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Bradley Davis

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – “CRIBBAGEPALOOZA” is hoping to pack Peak Pickleball on Sunday as the largest cribbage night in Southern Colorado.

The local sandwich shop, Colonel Mustard’s Sandwich Emporium, hosts a charity Cribbage night on the 15th of each month, a very important number to cribbage players.

Starting two years ago, Mustard’s Sandwich Emporium co-owner Mark Jakusovszky started an annual CRIBBAGEPALOOZA event as well.

This Sunday, on February 15, Jakusovsky is hosting the third CRIBBAGEPALOOZA at Peak Pickleball for the first time. The venue will allow for 100 or more people to play.

Tickets are $25 online or $35 at the door. All money benefits the local non-profit “Give’Em Heaven,” which provides resources to underprivileged individuals, families, and veterans.

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Scott Harrison

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Although the intersection of Marksdheffel and Peaceful Valley roads is in the Colorado Springs city limits, the neighborhoods around it are in unincorporated El Paso County, and the area is slightly north of the Fountain city limits.

Those are interesting aspects of a project that began on Tuesday to install traffic signals at the intersection.

For the next six to eight weeks, traffic on Peaceful Valley will be unable to cross Marksheffel or turn there, and Marksheffel drivers will be unable to turn onto Peaceful Valley.

Todd Frisbie, the city’s head traffic engineer, said that residents of a growing new neighborhood west of the intersection asked for signals to be installed there because of heavy traffic that made turns onto and off Marksheffel challenging.

“We did a study, probably a few years ago,” he explained. “There was a little confusion at the intersection because you had a right (turn) in and a right out on the west side of the intersection. On the east side of the intersection, you had a full movement. I think it just added a level of complexity.”

The first step in the $500,000 project is to remove the right-turn-only median on the west side of the intersection.

“There will be traffic signals, a new curb and gutter that we’re putting in, and a crosswalk across Marksheffel. That includes the design cost.”

In addition to the growing new neighborhood west of the intersection, an older, existing neighborhood is on the opposite side; there’s also significant traffic from the Lorson Ranch neighborhood to the north, and from Fountain to the south.

The detour around the construction is the next intersection north, at Poa Annua Street.

In a related project, the city is installing left-turn signals at the Marksheffel/Fontaine Boulevard intersection outside Lorson Ranch and more home construction to the west along Fontaine.

That project isn’t impacting traffic and should be finished soon.

Frisbie added that the east side of the Marksheffel/Peaceful Valley intersection will temporarily reopen during construction to allow drivers to access a church.

He revealed that the city annually receives several dozen requests to install traffic signals, but grants only a handful.

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Rob Namnoum

At Pueblo South high school on Tuesday, two students signed their letters of intent. Jake Pisciotta signed to play football at Western Colorado University and Kade Ortiz signed to play baseball at York University.

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Celeste Springer

Reporting by KRDO13 producer Stefan Funkhouser contributed to this article.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Ice cream lovers in Colorado Springs will soon have a lot to celebrate; an iconic sweets shop will be opening another location in the city.

BJ’s Velvet Freeze will be opening a new location.

According to the owner, the new location will be opening at 2900 E. Platte Ave., in the same lot as Fargo’s Pizza. The new location is part of a joint venture between the owner of the Colorado Springs’ location and another franchise owner.

But for those of you worried about the old location, you have nothing to fear. 

“It’s a huge part of my life. I have no immediate plans to sell, sell the business,” said Corey Hougher, owner of BJ’s Velvet Freeze. “This is my location here. I’m proud of it. The reason why for the expansion, too, is to grow our business.”

Houger said that you’ll be able to get the same ice cream at the new location, but it will offer some changes to the menu, like lunch options and other drinks. 

Editor’s note: A previous version of this story incorrectly said that the new location would replace the Human Bean. That reporting is incorrect, as the new location and Human Bean are under the same ownership, and the Human Bean will remain open. We apologize for the misunderstanding.

