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NAACP and local state House Representative respond to Lutheran High School racism allegations

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Two branches of the NAACP, and a Colorado House District representative, are speaking out after recent allegations of racism involving members of the Lutheran High School community. The Douglas County and Colorado Springs branches of the NAACP released a statement saying they were concerned over the recent allegations of racism

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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 Fire Protection District 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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