UCCS launches Mountain Lion Strong program centered on student-athletes well being
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– UCCS is prioritizing the well-being of their student-athletes. This year, all 350 student-athletes will be…
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Pikes Peak Community College will have a new name and program for the fall 2022 semester
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Some big changes are coming to Pikes Peak Community College this fall semester, beginning Monday, August 29. The…
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Woodland Park recall organizer charged with two counts of attempting to influence a public servant
WOODLAND PARK, Colo. (KRDO) — A committee member working to recall multiple Woodland Park school board members was officially charged Monday in a…
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Academy District 20 still looking to hire bus drivers, transportation support staff
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — As the school year kicks off, the bus driver shortage continues to be an issue for districts across the U.S., and…
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Two of southern Colorado’s largest school districts return to class this week
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Summer doesn’t officially end for another month or so, but it’s technically over for school districts 11 and 20,…
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Multiple Pueblo West schools placed on exterior lockdown
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Tuesday afternoon, Pueblo County School District 70 reported multiple schools were placed on exterior lockdown.…
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Bexley Schumaker, amid cancer battle, enters Kindergarten on anniversary of diagnosis
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Jenny Schumaker knew today would come. But she admits the journey hasn’t been easy. “The beginning is very hard. No…
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Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office prepares for upcoming school with an active threat training
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo (KRDO) — Friday, Pueblo County Sheriff’s School Resource Officers conducted an active threat training to prepare for any…
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Teacher initiative to raise pay without rasing taxes did not raise enough signatures
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Due to a lack of signatures, an initiative that would’ve put nearly $1 billion into Colorado’s K-12 schools without raising…
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Healthy School Meals for All ballot measure campaign kicks off in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Supporters of a new initiative to ensure free, nutritious meals for all Colorado public school students, are…
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Colorado U.S. Presidential Scholar recipient helps create art opportunities for the visually impaired
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., (KRDO) – A Colorado high school student was honored through multiple scholarships due to her work in making art accessible to…
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Colorado Springs School District 11 celebrates 150 years of educating the community
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs School District 11 is celebrating a big milestone. It’s the district’s 150th year of education.…
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Pueblo Police say driving over the speed limit in school zones will result in fines up to $1k
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Back-to-school season is here, meaning school zone speed limits are going to be enforced once again. According to the Pueblo…
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Proposed policies to keep trans students safe in Cañon City spark backlash from some parents
CAŃON CITY, Colo.(KRDO) — The Cañon City Schools Fremont RE-1 Board of Education has decided to table proposed policies meant to create a safe…
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UCCS closes campus due to ‘unsubstantiated threat’ to several Colorado community colleges
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The University of Colorado Colorado Springs campus closed Friday afternoon due to a reported threat to a Denver…
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Beginning of academic classes at U.S. Air Force Academy pushed back due to tech issues
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — The U.S. Air Force Academy is pushing back the beginning of academic classes due to technical issues.…
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Construction for new, Pueblo District 60 high school buildings almost 75% complete
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Pueblo District 60 is continuing renovations and construction for several schools throughout the city. While the new…
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Pueblo County High Schoolers helped build a playground at South Mesa Elementary
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Thanks to more than 70 high school students, a Pueblo County elementary school has a new playground ahead of the…
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Recall petition filed against two sitting school board members in Woodland Park
WOODLAND PARK, Colo. (KRDO) — After accusing two Woodland Park School District RE-2 board members of breaking Colorado law, parents in the district…
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State closes Primrose School of Briargate following allegations of child abuse
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) confirmed the license of Primrose School of Briargate is…
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