Willis Scott
KRDO NewsChannel 13
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
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Graffiti at Focus on the Family references Club Q Shooting
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Focus on the Family is the target of graffiti that references the Club Q shooting. Someone spray painted the sign in front of the Colorado Springs-based Christian organization. The message reads: "Their blood is on your hands. Five lives taken." It's an apparent reference to the mass shooting at the → Read More
Deadly crash on I-25 near Pikes Peak International Raceway, northbound lanes closed
FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KRDO) -- Northbound I-25 is closed due to a deadly crash between Exit 122, Pikes Peak International Raceway, and Exit 123, Clear Spring Ranch, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. CDOT tweeted about the closure just before 9:00 a.m. Thursday. State troopers tell KRDO a pickup truck and semi-truck were involved in → Read More
El Paso County Sheriff's Office conduct death investigation in Stratmoor Hills neighborhood
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office tweeted Monday morning it's conducting a death investigation. The investigation is in the 2100 Block of B Street in the Stratmoor Hills neighborhood, near the intersection of Venetucci Blvd. and B St. The sheriff's office is sending a public information officer to the → Read More
Part of County Road 25 in Teller County closed early Sunday morning due to police activity
TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- A man is facing felony charges after police arrested him during a traffic stop Sunday morning. According to Woodland Park Police, officers tried stopping a car with an equipment malfunction around 2:52 a.m. The driver didn't pull over when police turned on their lights. Police said the driver continued to → Read More
Governor Polis tests positive for COVID-19
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — Governor Jared Polis and First Gentleman Marlon Reis have both tested positive for COVID-19. Polis made the announcement on his Facebook page Saturday night. He said they are both asymptomatic, feeling well, and will continue to isolate at home. “Marlon and I are feeling well so far, and are in good → Read More
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office looking for package theft suspect
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a package theft on Old Stage Coach Road near Highway 83. The sheriff’s office said between about 2:30 p.m. and 2:50 p.m. on Friday, the suspect drove up to the entrance of the driveway, exited his car, walked up to the home’s → Read More
Where to cut down your Christmas tree in southern Colorado
SOUTHERN COLORADO, Colo. (KRDO) — Looking to take part in the age old tradition of chopping down your own Christmas tree this holiday season? There are several districts you can go to in the Pike & San Isabel National Forests for a tree. The Pikes Peak Ranger District is closest to Colorado Springs, with permits → Read More
Police activity slowing traffic on I-25 at Purcell Boulevard
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Pueblo Police are slow rolling traffic on southbound I-25 between Exit 108, Purcell Boulevard, and Exit 104, Eden. The Colorado Department of Transportation is asking drivers to use caution and expect delays. We will update this story when more information is available. I-25 SB: Police activity between Exit 108 - → Read More
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office searching for an attempted murder suspect
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputies went to a home on the 900 block of Harbourne Street for a shots fired call around 2:50 p.m. Saturday. Deputies said they learned the suspect parked outside the home and talked to the people inside. The sheriff’s office said the man pulled out → Read More
Crash closes Academy Blvd. at Morning Sun Ave.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs Police said there is a five vehicle traffic accident near the intersection of Morning Sun Ave. and N. Academy Blvd. The left and middle lane of northbound N. Academy Blvd. is closed to traffic. Police tell drivers to expect delays and avoid the area. 5 vehicle traffic accident → Read More
Train derailment closes Highway 67 in Florence
FLORENCE, Colo. (KRDO) — Highway 67 is closed at Highway 115 in Florence because of a train derailment, according to Colorado State Patrol. There is a local detour in place. CSP is telling drivers to use Moore Drive when travelling northbound on H67. The train crew needs to bring a recovery crane in from Denver, → Read More
Deadly shooting in east Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs Police are investigating a shooting at Murray Blvd. and Platte Ave. Police said one person is dead on the scene. The violent crimes unit is taking over the investigation. No other information is available at this time, according to police. We have a crew at the scene and will update this story when we have more details. → Read More
Bicyclist seriously hurt after crash in northwest Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs Police said a bicyclist has life-threatening injuries after he was hit by a car Sunday afternoon. The crash happened on Centennial Blvd. near Garden of the Gods Rd. in northwest Colorado Springs. Police said the bicyclist and a car were both traveling south on Centennial Blvd. when the → Read More
Colorado restaurants can now apply for winter outdoor grants
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — Governor Jared Polis, in partnership with the Colorado Restaurant Association, the Colorado Restaurant Foundation, and Xcel Energy, announced that applications are open for the Winter Outdoor Grant Program. The program will provide funds to restaurants to winterize patio space for outdoor dining. In mid-October, Gov. Polis was joined by CRA and restaurateurs → Read More
Pueblo Police investigating deadly weekend shooting
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Pueblo Police are investigating the shooting death of a male victim in Pueblo. The Pueblo Police Department received a 911 call from the 2100 block of E. 9th St. on Saturday around 7:02 p.m. The caller told police a male was bleeding and needed help. When officers got there, they found → Read More
Palmer and Doherty High Schools move to remote learning
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs School District 11 announced Sunday afternoon that both Doherty High School and Palmer High School will move to remote learning. The district said two positive COVID-19 cases were identified at Doherty High School, and because of a lack of available guest teachers, the school will move to remote → Read More
One woman killed in crash on Marksheffel Road
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — One person is dead after a car crash on Marksheffel Rd. Sunday afternoon. Police received a call about the crash at 2:54 p.m. Police said a woman died in the crash, and several other people were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. At least two cars were involved → Read More
Gov. Polis ordered flags lowered Saturday to honor Commerce City Police Officer Curt Holland
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Governor Jared Polis ordered flags lowered to half staff on all public buildings statewide from sunrise to sunset on Saturday to honor the passing of Commerce City Police Officer Curt Holland. Officer Holland was killed in a crash on October 16. He leaves behind his wife Amanda, and two young → Read More
Boo at the Zoo continues for five more nights
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Boo at the Zoo will resume for five more nights at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. The event is a unique way for families to trick-or-treat and enjoy Halloween festivities. This year’s Boo at the Zoo started October 17-18, and will continue Oct. 23-25 and 30-31. Boo hours are 3:40 to 8:30 → Read More
Dollar General and 7-Eleven evacuated after small fire
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — A Dollar General and 7-Eleven in Pueblo were temporarily evacuated Saturday night after a small fire started in the back of the Dollar General. It happened at the store on East 4th St. and North Hudson Ave. Police told KRDO some boxes caught fire in the loading dock of the Dollar → Read More