Colorado Springs business giving out medical-grade mask material
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A family owned company, Timberline Foam & Upholstery Supply, is doing their part by donating mask material to…
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‘Color Corona Away’ project: Kids brighten up their neighborhood
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — While times can feel a little more lonely now, a few kids are hoping to inspire more positivity through colorful…
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10 nursing homes in Colorado have coronavirus outbreaks
DENVER (AP) – The Colorado Department of Health has released the names and locations of nine of the 10 nursing homes and long-term care facilities…
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Total of El Paso County deputies with COVID-19 rises to 4
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A spokesperson with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says that now four deputies have tested positive for…
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Hospital supplies drive Sunday in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — There’s a personal protection equipment drive happening Sunday from 12 p.m. through 4 p.m. at UCHealth on the…
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Here’s how you can thank Colorado healthcare workers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Many have reached out to area hospitals wanting to know how they can support local healthcare workers. In response,…
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Trump approves disaster declaration for Colorado amid virus
DENVER (AP) – President Donald Trump has approved a disaster declaration for Colorado, assuring additional federal assistance for the state, tribal…
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Salida resident among dozens of Coloradans stuck in foreign countries amid COVID-19 lockdowns
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A Colorado resident from Salida is among dozens of Coloradans currently stranded in foreign countries with…
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Western Omelette in Colorado Springs to close after 28 years amid COVID-19 pandemic
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — In an emotional announcement Saturday, a longstanding Colorado Springs eatery said they’d be closing their doors…
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State health dept. survey reveals what Coloradans think of COVID-19
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — Nearly 45,000 Coloradans completed a survey between March 22 and March 24 that asked about their attitudes and perceptions…
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Mountain hospitals “in good shape” with absence of tourists
FRISCO, Colo. (AP) – Hospitals in Colorado’s mountain communities say the absence of tourists has meant lower-than usual patient numbers, which is…
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DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — In another move intended to slow the spread of COVID-19, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed an executive order Friday allowing…
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Smaller southern Colorado hospitals prep for COVID-19 outbreaks
COVID-19 case numbers might be lower in smaller communities like Huerfano and Las Animas Counties for the time being. Yet hospitals in rural areas…
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Colorado Springs, El Paso County leaders admit surprise at governor’s Stay-at-Home order
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Local elected leaders revealed during a briefing Thursday that they were not consulted by Gov. Jared Polis before…
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DENVER (KRDO) — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis gave an update Friday on the current status of COVID-19 in the state and implored people to obey the…
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Manitou Springs dog delivers groceries to neighbor in need amidst stay-at-home order
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A precious pup is doing his part to slow the spread of COVID-19 by delivering groceries to a neighbor in need. Renee…
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Air Force Academy cadet tests positive for COVID-19
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Air Force Academy has confirmed Friday that a cadet tested positive for COVID-19. The academy didn’t identify…
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Fort Carson sends 300 medical personnel to Washington state to help amid COVID-19 outbreak
FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) — Around 300 medical personnel from Fort Carson were deployed to Washington state on Friday to supply routine and…
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Southern Colorado food bank needs younger volunteers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Southern Colorado food bank, also known as Care and Share, is still operating while abiding by Gov. Jared Polis’…
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Social distancing and the effects it is having on us psychologically
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Before the coronavirus, we used to warmly greet one another with a handshake, with a fist bump, a warm embrace. Now…
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