On the back of Kaidan Mbereko’s helmet is a decal of the Kool-Aid Man. An interesting choice considering the Kool-Aid Man breaks through walls, while Mbereko himself is a brick wall. “It’s kind of counterintuitive,” Mbereko says. “I’m just trying to stick to being a goalie and not letting anything go bad.” Mbereko won the first game
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KRDO) – The White House is taking heat after the deletion of a controversial video posted by President Trump. The video depicts former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes, and though it has since been deleted, leaders are expressing outrage. KRDO13 was able to locate the original post using the Wayback Machine, a service
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CALHAN, Colo. (KRDO) — A pillar in the local hunting community is showing us what it means to be Absolutely Colorado. Just past midnight on Jan. 29, the Hideaway Kennels in Calhan caught fire, burning to the ground, causing the loss of one dog and another to be badly burned. The kennel trains bird dogs for
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – October 4, 2023, was the beginning of the nearly three-year-long nightmare for Southern Colorado families. February 6, 2026 hopes to be the end. At 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Jon Hallford entered Courtroom 8 at the El Paso County Combined Courts to receive his sentence, which at times has come under
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TONIGHT: Expect a few clouds and mild overnight lows again in the low 30’s in a lot of lower lying areas. EXTENDED: We stay in the 60’s and mostly dry for the next several days. Red Flag Warnings have been prompted for the Northern Plains due to elevated fire danger. Those warnings will likely get expanded
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Olympic gymnast Nastia Liukin (five-time medalist) and Paralympic alpine skier Danelle Umstead (three-time medalist) will greet guests at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum for autographs during Winter Fest on Saturday, Feb. 7. Liukin was the all-around Olympic gold medalist in the 2008 games in Beijing. Her leotard is on
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — There’s renewed hope that a road considered to be the area’s worst may finally be repaired this year after decades of deterioration. That road is actually part of two roads: the north end of Jerry Murphy Road in the city and the south end of Overton Road in Pueblo County. The
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A man previously described by the sheriff’s office as one of the county’s “most-wanted violent fugitives” has been located after walking away from a community corrections facility. Officials said 37-year-old Richard Capek left ICCS Pueblo on Jan. 31. After a search, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) announced Friday that
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Today: Mostly clear skies through the morning and after 1 pm more clouds roll in but the temperatures and winds remain mild. Temps in the 60s for El Paso and Pueblo County. Tonight: Overnight lows are hovering right above freezing. The only thing in the skies is clouds. Tomorrow: Moisture develops through the morning and
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – From an extra eye in the sky to better communication on the ground, new technology is anticipated to assist local police in their day-to-day operations. Today, Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) Chief Adrian Vasquez, Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade, 4th Judicial District Attorney Michael Allen, and Colorado Springs Fire Department
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In light of “Love The Bus” Month, Harrison D2 is highlighting a bus technician and manager who is responsible for leading the charge in transforming their bus fleet. Kyle Jackson is the district’s transportation fleet manager. He’s getting a lot of the credit for helping to transition from diesel-fueled buses to a much cleaner propane-fueled
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) reports that a suspect in custody on felony charges escaped by breaking through a restroom ceiling while being seen at a local hospital around 4:48 p.m. on Feb. 3. According to court documents, Seann Patrick Siegfried was taken to Penrose Main Hospital for medical clearance.
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COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (KRDO) – Police in Commerce City say drivers at a busy intersection got more than a red light this week – they got a circus act! The department said earlier this week, it received numerous calls about a man dressed as a clown who was spotted juggling fire while riding a unicycle
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The Liberty Lancers pulled away in the second half, defeating the Rampart Rams, 72-56. Liberty improves its record to 12-6 with the win. Rampart still owns a strong 13-4 record despite the loss.
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UPDATE: 2/6/2025: Capek has been located. PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – Law enforcement officials are searching for 37-year-old Richard Capek. Capek reportedly walked out of ICCS PUEBLO, a community corrections facility. KRDO13 has learned Capek left the facility on Jan. 31 and has now been missing for nearly a week. The Pueblo Police Department (PPD) and
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) is currently conducting an investigation into human remains located at Pinello Ranch off Highway 85. The sheriff’s office held a press conference around 4:30 p.m. It has ended, but we will add the recording to this article once it’s finished uploading. According
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A beloved cafe was temporarily shut down after failing its recent routine health inspection with over two dozen violations. Meanwhile, one restaurant on the southeast side of Colorado Springs is beating already sky-high expectations! Low Scores: Mimi’s Cafe on N Academy Boulevard failed its recent routine health inspection so badly
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — We have obtained new video, seen above, showing the moments leading up to a shooting involving a Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) officer and a suspect. KRDO13 has held this video until now, allowing time for the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) to conduct investigative interviews. The incident unfolded
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) says that it has arrested a man accused of a December 2025 shooting. According to CSPD, 21-year-old Christopher Bennings confessed to the shooting after he was taken in custody on a misdemeanor warrant. Police say the shooting occurred on Dec. 11 in the 1600
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TONIGHT: Expect clear skies and relatively mild overnight lows in the 30’s for a lot of lower lying areas. EXTENDED: We stay in the 60’s, mostly dry and breezy for the next several days. Saturday could bring a few showers mostly confined to the High Country, and an up tick in winds which could contribute
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