Friday Night Blitz players of week 4
Rob’s pick: Harrison defense. Danny’s pick: Isaiah Jones, Mesa Ridge. Harrison beat Mitchell, 56-0. Isaiah Jones played both ways and led the Grizzlies to a 42-30 win.
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Friday Night Blitz Spirit award week 4: Mesa Ridge
Mesa Ridge wins the Friday Night Blitz Spirit Award on their Homecoming night.
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Detectives say man charged is ‘the only one’ who could’ve killed teen in Walgreens stabbing
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, (KRDO) — A 28-year-old man accused of stabbing and killing a Colorado Springs high school student appeared in court for a preliminary hearing. During his court appearance Friday, the suspect claimed someone else murdered her while detectives said he was the only person who could’ve killed the teen. Joshua Johnson is accused
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CASA of the Pikes Peak Region to host Night of Hope, proceeds going towards helping children
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — This weekend, the Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) of the Pikes Peak Region is hosting a night of live music, dancing, games, and more. The proceeds will go towards helping children in need. According to organizers, proceeds from the CASA Goes Country event will go directly to programs
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Road safety plan approved by El Paso County commissioners Tuesday
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A new plan is in place to help El Paso County better design future road safety projects, the result of a vote Tuesday by the Board of Commissioners. KRDO The plan also recommends safety improvements on certain road segments where crashes have occurred; county officials provided a map of locations
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Shooting near I-25 and Bijou leaves 1 dead, suspect still on the loose
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Police are searching for the suspect in a shooting that left one dead Friday afternoon. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), there was a shooting in the area of I-25 and W. Bijou St. around noon. Police say the suspect and the victim knew each other. CSPD said
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15th annual Bark at Briargate connects dogs needing good homes and animal lovers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Friday, pet owners and animal lovers alike are invited to the 15th annual Bark at Briargate. Organizers say this family-friendly event is focused on fun and consciously pairing the right pet with the right owner. The event’s goal is to bring much-needed resources to people looking to adopt, looking for
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Businesses hope the completion of Powers Blvd. overpass will bring an end to ‘a difficult run’
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — After over a year of construction, the Colorado Highway 21 diverging diamond interchange (DDI) is now open to traffic. The Colorado Department of Transportation opened the interchange Wednesday, which creates an overpass for cars to take Powers continuously over Research Parkway. The $42 million project, funded by COVID stimulus funds,
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Colorado Springs Utilities: Customers can expect to pay more for natural gas again this winter
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — People who struggled to pay heating bills last winter because of a spike in natural gas prices will likely do so again this winter, a Colorado Springs Utility spokesman confirmed Thursday. The exact amount of the increase is still being determined but should be similar to last year’s increase, spokesman
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How a rail strike could cripple southern Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A nationwide rail worker strike could be coming if the unions and freight railroads cannot come to an agreement before 12:01 a.m. Friday. Experts say a strike would paralyze the United States economy. You might not realize it, but a third of U.S. freight is moved by trains every single
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City snowplow crews begin training Wednesday in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Mid-September may seem too early to think about snow and ice, but not when the city saw ice and snow accumulate on Labor Day week in 2020 — which is why snowplow crews start training for winter weather as soon as possible. Sept. 9, 2020 (KRDO) The city is conducting
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Hospitalized motorcyclist urges Colorado Springs drivers to ‘look twice, save a life’
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — On Aug. 30, John Quinata was on his way to work on his 1996 Harley when he was hit by a truck that failed to yield to him. Quinata explained that a 2010 Chevy Tahoe failed to yield to him at the intersection of Constitution Avenue and Peterson Road. Sixteen
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Missing Colorado Springs man found safe
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Wednesday, the Colorado Springs man who was reported missing has been found safe, according to police. Tuesday, Colorado Springs Police Department said 74-year-old Charles Gordon was reported missing at 8:11 p.m. in the 2700 block of Vickers Dr. Mr. Gorden has been safely located. We appreciate everyone’s assistance.— Colorado Springs
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2 suspects arrested after police find stolen vehicle in East Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Two men were arrested after police found a stolen vehicle in East Colorado Springs. Tuesday, police located a stolen vehicle when they were in the area of the 1100 block of N. Circle Drive, just after 11:45 p.m. After police tried to contact the two occupants of the vehicle, the
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Big crowd attends Tuesday evening public meeting on proposed Sunset Amphitheater in north Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — An audience of several hundred people filled the Boot Barn Hall on the city’s north side Tuesday regarding the proposal to build an 8,000-seat outdoor entertainment venue. KRDO It was an opportunity for people — many of whom live in the area — to raise concerns and ask questions about
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New red-light camera to be activated in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Tuesday, the City of Colorado Springs announced it’s activating a new red-light camera. According to the city, the new red-light camera is part of the Red-Light Safety Camera Program. It’s to help protect motorists, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians from crashes and injuries caused by motorists running red lights. The new
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Annual Patriot Golf Benefit honors El Paso Co. Sheriff’s deputy who died in the line of duty
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Every year, the Gleneagle Sertoma Annual Patriot Day Golf Benefit honors local military and first responder patriots. For its 21st year, funds raised from the benefit will go towards the family of an El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputy who lost his life in the line of duty in August. Beginning
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Apex Apartment fire victims claim units have been burglarized and further destroyed
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — After being displaced by a massive apartment fire in Colorado Springs last week, many victims are saying their uninhabitable units have since been burglarized. They also say other items that would’ve been salvageable have been further destroyed by the elements and demolition. Told they had just 30 minutes this weekend
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13 Investigates: Gas tank drilling on the rise in Southern Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs resident Stacy Stone woke up one May morning expecting a normal day. After finishing her morning routine, she headed out to her car to drive to work. However, to her surprise, the gas tank she had filled up just the day before was suddenly empty. Unbeknownst to Stone,
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Driver in stolen vehicle escapes police blockade, crashes into business, escapes, remains at large in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Police continue to look for a man involved in a suspicious incident Saturday morning at the Autozone store in the 2400 block of East Platte Avenue. Police said that the fire department received a report from a store employee at around 10 a.m. that an unidentified man was sleeping inside
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