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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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Lutheran High School pressed for further response on racism allegations at recent football games

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — As the fallout from the allegations of racism by Lutheran High School against two Colorado Springs schools continues, KRDO13 is seeking more answers from Lutheran officials. KRDO13 was the first to break the story about students from Lutheran High School allegedly making racist remarks and saying racial slurs to Colorado

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Water main break floods Colorado Springs neighborhood, leaves one homeowner facing another cleanup

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A Colorado Springs woman says she’s facing another major cleanup after a water main break flooded her property for the sixth time in 31 years. Michelle Gallegos told KRDO13 the flooding near South Murray Boulevard and Shelley Avenue was the worst she’s seen. The water poured into her yard, causing

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CSP warns of risks of drowsy driving as flu and cold season approach

STATEWIDE, Colo. (KRDO) — As flu and cold season approaches, the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is reminding drivers the potential risks of driving after taking prescription or over-the-counter medications. According to CSP, many commonly used over-the-counter medications can impact a person’s ability to operate machinery, including driving. CSP says drivers taking medications, especially in new

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Sources close to Air Academy football cite Lutheran racism allegations as reason for homecoming forfeit

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Air Academy High School says it is forfeiting its Homecoming football game against Lutheran High School on Friday. The forfeit comes amid ongoing allegations of racist remarks involving the Lutheran football program. Air Academy announced Wednesday that it does not have enough coaches to “safely field a varsity football

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Warm and mostly sunny into the weekend

This Afternoon: Well above-average temperatures continue to be front and center in the forecast. Colorado Springs average high temperature for Oct 8th is 68 degrees. Today, the Springs is looking at a whopping 83 degrees. Skies will be mostly blue and clear with a few clouds off into the distance.  Windy conditions kick up after 1 pm.

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Air Academy Homecoming celebrations still on, girls’ flag football to play Colorado’s top team in place of forfeited game

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Air Academy High School community members are asking people to support ongoing Homecoming events despite the original football game being forfeited. Air Academy High School says Homecoming celebrations are still on despite forfeiting its Homecoming football game against Lutheran High School on Friday. RELATED COVERAGE: Sources close to Air Academy

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This week's Restaurant Roundup high score

Restaurant Roundup: Decomposing mouse found at veteran hangout, popular joint awarded for meticulous cleaning routine

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – A bar known as a veteran hangout failed its recent routine health inspection, while another popular Colorado Springs restaurant is earning praise for its cleaning routine. Peak 31 cited for 12 violations Peak 31 on North Union Boulevard failed its recent routine health inspection with a dozen violations. The

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