Mountain hospitals “in good shape” with absence of tourists
FRISCO, Colo. (AP) – Hospitals in Colorado’s mountain communities say the absence of tourists has meant lower-than usual patient numbers, which is…
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Gov. Polis temporarily suspends in-person notarization requirement
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — In another move intended to slow the spread of COVID-19, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed an executive order Friday allowing…
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Smaller southern Colorado hospitals prep for COVID-19 outbreaks
COVID-19 case numbers might be lower in smaller communities like Huerfano and Las Animas Counties for the time being. Yet hospitals in rural areas…
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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 Reading Gov. Polis speaks on coronavirus status in Colorado, March 27
DENVER (KRDO) — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis gave an update Friday on the current status of COVID-19 in the state and implored people to obey the…
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Manitou Springs dog delivers groceries to neighbor in need amidst stay-at-home order
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A precious pup is doing his part to slow the spread of COVID-19 by delivering groceries to a neighbor in need. Renee…
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Air Force Academy cadet tests positive for COVID-19
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Air Force Academy has confirmed Friday that a cadet tested positive for COVID-19. The academy didn’t identify…
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Fort Carson sends 300 medical personnel to Washington state to help amid COVID-19 outbreak
FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) — Around 300 medical personnel from Fort Carson were deployed to Washington state on Friday to supply routine and…
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Southern Colorado food bank needs younger volunteers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Southern Colorado food bank, also known as Care and Share, is still operating while abiding by Gov. Jared Polis’…
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Social distancing and the effects it is having on us psychologically
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Before the coronavirus, we used to warmly greet one another with a handshake, with a fist bump, a warm embrace. Now…
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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,…
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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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…
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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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Employees protest at Jo-Ann Fabric, ask corporate to consider ‘people over profit’
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — This morning, seven employees stood in front of a Jo-Anne Fabric and Craft store in Stetson Hills to protest their…
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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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WATCH: Gov. Polis issues statewide stay-at-home order until April 11
DENVER (KRDO) — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has issued a statewide stay-at-home order that will begin at 6 a.m. Thursday and go until April 11. Polis…
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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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