Updating some key road projects planned for Colorado Springs area
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — As far back as 2018, local officials announced plans for major road and traffic upgrades near Garden of the Gods and…
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Daniels runs for 3 TDs in Air Force’s season-opening victory
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — Haazig Daniels ran for three touchdowns and Air Force beat Lafayette 35-14 on Saturday. Daniels’ third TD run, a…
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Mental health calls rise at Mt. Carmel as U.S. troops leave Afghanistan
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– The last U.S troops have left Afghanistan after nearly two decades, ending America’s longest war. While the…
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22 Until None veterans rally held in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Today, the veteran’s group 22 Until None held a rally to raise awareness for veteran suicide. The event was called…
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UCCS and U.S. Space Force partner to create new program
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The United States Space Force is teaming up with the University of Colorado Colorado Springs to offer new research…
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Trump says he ‘single-handedly’ made decision to move Space Command to Alabama
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — In January, a high-level government source told KRDO that the decision to move Space Command was made by former…
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Senior Air Force Academy NCO faces court-martial, charged with sexual assault and battery
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — A general court-martial is scheduled for August 23 for an NCO at the Air Force Academy. According to the…
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Sesquicentennial Minute: most famous pilot in history influenced Air Force Academy landing in Colorado Springs
AIR FORCE, Colo. (KRDO) — The Air Force Academy has been synonymous with Colorado Springs for nearly 70 years. But the academy could have very…
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Local car dealership donates $10k to non-profit that helps children of fallen military and first responders
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Wednesday, Larry H. Miller Liberty Toyota presented a $10,000 check to Angles of America’s Fallen. The non-profit…
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Pueblo Air Force Veteran speaks out on U.S. troops leaving Afghanistan
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Maurice Burkhead, an Air Force veteran who comes from a military family, shared his feelings on the situation in Afghanistan.…
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Purple Heart awarded to retired 1st Sergeant Reginald Barrett
FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) — Monday, retired First Sergeant Reginald Barrett was awarded the United States Armed Forces’ oldest award, the Purple…
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Veteran taking cross country bike trip to raise awareness for mental health
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– One Marine Corp veteran is raising awareness and support for the Wounded Warrior Project in a big way. Nick Novotny…
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U.S. Air Force Academy reopening to the public
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — After nearly 17 months of closure due to COVID-19, the Academy is reopening to the public on Monday, August…
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Masks required at Fort Carson regardless of vaccination status
FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) — Effective July 31, masks will be required while inside all Fort Carson facilities regardless of vaccination status. Fort…
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Briargate Post Office renamed after Fort Carson chaplain who made the ultimate sacrifice
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — During a ceremony Friday, the Briargate Post Office was given a new name. From now on, the post office will be…
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Retired Fort Carson veteran gifted new home
LARKSPUR, Colo. (KRDO) — A retired Fort Carson veteran received the keys to their brand new home in Larkspur Wednesday. Retired Sgt. William “Jaye”…
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Peterson Air Force Base, Schriever Air Force Base and Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station to get new names
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Peterson Air Force Base, Schriever Air Force Base, and Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station are being renamed. The…
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Mt. Carmel Veterans Center awarded 100K Grant to get veterans back to work
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center has received a $100,000 grant from the Adolph Coors Foundation to support…
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The Colorado military basketball team is helping those who serve
“Being able to to go all out let those competitive juices flow. That’s been a blessing,” says Dr. Michael Argyle, An Air Force medicine physician.…
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Fort Carson conducts full-scale training exercise
FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) — Fort Carson got back into the rhythm of training after the impacts of COVID-19 by conducting a full-scale exercise…
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