U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) – The U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) Preparatory School is celebrating the graduation of its Class of 2023 Cadet Candidates. The ceremony will take place today, Monday, May 22, at 2 p.m. in the Arnold Hall. According to USAFA officials, the 62nd Preparatory School graduating class began with 218
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COLORADO, USA (KRDO) –It’s National EMS (Emergency Medical Service) Week and it’s a time to honor and recognize the heroes that provide emergency care when we need it the most. In celebration for EMS workers, the Teller County Sheriff’s Office is thanking those for all they do on a daily basis: The Woodland Park Police
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – The fourth incarnation of Centennial High School is being welcomed into the Pueblo Community today. Following the $74 million project, Centennial High School’s legacy will be honored in a ribbon cutting ceremony expected to take place at 2525 Mountainview Drive, just north of the current campus, at noon. Authorities with Centennial
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Wildfire smoke is expected back in Colorado. The smoke is going to affect Eastern Colorado and it’s all coming from a Canadian wildfire which has burned more than a million acres. Friday, May 19, saw thick smoke coming from the State region and it’s having an adverse effect on a
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – May is marking National Electric Safety Month and to help reduce electrical incidents across the State’s region, Black Hills Energy is giving you some reminders on how you can be safe in your home. Everyday electric equipment such as appliances and power lines can pose as a safety risk when left
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Following a three-year hiatus, the City of Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs Utilities are returning with its Pikes Peak Water Children’s Festival. The event will occur Friday, May 19, at 9:30 a.m. at the UCCS Cybersecurity Center. Over 500 4th and 5th grade students attending the festival will learn about
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – May marks Mental Health Awareness Month and experts with Children’s Hospital Colorado are gathering for an annual town hall to give families tips on how to talk about mental health. The town hall will consist of a virtual open forum on child and youth mental health and will take place
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Teachers with the Pikes Peak School of Expeditionary Learning are adding a new kind of course to their curriculum for students, and it comes in partnership with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum (USOPM). Third and fourth-grade teachers with the Pikes Peak School are adopting “Becoming Your Personal Best
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The popular sunrise openings at Pikes Peak are returning for the 2023 season. Visitors will be able to have the opportunity to drive to the summit of America’s Mountain during sunrise on six different dates. The Pikes Peak Highway will be open for access form 4:45 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.
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FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control (DFPC) is hosting a Wildland Fire Incident Management/ Response exercise near the Royal Gorge. The exercise started Monday afternoon and continues through Wednesday. KRDO The exercise is happening behind the Gorge, on the burn scar of the July 2020 YMCA Fire that
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DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — This week is marking the start of Colorado Teacher Appreciation Week and it’s an ideal time to show teachers just how much we appreciate all of the hard work they do for students, families, and their communities. In honor of the celebratory week, the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) is giving
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FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) — The Fort Carson Education Center is hosting its annual Education Fair to help people get enrolled to reach their education goals. The event will take place at the William Reed Special Events Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, May 8. The Education Fair will see over 40
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – The City of Pueblo is announcing it is hosting its Springtime event “Team Up to Clean Up,” offering Pueblo residents a no-cost opportunity to dispose of large household items and debris. The event will take place Saturday, May 6, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Colorado State Fairgrounds and
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Colorado Springs Utilities is warning customers that its personal management tool, “MyAccount,” will be unavailable as its website undergoes new updates. The program will be unavailable at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, and will remain unavailable for use until Sunday, May 7. Monday, May 8, the company says the new
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is holding a contest for anyone who might be able to guess the date for when its resident hippopotamus, Omo, surpasses 1000 pounds. Winners who guess the date correctly will be selected randomly, Zoo officials stated, and will receive a prize. Omo does not get weighed
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TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – The Teller County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) is hosting a CPR, AED, and First Aid Class and spots for the trainings are limited. The event will take place Wednesday, May 31, at 5:30 p.m. at 103 County Road 51 in Divide, Colorado. The class is $31 and only cash or checks
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) is warning businesses and residents near the Pueblo Chemical Depot of a test siren alert exercise expected to take place this week. The PCSO states passerby may hear the test siren alerts from the outdoor warning system Wednesday, May 3. They state the siren alerts
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KRDO) – President Joe Biden is announcing that he will speak at the United States Air Force Academy’s Commencement Ceremony next month. This comes after he presented the Air Force Falcons with the Commander-In-Chief’s trophy at the White House Friday, April 28. The graduation ceremony is expected to take place Thursday, June 1,
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, and the Cultural Corridor Banner Program in Colorado Springs is recognizing historic AAPI leaders who have helped shape our community. Light pole banners along Pikes Peak Avenue–between Cascade Avenue and Weber Street in Downtown Colorado Springs–will display 10 feature images
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DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) – The Denver Zoo just grew 7,700 pounds larger with the addition of its new nine-year-old Asian Elephant named Duncan. Duncan arrived at the Denver Zoo this past week from the Houston Zoo and according to his former keepers, was born February 7, 2004 to parents Shanti and Thai. Duncan loves to
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