KRDO13’s Brynn Carman emcees Peak Vista’s Signature Breakfast of Champions Fundraiser

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- KRDO13's Brynn Carman was the emcee of today's Peak Vista's Signature Breakfast of Champions Fundraiser. Brynn and around 1,000 people gathered at the Broadmoor to celebrate Olympic and Paralympic athletes, as well as local champions of community health. The fundraiser will help Peak Vista cover the cost for patients who

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Winds calming and temperatures dropping as storm system departs

As the upper-level storm system that brought rain, snow, and strong winds moves east, skies will continue to clear. Meanwhile, the strong winds we felt earlier this afternoon will subside through the evening hours. With cooler air in place, lighter winds, and clear skies overnight, temperatures will drop quickly to the coldest readings we've felt

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Early morning house fire in La Junta caused partially by old wiring, fire department says

LA JUNTA, Colo. (KRDO) -- The La Junta Fire Department (LJFD) says old wiring was one of the causes of an early morning house fire on Thursday. According to LJFD, they responded to an alarm for a reported structure fire around 5 a.m. at 14 West 7th. According to officials, firefighters saw smoke coming from

9th annual Colorado Free Application Days waives state resident fees at 31 public colleges, institutions

STATEWIDE, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) and Gov. Jared Polis say the ninth annual Colorado Free Application Days is back. The event, which will run from October 20 to October 22, will allow students to apply to all 31 public colleges and institutions, as well as other private institutions, with

Jet Wing/South Academy intersection in Colorado Springs closing from Thursday through Saturday

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The latest in a series of weekend intersection closures in the ongoing South Academy Boulevard improvements project started on Thursday. Jet Wing Drive is closed at the Academy intersection until 5 p.m. Saturday; the closure was originally scheduled to begin at 7 a.m., but didn't begin until 11 a.m. The

Restaurant Roundup: Salad spot fails inspection, redemption for one former low scorer

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Modern Market at North Powers Boulevard and South Carefree Circle failed its recent routine health inspection after more than a dozen food items were reported at unsafe temperatures. Meanwhile, Texas Roadhouse on North Powers Boulevard earned a high score after previously being featured as a low scorer on Restaurant Roundup.

Cañon City arrested in connection with alleged stabbing, attempted robbery in Penrose area

FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Fremont County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) says a Cañon City man has been arrested in connection with an alleged attempted robbery and stabbing on October 6. According to FCSO, deputies were sent to St. Thomas More Hospital for a reported stabbing. They say during the investigation, FCSO identified 41-year-old Joshua

Lutheran HS responds to CHSAA’s probation of athletic department that cited ‘racist language’ after KRDO13 reports

PARKER, Colo. (KRDO) -- Lutheran High School is responding after its athletics department was put on probation and now faces a potential suspension after CHSAA says it determined that racist and discriminatory language was present at Lutheran athletic events following KRDO13 reports. KRDO13 reached out to Lutheran Executive Director Dan Gehrke for comment on the