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Bradley Davis

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Emergency service crews in Colorado Springs show KRDO13’s Bradley Davis how bystander CPR can save a life.

According to the American Heart Association, proper bystander CPR within two minutes of a cardiac episode increases the patient’s chance of survival by over 80%. It also increases the likelihood of the patient leaving without permanent brain damage by almost 100%.

A field supervisor with American Medical Response (AMR), the company Colorado Springs contracts with for the city’s ambulance service, said he’s seen bystander CPR save lives first-hand.

“When we show up, and it’s being done, it really helps our process and our work on scene to keep that blood flowing early, all that healthy, oxygenated blood in the patient, to keep their brain, their lungs, and their heart with good, clean blood,” field supervisor Caleb Hadfield said.

American Medical Response (AMR) staff recommends asking your school or employer if they partner with any CPR training classes. If not, the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association host online and in-person classes weekly, ranging from $35-$75.

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Celeste Springer

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) announced the retirement of its K9 named Kai.

According to CSPD, K9 Kai served as an apprehension and narcotics detection dog. He started his career in 2019 and is hanging up the towel seven years later.

The police department said K9 Kai responded to more than 460 calls for service and assisted in 115 suspect surrenders.

Source: CSPD

“One of Kai’s favorite duties was engaging with the community—he participated in 74 educational demonstrations at schools across the area, showcasing the skill and dedication of our K9 Team,” read a post by CSPD.

The police department says Kai has a fulfilling life of retirement ahead of him.

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Scott Harrison

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Officials plan to repave more than 40 roads and perform other types of surface treatments on another 160, in the recently-released proposed version of the 2026 paving list.

Joshua Palmer, the county’s head engineer, said the focus will continue to be on preservation — investing more resources to keep already-good roads in that same condition, and reducing the number of roads in poor condition that require more expensive rebuilds.

One example of preservation will happen on the eastern end of Constitution Avenue, covering 1.5 miles between Marksheffel Road and the Colorado Springs city limits, a block east of Tutt Boulevard.

Concerning asphalt paving, two of the four longest stretches are in the Hanover area, south of Fountain; that’s where crews will continue repairing roads damaged by age and weather extremes a year ago.

KRDO 13’s The Road Warrior provided extensive coverage of the situation.

Four miles of Hanover Road, between Meridian and Old Pueblo roads, will be repaved, as well as an equal length of Myers Road, between Finch and Squirrel Creek roads.

The first step in road repair is using a rubberized material to seal cracks in the pavement; the longest such project this year is nearly six miles of Falcon Highway, between Curtis and JD Johnson roads.

A future step involves a variety of sealing techniques, such as a chip seal — in which crews apply small rocks over a tar-like substance that hardens and extends the life of a road until it needs repaving.

Those materials can be applied separately or mixed in other versions, such as a cape seal or slurry seal, and extend the life of a road up to ten years before repaving is required.

Workers placed a double chip seal on the heaviest-damaged section of Myers Road after last year’s damage.

The longest stretch of chip seal work will be five miles of Ellicott Highway, between Judge Orr and Big Springs roads.

County commissioners still have to finalize approving the list, but Commissioner Chairwoman Carrie Geitner expressed her support

To see the county’s 2026 paving list, visit: https://www.agendasuite.org/iip/elpaso/file/getfile/52146.

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Rob Namnoum

Johnnie Roane: Colorado Northwestern – Cross Country, Wrestling & Track

Emma Yancey: Fort Lewis College -Cross Country

Gabby Mares: Friends University – Cross Country

Serenity Higgins: Doane College – Softball

Justine Sifuentes: Kansas Wesleyan – Softball

Deondre Green: Colorado Western University – Football

Trevon Salas: South Dakota School of Mines – Football

Kobe Dooley: Air Force Academy – Football

Jakehlan Watts: Adams State University – Football

Savana Iverson: Knox College – Volleyball

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Celeste Springer

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Care and Share Food Bank and KRDO13 are teaming up for their annual “Spread the Love” food drive.

