School bus driver shortage looming large; local district offers increased pay
FALCON, Colo. (KRDO)– It’s no secret there’s a labor shortage in the country. Now though, it could be spilling into your child’s transportation.…
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Pueblo County High JROTC Color Guard presenting colors to kick off MLB All-Star Game Week
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo County High School JROTC Color Guard will be presenting colors at the kick-off for the MLB All-Star Game…
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Pueblo School District 60 opens Online School for grades 1-8
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Department of Education approved an Online School for grades 1-8 for Pueblo School District 60. Assistant…
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Pueblo West Charter School graduate questions omission of yearbook photo with LGBTQ+ flag
PUEBLO WEST, Colo. (KRDO) — A 2021 graduating student at Swallows Charter Academy says her alma mater discriminated against her sexuality when they…
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Affordable tutoring and free summer programs available for Colorado students
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Tutoring centers are playing catch-up with many students after a year that’s been tough. Marie Parsons, the owner…
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More than 6,500 kids register for the Pueblo Reading Pays challenge for a chance to earn $100
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Within just one week, more than 6,500 kids have registered for the Reading Pays: Pueblo’s $1 Million Reading Challenge. The…
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Threats of school shooting put Florence Junior/Senior High School on remote learning
FLORENCE, Colo. (KRDO) — A 17-year-old suspect is in custody after allegedly making threats about “shooting up” Florence Junior/Senior High School.…
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The School Buzz: Two incredibly impressive graduates leave Coronado HS with promising futures
One graduate is already a champion with the Olympic Committee. Another is already in tune with some of the best young musicians in the country.…
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The School Buzz: Harrison HS valedictorian pushes for mental health awareness while mentoring for LGBTQ minorities
Gisselle Zamora is this year’s valedictorian for Harrison High School’s 2021 graduating class. But her 4.265 GPA accompanying her number one class…
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Fremont County school bus driver arrested for allegedly slapping a child
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A school bus driver faces charges after allegedly slapping a child for not wearing a mask properly. Thursday, the…
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The School Buzz: Rye HS senior wins state video competition, awarded full ride to DU
Kaydee Dodge graduates from Rye High School on Friday. She’s already setup for quite the summer and fall. Kaydee joined TSA – the Technology…
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The School Buzz: Mesa Ridge HS grad hopes to build up community, leaves with real construction experience
While some students excel in uniforms or lab coats, some are proving to jumpstart a career simply by picking up a hammer. Jace Leimkuhl graduated…
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CDOT set to pick 20 winners of Name that Plow Contest
COLORADO (KRDO) — The Colorado Department of Transportation and Governor Polis is set to review submissions for the Name that Plow contest. The…
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Free WiFi zones coming to low-income neighborhoods in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Local non-profits and recreation areas are teaming up with Comcast to provide free WiFi for children and adults in…
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Parents speak out against teaching “Critical Race Theory” in El Paso County schools
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Parents of students in El Paso County are asking school districts not to implement Critical Race Theory curriculum.…
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Cursive comeback? Why it’s not taught in all CO schools, and why teaching it may be vital
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — If cursive writing is a lost art, Debbie Younger may be the modern-day “Indiana Jones” of penmanship. The…
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The School Buzz: Colorado Springs Christian Schools celebrates artistic students to cap off hard pandemic year
Young artists of every age felt the effects of the pandemic over the last year. Colorado Springs Christian Schools wanted to cap off the difficult…
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D70 plans to keep COVID-19 protocols for remainder of school year
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — District 70 plans to keep current COVID-19 safety protocols for the remainder of the academic year, according to an…
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Money Matters: Pikes Peak Community College will not raise rates
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Pikes Peak Community College will not raise rates for the upcoming school year. The State Board for community…
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The School Buzz: Vanguard ‘Matchwits’ win class in inaugural National Knowledge Bowl Tournament
If knowledge is power, the Vanguard School has royalty within its halls. The Matchwits team at the high school recently won first place in their…
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