The School Buzz: Pikes Peak State College hosts student-led culinary contest
Pikes Peak State College held a friendly culinary competition recently that’s creating campus school buzz. It was called the Create Plate Present…
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The School Buzz: Vanguard 8th-grader wins national award for self-portrait
A Vanguard 8th-grader is grabbing national attention for her artwork that some are considering a masterpiece. Amanosi Agebdor spent nearly an entire…
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Colorado’s gray wolf restoration, management plan receives final approval Wednesday
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A 2 ½-year process ended Wednesday when the state’s Parks & Wildlife (CPW) Commission unanimously voted to…
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US Air Force Academy cadet dies over the weekend, investigation underway
U.S. AIR FORCE. ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) announced the death of a cadet. According to the USAFA, Cadet…
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Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation donates $5 million in grants to Colorado community colleges
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Monday, the Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation (DDCOF) announced it’s giving away millions in grants to community…
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Plan to cut property tax in half for Coloradans on the table for voters to decide
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — On Monday, the same day that county assessors began posting increased home value reassessments for many homeowners…
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The School Buzz: Calhan highschoolers compete at LifeSmarts nationals
There’s a neat competition that helps students prepare for the real world in a fun way. It’s called LifeSmarts. And Calhan High School continues to…
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Rampart and Liberty play soccer in the rain
The Rampart girls soccer team defeats Liberty Thursday night four…
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Historic increases in Colorado property values likely to result in significant property tax hikes in 2024
EL PASO AND PUEBLO COUNTIES, Colo. (KRDO) — County assessors across the state are now seeing the effect of red-hot housing markets the past two…
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Fort Carson conducting noise-generating training through June
FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) — The 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, is conducting a Bradley Fighting Vehicle gunnery in and…
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The School Buzz: Colorado Springs charter school launches broadcast
With easier access to equipment and resources, student-led morning news is increasingly becoming more popular. Atlas Prep is the newest school to…
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Fort Carson conducts ‘Black Start Exercise’ to simulate emergency response amidst a large-scale power outage
FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) – From 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. Wednesday, Fort Carson conducted a “Black Start Exercise” to test the facility’s emergency…
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Southern Colorado agencies prepare for midweek storm bringing heavy snow, rain
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Area street and road crews normally have to prepare for storms that bring either rain or snow, but a storm arriving…
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Correctional officers, new congresswoman seek reforms at federal prison complex in Florence
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Just a few days after Democratic Rep. Brittany Petterson was sworn into office on Capitol Hill, she immersed herself…
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Lewis Palmer and Pine Creek in a slugfest
Pine Creek edged Lewis Palmer in a slugfest on Friday afternoon…
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The School Buzz: Colorado Springs high school band marches through Disney
Another local marching band is creating the sweet sound of success. It’s quite an accomplishment to qualify to play at Disney World. Doherty High…
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Colorado Gator Farm plans soft reopen this weekend, return to regular hours May 1 after devastating fire; fundraiser helping with rebuild
MOSCA, Colo. (KRDO) — After a devastating fire that claimed the lives of more than 100 animals, the Colorado Gator Farm is looking to reopen soon –…
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UPDATE: Strong winds reduce containment, double size of Gageby Creek Fire in Bent County
BENT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Authorities said Thursday that the Gageby Creek Fire, south of U.S. 50, more than doubled in size overnight and is now…
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The School Buzz: Woodland Park 1st-graders become astronauts for one night
With the Space Symposium happening in the Springs this week, Woodland Park first-graders are timing their latest project perfectly. And it’s out of…
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New ballot box cameras proposed for El Paso County; first step in proposed housing development, redistricting strategy approved Tuesday
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Many of us rely on video streaming to watch our favorite online shows, and Clerk & Recorder Steve Schleiker is…
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