Councilman becomes ‘Parking Elf’ to pay meters in downtown Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — “Thank you,” people say as they greet the “Parking Elf” who pays off downtown parking meters in Colorado Springs. It’s the…
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Police looking for missing and endangered people from Southern Colorado
PUEBLO, Colo. — The Pueblo Police Department is asking for help in locating Matthew Batterton and Risa Johnson. They have not been seen or heard…
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Manitou Springs raises minimum age for vaping to 21
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Manitou Springs could become the first city in El Paso County to increase the minimum age for buying vaping products…
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The Sand Creek girls basketball team defeats Sierra…
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Eleven student-athletes sign their national letters of intent at Pine Creek high…
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Max Lofy of Pine Creek signs letter of intent to play football at Wisconsin
Pine Creek football player Max Lofy capped a sensational season with the Eagles by officially signing to play football with the Wisconsin Badgers,…
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KRDO viewers donate thousands for wreaths laid at veterans’ graves
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Last month, we asked you to help KRDO raise $150,000 for wreaths to honor veterans in the Pikes’s Peak region…
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Hiring process begins in Colorado Springs for the 2020 census
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The 2020 census is right around the corner, which means the U.S. Census Bureau is hard at work trying to fill…
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El Paso County approves transition plan for complying with federal disability laws
Next year marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act — requiring public facilities and infrastructure to be accessible to…
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CO lawmakers propose new death care option: human composting
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo (KRDO) – Two Colorado lawmakers have proposed a bill to allow a fourth dead care option in the state: human composting.…
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Community honors USMC veteran at Pikes Peak National Cemetery
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A United States Marine Corporal died alone at 77 years old, but fellow veterans and community members made sure he…
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Dog rescued from running around on I-25 reunited with his owner
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Chewbacca looked terrified after he was pulled to safety on the side of Interstate 25 Wednesday, and officers…
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Nonprofit pays off layaways for Fort Carson families
FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) — This holiday season has seen several anonymous donors become “layaway angels” for families around Colorado Springs, and…
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Wounded warriors thrive on Colorado sled hockey team
MONUMENT, Colo. (KRDO) – The road ahead for many veterans can be uncertain and stressful after their service, but there is a local team whose entire…
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Pair arrested for murder 5 years after killing in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Five years after the killing of a man on Acapulco Court in southeast Colorado Springs, police say they’ve arrested…
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Dangers of payday loans ahead of holiday season
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — With one week to go, 62% of Americans do their shopping in the last seven days before Christmas, and 15% sell…
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Colorado Springs authorities rope off pavilion at second downtown-area park due to homeless
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — For the second time in four months — because of apparent issues related to the homeless — authorities have limited…
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Colorado Springs school threatens to expel 5-year-old boy for wearing earrings
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A Colorado Springs mom is suing a local charter school after her 5-year-old son was threatened with expulsion for…
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Colorado Springs organization makes beds for kids in need
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — “Sleep in Heavenly Peace,” a local volunteer-based organization, is working to make sure no kid in the city is…
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Colorado Springs women organize toy drive for families evacuated by asbestos exposure
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Two women are organizing a toy drive for families that have been displaced after their apartment buildings tested positive…
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