Families, state and local leaders react to CDC’s trick-or-treating guidance
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — On the first day of fall, the CDC has issued its guidance for Halloween. It discourages many of the hallmark…
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Governor Polis updates ‘Safer at Home’ order, extending ‘Last Call’ for some counties
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — Governor Jared Polis amended and extended his statewide mandatory Safer at Home Executive Order, which limits the size of…
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COVID ‘long haulers’ suffer symptoms weeks, months, Later
DENVER (AP) – In Colorado, dozens of people report a wide range of lingering COVID-19 symptoms. They include shortness of breath, elevated heart…
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COVID ‘long haulers’ suffer symptoms weeks, months, later
DENVER (AP) — In Colorado, dozens of people report a wide range of lingering COVID-19 symptoms. They include shortness of breath, elevated heart…
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How close is El Paso County to more freedoms and fewer restrictions?
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The state of Colorado’s new COVID-19 dial shows El Paso County could be close to the ‘Protect Our Neighbors’…
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Gov. Polis gives update on COVID-19 in Colorado, Sept. 18
COLORADO (KRDO) — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is giving an update on the state’s ongoing response to COVID-19.Watch…
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Students report school strain as Liberty High School teachers take leave
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — As more students in Academy District 20 head back to the classroom for in-person learning this week, a handful of…
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Son says his mother tested positive for COVID-19 after nursing home outbreak
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A Colorado Springs man says his mother is among several people who have tested positive for COVID-19 inside the…
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Peak Vista drive-thru test site moving indoors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Peak Vista Community Health Centers says it is moving its COVID-19 test side indoors at the same location. The…
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Pharmaceutical company reports success in COVID-19 treatment trial at Penrose hospital
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A new COVID-19 treatment trial approved by the FDA is underway at Penrose-St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs.…
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All El Paso County variances back intact, and cases are trending down
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — COVID-19 cases in El Paso County are heading in the right direction, but health officials are warning the public to…
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Lifting the stigma around suicide: Experts encourage more conversations
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — According to the Centers For Disease Control, suicide rates increased nationally by 30% between 1999 and 2016 — in…
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Blowout birthday bash celebrates 12-year-old battling brain cancer
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — It started out as a small work party and turned out to be a community-wide drive-by birthday event celebrating the…
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New COVID-19 dial dashboard shows how open each county in Colorado is
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Department of Health and Environment released a new way for the counties and the public to get an idea…
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Students rally behind Colorado Springs teacher during breast cancer battle
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Lisa Scarcello was teaching at an elementary school when she was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. “I…
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Gov. Jared Polis gives update on COVID-19 response in Colorado
COLORADO (KRDO) — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is giving an update Tuesday on the state’s response to COVID-19. Watch…
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Colorado Springs experiencing part of nationwide Gatorade shortage
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — If you’ve found certain flavors of the popular sports drink Gatorade to be in short supply or unavailable at…
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Colorado Springs woman marries love of her life during cancer treatments
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – In 1992, Barbara Hoeppner beat breast cancer, and for the past 28 years, she has treated each day as a gift. “I…
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Annual Colorado Springs Parade of Homes begins Friday despite changes due to pandemic
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The 66th annual Parade of Homes in Colorado Springs started Friday, a month later than usual and with other changes…
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Colorado Springs doctor weighs in on fight against cancer during pandemic
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Susan G. Komen virtual More Than Pink Walk is just weeks away, and the event is always a good reminder to…
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