Safe2Tell saw 101% increase in tips in September 2021 compared to last year
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Attorney General’s Office announced an increase in Safe2Tell tips compared to last year. According to a monthly…
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Douglas County allows students to go maskless in schools
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Douglas County Board of Health issued a Public Health Order allowing residents to be exempt from face-covering…
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Colorado Free Application Day extended
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — This year, the annual Colorado Free Application Day program will allow students to apply to colleges for free for three days…
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$100,000 in federal funds awarded to help Pueblo School District 70 homeless students
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The U.S. Department of Education just awarded $100,000 in federal funds to help homeless child and youth in Pueblo School…
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DU announces new James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus
DENVER (KRDO) — The University of Denver (DU) announced Tuesday its plan to expand a new mountain campus called James C. Kennedy Mountain in Larimer…
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Several administrators suddenly ‘separated’ from Vista Ridge High School
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Multiple administrators and one administrative secretary won’t be returning to Vista Ridge High School, the…
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Pandemic-related labor shortage causing milk shortage in some Colorado schools
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — Denver Public Schools reports a milk shortage due to the labor shortage sparked by the pandemic. According to officials,…
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Proposed marijuana sales tax increase to help low-income students
COLORADO (KRDO) — On November 2, Proposition 119 Learning Enrichment and Academic Program (LEAP) will ask Colorado’s voters whether or not to raise…
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Salida School District to decide next steps following arrest of Principal related to school lockdown
SALIDA, Colo. (KRDO) — Salida High School Principal Talmage Trujillo is on paid administrative leave following his arrest last Friday because of his…
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Bus driver shortage improving in Southern Colorado districts
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– The nationwide labor shortage has had an impact on nearly everything from restaurants, to the way your child gets to…
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Students and parents protest District 20 indoor mask requirement
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– September 27, a mask mandate for all staff, students, and faculty went into effect for Academy District 20. Friday,…
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Colorado universities and colleges license plate auction, proceeds help residents with disabilities
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Disability Funding Committee launched an auction offering Colorado license plates referencing multiple Colorado…
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Falcon High School football team back after sexual misconduct and hazing investigation
PEYTON, Colo. (KRDO) — The Falcon High School Football team was back on the practice field for the first time Monday since being suspended amid a…
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D49 concludes investigation into sexual misconduct, Falcon High football team reinstated
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — District 49 announced Friday the investigation into sexual misconduct among the Falcon High School football team is…
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Academy District 20 announces mask requirement for all staff and students
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Friday, Academy District 20 announced a mask requirement for all students in preschool through 12th grade while…
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Innovative program boosts college attendance in District 2 graduates
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Officials at Harrison School District Two say an innovative program is boosting college attendance and success…
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The School Buzz: Students, teachers provide ‘Miles Of Smiles’ every semester at Pine Creek High
Cheerleaders, band students, and club members from Pine Creek High School spent a recent morning holding up positive signs and playing music for…
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The School Buzz: Daily ‘I Am Somebody’ mantra inspires Soaring Eagles Elementary
“Every kid needs a champion.” That was a mantra coined by famous educator and Ted Talk speaker Rita Pierson. And her words inspired local…
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The School Buzz: Calhan music teachers recognized for creative adjustments during pandemic
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic forcing them to adjust their plans, two Calhan music teachers have been recognized for their exceptional work in…
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Two women arrested for trespassing while protesting District 12 mask mandate
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs Police arrested two protestors outside of Cheyenne Mountain High School Friday. According to…
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