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KRDO13 @krdo13.bsky.social · 5h

The entirety of the White House East Wing appears to have been knocked down, photos show, as President Donald Trump moves swiftly ahead with plans to construct a massive new ballroom.

Photos show entirety of East Wing, including its colonnade, torn down

By Kevin Liptak, Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — The entirety of the White House East Wing appears to have been knocked down, photos published Thursday show,

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KRDO13 @krdo13.bsky.social · 6h

Tropical Storm Melissa is barely moving through the Caribbean, and that’s exactly what makes it so dangerous. The longer it lingers, the more rain it dumps and the more likely it is to rapidly intensify into a monster storm.

Melissa is forecast to become a major hurricane. It could be a worst-case scenario for Jamaica

By CNN Meteorologists Briana Waxman, Mary Gilbert (CNN) — Tropical Storm Melissa is barely moving through the Caribbean, and that’s exactly what

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KRDO13 @krdo13.bsky.social · 7h

King Charles III became the first British monarch to pray publicly with a pope in 500 years during his state visit to the Vatican on Thursday, after a bruising week back home with the continued fallout over the Prince Andrew scandal.

King Charles prays with Pope Leo at the Vatican as Prince Andrew scandal looms back home

By Christopher Lamb, Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Rome (CNN) — King Charles III became the first British monarch to pray publicly with a pope in 500

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KRDO13 @krdo13.bsky.social · 8h

An analysis found that government sites have an average of 307 accessibility violations per page, with more than half failing basic keyboard navigation requirements.

Time is running out for government websites to fix accessibility issues

AudioEye reports that government websites face a 2026 accessibility deadline, with many failing to meet standards, risking legal issues.

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KRDO13 @krdo13.bsky.social · 9h

Police say 26-year-old Megumi Morris was driving eastbound near the 700 block when she lost control of her bike and crashed on Oct. 2.

Police publicly identify motorcyclist killed on Maizeland Road in Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) has publicly identified the motorcyclist who was killed on Maizeland Road

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KRDO13 @krdo13.bsky.social · 10h

Target will lay off 1,000 corporate employees and close 800 open roles — affecting roughly 8% of its global corporate workforce — the company said Thursday.

Target will lay off around 1,000 employees

By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Target will lay off 1,000 corporate employees and close 800 open roles — affecting roughly 8% of its

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KRDO13 @krdo13.bsky.social · 10h

The Colorado Springs Police Department says that three juveniles have been arrested after allegedly committing a string of different crimes across the area.

Colorado Springs Police Department investigating potential arson case

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) says they believe they may have an arson case on their hands after a fire

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KRDO13 @krdo13.bsky.social · 11h

Much like insider trading on the stock market, inside information on teams can be worth a lot of money.

Stunning NBA charges reveal the sports gambling reckoning is already here

CNN By Dana O'Neil, CNN (CNN) — Deep in the weeds of the 23-page federal indictment alleging game fixing in the NBA, prosecutors cite a text from

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KRDO13 @krdo13.bsky.social · 11h

The Colorado Springs Police Department says that three juveniles have been arrested after allegedly committing a string of different crimes across the area.

Three juveniles accused of robbery, assault, and crashing stolen vehicle

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) says that three juveniles have been arrested after allegedly committing a

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KRDO13 @krdo13.bsky.social · 12h

Cloudy skies are in our future!

A FEW RAIN SHOWERS THIS AFTERNOON

Rest Of Today: Thursday afternoon-evening brings a chance of moisture in the form of showers around I-25 and Colorado Springs. Latest timing points at

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KRDO13 @krdo13.bsky.social · 13h

In this week’s Restaurant Roundup, a dozen violations at a local Korean kitchen led to a big change for the restaurant. Meanwhile, a small taco shop is bringing big flavor with a side of refried beans and cleanliness.

Fountain restaurant cleans up act with new owner, Colo. Springs taco shop triumphs in tidiness

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - In this week’s Restaurant Roundup, a dozen violations at a local Korean kitchen led to a big change for the restaurant.

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KRDO13 @krdo13.bsky.social · 14h

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) says a deputy and K9 duo were able to locate a firearm and drugs on a suspect, including about 350 fentanyl pills.

El Paso County deputy and K9 duo locate fentanyl pills, other drugs in vehicle search

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) says a deputy and K9 duo were able to locate a firearm and drugs on a suspect,

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KRDO13 @krdo13.bsky.social · 14h

A teacher at a Thornton school was taken to the hospital after he was stabbed at the entrance to the parking lot, police say.

