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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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Potholes on two local highways have been quickly patched by Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) crews, apparently the day after they were featured on a report by KRDO 13’s The Road Warrior. “I noticed it this past Wednesday, around 6 in the afternoon,” said Sam Sprott, a viewer who
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – On Sunday, April 13, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) announced a major drug bust and arrest. Police say on April 9, officers were investigating a felony eluding case involving a man, who was later identified as James Embry. Patrol officers say they called in the Metro Narcotics Unit (MNU).
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Colorado Springs Police are investigating an ATM robbery at a USAA Bank on Barnes Road this weekend. Police say the machine was ripped out, creating an electrical hazard. Utilities and Fire were a part of the initial response. KRDO13 saw no sight of the ATM in the immediate area. There
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A crash involving at least two vehicles Friday night shut down all lanes of northbound I-25 in the area between Fillmore and Garden of the Gods. Initial information from police said that the department’s major crash team had been called out. Police later confirmed that one person died at the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Investigators in New York City are trying to figure out what caused a helicopter to crash in the Hudson River Friday, killing a family of five tourists and the pilot. It’s the latest crash in a series of aviation accidents across the country that have gained national attention. We spoke
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A portion of southbound South Academy Boulevard remained closed Friday morning as crews finished repairs to a water main break confirmed by Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU). The break prompted a closure of southbound Academy between Hancock Expressway and Drennan Road; only one northbound lane is open from Drennan to Jet
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – What teams should transgender athletes play on? That was the main topic of discussion Thursday night at the School District 49 Board meeting. The discussion was expected to draw a large crowd. The “Preserving Fairness and Safety in Sports” policy would require student athletes to play only on teams that
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – As pickleball continues to grow in popularity in the United States, more people are taking part that might not be who you’d initially expect. A Colorado Springs pickleball regular spoke with KRDO13 on why he decided to try and go pro in America’s fastest-growing sport after his career in the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Two Colorado Springs-based photographers led Team USA to victory at the World Photographic Cup held in Quito, Ecuador, according to one of the photographers. Ken Childress and Dave Soldano competed in the landscape portion of the competition. RELATED: ‘This is their Olympics’: Local photographers to represent Team USA at World
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – It’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is hoping to make headway on some concerning statistics involving the matter locally. CSPD has started a phone drive as a way to help sexual assault victims who so often are in domestic violence situations. The process is as
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