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FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KRDO) — Family members have identified the motorcyclist who is facing serious injuries after colliding with a pedestrian on Highway 85 last week.

Cynthia McPherson took to GoFundMe, writing that Bryce Lamb was the motorcyclist who is now facing a swelling brain and other serious injuries.

According to the Fountain Police Department, he was traveling south on South Highway 85 on Sept. 30. Police say a pedestrian was walking in the crosswalk, but against the crossing indicator.

The pedestrian was hit and killed, and police have identified her as 44-year-old Sharla Willer. Lambs’ family claims that he “swerved to miss” her. KRDO13 reached out to the Fountain Police Department, and a spokesperson said they do not have enough information at this time to confirm whether that was the case.

“Our hearts and prayers go out to the pedestrian’s family,” wrote McPherson.

As of Oct. 5, Lamb’s GoFundMe states that he is showing some activity, but still has brain swelling.

“We still have a long road ahead of us but thank you all for the prayers,” read an update on the page.

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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — On Monday, the Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity, Widefield School District 3 (WSD3), and Careers in Construction Colorado (CICC) held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new housing development.

Dubbed “Rising Moon,” the neighborhood will feature homes specifically earmarked for WSD3 teachers as part of a new Housing for Educators program.

According to our previous reporting, 41 lots are available to members across the community, but at least 14 are set aside for WSD3 employees.

As part of the program, officials say high school students in the Careers in Construction Colorado program will get hands-on training, helping build some of the homes.

“If we want a strong community, then we need to have affordable housing at all levels,” said Kris Lewis, CEO of Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity.

Habitat for Humanity says each home will look different, as they are specifically tailored to the prospective homeowner’s income. Lewis says one of the things that makes the homes affordable is the fact that 90 percent of the building is done by volunteer labor.

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Celeste Springer

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) has released new information after a fire displaced residents of a home off Roanoke Street over the weekend.

As seen in the video above, a fire erupted the evening of Saturday, Oct. 4. CSFD says that when crews arrived, they entered the home and found a couch on fire. The fire was under control about 15 minutes after they arrived, a spokesperson with CSFD said.

The Colorado Springs Fire Department says that “an electrical malfunction ignited the couch.”

Here are some tips to prevent electrical fires in your home, per CSFD:

Never overload outlets or power strips

Replace damaged cords immediately

Keep furniture and curtains away from outlets and heat sources

Test smoke alarms monthly

Always know two ways out of every room in your home and practice getting out of those areas quickly

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Scott Harrison

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — At a time when local governments are focusing more on pedestrian safety, mailbox placement has become an issue for several viewers who recently contacted KRDO 13’s The Road Warrior.

Those viewers said that many of the streets east of Sierra High School — between Jet Wing Drive and Astrozon Boulevard — have mailboxes that are near or in the middle of sidewalks.

“I have a friend here who walks with a walker, and I know she always walks in the street,” said Margo Dunbar, who lives in the area. “But I’ve never asked her why.”

Tom Moreno lives on a block where — for unclear reasons — all of the homes have mailboxes off the sidewalk.

“Accessibility for wheelchairs is not very good,” he said. “When people do come by here with wheelchairs, you see that they’re having difficulty getting up onto that type of sidewalk.”

Because the area is part of an older neighborhood, it’s possible that the original developer or builder placed the mailboxes on sidewalks and curbs to provide easy mail delivery for postal carriers.

Several neighbors said that they moved their mailboxes off the sidewalks and into their yards to avoid obstructing them.

City officials explained that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires a clearance of at least three feet around a mailbox, and the city prefers a maximum of four feet; however, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has overall authority over mailbox placement.

The city said that when disputes arise, city officials try to meet with the USPS and affected homeowners to resolve the situation.

Solutions include asking homeowners to relocate their mailboxes, providing alternative access (such as establishing a single location for mailboxes in a neighborhood), or changing the design of future sidewalk projects.

Dunbar said that she’s willing to move her mailbox if it’s causing a problem for pedestrians, and wouldn’t support community mailboxes.

“I like to see the mailman putting the mail in my mailbox, and then I come out and get it,” she said. “Some of the homes have larger mailboxes that are locked for security. I would think those are harder for someone to get around.”

The city asks that residents report any sidewalk concerns to ensure clear, accessible sidewalks for everyone.

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Marina Garcia

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – In three days, students won’t see the face of their teacher, but instead a substitute to fill in for one day in preparation for the anticipated strike on October 8th.

This was decided after the board ended a 56-year master agreement with the Colorado Springs Education Association in December of last year.

RELATED: Colorado Springs D11 teachers, School Board & parents react to new strike date

A teacher we spoke to says this temporary moment of interruption is worth a long-term solution.

“I think teaching has always been challenging, but now it’s getting to be impossible,” says Rebecca Kuenn, a D11 elementary teacher. “Had you said to me three years ago that I would even ponder going on strike, I would have said you were out of your mind, but I have just seen a constant increase in teacher stress levels.”

