EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO)- The wife of a man who died in a motorcycle crash is working to keep other riders safe on the road. Motorcycle deaths are something that have become all too common, she says. So far this year, there’s been 33 motorcycle crashes in El Paso County and three in Pueblo County. Colorado
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – According to the Department of Education (DOE), the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS) is under investigation for alleged “race-exclusionary practices.” The DOE alleges that UCCS and more than 40 other universities partnered with an organization called “The Ph.D. Project.” That organization, according to the DOE, provides insights for students
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UPDATE 3/18/2025: CSPD says after they investigated, they found no means for probable cause based on the information currently known. The teacher has been cleared from wrongdoing and has not been charged with a crime. You can read the latest update here. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) confirmed that
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DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) – A passenger on the American Airlines flight that made an emergency landing at Denver International Airport and caught fire on Thursday said the airline is offering her a $100 trip credit. After a request for comment, American Airlines told KRDO13 that the $100 credit is part of their standard process, however,
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UPDATE: The latest report from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, around 5 p.m. Friday, says the Meridian Fire is approximately 90 percent contained with 2,540 acres burned. There are currently no road closures or pre-evacuation orders for anyone. Crews will continue to monitor hotspots throughout the evening. _________________________________________________ COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Officials
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UPDATE: Just after 9 p.m. Thursday night, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said that the evacuation and pre-evacuation orders for the Meridian Fire will be formally lifted at 9:30 p.m. Thursday night. The Highway 94 closure will also end at 9:30 p.m. The sheriff’s office said residents should expect smoke and some flame in
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Viva El Taco Mexican Food restaurant on North Academy near Vickers landed at the bottom of this week’s health inspection list. It failed its inspection on February 27 with 11 violations, and subsequently failed its re-inspection on March 6. On those dates, the inspector found there was no certified
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) maps show that two left lanes are currently closed on I-25 northbound. CDOT says the crash is between Exit 140: CO 115; Nevada Avenue and US 24 (Colorado Springs) at Mile Point 140. Expect delays if you plan to drive through the area.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Officials with Schriever Space Force Base said the base was not under threat from the Meridian Fire which as of this writing is still burning not far away. While the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office had the area under evacuation orders, officials with Schriever said “Base residents have been notified
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It may be hard to believe because it feels like the Colorado Springs Switchbacks just finished cleaning up all of the confetti off of Weidner Field, after they won the USL Championship. After a short off-season, the Switchbacks season is already underway.
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UPDATE 3/12/2025 5:15 P.M.: The launch has been scrubbed due to a hydraulic ground issue, according to NASA. BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. (KRDO) – One of Southern Colorado’s very own is about to pilot her crew to the International Space Station (ISS), leaving Earth to conduct research and relieve other members currently at the ISS. You
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Springs Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) said they conducted a large sweep at Dorchester Park on Tuesday. Officers from Falcon, Stetson Hills, Sand Creek, and Gold Hill Divisions also assisted after officials said they received several complaints about illegal camps and trespassing. Crews say they originally detained 30 people,
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The Pine Creek unified basketball team played El Paso County Search and Rescue in a charity basketball game on Tuesday afternoon at Pine Creek High School. The money raised went to the Special Olympics Polar Plunge and the Pine Creek Unified teams.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) says a house fire is under control after crews were dispatched on Tuesday afternoon. According to the department, the fire was at the 3500 block of Hazelwood Court. Crews reported seeing smoke from an upstairs window. As of 1:22 p.m., CSFD reported that the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience will host its second-annual GRIT Conference (Greater Resilience Information Toolkit) at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs (UCCS) Friday with a lineup of prominent Colorado keynote speakers. Mayor Yemi Mobolade is scheduled to deliver opening remarks for the conference. Olympic Gold Medalist and Colorado
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down the Colorado law banning conversion therapy for minors in an 8-1 decision. The case, which originated in Colorado Springs, challenged Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy. The main litigant in the case was Kaley Chiles, a Colorado Springs woman who practices at Deeper Roots
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — For the second time in a month, a mile-long stretch of busy Marksheffel Road on the city’s eastern border will close overnight in the latest phase of the ongoing widening project there. On Monday and Tuesday nights, the northern segment of the construction area will close between Dublin and Stetson
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A suspect wanted for kidnapping and robbery is now under arrest after trying to elude authorities. The Colorado Springs Police Department says detectives with the Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force found wanted suspect, Joshua Spradling, driving in a car in Colorado Springs. Detectives say they followed him to a home
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Just after noon on Sunday, Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) officers were called to the 2000 block of S. El Paso Ave. for an active disturbance. Officers say a male suspect forced his way into an occupied residence. The male suspect was known to the victims, according to CSPD. Police
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Springs Police Department’s Homicide Unit is currently investigating a death under a bridge in the 500 block of E Las Vegas St. The police department says they got a call just after 10:30 on Sunday morning. The caller indicated there might be a dead person under the bridge.
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