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Vista Ridge edges Rampart in thriller

Vista Ridge won a 32-31 thriller over Rampart on Saturday at Garry Berry Stadium. The game was a matchup between two of the best quarterbacks in Colorado Springs: Brayden Dorman (Vista Ridge) and Cale Cormaney. Dorman threw the game-tying touchdown pass to Bebe Hills send the contest into overtime. Keyon Burris caught the go-ahead touchdown

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El Paso County hopes to curb COVID-19 growth before restrictions return

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — With El Paso County’s two-week COVID-19 incidence rate over 217 per 100,000 people, local leaders are scrambling to curb the virus’ growth rate before further restrictions are enacted. An hourlong news conference started at 1 p.m. Friday at the El Paso County Office of Emergency Management to provide more information.

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Pueblo area officials warn of possible return of ‘Stay at Home’ health order if COVID-19 cases don’t decrease soon

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Amid a concerning increase in positive COVID-19 cases, Pueblo city and county officials issued a stern public warning about what could be next if the number of cases doesn’t decline. Officials said if the spike in cases remains high through Oct. 30 — a ten-day period — they’ll be forced to

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Local runners shine at state cross country finals

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. (KRDO) — Southern Colorado was well represented at the cross country state championships. Air Academy freshman Bethany Michalak claimed the 4A individual state crown with a time of 17:59. The Classical Academy (TCA) Titans girls team claimed their second straight 3A state championship, despite being without teammate Sawyer Wilson. Wilson is quarantining

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Popular attraction in El Paso County makes second attempt at asking state for variance in current health order

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The owner of North Pole-Santa’s Workshop in Cascade is trying to reopen 22 of 26 rides that have been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. This time, he’s counting on the help of county commissioners and the county health department. On Tuesday, after a presentation by Health Department Director

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AFA Visitor Center project delayed by financial impact of COVID-19 pandemic

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The coronavirus pandemic is delaying construction on a new tourist attraction expected to create jobs, attract more visitors and development to the area and boost the local economy. The Air Force Academy Visitor Center project in northwest Colorado Springs isn’t just the new center; it includes surrounding commercial and retail

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