COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) is hosting a series of resource fairs and town halls in March to help veterans and military families. According to the ECHCS, the events are happening in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Buena Vista. “These are community-based opportunities for Veterans to get one-on-one
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Over the weekend, Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) cadets from around the country took part in the 20th Annual Front Range Invitational Drill Competition. Saturday, cadets from multiple branches – including Army, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force, gathered at Air Academy High School to compete in a range
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FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) — A Fort Carson Staff Sergeant was sentenced after being convicted of sexual assault. Thursday at a general court-martial, Staff Sgt. Cory N. Penven with the United States Army was convicted of one specification of sexual assault in violation of Article 120, of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice. According to
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — In the city’s third major economic announcement over the past two months, a local computer-related manufacturer revealed plans Friday to expand its operations producing silicon and silicon carbide components. KRDO Microchip Technology, Inc., has had a presence in Colorado Springs for 34 years but will now invest $880 million to
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CHAFFEE COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A procession took place Thursday night for a young marine who recently passed away. Thursday, local law enforcement participated in a procession for Christopher Hutchings. He was escorted through Buena Vista to Salida. According to the Buena Vista Police Department, Hutchings graduated from Buena Vista High School in 2022 and
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — This week marks the 50th anniversary of the first release of American prisoners from the Vietnam War in a process called Operation Homecoming. U.S. National Archives & Records As part of the occasion, a former prisoner spoke Monday afternoon with cadets at the Air Force Academy, with the intent of
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FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) — Work has finished on two road improvement project at Fort Carson, on each side of Gate 19, meant to provide easier access and safety for post personnel and commuters. According to officials, people coming from Fountain or Pueblo can save time and avoid heavy traffic at Gate 20 by using
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Healing Warriors Program held their free monthly pop-up clinic for veterans Saturday morning. The clinic provides free non-narcotic care and relief for pain, traumatic brain injury (TBI), PTSD, sleep issues, neuropathy, focus, cancer support, and more. “These 3 particular modalities work very well together, they mesh well and build
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — A U.S. Air Force Academy cadet was convicted of sexual assault after a court-martial. According to the USAFA, Cadet Justin Couty was charged with three specifications of sexual assault and two specifications of abusive sexual contact. Couty was found guilty of two specifications of sexual assault in violation
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Military veterans at immediate risk of suicide will no longer have to depend solely on Veterans Affairs facilities to seek emergency health care. A new VA program that started Tuesday allows veterans in “suicidal crisis” to also receive help at civilian hospitals, emergency rooms or other mental health facilities. Veterans
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — A general court martial for a cadet at the United State Air Force Academy (USAFA) is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Jan. 17. According to the USAFA, Cadet Justin Couty is charged with three specifications of sexual assault and two specifications of abusive sexual contact. The USAFA said this
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A Fort Carson soldier is being hailed a hero after he helped pull out a trapped man following a deadly single-vehicle crash involving a box truck. According to Colorado State Patrol, a 2020 Freightliner box truck was driving northbound on I-25 around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday when it hit a guardrail
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — The U.S. Air Force Academy announced Tuesday afternoon a cadet had passed away. According to the USAFA Twitter, Cadet Third Class Hunter Brown died Monday, Jan. 9 after suffering a medical emergency while on his way to class. USAFA The USAFA said their thoughts are with his family,
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Mt. Carmel Veterans Services is gearing up for another successful year helping veterans and their families in the community. On a routine basis, Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center offers veterans behavioral health and wellness, employment, permanent affordable housing assistance, and basic supportive services. Such as food drives. “We want to
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — It’s been five months since 13 Investigates profiled multiple U.S. Air Force Academy cadets who were “dismissed” from service for remaining unvaccinated against COVID in violation of a Department of Defense mandate. The vaccine mandate for military members has been in place since August 2021 after the Department
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Denis McDonough, head of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the U.S. met with veterans and VA employees Thursday at the Colorado Springs VA clinic. During his visit, McDonough discussed new resources available for the millions of veterans who were exposed to toxic chemicals while fighting for our country. KRDO McDonough is
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Air Force was down 8-0 to start the game, but the Falcons quickly took over and cruised to an 80-55 win over Arkansas State. The Falcons drained 11 three-pointers and their defensed was relentless throughout the contest. Jake Heidbreder led the Falcons with 16 points, while Corbin Green chipped in with 15 points. Air Force
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — New information indicates that the three-year controversy over whether to keep U.S. Space Command at Peterson Space Force Base, or move it to Huntsville, Alabama, should be decided before the end of the year. KRDO Gen. James Dickinson, speaking during an online forum two weeks ago, responded to a question
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Beginning January 1, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will start processing claims from veterans who believe their chronic illnesses are related to exposure to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq or Afghanistan. This new coverage is part of the PACT Act, which expands VA health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — The U.S. Air Force Academy is mourning the loss of a captain who died while on official duty from the Academy for advanced training. According to the USAFA, 31-year-old Capt. Morgan Taylor of Phillipsburg, N.J., was killed in a car accident Saturday. The accident happened on I-70 east
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