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VOTE 2026: Hurd declared winner of Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District

COLORADO DISTRICT 3, Colo. (KRDO) — Republican incumbent Jeff Hurd has won his second term in Colorado’s Third Congressional District. Republican incumbent Jeff Hurd was running against Democratic candidate Dwayne Romero. A Democrat hasn’t represented CD3 since John Salazar left office in January of 2011. Both candidates told KRDO13 they were feeling optimistic heading into

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This week's Restaurant Roundup high score

Restaurant Roundup: Italian spot fails health inspection, local brewhouse taps into its potential with perfect score

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – A Colorado Springs Italian restaurant failed its most recent routine health inspection, while several other local eateries earned top marks, including one brewhouse with a perfect score. Italian spot sees nine violations in recent inspection Mici Italian, located near North Powers Boulevard and North Carefree Circle, received nine violations

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Man indicted in Texas after allegedly producing child sexual abuse material, trying to take Colorado girl to Mexico

EL PASO, Texas (KRDO) — A 34-year-old man is being accused of trying to take a 14-year-old girl from Colorado to Mexico as well as producing alleged child sexual abuse material, according to our sister station KVIA. KVIA says authorities arrested Clemente Fernando Vasquez Serna and he has now been indicted for trying to transport

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Isolated mountain snow showers tomorrow

Quieter weather has built in across our area this afternoon, with plenty of sunshine and seasonal temperatures. As a system approaches from the west, cloud cover will increase overnight as temperatures drop into the low to mid 30s. For Friday, the approaching system could initiate a few mountain snow showers through the day, although appreciable

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KRDO13 Investigates: Palmer Lake officials address changes after couple accused of water theft

PALMER LAKE, Colo. (KRDO) — A Palmer Lake couple has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than 4 million gallons of town water through a buried pipe located on their property off Highway 105. Police records show that Katrina and Terry Tolbert allegedly diverted the municipal water, which officials estimate is worth approximately $36,000. Town

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Castle Rock man sentenced to 450 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to child pornography charges

CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (KRDO) — A Castle Rock man has pleaded guilty to two counts related to production and distribution of child pornography after an investigation that started in 2024. According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado, 27-year-old Zachary Heath pleaded guilty to one count of production of child pornography

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Pikes Peak United Way and Harrison School District 2 invite community to support local families this holiday season

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Pikes Peak United Way and Harrison School District 2 are asking community members to help families this holiday season by joining their Adopt-A-Family Program. The program connects individuals, families and organizations with local families facing financial hardship to provide gifts and everyday essentials tailored to their needs, according to officials.

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Colorado Springs Utilities uses helicopter to replace aging power poles on Pikes Peak

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) used a contracted helicopter to replace deteriorating poles along a circuit that provides power to facilities on Pikes Peak. CSU says the circuit powers the Pikes Peak Visitor Center, the U.S. Army High Altitude Research Laboratory, and other critical infrastructure. According to officials, during routine inspections,

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