ALAMOSA, Colo. (KRDO)–The Upper Arkansas Valley Wildfire Foundation returns for the sixth time to Alamosa to host its week-long Colorado Wildland Fire & Incident Management Academy (CWFIMA). Over 400 students from 18 states will participate in the 24-course program for all things related to fire mitigation including incident management, wildland fire, and leadership. The 2023
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COLORADO, USA (KRDO)–Two new Colorado bills were signed into law to help fund Colorado’s upcoming Universal Preschool Program. The bipartisan law is designed to help recruit more preschool providers and will send them a bonus to help them renovate spaces, purchase new educational material, and to support staff overall. One bill, SB23-269, will fund a
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The 2023 Air Force Academy Graduation happened Thursday, June 1, 2023. The ceremony began right on time. The Academy Graduation frequently features high-profile speakers. This year, the commencement speaker was the Commander in Chief himself, President Joe Biden. After making a few jokes about the Air Force Academy being superior
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Immediately following the 2023 Air Force Academy Graduation the Thunderbirds will take to the sky for their traditionally breathtaking air show. Some dedicated fans got comfortable on the north side of Colorado Springs, bringing their lawn chairs, blankets, and other items to make them comfortable this graduation day. They’ve been
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – If you’re looking for a weekly summer event that gets you outdoors and in the community, a Pedal Party might just be the activity for you. The Pedal Party is a weekly summer cruiser ride through Downtown Colorado Springs hosted by the Colorado-based non-profit organization UpaDowna. The organization provides free
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CANON CITY, Colo. (KRDO) – The Cañon City Area Fire Protection District is warning the public of temporary trail closures for the date of Wednesday, May 31. Starting tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Cañon City Area Fire Protection District will hold training sessions for its Academy students along the Arkansas Riverwalk Trail
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COLORADO, USA (KRDO) – The Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee is taking place over the next few days and students from all over the country will compete to win scholarships, and of course, bragging rights. In the past, Colorado has seen seven spelling bee winners from past competitions and in 2023, Colorado will be represented
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TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – Colorado State University’s (CSU) ‘Great Potato Giveaway’ is happening this week and time is limited to grab yourself a hot potato before they’re all gone. CSU’s ‘Extension Great Potato Giveaway’ event will take place Thursday, June 1, through Friday, June 2, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or at least
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — After working hard all school year – some Pueblo District 60 students earned themselves quite the treat. The reward for the hard work of students at Minnequa Elementary School was a day at a Rockies Game at Coors Field in Denver. KRDO Photojournalist Sam Page captured their fun-filled day in the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs School District 11 and the teacher’s union reached an agreement Thursday, raising the starting teacher salary to one of the best in the region. Anton Schulzki just finished his 40th year teaching in District 11. While he’s happy about his salary increase, he’s more excited for his two
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DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Bureau of Investigations (CBI) is announcing the winners of its national Missing Children’s Day poster contest. Every year the Department of Justice (DOJ) holds a national Missing Children’s Day poster contest open to all fifth-grade students across the country. The purpose comes in an effort to promote awareness amongst
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COLORADO, USA (KRDO) – Investigation efforts from the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) are finding an increase in hit-and-run crashes across the State region. CSP reports hit-and-run crashes, including cases involving property, have seen a 22% increase in just the first quarter of 2023. CSP states should a hit-and-run incident occur, leaving the scene of the
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – With demolition of the current Centennial High School set to begin in the fall, Pueblo School District 60 is honoring a request to the Southern Colorado Community Foundation by donating the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium. The Foundation is set to work with Arrigo Construction and Restoration to dismantle and remove components of
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A community-driven campaign is launching to help promote healthy living, access to vaccine education, and vaccines for underserved communities. The campaign, ‘Coaching You Up! KO Flu & COVID’ comes from a partnership between USA Boxing and the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) Foundation. Both organizations are teaming up to
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – Pueblo Community College (PCC) is announcing a new partnership with Life Center Academy (LCA) to help provide child-care options for PCC students. LCA is a faith-based childcare and education center that provides communities with comprehensive childcare, preschool education, as well as an Afterschool Program. The new partnership with PCC is marking
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) – The U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) Preparatory School is celebrating the graduation of its Class of 2023 Cadet Candidates. The ceremony will take place today, Monday, May 22, at 2 p.m. in the Arnold Hall. According to USAFA officials, the 62nd Preparatory School graduating class began with 218
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COLORADO, USA (KRDO) –It’s National EMS (Emergency Medical Service) Week and it’s a time to honor and recognize the heroes that provide emergency care when we need it the most. In celebration for EMS workers, the Teller County Sheriff’s Office is thanking those for all they do on a daily basis: The Woodland Park Police
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – The fourth incarnation of Centennial High School is being welcomed into the Pueblo Community today. Following the $74 million project, Centennial High School’s legacy will be honored in a ribbon cutting ceremony expected to take place at 2525 Mountainview Drive, just north of the current campus, at noon. Authorities with Centennial
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Three books were removed from school libraries in Academy District 20 after some concerned parents emailed the superintendent. According to D20, Superintendent Tom Gregory received an email on April 27, 2023, from a group of parents about reportedly “vulgar language” and sexually explicit content in the three books found in
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — This week the graduating senior Air Force Academy cadets completed their final exams and celebrated with a USAFA tradition; jumping into the Terrazzo Air Garden fountains. Congratulations to the soon-to-be graduates!
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