5 things to know for January 29: Covid, extremism, impeachment, GameStop, Hong Kong
There’s an official term for that! Merriam-Webster has added “second gentleman” to describe VP Kamala Harris’ husband Doug…
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NASA honors its fallen heroes on Day of Remembrance
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is honoring all the men and women who lost their lives while furthering the cause of space…
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Just as Covid-19 numbers were dropping, a concerning strain detected in South Africa is now in the US
Hope stemming from decreasing Covid-19 numbers has been blunted by the spread of new coronavirus variants. Now, one of the most worrisome strains…
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Pakistan’s top court rules to free men previously convicted of kidnapping and murdering Daniel Pearl
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ruled that four men convicted of kidnapping and murdering American journalist Daniel Pearl should go free, a move…
Continue Reading Atlanta DA requests an alternative prosecutor for two high-profile cases, including the police shooting of Rayshard Brooks
The new district attorney in Fulton County, Georgia has asked that the state’s attorney general to appoint an alternative prosecutor for two…
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Pikes Peak Library District hosts Winter Adult Reading Program
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pikes Peak Library District is hosting its annual Winter Adult Reading Program, starting February. The program,…
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These three Pacific military flashpoints could shape Biden’s China strategy
Any suggestion that the departure of former US President Donald Trump from Washington would provide a temporary pause in US-China tensions has been…
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Pueblo boy’s slogan chosen for CDOT road signs
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Department of Transportation used a 7-year-old Pueblo boy’s slogan to warn drivers about dangerous road…
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Coloradan shares impact of pandemic isolation on wife battling Alzheimer’s
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Most people have felt the impacts of COVID-19 in the last year. But one group, in particular, suffered quietly and…
Continue Reading An elderly woman fell and couldn’t call for help. Her USPS mail carrier saved her life
When a USPS mail carrier noticed an elderly customer had not picked up her mail in three days, she had an overwhelming feeling that something was…
Continue Reading Indianapolis teen charged with six counts of murder for allegedly shooting pregnant woman and his family members
An Indianapolis teenager was charged Thursday with six counts of murder for allegedly shooting family members and a pregnant woman on Sunday,…
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Florida fire captain arrested in alleged theft of Covid-19 vaccine
A Florida firefighter turned himself in to authorities in connection with the alleged theft of Covid-19 vaccine meant for coworkers. Anthony Damiano,…
Continue Reading‘Long Covid’ still puzzles doctors but treatment is possible
Medical professionals are working to understand more about a condition they are calling “long Covid,” among patients who experience…
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Local woman named Colorado Mother of the Year
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A local woman was nationally recognized for her work in the Colorado Springs community. Thursday, Ashley Steinbach…
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Manitou Springs prepares for Pikes Peak Cog Railway set to re-open in May
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — After being closed for four years, the historic Cog Railway is set to re-open on May 1 of this year. There was a lot…
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A Palmer Ridge wrestler is back on the mat after losing a game of pick-up basketball
The sport is wrestling is tough. Palmer Ridge’s Kelenn O’Connor is even tougher. O’Connor lost his opening night match, but it’s part of the process.…
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Retail food establishment license fees waived in El Paso County
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. ( KRDO) — El Paso County Board of Health is waiving 2021 retail food establishment fees for full-service restaurant, bars,…
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Quick temperature changes often result in water main breaks in southern Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Temperatures were in single digits across much of the area during winter storms earlier this week but warmed to…
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Pueblo Police investigating after bogus bomb threat at Pueblo elementary school
UPDATE 5:22 p.m.: Pueblo Police tell KRDO the bomb threat at Goodnight Elementary School was faked, and investigators have multiple persons of…
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