He can pitch. He can hit. A shot off his bat might register as a missile launch. His pitches have more heat than a supernova. Paul Skenes isn’t just good, he’s dominant. Skenes is ranked as the 2nd best prospect for the 2023 MLB draft (according to Baseball America). He ended up at Air Force
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers is speaking out on the recently released federal report on the U.S. Space Command basing decision. In a report released Tuesday night, the Department of Defense found no wrongdoing in choosing Huntsville, Alabama for the Space Command headquarters. Still, Suthers reaffirms his stance that keeping
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Tuesday night, the federal investigation into the Space Command basing decision was released. This was one of two investigations requested by Colorado lawmakers after Huntsville, Alabama was named the future home instead of Colorado Springs. The findings confirmed what many have long suspected, Colorado Springs was the military’s first choice.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– Saturday afternoon, Fort Carson confirmed to KRDO that a soldier was killed in a motorcycle accident in southeast Colorado Springs on April 28th, 2022. The Mountain Post identifying that soldier as 22-year-old Specialist Adam Buck. Specialist Buck was originally from Wisconsin and arrived to Fort Carson in April of 2019. Lieutenant
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — As summer vacation season approaches, traffic on Interstate 25 between South Academy Boulevard and the city of Fountain will be slower and heavier — partly because of several road projects along that eight-mile stretch. KRDO As KRDO NewsChannel 13 previously reported, the Colorado Department of Transportation is preparing to replace
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — The United States Air Force Academy confirmed a Cadet has died following an accident during personal recreation. According to the USAFA, Cadet 4th Class Ryong Adams was hospitalized on April 23 with severe injuries sustained in a fall on the Academy during personal recreation. Wednesday, Brig. Gen. Paul
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — A week-long court-martial ends with a jail sentence, a fine, and a dismissal of the cadet. On April 25, a court-martial began for former U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Dekota Douglas. He was charged with two specifications of sexual assault in violation of Article 120, Uniform Code of
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — Friday, the United State Air Force Academy announced the commencement speaker for the class of 2022 Graduation Ceremony. On May 25, 2022, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III will address the graduating class. According to the Department of Defense, Austin was born in Mobile, Alabama. He went on
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — According to a spokesperson from Fort Carson, crews are working to contain two small fires burning on training areas. Officials with Fort Carson told KRDO the fires are small, both between two and five acres. The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office previously stated three fires were burning, however, a spokesperson
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FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) — Thanks to a new missile system, Fort Carson officials say the 2nd Brigade Stryker Combat Team is now considered the most lethal fighting force out of the entire United States Army. Officials at the Mountain Post credit this to its brand new CROWS-J system, which is an advanced optic on
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — A court martial for a U.S. Air Force Academy cadet is set to begin Monday, April 25. According to the USAFA, Cadet Dekota Douglas is charged with two specifications of sexual assault in violation of Article 120, Uniform Code of Military Justice. Additionally, the USAFA says he’s charged
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — We’ll have to wait longer than we thought to resume seeing the iconic Cadet Chapel at the Air Force Academy. On Thursday, officials shared an update on the progress of restoration, saying the historic building won’t open to the public until 2027. KRDO The project was originally set for completion
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — A group of aspiring military officers at South High School performed a flag retirement ceremony on campus Thursday. During the ceremony, a flag that has reached the end of its service is decommissioned in accordance with the nation’s flag code, offering a valuable learning experience for the students and observers. Courtesy
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WASHINGTON D.C. (KRDO) — Southern Colorado veterans touched down in Washington D.C. Thursday, the first to do so from this area in two years. A KRDO crew was able to join them on the once-in-a-lifetime trip meant to honor their service and dedication to the United States. The honor flight consists of 27 veterans, all
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — The U.S. Air Force Academy is set to provide an update on the status of the Cadet Chapel renovation project later this week. Renovations on the Cadet Chapel began in 2019. Since then, the national historic landmark has been hidden from public view under a 150-foot tall, white
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FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) — A spokesperson for Fort Carson provided an update on the fire that broke out on base Thursday afternoon. According to officials, Fort Carson Fire and Emergency personnel are still battling the fire on a Fort Carson training range as of Friday morning. At 9 a.m., the fire had burned 210
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FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) — A spokesperson for Fort Carson confirmed there is a fire burning on training ground on-post. As of 3:57 p.m., the fire was 30 acres, but no structures or personnel are threatened. Officials did say the smoke is visible from the Highway 115 corridor. Stratmoor Hills, Security, and Highway 115 fire
Continue ReadingFORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) — Fourth Infantry Division and Fort Carson leaders provided a State of Fort Carson Address Thursday. During the event Maj. Gen. David M. Hodne, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Commanding General, revealed the current status and mission of the division, brigades, and support units assigned to Fort Carson to Colorado Congressional Representatives and Front Range community leaders in attendance. He introduced Mountain Post Ready, an
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — After being cancelled in 2021 and held on a reduced basis last summer, the Space Symposium is back to normal for its 37th edition this week. And back to normal may be putting it mildly. Space Foundation Indications are that this year’s event will be the biggest ever, with activities
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs area is home to five military bases, yet the number of homeless veterans on our streets has increased by at least 60% in the last decade. According to the most recent statistics, homeless veterans account for almost 30% of the homeless population. Right now, there are more
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