Social distancing at Colorado Springs parks still not improving enough, official says
It’s been a week since Colorado’s transition from “Stay at Home” to “Safer at Home” orders began, and officials in Colorado Springs held a news…
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2 teens arrested for murder of mother in Banning Lewis Ranch
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Police Department says two teenagers are now facing murder charges for the death of a…
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Southern Colorado wildfires raise questions about coronavirus protection for fire crews, evacuees
With the nature of wildfires often requiring fire crews to work closely together, preventing the spread of the coronavirus among firefighters may…
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State, national concern grows over COVID-fueled beef shortages at grocery stores
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The coronavirus pandemic first produced a run on toilet paper and hand sanitizer that continues today. Now,…
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Colorado Springs, El Paso County emphasize need for proper public behavior at area parks, trails, open spaces
On Monday, KRDO NewsChannel 13 showed you how the first day of Colorado’s transition from the governor’s “Stay at Home” order to his “Safer at Home”…
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2020 wildfire season begins with virus pandemic affecting firefighter training, operations in Colorado
Almost overshadowed by the worldwide coronavirus pandemic is the start of this year’s peak wildfire season in Colorado. Currently burning is the…
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Are Colorado residents taking new ‘Safer at Home’ order too far?
(COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.) Colorado’s transition from the strict “Stay at Home” order to the new “Safer at Home” order allows for slightly relaxed…
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Cañon City turns out to support small businesses as mayor sends letter to governor Friday
The Fremont County town of Cañon City hasn’t escaped the economic struggles that have affected so many small businesses during the coronavirus…
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ReOpen Colorado rally to end statewide COVID health orders planned for Sunday
What began as a Facebook group of concerned citizens has grown to more than 8,300 members in three days and a planned Sunday demonstration to oppose…
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Pickleball courts in Colorado Springs park draw numerous social distancing complaints
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — In the past week, there have been 23 public complaints made about the lack of social distancing at city parks. And…
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Colorado Springs updates city response to COVID-19 pandemic, financial impacts
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs City Council received an update from staff members Tuesday on the response to — and the…
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Pueblo City Council unanimously approves $5 million in aid to small businesses
Qualified small businesses in Pueblo will be eligible for loans of up to $100,000 and grants of up to $20,000 as part of a plan unanimously approved…
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Colorado College making face shields to help fill shortage of PPEs during COVID-19 outbreak
Volunteers at Colorado College in Colorado Springs are trying to make a difference during the coronavirus pandemic, by making face shields to meet…
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Colorado Springs has only business in U.S. applying anti-microbial film to business surfaces
During the downtime from closures caused by the coronavirus pandemic, many businesses are rising to a new level of cleanliness by sanitizing and…
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Pueblo burglary linked to COVID-19? Victim says no, police believe it’s possible
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — We know how hard protective equipment is to acquire for frontline workers in the fight against COVID-19, but was that a…
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El Paso County jail reduces population in last 3 weeks to control spread of coronavirus
With more than 1,500 inmates packed into the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center, the same social distancing that helps protect the public from…
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Survey shows early impacts of coronavirus crisis on Colorado Springs businesses
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce has released results of a survey of 176 businesses showing the impact of…
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Wider use of face masks for COVID-19 protection recommended by governor, CDC
In its second month spreading across Colorado and the rest of the nation, the coronavirus pandemic reached a new milestone Friday with two separate…
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El Paso County deputy dies from coronavirus complications
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to KRDO that one of its deputies has died from complications due to…
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Truck driver says he quit job because of ‘betrayal’ from employer regarding COVID-19 virus
Adam Hale presently has a lot to deal with; supporting a girlfriend who’s unemployed because of the COVID-19 virus pandemic, a belief that he may…
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