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Pueblo West High School evacuated as firefighters investigate ‘strange smell’

PUEBLO WEST, Colo. (KRDO) — District 70 has confirmed Pueblo West High School has been evacuated, and students are safely outside. Firefighters are on scene investigating what the district called “a strange smell.” A viewer told KRDO13 that parents received a notice this morning that the school had been evacuated due to an “unidentified odor.”

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KRDO13 Investigates: What ‘Aspen Acres’ fire investigators say sparked the state’s 5th most destructive wildfire

CUSTER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Over 100 days ago, members of the Rye Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to a fire near the “Aspen Acres” campground. Little did they know, it would become the state’s fifth most destructive and seventh largest wildfire. KRDO13 Investigates has obtained a copy of the Division of Fire Prevention and

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Liberty and Simla student-athletes win Friday Night Blitz Players of the Week

Colo. (KRDO) — Friday Night Blitz powered by South Colorado Motors. Rob’s pick: Jair Thomas, Liberty tight end & Elijah Takemoto, Liberty running back Dylan’s pick: Ethan Kissam, Simla running back Stay up to date with the latest local news, sports, and investigations by downloading the KRDO13 app. Click here to download it from the

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No helmets, just flags; Air Academy Community shows up for girls’ flag football team on Homecoming

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Air Academy High School didn’t need helmets and tackling to draw a large homecoming crowd. This week, Air Academy boys’ tackle football announced it was forfeiting its Homecoming football game against Lutheran High School, amid ongoing allegations of racist remarks involving the Lutheran football program. RELATED COVERAGE: Sources close to

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CHSAA issues new statement clarifying role in Lutheran racism allegations, ongoing investigation

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) is clarifying its bylaws and role in an ongoing investigation into alleged racism by members of the Lutheran High School community. According to CHSAA, the organization has spent the last week speaking with administrators from schools and districts that were involved in reported

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Warm and dry heading into the weekend

Today: Tracking another extremely above-average day today. Colorado Springs could get up to 84 degrees as a high temperature, which would tie the daily high temperature record for October 9th.  Breezy conditions continue until about 7 pm with gusts up to 20 mph. Winds will mostly be heading north.  Mountain areas will likely get a

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‘Refusing to play a game…only inculcates victimhood mentality’ D20 board treasurer comments on Air Academy’s forfeit

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – During Thursday night’s District 20 Board of Education meeting, Treasurer Eddie Waldrep said the investigation into allegations of racial comments by Lutheran High School students has not had enough time to establish the facts. Waldrep criticized Air Academy’s decision to forfeit its homecoming football game, saying “Refusing to play

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