COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Drivers bracing for two nights of closures this week on busy Dublin Boulevard near the Peterson Road intersection received an unexpected break. City officials announced in a Monday afternoon release that they were postponing the $15 million Dublin Improvements project for two weeks, until early next month; no reason was
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) says a portion of a nursing home has been evacuated, and hazmat crews are on scene at 104 Lois Ln. CSFD says a small wing of the building was evacuated as a precaution. Preliminary readings did not come up with anything, but the hazmat
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Communities across the globe, including those in Southern Colorado, spent the day Monday honoring the life of Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88 due to medical complications. The Pope battled a series of health difficulties in recent years. Ultimately, the Vatican said he died of a
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade penned an open letter this weekend calling for U.S. Space Command to stay in Colorado Springs. This letter comes amid this week’s release of a redacted copy of the evaluation of the U.S. Space Command basing decision. “If we are serious about government efficiency, relocating
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Typically, Ed Robson Arena is filled with fans supporting the Colorado College Tigers, but this weekend it was filled with supporters of different furry, 4-legged animals. The Teller County Regional Animal Shelter (TCRAS) held its first-ever Pucks 4 Paws fundraiser. At the core of the event was a hockey match
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Easter may be on Sunday, but today was the 5th annual Easter Egg-STRAVAGANZA at the Soccerhaus Sports and Events Center. Kids of all ages were able to come by and explore a 40,000 square foot facility, on the hunt for Easter Eggs. They could also see the one who hid
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Colorado Springs police are charging two men in connection with two armed robberies at convenience stores in February and March. 27-year-old Tyler Pittman and 26-year-old Charles Robbins are accused of committing two armed robberies. On February 11, police say two employees were working at a convenience store on Palmer Park
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – A grandma is facing a child abuse charge after arrest records allege she put nicotine patches on her 4-year-old grandson in an attempt to cure his autism. Tammy Eddings-Dion, 53, was arrested by El Paso County deputies on charges of child abuse and crimes against an at-risk juvenile. El
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – The 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office has confirmed that Nicholas Jordan, the man who shot and killed two people at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS), has pleaded guilty to additional charges. On Wednesday, Jordan was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences after being found guilty of first-degree
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Recreational marijuana sales have officially begun in Colorado Springs following an uphill battle for dispensaries. Only certain medical marijuana stores can now sell retail marijuana. There are stricter regulations in place, like restrictions relating to their proximity to childcare centers. KRDO13 has compiled a list of the stores that, as
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – New records obtained by KRDO13 provide more context to a flight that had to make an emergency landing at the Colorado Springs Airport (COS) after a service dog reportedly bit a child. On Tuesday, a SkyWest Airlines flight operating under American Airlines was on its way to Dallas, Texas from
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The overnight Wednesday closure of three blocks of Motor Way is a sign that the corridor and safety improvement project near Interstate 25, along South Nevada Avenue and South Tejon Street, is nearing completion. During the closure between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m., crews installed new street signs and repainted
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – It was not a good week for Asian restaurants in the Briargate area of Colorado Springs. Viet’s Restaurant at 7640 North Academy racked up 18 health code violations during its inspection on April 10. They include: A worker washed their hands, but didn’t use a paper towel to turn off
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Officials said that they’re not sure when the interchange at US 24 and Peterson Road was built, but some longtime residents believe it happened during the 1960s. A much-needed upgrade is planned for the interchange just outside the north gate of Peterson Space Force Base. “To me, it’s been
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Colorado Springs Police tell KRDO13 Investigates they are still searching for another driver involved in the road rage crash that killed a 21-year-old and shut down the interstate for hours on Friday. At this point in the investigation, police couldn’t say what charges the driver would face. KRDO13 Investigates obtained
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) says they are working a traffic incident off North Academy Boulevard. All southbound lanes of North Academy Boulevard are currently closed at Maizeland, according to officials. The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) is also on scene. Details are limited at this time, but this
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) says they have two people, after allegedly kidnapping a former roommate of theirs, and keeping them in their car against their will for nearly 40 minutes Police say they got a call about the alleged kidnapping in the early hours of Monday, April 14.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The City of Colorado Springs is swearing in a handful of new city council members following this month’s election. You can stream the proceedings live below: Incumbents Dave Donelson (District 1) and Nancy Henjum (District 5) are keeping their seats. Newcomers include Tom Bailey (District 2), Brandy Williams (District 3),
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – KRDO13 has now learned the name of the victim in a deadly crash caused by a road-rage dispute on Friday that left I-25 northbound lanes shut down for hours. The incident also left six people seriously injured, three of whom remain in critical condition. Friends of 21-year-old Salvador “Chava” Diaz tell
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – On Tuesday, April 15, licensed shops will be able to sell recreational marijuana in Colorado Springs. However, not all stores that’ve applied for licenses will get their chance to sell to recreational users. The City of Colorado Springs says 53 stores have applied for a retail license of a possible
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