Teacher stabbed at Thornton school, suspect in custody

THORNTON, Colo. (KRDO) -- A teacher at a Thornton school was taken to the hospital after being stabbed at the entrance to the parking lot on Thursday, our

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KRDO13 @krdo13.bsky.social · 15h

The very first QuikTrip location in Colorado Springs has opened its doors, according to a company spokesperson.

First QuikTrip location in Colorado Springs opens for business

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The very first QuikTrip location in Colorado Springs has opened its doors, according to a company spokesperson. The new

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KRDO13 @krdo13.bsky.social · 16h

A Cañon City man is accused of taking photos up the skirt of a woman at Walmart, and police say their investigation later unveiled more than 1,000 photos/videos of presumed child sex abuse material.

Man accused of taking photos up skirt of woman; Investigation unveils child sex abuse material

CAÑON CITY, Colo. (KRDO) -- A Cañon City man is accused of taking photos up the skirt of a woman at Walmart, and police say their investigation later

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KRDO13 @krdo13.bsky.social · 17h

Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirms they were called out this morning after a mountain lion became roadkill along I-25 in Douglas County.

Mountain lion hit, killed along I-25; Updates on Greenland Wildlife Overpass

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) confirms they were called out on Thursday morning after a mountain lion became roadkill

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KRDO13 @krdo13.bsky.social · 17h

The Pueblo County Coroner's Office has publicly released the identity of a 40-year-old woman who was found deceased in an abandoned greenhouse.

Coroner identifies 40-year-old woman found deceased in abandoned Pueblo Co. greenhouse

PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Pueblo County Coroner's Office has publicly released the identity of a 40-year-old woman who was found deceased in an

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KRDO13 @krdo13.bsky.social · 18h

SPREAD THE WORD: Starting tomorrow, Poor Richard's is providing free meals to federal employees who have been recently furloughed, laid off, or are working without pay in the federal shutdown.

Want to help? Poor Richard's says you can contribute in a box at the restaurant or in your order.

Poor Richard's offering free meals and drinks for federal employees and families during shutdown

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Starting Friday, Oct. 24, Poor Richard's Restaurant says it'll be offering free meals and drinks to federal employees

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KRDO13 @krdo13.bsky.social · 19h

Children's Hospital Colorado, in partnership with COS Foodies, is hoping members of the community will bring donations to select locations on Nov. 6 for a food drive.

Children's Hospital Colorado seeking donations for Nov. 6 food drive

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Children's Hospital Colorado, in partnership with COS Foodies, is hoping members of the community will bring donations

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KRDO13 @krdo13.bsky.social · 20h

A Rampart High School senior says she was denied the chance to paint a Bible verse on her parking spot, and now a national religious liberty group is stepping in.

A Bible verse, a parking spot and a legal fight: D20 senior challenges school decision

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A Rampart High School senior says she was denied the chance to paint a Bible verse on her parking spot, and now a

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KRDO13 @krdo13.bsky.social · 21h

Former world chess champion Vladimir Kramnik is being investigated for bullying and harassment following the death of fellow player Daniel Naroditsky, world chess governing body FIDE has announced.

Former world chess champion Vladimir Kramnik investigated for bullying following death of grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Former world chess champion Vladimir Kramnik is being investigated for bullying and harassment following the death of

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KRDO13 @krdo13.bsky.social · 1d

The Pentagon is barring nearly all Defense Department personnel, including military commanders, from talking to Congress or state lawmakers unless they have received prior approval from the agency’s office of legislative affairs, according to a memo.

Hegseth orders prior approval for ‘all interactions’ between military officials and Congress

By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The Pentagon is barring nearly all Defense Department personnel, including military commanders, from talking to

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KRDO13 @krdo13.bsky.social · 1d

A key group of American borrowers is falling significantly behind on their car loans.

A significant group of Americans are falling behind on their car payments - an economic warning sign

By Matt Egan, Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — A key group of American borrowers is falling significantly behind on their car loans. It’s yet another sign

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KRDO13 @krdo13.bsky.social · 1d

Astronomers have spotted a quasi-moon near Earth — and the small space rock has likely been hanging out near our planet unseen by telescopes for about 60 years, according to new research.

Astronomers discover previously unknown quasi-moon near Earth

By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Astronomers have spotted a quasi-moon near Earth — and the small space rock has likely been hanging out near our

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KRDO13 @krdo13.bsky.social · 1d

The US military conducted a lethal strike against a boat in the eastern Pacific on Tuesday, killing both people on board, according to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

US military strikes boat in Pacific in apparent expansion of campaign against alleged drug trafficking

By Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The US military conducted a lethal strike against a boat in the eastern Pacific on Tuesday, killing both people on

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