COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Texas Roadhouse is a popular and busy restaurant, one that’s not easy to get into because of traffic and limited parking. But earlier this week, access was more difficult for a good reason, welcomed by customers, delivery drivers, and business owners. A paving crew arrived Monday to repair worsening
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A Security couple is in the running for a nationwide competition dubbed “America’s Favorite Couple,” but they need your votes to make it to the finish line. “We rescued each other,” wrote Jose Martinez. Martinez says he met his wife, Casey, when he was experiencing homelessness. He says that
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for El Paso, Pueblo, Crowley, Otero, Bent, and Prowers Counties for Thursday. The advisory indicates that temperatures will range from 100 to 106 degrees in the eastern counties. El Paso County and Pueblo County are expecting temperatures from 95 to
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) has publicly released the identity of the victim of a suspected road rage homicide. 35-year-old Jacob Martinez was run over by a suspect on July 24, police said. CSPD says the suspect fled the scene. A photo of the victim, 35-year-old Jacob Martinez, provided
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Numerous citizens have asked when projects on Galley Road, one of which started early last year, will end the road closures and detours they’ve endured. Galley cuts through several neighborhoods and is a convenient east-west route for drivers between Academy and Powers boulevards, but citizens have been frustrated by the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The City of Colorado Springs, the Colorado Springs Police Department, and Colorado Springs School District 11 discussed student pedestrian safety at 11 a.m. You can watch their press conference below: The city says traffic engineering has been making efforts to make the walk to school safer, including improvements to school
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COLORADO SPRINGS Colo. (KRDO) — The City of Colorado Springs says they’ve welcomed 13 students from Japan as part of a larger “sister city” program. The City of Colorado Springs has had a decades-long partnership with Fujiyoshida, Japan. Since its establishment in 1962, Colorado Springs and Fujiyoshida have participated in community festivals, pen-pal programs, and
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) reports responding to a call for a break-in at an apartment complex on Zebulon Drive, in the Sand Creek neighborhood, just before 2 a.m. on Sunday. KRDO13 spoke with the man, Jeffrey, who made the initial call to the police. Jeffrey asked us not to
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The best basketball player in the history of the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs (UCCS) was coaching up the local youth in the same city where he launched his basketball career. Current Boston Celtics point guard Derrick White teamed up with Hillside Connection to teach nearly 100 elementary and middle school
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A man has been arrested after firing gunshots just west of Downtown Colorado Springs. Police got a call about the gunshots on Henderson Avenue around 11:30 p.m. Friday. When they got there, officers say they saw a car speeding off. Investigators say another man was still there and told them
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The Colorado Springs Switchbacks kicked off August in style as they beat Lexington SC 3-1 on Friday night at Weidner Field. Switchbacks captain Matt Mahoney scored two goals in the match.
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Editor’s note: This article contains an emotional recounting of the crime from the victim’s family. Reader discretion is advised. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – After over a month of delayed court action, Joel Lang has been released from jail as a free man Friday afternoon after admitting to killing Kristy Kerst with his car last
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Wildlife officials are giving a gentle reminder to keep your space from bears, after a woman’s video went viral of a mama bear and her cubs strolling across the trail at Garden of the Gods. Amy Priddy posted the video on TikTok earlier this week of her close encounter with
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Road Warrior has occasionally reported on complaints from viewers about cracked or damaged sidewalks taking a long time to be repaired. However, on a high point overlooking the downtown skyline, it’s a vanishing sidewalk segment that has homeowners concerned. The problem area is on a bend at the intersection
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Mountain Metro Transit wants your opinion on some possible changes coming to the bus system. According to the City of Colorado Springs, if approved, the changes would go into effect on Sept. 28, 2025. If you have feedback on the routes below, you should submit comments to transitinfo@coloradosprings.gov or
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A veteran-owned aerospace and defense firm is expanding to Colorado Springs and is projected to bring 500 new and high-paying jobs to the city. ITS will be located in Cimarron Hills, north of Colorado Springs Airport, and is known for its innovation in aerospace, defense, and cybersecurity The CEO, Hassan Campbell is a veteran,
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Raw sewage in the bathroom contributed to a failing score for a popular fried chicken restaurant in Fountain last week. On July 18 at the Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen along Hwy 85/87 near Center Valley Drive, the health inspector found 10 violations, including: Raw chicken, cut lettuce, and cut cabbage were out of temperature, possibly due to the
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This week’s Restaurant Roundup is evidence that while years of knowledge and experience often result in a successful health inspection, suddenly taking over a restaurant can bring a steep learning curve and a disastrous score. On July 10, the Coal Mine Dragon on 8th Street was shut down after 30 violations were found during a
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – “The Homestead Collective” food hall in northern Colorado Springs announced the closure of over half its restaurants just two months after its grand opening. The Homestead Collective released a statement announcing that the Garden of the Gods Cafe, Till Kitchen and Campfire Pizza located in the Briargate area, are all
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Downtown Partnership says select restaurants will be serving up a perfect pairing of “‘tinis and weenies” starting this weekend. The Downtown Partnership says it’s partnering with local food critic Side Dish with Schniper, and people can hit up different restaurants, checking martini and gourmet hot dog pairings
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