PHOENIX, Ariz. (KRDO) – It was more than her parents and siblings cheering on Chloe Huddle in the crowd at Grand Canyon University on Friday. “You know, I, I got very teary-eyed when she graduated from high school, so it’s just the next step,” Alan Kent, a former 35-year Colorado Springs firefighter, told KRDO13 over a
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Drivers and merchants got some relief from traffic impacts accompanying the ongoing improvement project on the north end of 8th Street, but they’ll be less pleased to learn that construction will take longer to complete than scheduled. Earlier this week, crews reopened the northbound right lane over the Fountain Creek
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — At a media briefing on Tuesday, an official said that it’s been at least 15 years since Circle Drive, the top priority for this year’s street paving season, was last repaved. Yet many viewers have told KRDO 13’s The Road Warrior that the busy street through the center of town
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — As city officials prepare to hold their annual kick-off to the street paving season, at least two projects have already begun. This year’s highest priority is Circle Drive, arguably the most criticized street — and the one most needing new asphalt pavement — in town. Circle is a major thoroughfare
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COLORADO SPRINGS — Starting early Monday morning, and continuing through Friday, Tejon Street between Colorado Avenue and Kiowa Street, in the heart of downtown, will be closed to traffic. It marks the final phase of the $8.6 million project to upgrade those two blocks, making travel safer and easier for pedestrians. Crews began arriving at
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The 90-year-old bridge over Monument Creek, between Monument Valley Park and the Colorado College campus, will undergo nearly $6 million in renovations. Preparations began two weeks ago on the bridge; it will close on Monday and not reopen until sometime in the fall, according to a city release. Work will
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – A local pub manager wasn’t aware they failed their recent routine health inspection until we showed up. Meanwhile, a Colorado Springs ice cream classic is racking up the high scores! Low scores: The Public House at The Alexander on N Nevada Avenue failed its recent routine health inspection with
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Drivers along the three-mile stretch of Fountain Boulevard and Expressway, between The Circle Drive bridge and Powers Boulevard, may have noticed a glossy black material filling many potholes and cracks in the pavement. The substance is a liquid used by maintenance crews with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — For many drivers, the much-needed and long-awaited repaving of Circle Drive can’t happen soon enough. And it will begin next week at the south end, near the recently completed project to replace four bridges, according to message signs in the area. But one more project remains before the paving work
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Today was a major blow to small business owners in southern Colorado and across the country. All 61 Painted Tree Boutiques locations, including the two in Denver and Colorado Springs, suddenly closed down. “We both thought, this can’t be real.” Chris Talbott and his wife LaTonya started Aged With Imperfections five years
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The Colorado Springs Switchbacks defeated Sporting KC in the U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday night three to nothing. As the Switchbacks advance in the U.S. Open Cup.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The city will spend $6 million to install stormwater infrastructure in an industrial area that often floods because of the lack of proper drainage. Officials said that changes should begin this week on Stone Avenue between Fillmore Street and Nichols Boulevard, a stretch of approximately two-thirds of a mile. Officials
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – One person is dead after Colorado Springs Police say a truck rolled over on Dublin Boulevard near the Dublin Neighborhood Park. According to the police blotter, when officers arrived at the scene, they attempted life-saving measures on the one injured party. However, those measures wouldn’t be successful, and they would
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Health inspectors reported a cockroach sighting at a taco shop on the east side of Colorado Springs in addition to 20 other violations. Meanwhile, a gastropub is serving up ambiance and award-winning food! Low scores: El Rey Del Taco on S Academy Boulevard recently failed its routine health inspection with
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FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Concrete pavement just north of Penrose on Highway 115 looks great and is smooth to drive on. That is, until you get closer to the US 50 interchange. Dozens of pavement panels are cracked or broken; some are so bad, that previous crews tried to patch the damage with asphalt.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Tonight, Mayor Yemi Mobolade kicked off his campaign for re-election. In 2023, running as an Independent, candidate Mobolade bested Republican Wayne Williams in a run-off election. The final vote totals: Mobolade – 71,491 (57.51%) Williams – 52,812 (42.49%) Now, years later, Mayor Mobolade is going back to the voters, this
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) has lifted a shelter-in-place order for a two block radius near the 6700 block of Dublin Loop. CSPD said it was due to law enforcement activity in the area. Stay up to date with the latest local news, sports, and investigations by downloading the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Drivers now have an extra week to prepare for repair work that will close the I-25 bridge over Garden of the Gods Road overnight for several weekends. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) said that the repairs — originally scheduled to start Friday night — have been rescheduled to next
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — From April 5-11, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) is joining forces with the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) and others for a “spring enforcement operation” to address expired and unregistered vehicle violations along Front Range roads and highways. CSPD says that during this enforcement period, law enforcement
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A Korean restaurant was temporarily shut down after the health inspector reported handwashing violations and dirty dishware. A beloved mom-and-pop taco shop also failed its recent health inspection. But another local favorite – that often sees lines out the door – is this week’s high score. Low scores: Yong’s Korean
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