Elderly Pueblo County woman dies due to coronavirus
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The first death connected to coronavirus in Pueblo County has been reported Thursday. According to the Pueblo…
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How is this ‘stay at home order’ different than what Colorado was already doing?
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced on Wednesday afternoon he was issuing a stay-at-home order for the state…
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US now has the most coronavirus cases in the world
(AP) — The United States now leads the world in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases. According to a running count by Johns Hopkins University,…
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Colorado unemployment claims soar 737% amid virus shutdown
DENVER (AP) — Colorado had more than 19,000 unemployment claims last week and that’s a 737% increase from the previous week as businesses laid off…
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Colorado Springs, El Paso County leaders admit surprise at governor’s Stay-at-Home order
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Local elected leaders revealed during a briefing Thursday that they were not consulted by Gov. Jared Polis before…
Continue ReadingPerson in their 20s tests positive for first case of COVID-19 in Costilla County
COSTILLA COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A southern Colorado county has its first confirmed case of COVID-19, health department officials in Costilla County…
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Resident warns of scammers asking donations for veterans during COVID-19 stay-at-home order
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Residents in Colorado Springs say there are scammers knocking on doors asking for money while people stay at home…
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Two more deaths from COVID-19 reported in El Paso County; total up to 7
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Two more people in El Paso County have died from complications linked to COVID-19, the public health department…
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Colorado governor updates public health order, allowing churches to remain open
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Governor Jared Polis has updated a public health order following a KRDO NewsChannel 13 Investigation into…
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Pueblo County jail release inmates to combat COVID-19
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — To combat the COVID-19 outbreak, the Pueblo County Jail has released more than a hundred inmates. According to the Pueblo…
Continue ReadingQuestions surrounding stimulus checks answered
The Senate unanimously passed the largest relief bill in U.S. history. It includes sending checks of $1,200 to most Americans and expanding…
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WEATHER ALERT FRIDAY NIGHT
Another day of extreme fire danger is in the forecast as winds gust through the…
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Colorado State Patrol issues statewide accident alert
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Colorado State Patrol issued a statewide accident alert Wednesday night. This means if you are involved in a crash…
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Grass fire burns overnight at Cheyenne Mountain State Park
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Fire crews from multiple agencies were called to battle a grass fire near Cheyenne Mountain State Park Wednesday…
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List of ‘critical businesses’ in Colorado exempt from stay-at-home order
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — On Wednesday, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issued a state-wide stay-at-home order, temporarily closing all non-critical…
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US Air Force Academy employee tests positive for COVID-19
US AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — In a release Wednesday, officials with the US Air Force Academy reported a civilian employee with the 10th Air…
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Realtors weigh effects of coronavirus on southern Colorado housing market
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Whether you’re buying a home or selling one in southern Colorado, the COVID-19 pandemic could impact the process.…
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Catholic churches adapt during the coronavirus crisis
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — During these uncertain times, Monsignor Bob Jaeger of St. Paul’s Church in Colorado Springs is trying to give…
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Homeless camp starts grass fire at Academy and Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Crews were called to a grass fire just south of the Academy Boulevard and Pikes Peak Avenue intersection at around…
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Cyclist hit by car in Colorado Springs dies
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A bicyclist who was struck by a sedan Tuesday night has died from his injuries, police said. The crash involving a…
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