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Thieves leave car-sized hole and rob Veteran-owned Pawn and Gun shop

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO)- Another string of smash-and-grab robberies vandalized multiple Colorado Springs businesses early August 24. These latest robberies bring the total to more than 30 in 2024. These aren’t just any smash and grabs they involve thieves driving cars through the storefronts.  RELATED: Thieves leave another car-sized hole in Colorado Springs store Security

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Dueling ballot initiatives could decide the fate of recreational marijuana sales in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colo. (KRDO) – It is increasingly likely that voters in Colorado Springs will decide two cannabis-related questions this November. They’re both related to the sale of recreational cannabis in the city, and one has the potential to put away the debate for good. Come November 5, local voters will decide if recreational marijuana

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Rampart football – A family affair

This season the Rampart Rams plan to bowl over the competition. Team bonding is one of the reasons for the programs success, “It’s $10, only 911 at night.  We’re always hanging out. We’re always watching film together. It’s honestly a family and a brotherhood,” says Rampart defensive end, Justus Derickson. Rampart quarterback, Konnor Marko adds, “We’re

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Parking revenue helps Manitou Springs reduce backlog of paving needs

MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Being a popular tourist destination and shopping location has helped the town catch up on street paving. Roy Chaney, Manitou’s public service director, said that parking revenue has generated $300,000 annually in the past few years that funds street paving, sidewalk and crosswalk addition and maintenance, and other infrastructure needs.

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Ford Amphitheater releases third-party data on noise level compliance, neighbors still unhappy

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – As the new Ford Amphitheater enters its third weekend of shows, has drawn many noise complaints from neighbors, however on Wednesday the venue released a statement saying that a third party reports that they are in compliance with all city sound requirements. RELATED: Over 140 complaints filed after Ford Amphitheater

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CSU proposes rate changes and major increase in budget for billions in projects over next 5 years

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) is looking for a major increase in their budget for 2025, which means increased base rates for their customers. The utility says that they’re looking to spend over $3.5 billion in upgrades, expansion, and projects to meet state energy goals over the next several years. CSU

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