Aviation assets grounded at Fort Carson following Apache helicopter crash
FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) – A spokesperson for Fort Carson confirmed that all aviation assets at the Mountain Post are temporarily grounded. The…
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Remains of Colorado World War II vet to be buried in California
McCartney, a native of Ridgeway, Colorado, was assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 222nd Infantry Regiment, 42nd Infantry Division. He was killed…
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US and UK carry out strikes against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
(CNN) — The US and UK militaries launched strikes against multiple Houthi targets in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen on…
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New coffee shop in Fountain to open for Christmas as present to customers, military community
FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KRDO) — A coffee shop is bucking the pandemic trend of restaurants closing on the year’s biggest holiday to give employees the day…
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Santa Claus shows off new skills, cheers up families at Children’s Hospital in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — With plenty to keep him busy before his annual Christmas Eve travels, St. Nicholas took time Friday to entertain…
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Active military could get highest pay bump in 22 years and family benefits, in new defense budget
WASHINGTON, D.C, USA. (KRDO) – The House of Representatives has approved the National Defense Authorization Act, which would bring active service…
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Trees for Troops program gives 500 Christmas trees to military families
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Fort Carson will be giving away 500 real Christmas trees to soldiers and their families as part of the annual Trees…
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Space Force Association announces inaugural SFA Spacepower Conference
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Space Force Association announced the inaugural Spacepower Conference in Orlando, Florida on December 12-13,…
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Operation Home Front donates Thanksgiving dinner to active-duty military families
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Operation Homefront donated hundreds of bags of food to military families ahead of the holiday season, including…
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Association of fire chiefs in El Paso County expresses concern about upcoming special legislative session on property tax relief
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pikes Peak Fire Chiefs Council sent a letter to Gov. Jared Polis and state Lawmakers Tuesday, stating its…
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NORAD to conduct air defense exercise over Kansas,
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. – North American Aerospace Defense Command will conduct a planned live-fly air defense exercise over southwest…
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Pueblo police hope relationship with University of Wyoming could help fill officer shortage
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — After appearing at University of Wyoming career fairs the past two years, Pueblo police invited an associate criminal justice…
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Pueblo veteran memorializes military heroes
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – A Pueblo veteran has built a comprehensive database of over two hundred thousand heroes in the military. 72-year-old Doug…
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VETERANS DAY: KRDO13 honoring those who served
BYRON DEREK POWELL BYRON DEREK POWELL Radio & Digital Account Executive First Sergeant, 29 years of service Derek had a long…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s Office reopens Veterans Ward at El Paso County Jail
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO)– The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is announcing the reopening of its Veterans Ward at the El Paso County…
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Additional expenses due to drainage issues forces Peyton program for dogs and veterans to relocate
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Painted Paws for Veterans ranch in Peyton has announced that it has to move to a new location soon because of…
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Colorado Springs veteran asking for financial support after dog “Goose” consumed clothing
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A veteran in Colorado Springs is raising money for his dog after veterinary bills started stacking up. Robert…
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23rd annual Veterans Day parade to be held Saturday morning in downtown Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — From a weather perspective, the timing of this year’s downtown Veterans Day couldn’t be better. Last weekend,…
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Air Force Academy to hold bonfire ahead of Air Force-Army Game
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO)– The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Cadet Wing will hold a bonfire ahead of their football game…
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Pikes Peak Workforce Center to host Community & Veterans Job Fair
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– The Pikes Peak Workforce Center is hosting its Community & Veterans Job Fair on Nov. 2. This event is open to…
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