ABSOLUTELY COLORADO: CSPD hosts free throw contest for Carmel Middle School
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) held a free throw contest with middle schoolers from Carmel Middle…
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Bringing comfort through scent: Newborn Hope helps NICU through scent
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A Colorado nonprofit is working to bring comfort to families navigating the challenges of a NICU stay in hospitals…
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Colorado Special Olympics athlete selected for National USA Games
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO)– A proud Colorado native is preparing for the opportunity of a lifetime. For more than two decades, Ashley Carabajal…
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Seniors at StoneCreek of Flying Horse surprised with therapy dog visit
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Seniors at StoneCreek of Flying Horse were surprised with therapy dogs. The dogs offer comfort, companionship, and…
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Tunnel to Towers Foundation pays off mortgage for CSPD officer injured in the line of duty
PEYTON, Colo. (KRDO) — The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has paid off the mortgage in full for Colorado Springs Police Department Corporal Cem Duzel,…
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National 211 Day highlights the services of the vital Pikes Peak United Way community hotline
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Pikes Peak United Way joined organizations nationwide on Wednesday in celebration of 211 Day, recognizing the vital…
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ABSOLUTELY COLORADO: Community rallies to send girl to summer camp
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Meet Taylor, who is headed to camp this summer thanks to an outpouring of support from her neighbors! The camp is…
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Vietnam veteran’s widow seeking assistance after heartfelt necklace goes missing in Falcon
FALCON, Colo. (KRDO) — A veteran’s widow is hoping her desperate plea will reach the right person after she lost a heartfelt memento in memory of…
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After kennel fire, Rocky Mountain Roosters owner raises money for firefighters
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.…
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Absolutely Colorado: Utility provider offering dozens of local students scholarships
PUEBLO WEST, Colo. (KRDO) — One local utility provider is offering high school students a unique opportunity through a scholarship that is…
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Colorado Springs grocery store helps grant 7-year-old’s unique birthday wish
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Many parents go above and beyond to make things happen for their kids, but one Colorado Springs mom exceeded…
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Colorado Springs medical providers offering no-cost cancer screening for El Paso Co. firefighters
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The CommonSpirit Penrose and St. Francis Cancer Centers will be providing no-cost lung cancer screenings to select…
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Gingersnap Rescue Ranch looking for volunteer help during winter months
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Gingersnap Rescue Ranch said it’s short on volunteers during the colder, winter months as it cares for over 250…
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ABSOLUTELY COLORADO: McClave Elementary School receives distinguished award and $10,000
BENT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A Colorado elementary school received national recognition and a large check to celebrate its exceptional student…
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Colorado Springs named silver-level bicycle friendly community
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The League of American Bicyclists presented the City of Colorado Springs with a Silver-level Bicycle Friendly…
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Something New provides gowns and suits to teens ahead of Night to Shine Ball
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Smiling faces were met with prom dresses and suits on Wednesday ahead of a glitzy night, Night to Shine. Night to…
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Five new rooms open at Salvation Army Family Hope Center to serve more families
Writing by KRDO13 producer Stefan Funkhouser contributed to this report. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Salvation Army’s Family Hope Center in…
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Homeward Pikes Peak hosts Stand Up for Our Community event to provide resources to unhoused
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Hundreds of unhoused neighbors received critical help in Colorado Springs on Monday. The 4th annual Stand Up…
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As winter cold hits, Mt. Carmel continues outdoor community food distribution
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Instead of packing it in, the Mt. Carmel volunteers are layering up and braving the elements to host the…
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Local initiative aims to transform lives and support the community in Colorado Springs
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — KRDO13 is getting an early look at a new volunteer effort that has big plans here in the Pikes Peak region. Sylvestor…
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