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Free ‘Cool Science Festival’ returns with experiments from hot plates to hot dogs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The 17th annual “Cool Science Festival” kicks off Saturday at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs (UCCS) with Carnival Day, featuring over 100 hands-on activities and experiments. “There’s a lot to learn very, very quickly, and you start to get lost in all the information. Going and showing people cool science

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The School Buzz: ‘Chalktober’ kicks off with D11 students coloring downtown Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — D11 students are beautifying downtown Colorado Springs this week in preparation for First Friday Artwalk. The district calls the annual tradition “Chalktober.” Students will be outside the Pioneer’s Museum Thursday morning chalking it up, coloring sidewalks, and building murals. Friday morning the students will be chalking at Acacia Park. The

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KRDO13 Investigates: Deputy District Attorney arrested for DUI after driving to Space Force Station gate

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A prosecutor with the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office is accused of driving under the influence after deputies say he drove up NORAD Road and arrived at a security gate for Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station while trying to get to Breckenridge. The DA’s office has since placed 26-year-old Cole

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National crafts convention brings DIY ideas to life in Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Pinners Conference makes its Colorado debut Friday at the Norris Penrose Center with dozens of vendors and classes to inspire guests’ creativity. The conference has toured the country for 14 years, helping bring people’s Pinterest boards to life. “Everyone’s scrolling, scrolling, scrolling, and this is an opportunity for you

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This week's Restaurant Roundup high score

Restaurant Roundup: Handwashing concerns at Chinese spot, local coffee shop clean & changing the scene

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – One Chinese restaurant in the Security-Widefield area failed a recent routine health inspection after inspectors documented several handwashing and glove-use violations. Meanwhile, three local restaurants earned perfect scores in this week’s Restaurant Roundup, including a coffee shop on South Eighth Street that says cleanliness and community are both part

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