Those looking to donate can bring the best sandwich duo: peanut butter and jelly. Peanut butter is very in demand for food banks because it’s both nonperishable and a great source of protein. Throw in some jelly, and you have the fixings for a fun lunch!

The food drive runs from now until Feb. 13. You can also make a virtual donation by clicking here. Local YMCAs and businesses have also partnered for the event, creating several convenient drop-off locations:

Care and Share Food Bank

2605 Preamble Point , Colorado Springs, CO 80915

100 Greenhorn Drive, Pueblo, CO 81004

Kangaroo Coffee

319 S Hancock Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

326 N. Commercial St, Trinidad, CO 81082

Hanson HotSpring Spas

1835 Dublin Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

YMCA Locations

Pueblo YMCA3200 E. Spaulding AvePueblo, CO 81008

Briargate YMCA4025 Family PlaceColorado Springs, CO 80920

Tri-Lakes YMCA17250 Jackson Creek ParkwayMonument, CO 80132

First & Main YMCA3035 New Center PointColorado Springs, CO 80922

Downtown YMCA207 North Nevada AvenueColorado Springs, CO 80903

Southeast & Armed Services YMCA2190 Jet Wing DriveColorado Springs, CO 80916

Fountain Valley YMCA326 West Alabama AvenueFountain, CO 80817

Cottonwood Creek YMCA3920 Dublin Blvd.Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Senior Center1514 North Hancock AveColorado Springs, CO 80903

Banning Lewis Recreation Center6885 Vista Del Pico BoulevardColorado Springs, CO 80927

Chapel Heights Community Center4320 Jericho LoopColorado Springs, CO 80916

Cordera Community Center11894 Grand Lawn CircleColorado Springs, CO 80924

The Gathering Place at the Farm11141 Ridgeline DriveColorado Springs, CO 80921

The Promenade Shops at Briargate – Management Office

1885 Briargate Parkway Colorado Springs, CO 80920

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Scott Harrison

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — This should be the third and final week of a drainage project that has restricted traffic flow at the lone entrance to Rampart Park, on the city’s northeast side.

That will please many drivers who have had challenges navigating the narrow road with only one lane open during the project.

The second lane nearest the construction is closed to make room for construction equipment and ensure safety for workers.

Drivers at the bottom of the road to a popular dog park must travel 300 feet uphill to exit onto busy Lexington Drive, but they must also yield to oncoming traffic trying to avoid congestion at the entrance.

“When it first started, I didn’t think it was going to impact me,” said Jules Thompson. “But now that it has dragged on, there have been a few days that it has deterred me from coming here — because it’s getting a little dangerous.”

Other drivers express similar concerns and frustrations.

“When I came in, I actually had to veer off, like in the construction zone, because there was a car coming toward me, and I had no idea,” said Carrie Criswell. “So, a construction guy kinda let that guy pass and stopped the other folks coming.”

For Bill Moyer, handling his two dogs on a busy day at the park was more of a handful than the traffic impacts.

I don’t encounter cars too often,” he said. ” But one time, I did have to pull over between the barricades to let someone pass.”

Those drivers revealed that they were unaware of the reason for the project causing the traffic changes.

As KRDO 13’s The Road Warrior explained when construction began two weeks ago, workers are replacing an above-ground drainage channel between a sloped buffer zone and a retaining wall under a new housing development.

A heavy rainstorm last summer eroded part of the wall and damaged some of the plastic turf lining the concrete ditch.

Corey Rivera, the project manager, said that the ditch has existed for five years.

“At one point, we took out the concrete because it was old and had some bad spots. That’s why we went with this turf style, to try out a new technique, give it a natural look without going full native on there. This was one of the first test sites that we had.”

The crew assigned to the project has installed a 300-foot plastic pipe that will run the length of the retaining wall, attach to the stormwater outlet, and be buried underground.

Good weather has allowed the crew to make good progress.

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