ACLU sues El Paso County Sheriff over jail’s COVID-19 precautions
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado has filed a lawsuit against El Paso County Sheriff Bill Elder for…
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First COVID-19 vaccine shipments to arrive in Colorado Monday
COLORADO (KRDO) — Colorado will receive its first shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine Monday, according to a statement from Governor Jared Polis’…
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Head of local hospitals answers COVID-19 vaccine questions
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — There will be enough first phase COVID-19 vaccines for all of the frontline workers at the Penrose-St. Francis hospitals…
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US greenlights first COVID-19 vaccine, launching a nationwide vaccination campaign needed to defeat the pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. has given the final go-ahead to the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine, launching emergency vaccinations in a bid to end…
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Colorado Springs’ ‘Tiny Tornado’ faces bouts inside the ring and out
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Tecia ‘Tiny Tornado’ Torres has been living in Colorado Springs for three years now, but this weekend she’ll be…
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Pueblo loses two leading community members to COVID-19
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Two prominent community leaders in Pueblo lost their lives to COVID-19. On Thursday, Dr. Atul Vahil and Rita Martinez passed…
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Gov. Jared Polis gives update on COVID-19 in Colorado, Dec. 11
COLORADO (KRDO) — Recent data shows the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Colorado appears to be leveling out. However, Governor…
Continue Reading List: Where Colorado’s first COVID-19 vaccine shipments are going
The Colorado Department of Public Health has released its initial distribution plan for the COVID-19 vaccines that are expected to come to Colorado…
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Successful COVID-19 vaccine distribution drill test
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Unified Coordination Center completed a drill to test its ability to deliver the COVID-19 vaccine to a…
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What to know about the COVID-19 vaccine: Shipping, storage, and side effects
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The first shipments of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine will arrive in Colorado at one of nine cold-temperature hubs.…
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COVID-19 vaccine potential side effects
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — As Colorado prepares for the arrival of its first doses of coronavirus vaccines, some may be concerned about the…
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Gov. Polis joins bipartisan group of Governors to support COVID-19 Call to Action
(KRDO) — Governor Jared Polis joined a bipartisan group of Governors on Thursday to issue support for a Call to Action to Defeat COVID-19 released…
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Storage hub for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will be located in Pueblo County
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — As the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 is rolled out in the state of Colorado, one of the nine hubs needed to store the vaccine…
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Study looks into who should receive COVID-19 vaccine first
BOULDER, Colo. — As Colorado prepares for its first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine, a study out of CU Boulder discovered what would happen if…
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COVID-19 vaccine will be optional for Colorado Springs hospital staff
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Neither UCHealth nor Centura Health employees will be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine when it is offered,…
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Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and EDC join ‘5 star’ program to help businesses remain open
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The ‘5 Star’ statewide program looks to allow businesses who go above and beyond covid safety protocols additional…
Continue Reading State reports Wednesday El Paso County has 48 COVID-19 deaths
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reported Wednesday El Paso County saw 48 COVID-19 deaths and…
Continue Reading Polis: Colorado getting 46,800 COVID-19 vaccine doses in first order
Colorado will be getting a little over 46,000 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in the state’s first order, according to Gov. Jared Polis, and…
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More Coloradans signing up for state benefit program
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — As the pandemic continues to impact Coloradans, more are signing up for an online program to receive benefits from…
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Unemployment applicants reportedly sent in circles, unable to reach anyone for help
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — As the sole source of income for her family, Bri Conner often finds herself awake at night, worrying about how the…
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