Pueblo County in Class 4A playoff soccer action
The Pueblo County girls soccer team falls to Montrose on Wednesday night 2-0 in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs.
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Manitou Springs high school has eleven student-athletes sign letters of intent
Sami Being-Kulzer — Women’s Soccer, NCAA II Coker University Rebecca Davis — Band, Colorado Western University, NCAA DII Theron Heim — Swimming, St. Olaf College, NCAA DIII Sadie House — Band, Bemidji State University Bailey LeGere — Softball, Western Nebraska Community College, NJCAA Division I Madrid Mack — Women’s Soccer, Metro State University NCAA II
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New report shows fire departments are experiencing shortages statewide
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Fire departments across the State of Colorado are experiencing shortages in firefighters, funding, equipment, and facilities. This is according to a recent report released by the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control. The data was collected from March through September of 2022 and is conducted every 2 years. The
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How to avoid becoming a victim of hail damage repair scams as spring, summer thunderstorms arrive
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Strong thunderstorms expected Wednesday are a reminder that we’re in the season when drivers and homeowners worry about hail damage — and getting it repaired as quickly and inexpensively as possible. KRDO That desire attracts fly-by-night scam artists — most of whom arrive from outside Colorado, experts say — who
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The Pine Creek girls soccer team advances in the Class 5A playoffs
The Pine Creek girls soccer team defeated Castle View 4-3 on Tuesday night. The Eagles will play Ralston Valley on Friday in the Class 5A playoffs.
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The Rampart girls soccer team advances in the Class 5A playoffs
The Rampart girls soccer team defeated Legend on Tuesday night 2-0 as they advance in the Class 5A playoffs.
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Gannon Stauch’s parents hope darkness of his death won’t overshadow his life, what he meant to them
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Monday, the phrase “Justice for Gannon” became a reality. KRDO The 11-year-old boy’s stepmother, Letecia Stauch, was found guilty on all counts related to his murder and sentenced to life in prison. KRDO KRDO had the chance to sit down Tuesday with Gannon’s mother and father; both are relieved
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11 Colorado Veterans go on honorary trip to D.C. as part of the ‘Voyage of Valor’ program
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Eleven Veterans in Colorado are on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Washington D.C. as part of a program called ‘Wish of a Lifetime.’ The goal is to celebrate and honor these veterans who have protected and served our country. As part of the four-day trip, the veterans will visit our nation’s
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The Discovery Canyon boys volleyball team is looking to repeat as state champions
Discovery Canyon won the state championship last year, they didn’t lose a set, let alone a game, this year’s edition of the Thunder is right back in the state tournament, with a chance to repeat as state champs. Their record is 23-1 but that loss did them some good, We just thought that no team
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El Paso County Department of Public Works holds Career Day in partnership with District 49
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The El Paso County Department of Public Works (DPW) hosted a Career Day with School District 49 to allow students to gain hands-on experience. During Friday’s career day, a group of ten high school seniors visited four different stations around DPW. KRDO Those stations included: Operating a backhoeWorking with
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Colorado’s governor signs bill Thursday providing relief from multiple apartment rental fees
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Two Democratic state lawmakers from El Paso County co-sponsored a bill signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis that will eliminate repeated application fees charged by apartment managers to prospective and current tenants. Colorado Senate Democrats One of the co-sponsors, Sen. Tony Exum, said that he has experienced the fee
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Colorado State University-Pueblo employees rally for better wages and academic resources
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (KRDO) — Thursday, Colorado State University workers rallied at the CSU Fort Collins campus for fair standards, pay, and treatment. The rally started at noon outside a University Board of Governors meeting. Three Colorado State University-Pueblo employees made their way up north for the rally to speak to the board about the
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Colorado’s gray wolf restoration, management plan receives final approval Wednesday
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A 2 ½-year process ended Wednesday when the state’s Parks & Wildlife (CPW) Commission unanimously voted to finalize a voter-approved plan to return endangered gray wolves to the state for the first time since the 1940s. CPW The vote, during a two-hour discussion in Glenwood Springs, clears the way for
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Pikes Peak State College receives a $2.5 million grant to go toward dental programs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A $2.5 million grant from the Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation (DDCOF) is going toward Pikes Peak State College’s (PPSC) dental assistant program. On May 1, the foundation joined Governor Jared Polis in announcing $5 million worth of grants was going to community colleges throughout Colorado. In Colorado Springs, a
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US Air Force Academy cadet dies over the weekend, investigation underway
U.S. AIR FORCE. ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) announced the death of a cadet. According to the USAFA, Cadet 2nd Class Jesse Fimian, 25, of Brookfield, Mass. died. The cause of death is under investigation. DVIDS Academy first responders notified USAFA officials of Fimian’s death Sunday, April 30. Fimian
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Art exhibit Friday at UCCS Downtown to feature artwork from St. Marys High School students
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A select few St. Mary’s High School students are getting ready to have their artwork displayed downtown Friday at a special exhibit. The exhibit at the UCCS Downtown campus runs from April 21 through May 21. Soon, UCCS Downtown will be filled with art students’ pieces as part of this
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Plan to cut property tax in half for Coloradans on the table for voters to decide
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — On Monday, the same day that county assessors began posting increased home value reassessments for many homeowners and other property owners, a plan was announced to provide tax relief at the state capitol in Denver. KRDO In a media briefing that started at noon, Gov. Jared Polis joined two Democratic
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‘Pet Expo’ returns to Colorado Springs this weekend
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The annual Colorado Springs Pet Expo has returned Sunday. The event is located at the Colorado Springs Event Center on Palmer Park Blvd. Sunday it runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show has over 100 booths and fun activities with non-stop events throughout the day. Including training demonstrations,
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Pueblo History and Art Walk begins Friday, celebrating 3 of the city’s oldest neighborhoods
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Friday, April 28 kicks off a celebration of Pueblo’s rich culture, history, and diversity through the first Pueblo History and Art Walk. This art walk highlights the history and culture of three historic Pueblo neighborhoods. According to officials, the three neighborhoods were identified in 2014 by the Environmental Protection Agency to
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