COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The largest fundraiser of the year for the Western Museum of Mining & Industry (WMMI) returns this month, proving that miners can grow more than just crystals. The museum hosts its Miners’ Pumpkin Patch every Saturday in October. Guests can buy pumpkins or choose to smash them with baseball bats.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Governor Polis announces that Accu-Precision, a Colorado-based precision manufacturer serving aerospace and industrial customers, has selected Colorado Springs to expand its manufacturing operations. According to the Governor, the expansion will bring 133 new jobs to Colorado Springs and will also include a new 110,000-square-foot facility. The company produces custom parts,
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — As El Paso County ballots are mailed out, officials are saying they’re expecting a high turnout this year. They say they’re taking extra steps to make sure the November election is safe, secure and accessible. El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Steve Schleiker spoke about the decision to activate
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) says it has one person in custody after an alleged bank robbery at the Norwood branch of Chase Bank. According to CSPD, the alleged robbery took place around 5:30 p.m. on October 5. Officers were sent to the 7300 block of Duryea Drive for
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs and Huntsville, Alabama, leaders came together today as part of a joint initiative to support strengthening the aerospace and defense industry in both cities. According to city officials, Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade, along with Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle Jr., and other regional leaders, held a joint press conference
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)–After a hard-fought 14-9 win over Navy, Air Force Football Head Coach Troy Calhoun announced Monday that their starting quarterback, Liam Szarka, will miss the rest of the season due to a “lower body injury.” Szarka went down in the second half briefly holding his leg near the end of the third
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) says it has arrested two people after they allegedly called in false reports of explosives outside a business. According to CSPD, around 9:30 a.m., officials received a report of a man, handling suspected explosive items near Briargate Boulevard and Lexington Drive before entering a
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A $900 million safety improvement project on the I-70 Floyd Hill corridor is adding roughly eight to ten minutes to commute times as work continues toward its scheduled completion at the end of 2029.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – It’s a problem that not many Coloradans think about on a day-to-day basis. “I think just having the public aware of this is kind of an underlying problem that needs to be addressed not only on a Colorado or state level, but on a national level,” Jeff Graves, the director
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A strong heat dome has built in across the Southwest, with our area seeing well-above-average temperatures. By this evening, a few isolated showers will be possible across the mountains. The rest of the viewing area will remain dry, with temperatures dropping only into the mid-50s under mostly clear skies. Tomorrow will feature further warm weather,
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UPDATE: The Pueblo Police Department says the trailer and bison were recovered in the 1900 block of North Hudson Avenue and they appear to be undamaged. PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – A bison sculpture created by Native American students in Colorado was stolen from a Pueblo hotel parking lot over the weekend, and police are asking
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — At Rock Steady Boxing in Colorado Springs, the people aren’t training for a title. They’re up against a different opponent: Parkinson’s. KRDO13 photojournalist Collin Willis went to the gym to learn more about their mission. Owner Bill O’Donnell says Rock Steady Boxing has been up and running for about two
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — KRDO13 is working with Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers to keep you informed about what’s happening in your neighborhoods. Here’s this week’s On The Lookout: The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is looking for a man who they say fled ahead of a sentencing hearing for narcotics-related charges. Crime Stoppers
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A 23-year-old man was arrested after allegedly being found unconscious in a stopped vehicle on Highway 24, where he was later accused of reaching for a firearm. El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) says deputies located the vehicle around 9 p.m. on Sept. 29 in the Cimarron Hills area.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — After allegations of racism made by members of the Sand Creek High School community by Lutheran High School, another Colorado Springs school says they faced similar treatment. RELATED REPORTING: Sand Creek High School students allege racism from Lutheran High School students Rampart High School played at Lutheran on Friday, October
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Cadets and personnel at the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) officially broke a Guinness World Record Friday after thousands of participants completed synchronized push-ups for one minute. The academy held the challenge at 11:57 a.m. on Oct. 2, with 3,703 participants completing the exercise. The effort surpassed the previous
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The El Paso County Office of the Clerk and Recorder confirms that 2026 General Election Ballots have been mailed. According to county officials, around 494,500 ballots have been mailed to all eligible, active registered voters for the November 3rd General Election and should arrive to voters by Oct. 12.
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – The Center Toward Self-Reliance (CTSR) wanted to redecorate. Instead of heading to Hobby Lobby, the center decided to trust its consumers, who proved they could overcome their conditions to create a 50-foot piece of art. CTSR helps people with a wide range of conditions feel empowered to live more independently. The
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Mayor Yemi Mobolade presented the City of Colorado Springs’ proposed 2027 Budget to City Council, projecting $465.5 million in general fund revenue. According to the city, the proposed 2027 general fund is up $38.1 million from 2026. The Mayor says the city’s financial situation is improving; however, rising costs continue
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A KRDO13 viewer has shared dashcam video of the incident, in which a woman was struck by a vehicle in the parking lot after leaving the Bruno Mars concert at Falcon Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 27. Michelle Pitts says she suffered whiplash, torn ligaments, a pulled pelvis, hairline rib
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