Friday Night Blitz week 2, part 1
Palmer Ridge pulls away from Mesa Ridge, 28-7. TCA shuts out Harrison, 44-0. Vista Ridge tops Far Northeast, 43-28. Florence knocks off Centauri, 29-7.
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State investigation determines cause of ongoing Fremont County cybersecurity attack
CAลON CITY, Colo. (KRDO) — The state has determined the cause of the recent cybersecurity attack in Fremont County, which forced all government administration buildings to shut down. On August 17, Fremont County officials discovered the county’s systems had been hacked. The cyber security threat shut down the Department of Human Services, the Department of
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Colorado police academies undergo first curriculum redesign in 40 years
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — A major redesign is coming to police academies across Colorado. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has announced a plan to overhaul the police training curriculum. The project has been in the works for a while now, with the Attorney General’s office and police departments around the state working together to figure
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Fremont County Government remains shut down five days after cyber attack
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — All government administration buildings in Fremont County remain closed to the public on Monday following a devastating cyberattack last week. Five days ago, the southern Colorado County’s government fell victim to the cyberattack, it remains unclear when they will have computers operational again. The county first learned about the potential
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Has Colorado’s monsoon season made a dent in drought conditions? Experts weigh in
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Rinse and repeat has quite literally been the pattern in July and August. Thankfully, those steady afternoon thunderstorms are paying off, with Southern Colorado’s drought conditions improving tremendously. But that doesnโt mean weโre out of the woods just yet. Video shows how drought conditions have improved from May 2022 to
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CDPHE launches new Monkeypox data dashboard tool to track case numbers in Colorado
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — In response to the recent surge in cases across the state, the Department of Public Health has launched a new monkeypox data dashboard. The dashboard was created with input from local health agencies to ensure transparency to the public. The dashboard is similar to the Covid-19 data dashboard launched
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Proposed policies to keep trans students safe in Caรฑon City spark backlash from some parents
CAลON CITY, Colo.(KRDO) — The Caรฑon City Schools Fremont RE-1 Board of Education has decided to table proposed policies meant to create a safe environment for transgender students. This decision came after pushback from some parents. Tuesday, Superintendent Adam Hartmen told KRDO the proposed policy was created to make all students, regardless of gender identity,
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Canon City Police investigate report of suspicious package, woman arrested
CAลON CITY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Caลon City Police Department asked people to avoid an area near the police department Monday morning. Around noon CCPD said there was “police activity” near Justice Center Rd. and Independence Rd. but provided no further information. By 12:50 p.m., they reported that the situation had been resolved. Later Monday
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13 Investigates uncovers mysterious handwritten note in Florence Police Chief’s personnel file
FLORENCE, Colo. (KRDO) — Accusations of defiance, claims of ethics and policy violations, and a mysterious handwritten note threatening to go to the District Attorney were found inside the personnel file of Florence’s Chief of Police. After months of demanding answers, 13 Investigates gained access to documents that raise questions about how Shane Prickett rose
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CDOT starts $40 million, 18-month project on Highway 115 south of Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Official broke ground Wednesday on a major safety improvement project on Highway 115, a road that partly parallels Fort Carson south of the city and continues into Fremont County. KRDO The project will cover around 11 miles, from Rock Creek Canyon Road to the Fremont County line. KRDO The Colorado
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City of Florence holds historic special election months after city council resigns en masse
FLORENCE, Colo. (KRDO) — Nearly five months after all six Florence City Council members resigned en masse, eligible voters headed to the polls to elect a new city council Tuesday. It’s a day multiple Florence citizens called “a new beginning” for the small Colorado town. Some of the former council members told 13 Investigates they quit their
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Fremont County fair kicks off Saturday in a new location
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo (KRDO) — The Fremont County Fair kicks off at Pathfinder Regional Park this Saturday. The Fremont County Fair Board members told KRDO that this is the first time the event will take place there. According to Fremont County Board members, the fair previously happened at the Royal Gorge Redo in Caลon City
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There’s a great need for high school referees
In the state of Colorado there’s a shortage of referees and officials for all sports. There’s a real need for more referees so games of all sports can on as schedules. The last thing high school’s want is to have to inform parents that their kids can’t play because there’s no one to officiate their
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Crews battling five small fires in Fremont County
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Crews are battling two small fires reportedly burning in Fremont County. According to the Caรฑon City Area Fire Protection District, an apparent lightning strike sparked a fire. The wildland fire is burning southwest of Caรฑon City. As of 3 p.m., only one tree is burning, high on the ridge west
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Criminal case for former Florence City Manager on delay
FLORENCE, Colo. (KRDO) — The former Florence City Manager’s criminal case is delayed due to ongoing civil litigation. Monday afternoon, several Florence residents came to a Fremont County Courthouse, anticipating that former City Manager Mike Patterson would enter a plea. Prosecutors had offered this deal to him in June. However, prosecutors and the defense told
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Governor awards swimming pool grants for Colorado communities Thursday
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Nine communities in southern Colorado are among the 71 receiving state funding to help keep swimming pools open this summer and offset the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. KRDO Gov. Jared Polis’ office released the list Thursday, two days after the deadline for applications, although some community officials said that
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11th Judicial District Attorney law license reinstated days after suspension
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Thursday, 11th Judicial District Attorney Linda Stanley’s law license was reinstated. According to court documents, the Colorado Supreme Court found that all requirements of C.R.C.P. 250 have been met after reviewing a Petition for Reinstatement filed by the Board of Continuing Legal and Judicial Education. Stanley was reinstated to the
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Fremont County Sheriff’s Office warns public about fake warrant phone scam
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) is warning the public about a phone scam that asks for a warrant payment. According to the FCSO, citizens have reported getting calls from someone claiming to be a deputy with the sheriff’s office. The caller tells people they have an active warrant and
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Colorado election workers receive violent threats amid primary election
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Ahead of the June Primary Elections, some election offices throughout the state report violent threats from voters accusing the offices of being complicit in disrupting election results. Matt Crane, Executive Director of the Colorado County Clerks Association, said he received death threats toward him and his family. He’s not alone
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Caรฑon City man gets new trial for 2015 attempted murder of his wife
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A new trial will take place in Fremont County following this week’s Colorado Court of Appeals decision that a Caรฑon City man’s Miranda Rights were violated during an interrogation. That interrogation was later played in front of a jury. Steven Whitt, 59, was convicted of attempted murder and assault in
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