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Injuries to Pueblo Police officers in shootout that left one man dead were result of ‘friendly fire,’ investigation says

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo Police Department (PPD) says injuries sustained by two officers in a shooting that left one man dead were the result of “friendly fire.” The incident stemmed from an alleged home invasion in the 1600 block of Gaylord Avenue on the night of October 10. According to officers, at the

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Fort Carson conducting prescribed burns in November and December, warn smoke may be visible from I-25, Hwy 115

FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) — Fort Carson says it will be conducting prescribed burns at two locations starting November 1 through the end of December. According to Fort Carson officials, the prescribed burns will be at the installation’s training area and Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site. They say the prescribed burn program will help reduce the

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Strong El Niño could bring extra snow to southeastern Colorado, NOAA winter outlook says

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its winter outlook Thursday, and snowfall in Colorado may be higher than normal. According to NOAA, a typical forecast would bring Colorado drier-than-normal conditions and bring states to the south wetter conditions. However, the strong El Niño that is forecast this year

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CIVA Charter High School teacher on leave following arrest for alleged online child exploitation

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) says it has arrested a local teacher after a September tip from the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) in Florida. 46-year-old Nicholas Madson, who works at CIVA Charter High School, was arrested on a felony charge for soliciting a child for unlawful sexual conduct

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Colorado Springs homeowner expresses thanks to ‘The Road Warrior,’ city & utility officials for resolving sewer gas issue

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — From dismay to delight. That’s the range of emotions recently experienced by Rich Jenkins, the Las Vegas Street homeowner featured in reports by KRDO 13’s The Road Warrior regarding a buildup of sewer gas in his home. Jenkins said that the gas hasn’t returned since the city and Colorado Springs

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‘No one ever likes their kid’s school closing:’ Harrison School D2 plans to merge several schools due to low enrollment

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Ongoing low enrollment at several schools in Harrison School District 2 (D2) has led the district planning to merge several schools into a K-8 school. D2 says Turman Elementary School will be closing, and students will move into two nearby schools. Students will move to either Giberson Elementary School and

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Local teacher arrested for alleged online child exploitation with a minor in Florida

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) says it has arrested a local teacher after a tip from the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) in Florida. According to CSPD, the Internet Crimes Against Children/Human Trafficking Unit received a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that was also

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KRDO13’s Brynn Carman emcees Peak Vista’s Signature Breakfast of Champions Fundraiser

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — KRDO13’s Brynn Carman was the emcee of today’s Peak Vista’s Signature Breakfast of Champions Fundraiser. Brynn and around 1,000 people gathered at the Broadmoor to celebrate Olympic and Paralympic athletes, as well as local champions of community health. The fundraiser will help Peak Vista cover the cost for patients who

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This week's Restaurant Roundup high score

Restaurant Roundup: salad spot fails inspection, redemption for one former low scorer

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Modern Market at North Powers Boulevard and South Carefree Circle failed its recent routine health inspection after more than a dozen food items were reported at unsafe temperatures. Meanwhile, Texas Roadhouse on North Powers Boulevard earned a high score after previously being featured as a low scorer on Restaurant Roundup.

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