EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – Community members from around the Pikes Peak Region gathered at the Pikes Peak National Cemetary Wednesday to lay a veteran to rest. Sergeant Leroy Abbott served during the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1968. Pikes Peak National Cemetary said he never went to Vietnam, but he was stationed at
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North Middle School celebrated 100 years Tuesday afternoon with a birthday party all alums could be proud of. The D-11 school sits on the corner of Yamp and El Paso. It opened on September 29, 1924. “North is an amazing school and I really hope it stays open,” said Ray Sevits, a coordinator at the school.
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MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Drivers will be surprised and pleased at seeing a smoother and safer drive on the roughest parts of Serpentine Drive on the west end of town. The road’s condition was the subject of two reports last month by KRDO 13’s The Road Warrior. The most noteworthy upgrade is at the
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – County Departments of Human Services in southern Colorado are reporting a vast improvement in how quickly they’re able to process Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applications after previously being deemed among some of the slowest in the state, and the country. Officials in Pueblo and El Paso Counties say
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — With lows in the upper 30s Monday morning, it reminds us that winter weather is closer than we may think. But El Paso County Public Works crews aren’t waiting for it arrive, to prepare for it. They’re about to participate in the county’s annul snowplow training — called Snow
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Top prep performances for the week of September 20th.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – As the Colorado Springs City Council plans to re-affirm its status as a “non-sanctuary city” on Tuesday, one city councilman is urging a much stronger approach. Councilman Dave Donelson tells KRDO13 in light of a second reading of a resolution that he originally wrote back in February, which declares Colorado
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Many drivers have told KRDO 13’s The Road Warrior that several recently-repaired large potholes are just as rough to drive over as they were before they were filled. The Road Warrior previously reported on potholes or other road damage on northbound Powers Boulevard (Highway 83) near Aeroplaza Drive and Airport
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – New details released in a Fountain robbery that ended with police officers shooting the suspect show the note handed to employees and claimed the suspect had a gun and a bomb. CSPD says that the suspect involved in this investigation is identified as 31-year-old Brenden Burningham. He has been charged
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The YMCA of the Pikes Peak region kicked off its Colorado Springs opening 146 years ago with an appearance by former president Theodore Roosevelt. Thursday, they will mark the occasion with a Wild West-themed dinner and auction at Boot Barn Hall to raise money for its community programs. “The membership
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PALMER LAKE, Colo. (KRDO) – The Palmer Lake Firefighter’s Association reported two 14-year-old boys were rescued safely via a high angle rescue with the help of El Paso County Search and Rescue. According to multiple posts on the Palmer Lake Firefighter’s Association Facebook page, the rescue took place on Saturday night. They report AMR was
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – This weekend the International Association of Firefighters came from around the nation to remember the fallen at the Firefighter Memorial in Colorado Springs. Saturday’s ceremony at Memorial Park honored the 308 firefighters who died in the line of duty this year. This weekend’s ceremony hit a little closer to home
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – The race coined America’s Ultimate Challenge lived up to its title on Sunday, September 22. Early in the morning event organizers made the call to cut the typical 26.2-mile race short, by around a third of the distance. Instead of climbing to the summit of America’s Mountain runners were
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Springs Fire Department is still investigating the cause of a grass fire near Star Ranch Road and Kincaid Court. “I walked outside. I smelled barbecue. We came to the back, on the deck, and saw the flames,” Naomi McAdoo had a clear view of the flames from her
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Colorado Springs Police are investigating a break-in at the Pikes Peak Center For The Performing Arts in downtown Colorado Springs. The glass in the front door to the Pikes Peak Center For The Performing Arts is shattered. It’s not clear what was taken from the performing arts center yet, but
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)- Cars can not go through North Cheyenne Cañon Park starting Saturday, September, 21. The closure will only impact cars. Colorado Springs Parks says pedestrians and cyclists may continue to enjoy the area during this period. The closure is expected to be lifted at noon on Wednesday, September 25. North Cheyenne Cañon
Continue ReadingCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – On September 20, 2024, a little after 7 p.m., Colorado Springs Police Officers (CSPD) were dispatched to the 1200 Block of Potter Dr. for a shooting. Mitchell High School is located at 1205 Potter Dr. Upon arrival, officers say they found out an adult male suffered a gunshot wound. CSPD
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The week four winner of the Qdoba Friday Night Blitz Spirit Award is Doherty High School.
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This segment features Harrison vs. Sierra, Rampart vs. Doherty, Discovery Canyon vs. Pueblo County and Moorpark vs. Pueblo Central
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The Harrison Panthers beat their arch rivals, the Sierra Stallions, 47-6 in the Friday Night Blitz pick of week 4. The Panthers improve to 3-1 with the win. Sierra falls to 1-3.
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