Colorado Springs mayor speaks on immigration enforcement under new Trump policies
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – On Thursday afternoon, Mayor Yemi Mobolade of Colorado Springs touched upon how the city is reacting to new…
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The School Buzz: Reading forts? This D-20 classroom is living the dream
A D-20 classroom had an afternoon setup perfect for a cozy day of warm reading – homemade forts included. Mrs. Garcia’s class at Explorer Elementary…
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The School Buzz: D-49 student’s ‘brilliant thinking’ creates next level STEM inventions
Horizon Middle School students are being praised for their “brilliant thinking” while building projects for their STEM class. The STEM program at the…
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Colorado Springs Police working school bus crash at Galley and Wooten
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) confirms they are working a school bus crash at Galley Road and Wooten…
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Lewis-Palmer District 38 cancels classes as cold temps prevent buses from starting
MONUMENT, Colo. (KRDO) – The Lewis-Palmer School District said they’ve had to cancel school on Tuesday, but the issue lies with some of their buses.…
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The School Buzz: Discovery High Schoolers launch student-run business
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Discovery High School (Widfield D-3) students are already proving they have what it takes to run a small business.…
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The School Buzz: High school students renovate historic tuberculosis hut
FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KRDO) – Students at Fountain-Fort Carson High School are teaming up with the city of Fountain to refurbish a historic…
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Discovery Center starts new program to inspire future astronauts
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Discovery Center Museum at the Space Foundation in Colorado Springs is starting a new annual competition for 7th…
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Jenkins Middle School to close for remainder of school year amid structural concerns
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Jenkins Middle School will close after school on Friday, according to school officials. In recent weeks, fire safety…
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Colorado Safe2Tell reports in fall semester rose 23% year-over-year
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Attorney General’s Office released the latest numbers from the state’s Safe2Tell program. Safe2Tell allows…
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‘It was really scary’: Mystery substance leaves elementary school students with burning eyes, cough
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Manitou Springs School District says some students experienced coughing and burning eyes during a situation…
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The School Buzz: Interactive ‘Young AmeriTowne’ sets up in Citadel Mall, Vanguard students take part
Young AmeriTowne has spent the last week at the Citadel Mall helping students in Colorado Springs understand civics in a way that’s fun, interactive…
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The School Buzz: D-11 teacher tackling literacy gap while also Ms. Black Colorado
A Colorado Springs teacher is making a difference through, not only her job, but as Ms. Black Colorado. Ms. Stansell won her crown earlier this year.…
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What’s next for teachers in District 11
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A 50-year-long contract between Colorado Springs District 11 and the Colorado Springs Education Association (CSEA)…
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The School Buzz: Woodland Park High School welders complete restoration project
A restoration project is now complete at Woodland Park High School thanks to a small group of students who put their education to work. The facility…
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D11 union members and opponents clash at board meeting
The divisiveness among union members and opponents could not have been more obvious at the Colorado Springs District 11 school board meeting…
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Fowler School District R4J receives $71,000 from Black Hills Energy rebate program
FOWLER, Colo. (KRDO) – Officials with Black Hills Energy say Fowler School District R4J recently received a $71,037 rebate as a part of an energy…
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The School Buzz: Lewis-Palmer 6th-graders simulate surgery through UCHealth’s TIPS program
Imagine your 6th-grade biology class, possibly a health class. It’s incredibly doubtful it was as hands-on as the TIPS class for Ray E. Kilmer’s…
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The School Buzz: Ute Pass Elementary students serve Thanksgiving to school with ‘Literacy Luncheon’
Students in Cascade are getting into the Thanksgiving spirit in a really special way, cooking up a storm as part of their annual Literacy Luncheon.…
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Alamosa Elementary bus carrying 14 kids crashes at intersection of West Avenue and 8th
ALAMOSA, Colo. (KRDO) – The Alamosa Police Department responded to an accident this morning involving a local school bus. According to officials with…
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