Morton Elementary School in Pueblo closed following water main break
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) –Lights are back on at Morton Elementary School after classes were canceled today due to a water main break. Water leaked…
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The School Buzz: Colorado Springs high schoolers launch toy drive for children’s hospital
A pair of Colorado Springs high schoolers are on a mission to help local kids with a little “Toy Joy.” Their aptly named fundraiser is to benefit…
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“Let’s Talk Guns, Colorado” statewide campaign promotes personal responsibility for firearms
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO)– The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s (CDPHE) Office of Gun Violence Prevention has launched a…
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The School Buzz: Lewis-Palmer HS teacher awarded $50,000 national prize
A high school teacher in Monument walked into a classroom this week and bumped into a $50,000 check. Andrew Vreize teaches carpentry at…
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Behind the Ballot: District 20 Mill Levy Override
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Academy District 20 is looking to override its current mill levy to get more money for teacher pay, put security…
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Aurora Police Department warns of card skimming scams
AURORA, Colo. (KRDO)– The Aurora Police Department’s (APD) Economic Crimes Unit (ECU) is warning the public of a scam involving contactless payment…
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Hanover School District gives update on failure to submit employee tax forms for multiple years
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – An El Paso County school district is facing heat from its own employees after staffers at Hanover School…
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The School Buzz: Mesa Ridge HS history teacher goes above and beyond
A teacher at Mesa Ridge High School is going above and beyond for his students, dipping his toe in history, as an English teacher. Sherri Landis…
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Colorado Springs businesses implementing new policies for high school kids during lunch rush
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Multiple businesses in downtown Colorado Springs have implemented new policies to address nearby high school…
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Pueblo middle school learns the importance of asking for help with suicide prevention program
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Wednesday at Pueblo Academy of Arts (PAA), formally Pitts Middle School, a Colorado couple whose son died by suicide spoke to…
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Colorado Springs private school bans cellphones for students while on campus
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – St. Mary’s High School implemented a cellphone ban for students while on campus. The private Catholic school…
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The School Buzz: Widefield teachers utilize grant money to help students succeed
Nearly 100 D-3 teachers applied for, and received, funding through the Donors Choose CDE grant. The funding is in collaboration with the…
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The School Buzz: Manitou teacher named finalist for CO Teacher of the Year
A Manitou Springs elementary school teacher has been named a finalist for the Colorado Teacher of the Year award. Miles Groth teaches 6th grade…
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Academy School District 20 tightens criteria for student clubs to gather
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — This year, Academy School District 20 is tightening the criteria for student clubs to meet. In past years,…
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El Paso County school district forced to cancel school after no bus drivers showed up for work
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – All schools in Hanover School District #28 were closed Friday because none of the bus drivers showed up to work. The…
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The School Buzz: AFA recognizing D38 teacher who goes the ‘extra yard’
A Lewis-Palmer elementary school teacher is one of several local educators being honored at Friday night’s Air Force football game. Jennifer…
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Leadville Memorial honors Irish miners in unmarked graves
LEADVILLE, Colo. (KRDO)– The Irish Network Colorado (INCO) is remembering the 1,300 immigrants buried in unmarked and sunken graves at the newly…
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Celebrate the Dark Skies at the 2023 AstroFest September 14-16
COLORADO, USA (KRDO)– The National Park Service (NPS) is partnering with organizations to invite community members to discover the night sky through…
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City of Colorado Springs offers “Renters Rights 101” workshop
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– The City of Colorado Springs is inviting residents to attend a “Renters Rights 101” workshop–a free…
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District 49 school board seat vacant after member deemed ineligible for reelection
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A District 49 school board seat is now vacant after board member Ivy Liu was disqualified from running for…
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