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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COVID-19 outbreak reported at Bonaventure of Pueblo
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Department of Public Health reported a new COVID-19 outbreak at an assisted living center in Pueblo this week.…
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September school snow day possibility in a pandemic: What does that look like?
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — With freezing cold temperatures and snow accumulation in the forecast for Tuesday night into Wednesday morning,…
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Politics, pandemic, panic: A look at what’s behind the ammo shortage in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The owner of Paradise Sales in Colorado Springs could hardly catch his breath between phone calls Friday. People…
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Public Health buys new facility in southeastern El Paso County
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The El Paso County Public Health Department announced Friday that is purchasing a new facility on the southeast side…
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Colorado Springs woman adapts new lifestyle following breast cancer diagnosis
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – After receiving her breast cancer diagnosis, Shawnee Starr knew she had to make her health a priority. Starr was a…
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Experts at Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs weigh-in on kids and masks
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — COVID-19 can infect anyone, even kids, and medical experts at the Children’s Hospital of Colorado, Colorado…
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State health department falsely reports COVID-19 outbreak at Monument school
MONUMENT, Colo. (KRDO) — There is no COVID-19 outbreak at Monument Academy, despite a Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment report…
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