Vista Ridge victorious in week zero
Rob Namnoum
The Vista Ridge football team defeats Columbine 24-14 in week zero.
Pine Creek puts up a good fight against Valor Christian
Rob Namnoum
The Pine Creek football team opened up the season against Valor Christian on Friday night. The Eagles would fall 36-14.
Fountain Fort Carson vs. Arvada West
Rob Namnoum
The Fountain Fort Carson football team falls to Arvada West 34-13.
The Sand Creek football team scores 55 in their season opener
Rob Namnoum
The Sand Creek football team made a statement in week zero. As the Scorpions beat Denver East 55-13 on Friday night.
The CSCS football team opens up the season with a win
Rob Namnoum
The CSCS football team defeated Holyoke 36-19 on Friday night.
Firefighters rescue injured hiker on Garden of the Gods trail
Michael Logerwell
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – On Saturday, the Colorado Springs Fire Department’s High Angle Rescue Team responded to a call for help in the Garden of the Gods.
The fire department says they found an injured person along Scotsman Trail. The Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center names that trail as a favorite and describes it as “A moderate trail that loops through the Park,” where hikers can enjoy the distant views of the Central Garden formations from rolling, rocky trails.
The rescued party sustained only minor injuries, and CSFD reports that none of their firefighters were injured during the rescue.
Families who used Davis Mortuary services anxiously wait for answers
Marina Garcia
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter has been located, but has not been charged with any crimes despite the ongoing investigation into his funeral home.
But for families who may be impacted, that’s hard to accept, especially when their loved ones may have been left in that building for years.
One woman we spoke to now wonders if it was really her mother’s remains she put to rest.
Kahli Roth entrusted Davis Mortuary in 2024 with her mother’s dying wish: she wanted to be cremated and scattered in Washington. Kahli was sure to follow through and fulfill those wishes, or so she thought.
“It’s been really hard for me. My mom’s death is, like, one of the hardest things that I’ve had to deal with. And the fact that now I have so many questions going through my head, as to like, is she really, is she really there? Is he really here? Is she at rest?” Kahli questions.
Kahli tells us she chose Davis Mortuary because she knew they had been in business for over a century. She says she’s shocked at the betrayal that has affected her family and so many others.
Governor Polis has asked the Pueblo Coroner to resign; however, it’s still not clear whether he will actually step down. In the meantime, the Fremont County Coroner has been deputized to perform the Coroner’s duties in Pueblo County.
The Colorado Bureau of Investigations officials have set up a victim assistance tip line while the investigation continues, which families can reach at (719) 257-3359.
Fire reduces RV to just the frame in eastern Colorado Springs
Michael Logerwell
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Only the frame is left behind after a fire fully engulfed an RV in the eastern part of Colorado Springs.
The fire sent up big plumes of black smoke, leading to multiple viewers calling into KRDO13 to report the fire just east of Powers Blvd.
The Colorado Springs Fire Department says multiple units attacked the fire located at Aeroplaza Drive and Vapor Trail. The fire was declared under control just after 2:30 p.m.
Firefighters at the scene of the blaze said no one was injured. It’s still unclear how many people were displaced or how the fire started.
Nearly every elected official in Pueblo is calling for County Coroner Brian Cotter to step down
Michael Logerwell
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – This weekend, 14 elected Pueblo leaders collectively called for Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter to resign.
In the letter, posted on social media, Pueblo’s Leaders said, “It is in the best interest of Pueblo, and of the families we serve, that Coroner Brian Cotter resign immediately. Only then can we begin the process of moving forward, restoring trust, and rebuilding the integrity of this vital office.”
The letter acknowledges the grief and pain the news of the past week has brought to so many families.
“This is about doing what is right for our community during a time of crisis. This is an opportunity to show that while we may disagree on certain issues, we stand united when it comes to the well-being of Pueblo in this matter,” Pueblo’s Leaders wrote.
Signing the letter are:
Pueblo Mayor Heather Graham
Pueblo County Sheriff David Lucero
All three Pueblo County Commissioners
Six of seven Pueblo City Councilors (Councilor Joe Latino did not sign)
Pueblo County Assessor
Pueblo County Treasurer
Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder
The letter ends by thanking the El Paso County Coroner, Dr. Emily Russell-Kinsley, and the Fremont County Coroner, Randy Keller, for their hard work picking up the slack in Pueblo’s time of need.
However, this letter is really all they can do.
During Friday’s press conference with Governor Polis and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Sheriff David Lucero said there was no way for anyone in Pueblo’s Government to remove the coroner from his publicly elected post.
The only way to remove him is the only way to remove any public official: a recall petition.
The Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder released an outline describing the process to recall elected officials.
The first step includes a notice of intent, which has to be approved by the county clerk. The notice of intent needs to include the name of the official to recall and a reason for the recall.
After the notice of intent is approved, more than 16,400 people will have to sign the petition within a certain time limit.
Once those signatures are approved, it will trigger the recall election. That’s when voters would actually get to decide if they want to remove Cotter from the Coroner’s Office.
As of publication, Cotter has not resigned from his position as Pubelo County Coroner.
Security and hospitality services are being increased in Downtown Colorado Springs
Marina Garcia
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – If you’re downtown, you may see people walking around with neon green vests on, but don’t worry, they’re more approachable than you may think.
The Clean & Safe Pilot Program launched this summer, and now it’s increasing its manpower by adding ambassadors in the downtown area. It’s working to make the area more welcoming for locals and tourists- business owners say they’ve already noticed a difference.
One ambassador we spoke to says people often assume they are there to regulate the parking.
“We’ve had that a couple of times, they’re like, oh, I gotta run to my parking meter. I’m like, no, we’re not parking people. We’re here to help you out,” says Claire Ami, a downtown ambassador.
But if they’re not there to give you a ticket, what exactly do these ambassadors do?
They are downtown’s first line of defense in case someone needs medical attention, they pick up trash, interact with people experiencing homelessness, and even hand out water to ensure everyone is staying hydrated.
“There was a person that we helped, about two weeks ago, when it was really hot, and actually kind of smoky out, and he was having some heat exhaustion from being out. He was wearing long sleeves, an older, elderly fellow, and helped him out,” says Claire. “For me, I’m passionate about our community. So I want to make sure it feels happy, pleasant, positive. And I think that’s the mission.”
Ambassadors are on duty Wednesday through Sunday from 11 in the morning until 6 at night.
By September, the program intends to have two full-time outreach workers to provide quick assistance to individuals in crisis, working closely with police and security.