State approves request for outdoor high school sports
DENVER (KRDO) — Governor Jared Polis announced Wednesday that the State would approve the Colorado High School Activities Association’s (CHSAA)…
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Affidavit reveals history before 84-year-old’s killing in Stratmoor Hills
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo (KRDO) — An arrest affidavit reveals the suspect who killed an 84-year-old woman in Stratmoor Hills had a history of drinking…
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District 70 elementary schools returning to in-person learning
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — All elementary schools in District 70 will be returning to in-person learning next week as the district moves to get…
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Springs Utilities announces new solar panel facility with one of the largest battery storages in Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs Utilities announced Wednesday that it will have one of the largest battery storages in Colorado…
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Health officials: Coronavirus vaccine still 6-8 months away
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – It will likely be at least six to eight months longer before a coronavirus vaccine can be distributed in a best-case scenario,…
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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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Water shortages in US West likelier than previously thought
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Models released by the U.S. government suggest a future with less water may arrive sooner than previously projected for the…
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Environmentalists criticize DOD response to chemical clean up near military bases
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A U.S. House subcommittee held a hearing on Tuesday focusing on the Department of Defense’s (DOD) plans to address…
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Federal Reserve sees rates near zero at least through 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve expects to keep its benchmark interest rate pegged near zero at least through 2023 as it strives to accelerate…
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Denver rejects deal with police that would’ve given raises
DENVER (AP) – The Denver City Council has rejected a deal negotiated with the Denver Police Union that would have meant a nearly 3% raise in 2022 but…
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Emergency Preparedness Month: What to do when disaster strikes
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — September is Emergency Preparedness Month, and this year’s theme may be appropriate to some this year: “disasters…
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Colorado Springs Philharmonic presenting free, brief concert downtown
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A group of musicians from the Colorado Springs Philharmonic briefly brought joyful sounds to downtown for a free…
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Petition to recall Colorado Gov. Jared Polis filed for second year in a row
For the second year in a row, a group has filed a petition to recall Colorado Governor Jared Polis. The new effort comes on the heels of Dismiss…
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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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Tavern League of Colorado drops lawsuit challenging 11 p.m. last call
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Tavern League of Colorado has withdrawn its lawsuit challenging Gov. Jared Polis’ executive order to stop…
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Newest Colorado Springs police officers discuss reconnecting with community following protests
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Police Department got a little bit bigger this week as it celebrated the new set of recruits…
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CDOT provides update Tuesday as I-25 Gap project enters third and final year
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Drivers are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel — literally and figuratively — on the $350 million…
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Action taken to remove Cheyenne Mountain High School Indian mascot
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A draft resolution regarding the removal of the Cheyenne Mountain High School Indian mascot is moving forward after…
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COVID-19 highlights internet problems in Pueblo for school districts and families
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Classes in Pueblo District 60 might have started two weeks ago, but the district is still dealing with some issues getting…
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More animals arriving at Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region shelter
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Despite many families adopting a pet during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region says…
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