Groups sue over Western Colorado coal mine’s air emissions
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) – Conservation groups have filed a federal lawsuit against Arch Coal over methane and other toxic air emissions at the…
Continue ReadingHealth
Gov. Jared Polis gives update on COVID-19 in Colorado, May 15
DENVER (KRDO) — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is giving an update on the state’s response to COVID-19.Watch below starting around 1:30 p.m.: This…
Continue Reading
Colorado’s whitewater rafting industry faces uncertainty as peak season nears amid pandemic
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Memorial Day weekend — the start of Colorado’s popular whitewater rafting season — is just two weeks away. But with…
Continue Reading
Buffets and table-side service not allowed under El Paso County restaurant variance
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — If the restaurant variance for El Paso County is approved by state health officials, it would mean restaurants would…
Continue Reading
54-year-old conquers COVID-19 after week-long hospital stay in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Some good news Thursday– a 54-year-old Pueblo resident has fought the coronavirus and won. After a week at Penrose…
Continue Reading
Safe2Tell helping children differently during COVID-19
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Amid school closures due to COVID-19, the Colorado Attorney General’s office says the Safe2Tell app is being used…
Continue Reading
Some Colorado Springs parents ready to give up on e-learning as report cards come in
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — As the end of the school year nears, parents in Colorado Springs say they’re frustrated with the e-learning process…
Continue Reading
Colorado Springs Bridge Center director released from hospital after battle with COVID-19
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – One of the directors of the Colorado Springs Bridge Center, where there was a recent deadly COVID-19 outbreak, was…
Continue Reading
Colorado teen donates 1,000 masks across the U.S.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado teen Mikaela Fischer is making good use of her time at home. So far, she’s donated over 1,000 masks around…
Continue Reading
Covid in Colorado Recovery & Relief, Part 3: How to handle the historic unemployment
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Every evening this week, KRDO is speaking with local experts in Colorado to get answers about the status of the…
Continue Reading
Colorado distributes first doses of experimental COVID-19 treatment
DENVER — The Colorado State Unified Command Group has received an initial shipment of an experimental anti-viral drug called remdesivir. According…
Continue Reading
Teller County files variance request, asks to reopen casinos and restaurants
TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Teller County is the latest community in Colorado to file a variance request asking state officials if they can reopen…
Continue Reading
Calhan restaurant still open with no further action from the county or state
CALHAN, Colo. (KRDO) — An employee at Western Omelette 3 in Calhan tells KRDO their dining room remains open for customers Wednesday, even after the…
Continue Reading
Fremont County expands COVID-19 testing
CAÑON CITY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Fremont County Department of Public Health & Environment is increasing its capacity for testing people who are…
Continue Reading
Colorado faces $3.3 billion state deficit due to pandemic
DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s tourism-and-energy-dependent economy has been crushed by the coronavirus pandemic, presenting lawmakers with a projected…
Continue Reading Covid in Colorado Recovery & Relief, Part 2: What’s next for the economy?
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Every evening this week, KRDO is speaking with local experts in Colorado to get answers about the status of the…
Continue Reading
EPC Commissioners could vote on restaurant variance as early as Thursday
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Commissioners in El Paso County say we’ve seen a steady decrease of cases over the past two weeks giving weight to…
Continue Reading
State park campgrounds reopen: Everything you need to know
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Governor Polis announced Monday that starting Tuesday, May 12, Coloradans may begin booking campsites at campgrounds…
Continue Reading
Monument-area school district to cut 15% from budget due to expected shortfall in state revenue
Because of an expected $3 billion in state revenue this year and next because of the coronavirus pandemic, there will be less funding for education…
Continue Reading
Covid in Colorado Recovery & Relief, Part 1: The state of the pandemic
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Every evening this week, KRDO is speaking with local experts in Colorado to get answers about the status of the…
Continue Reading