Teachers have accused the district of refusing to engage in collective bargaining, while the board maintains it has dedicated funding to raises.

But Kuenn says for her, it’s not about the money but more about the lack of support from the board.

“It’s about us wanting to provide quality education for our students. And we need the time and the support. And when you are under constant stress, constant increasing demands, it’s very difficult,” says Kuenn.

D11 tells us that they have hired substitute teachers and positions have been filled in preparation for Wednesday. They say the week will proceed like any other week of instruction.

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Michael Logerwell

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Bikers, hikers, and even some dogs came out to enjoy the last motorless morning at the Garden of the Gods this year.

If you’re unfamiliar, it’s when the road through the park is closed to cars, giving people a chance to slow down and enjoy the scenery. 

The final 2025 edition of the event went out with a bang! Sunday was the perfect day to take advantage of the lack of noisy cars and soak in the fall colors and beauty of the Garden of the Gods.

Don’t fret if you missed out; Motorless Mornings will start up again in April 2026.

For more information, click here.

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Mackenzie Stafford

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – On Saturday, October 4, just after 1 a.m., the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) got a report of a shooting in the 2400 block of N. Union Blvd.

Officers say when they arrived, they found a woman with a gunshot wound to her stomach. Police say the shooting victim was transported to a local hospital, where she was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released.

CSPD officers say they got a description of the shooter, the car they were in, and what direction they were headed.

Police say they found the suspected car right around 1:20 a.m. But, officers say that when they tried to conduct a traffic stop, the shooting suspect and sole occupant of the car fled officers. CSPD says that a force stop method was authorized, so they conducted a PIT maneuver near E. Pikes Peak Ave and S. Roosevelt St.

Police say they got the car to come to a stop and took the driver/shooting suspect into custody without incident. CSPD arrested 37-year-old Steven M Vigil.

Police say the CSPD Assault Unit responded to the scene to take over the investigation.

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Celeste Springer

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A multi-car pileup on northbound Powers Boulevard caused delays Friday afternoon.

The crash was between Barnes Road and Stetson Hills Boulevard.

A KRDO13 crew arrived and reported seeing at least seven cars. Since then, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) has released information that 12 vehicles were involved in three different crashes.

CSPD says that, as of 1:27 p.m., there were no major injuries reported.

Police say a vehicle traveling north stalled in the left lane, resulting in three separate crashes with a total of 12 vehicles involved.

KRDO13 spoke with one man on scene who said he was driving when all of a sudden he saw so many brake lights. He says he tried to stop as fast as he could, but unfortunately, he got caught in the middle of the crash.

The cars involved in the wreck were still lined up along Powers Boulevard as of 2 p.m. By 4 p.m., all the cars had been cleared.

KRDO13 reached out to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to see if a crash such as this would prompt any changes. A spokesperson for the state agency said they’re constantly monitoring accidents but won’t look into crash mitigation unless there’s a prominent pattern. 

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Scott Harrison

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The latest delay in the year’s street paving operation was due to an unexpected shutdown of the asphalt plant providing material.

It happened last Thursday, a day before paving on Bonforte Boulevard was scheduled to start; a member of the paving team said that the plant was hit by lightning.

Fortunately, the plant quickly resumed production in time to begin paving last Friday on 1.5 miles of Bonforte between Highway 47 to Constitution Road, just north of US 50.

As of this Friday, the paving appears to be nearly complete, with only lane markings remaining to be applied.

Paving on Bonforte had already been slowed by rainy weather and what officials described as a delay in acquiring permits from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), because both ends of Bonforte touch the highway intersections.

Neighbors and drivers said that they’re happy to see the much-needed paving happen, but also are frustrated by the slow pace of progress.

“I was hoping they’d done more paving sooner,” said neighbor Michael Perez. “We had a lot of dust around here. It was pretty bad for a while. My cars, I had to come out here and hose them off, to keep that gritty dirt off.”

Another neighbor said that because of the dust, he repainted his house and hired a professional to clean the interior.

Yet — for some residents — the benefits of the Bonforte paving far outweigh any inconveniences.

“That’s the best part, is to have the nice road where you’re not bouncing around, you don’t have to dodge potholes or dips in the road,” said neighbor Kellie Saylor. “And when it’s not paved, you don’t have to dodge the water holes.”

Other projects on the paving list were delayed by planned and unexpected utility projects that must be finished before paving starts.

Officials remain confident that they’ll complete this year’s paving before the arrival of winter weather, and the area’s warmer climate should help in that regard.

The next stops for paving crews are Saratoga and Lexington roads — slightly east of Bonforte — where the city removed 40 trees that had damaged the concrete infrastructure and would have undermined a repaving job.

Paving began on Friday on Lexington.

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Celeste Springer

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — A spokesperson with D60 says Central High School was briefly put on lockdown Thursday afternoon.

According to the Pueblo Police Department, there was a report of a man with a weapon near the school, but he got into a vehicle and drove away.

A spokesperson with D60 said that there are police in the area as a precautionary measure, but there is not a threat to the school, or a threat inside the school.

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