won’t see anybody running around wearing number one for Doherty High School this year because the team is number
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Rain apparently didn’t put a damper on the start of a repaving project that will affect traffic going to and from the Colorado Springs Airport. Paving was scheduled to start Sunday evening and wrap up at 5 a.m. Monday morning at the intersection of Powers Boulevard and Milton E. Proby Parkway. The
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The ramp to Highway 24 from I-25 southbound is closed due to a crash, according to Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) cameras. CDOT says the closure is due to a crash. The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) also has crews on scene, according to their social media. Details are limited
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Olympic City, USA is living up to its name, building up the next generation of adaptive athletes, and it’s all happening on Saturday mornings at Rampart High School. “You can just call me coach.” Amanda McGrory is a 7-time Paralympian in track and field, but now she has a new title:
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – If you’re downtown, you may see people walking around with neon green vests on, but don’t worry, they’re more approachable than you may think. The Clean & Safe Pilot Program launched this summer, and now it’s increasing its manpower by adding ambassadors in the downtown area. It’s working to make the area more
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Only the frame is left behind after a fire fully engulfed an RV in the eastern part of Colorado Springs. The fire sent up big plumes of black smoke, leading to multiple viewers calling into KRDO13 to report the fire just east of Powers Blvd. The Colorado Springs Fire Department
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – On Saturday, the Colorado Springs Fire Department’s High Angle Rescue Team responded to a call for help in the Garden of the Gods. The fire department says they found an injured person along Scotsman Trail. The Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center names that trail as a favorite
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The CSCS football team defeated Holyoke 36-19 on Friday night.
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The Sand Creek football team made a statement in week zero. As the Scorpions beat Denver East 55-13 on Friday night.
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The Fountain Fort Carson football team falls to Arvada West 34-13.
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The Pine Creek football team opened up the season against Valor Christian on Friday night. The Eagles would fall 36-14.
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The Vista Ridge football team defeats Columbine 24-14 in week zero.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) confirms that one of their officers has been involved in a shooting off Branding Iron Circle. CSPD says around 2:48 p.m., an officer with the Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force and Tactical Unit responded to the 1100 block of Branding Iron Circle, in search
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