Southern Colorado ranch offering free ground beef to families in need
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A southern Colorado ranch is lending a helping hand to families who have lost their jobs amid the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Meals on Wheels continues through pandemic
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — With so many organizations and operations forced to close shop during the COVID-19 pandemic, Meals on Wheels continues to…
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Renters, landlords seek help as April rent looms
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The coronavirus pandemic is bringing many challenges, not least the growing number of Coloradans suddenly out…
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Protocols in place when grocery store employee tests positive for COVID-19
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The El Paso County Health Department is now laying out what it’s doing to protect shoppers at grocery stores when…
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Woodland Park adds an auxiliary medical site, built in 72 hours
WOODLAND PARK, Colo. (KRDO) — A new hospital annex in Woodland Park has been constructed in response to COVID-19. A news conference was held Tuesday…
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Colorado fire department says it’s developed a way to sterilize, reuse N95 masks amid shortage
SOUTH FORK, Colo. (KRDO) — N95 masks are ideally single-use, which contributes to the shortage felt by first responders amid the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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El Paso County coronavirus death rate among highest in the US
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — On Tuesday, the Board of County Commissioners here in El Paso county met with Dr. Leon Kelly, Deputy Medical…
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Colorado Springs Bridge Center connected to multiple COVID-19 fatalities
It’s been nearly a month since the arrival of the coronavirus in El Paso County, and the county’s first death — as well as four of the 11 fatalities…
Continue Reading Colorado Springs King Soopers employee tests positive for COVID-19
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — An employee at the King Soopers near Academy Boulevard and Woodmen Road in Colorado Springs has tested positive for…
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All Hobby Lobby locations still open in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — All Hobby Lobby locations in Colorado Springs are still open despite a Public Health Order for all businesses to…
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Loans available for small businesses struggling with impact of coronavirus in Colorado Springs
Officials announced Monday what they believe is the first of a series of financial assistance programs for small businesses struggling to cope with…
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COVID-19 puts rural Colorado hospitals in a financial pinch
TRINIDAD, Colo. (KRDO) — For rural or smaller hospitals in Colorado, the COVID-19 pandemic not only presents a major health concern but a financial…
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Teachers adjust to life online as E-Learning becomes the new normal
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Normally on the Monday after Spring Break, Emily Hughes would be getting ready to head back to school and see her…
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City of Colorado Springs announces small business relief loans
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers and other city officials announced a new business relief fund intended to keep…
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WATCH: Gov. Jared Polis gives update on COVID-19 in Colorado, March 30
DENVER (KRDO) — Thousands of people have tested positive for coronavirus in Colorado as of Monday, and Governor Jared Polis is speaking to media to…
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State: Free child care to all essential workers in Colorado through May 17
DENVER (KRDO) — Millions of people have been ordered to stay at home under a public health order issued by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, but the…
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A nearly empty newsroom: Behind-the-scenes as KRDO anchors work from home during COVID-19 pandemic
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Like everyone at home in southern Colorado, KRDO has been socially distancing for weeks. And now with Governor…
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Colorado Springs business giving out medical-grade mask material
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A family owned company, Timberline Foam & Upholstery Supply, is doing their part by donating mask material to…
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‘Color Corona Away’ project: Kids brighten up their neighborhood
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — While times can feel a little more lonely now, a few kids are hoping to inspire more positivity through colorful…
Continue Reading 10 nursing homes in Colorado have coronavirus outbreaks
DENVER (AP) – The Colorado Department of Health has released the names and locations of nine of the 10 nursing homes and long-term care facilities…
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