Third death from COVID-19 in El Paso County confirmed
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — El Paso County Public Health has reported the third death from COVID-19 in the county. The individual was a man in…
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Feel-good bingo for self-isolation
MONUMENT, Colo. (KRDO) — Self-quarantine can be a real downer, but a local community is turning it into an opportunity to practice doing good. The…
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King Soopers to give employees appreciation bonus, expand emergency leave
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — It’s a busy time to be working in a grocery store. With toilet paper and hand sanitizer flying off the shelves, there’s…
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Colorado liquor stores drowning in sales during coronavirus crisis
When Colorado liquor stores sell out of Everclear because people use it as hand sanitizer, you know that business is no longer the same. “It’s…
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Expert: Coronavirus school closures could cause more child abuse
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Experts in the field of family services say school closures due to Coronavirus could be putting some children at an…
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Gov. Polis orders halt of all elective surgeries to prevent the spread of coronavirus
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the governor of Colorado issued an executive order Thursday…
Continue Reading Gov. Jared Polis announces actions amid COVID-19 spread in Colorado
DENVER (KRDO) — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis gave an update Friday morning on the status of COVID-19 in the state, including a slew of new executive…
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Hospitals suffer from lack of COVID-19 supplies, wait for assistance
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Nurses and other healthcare professionals across the United States are currently on the front lines of trying to…
Continue Reading 2nd death from coronavirus reported in El Paso County
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A second person has died from the coronavirus COVID-19 in El Paso County, and health officials tell KRDO the victim…
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Health officials ask for more blood donations after shortages due to COVID-19
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Although many people are following guidelines to avoid large gatherings, health experts say there’s a shortage in…
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Colorado nail salons, spas, tattoo parlors close due to public health order
DENVER (KRDO) — Restaurants, bars, gyms, and movie theatres were the first to be affected by the Colorado public health order that was issued…
Continue Reading Elderly Crowley County resident with COVID-19 dies
LA JUNTA, Colo. (KRDO) — Crowley County officials said Thursday an elderly person who tested positive for COVID-19 has died. According to the Otero…
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Denver Mayor announces support fund for businesses and artists, free parking amid COVID-19 outbreak
DENVER (KRDO) — Denver Mayor Michael Hancock is speaking Thursday amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. A multi-million dollar fund was announced…
Continue Reading King Soopers in Colorado dedicates hours for senior citizens
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — King Soopers is now reserving hours for senior citizens to shop during the coronavirus pandemic. The first shopping…
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Pueblo County officials give update as testing center opens; 2nd case confirmed
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Health officials in Pueblo County are continuing to update the community on the status of COVID-19, and a testing area has…
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Fort Carson prepares to open COVID-19 screening, testing center Thursday
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — On Thursday morning, two weeks after the first two positive tests for the coronavirus were confirmed in Colorado, Fort…
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Children’s Hospital Colorado temporarily closes 2 therapy locations to consolidate resources due to COVID-19
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — In an effort to consolidate resources amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Children’s Hospital will be closing two southern…
Continue Reading State health dept. bans gatherings of 10 or more people in Colorado
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — In an update Wednesday, the Colorado Department of Public Health issued a public health order banning all gathering of 10 or…
Continue Reading San Miguel County orders shelter-in-place to limit spread of COVID-19, entire county to be tested
SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The San Miguel County Department of Public Health announced new measures to combat the spread of COVID-19…
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Colorado Springs breweries move to ‘to-go’ operations
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — No, this doesn’t mean you can suddenly walk around downtown with an open beer. But it does mean there’s still a way…
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