Microchip plans $880 million expansion, 400 new jobs at Colorado Springs facility
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — In the city’s third major economic announcement over the past two months, a local computer-related manufacturer…
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Chaffee County community mourns the loss of young marine
CHAFFEE COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A procession took place Thursday night for a young marine who recently passed away. Thursday, local law enforcement…
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Vietnam veterans speak to Air Force Academy cadets Monday on golden anniversary of war’s end
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — This week marks the 50th anniversary of the first release of American prisoners from the Vietnam War in a process…
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Two road projects at Fort Carson to ease commuters’ travel completed
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…
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Free veterans clinic Saturday in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Healing Warriors Program held their free monthly pop-up clinic for veterans Saturday morning. The clinic…
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Court martial of USAFA cadet for sexual assault ends with jail sentence, dismissal from Air Force
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,…
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Free resources for military veterans in ‘suicidal crisis’ begin this week
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Military veterans at immediate risk of suicide will no longer have to depend solely on Veterans Affairs facilities…
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U.S. Air Force cadet accused of sexual assault
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…
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Fort Carson soldier one of many who saved man trapped after box truck crashed along I-25
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A Fort Carson soldier is being hailed a hero after he helped pull out a trapped man following a deadly…
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U.S. Air Force Academy cadet passes away while in school
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…
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Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center setting 2023 goals and missions
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Mt. Carmel Veterans Services is gearing up for another successful year helping veterans and their families in the…
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Repeal of military vaccine mandate comes months after 13 Investigates USAFA cadet dismissal coverage
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…
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Secretary of VA visits Colorado Springs to discuss new resources for veterans exposed to toxic substances
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Denis McDonough, head of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the U.S. met with veterans and VA employees Thursday at the…
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Air Force stomps Arkansas State
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…
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Final decision on Space Command in Colorado Springs expected ‘soon,’ commanding general says
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — New information indicates that the three-year controversy over whether to keep U.S. Space Command at Peterson Space…
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VA to begin processing burn pit claims Jan 1
Beginning January 1, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will start processing claims from veterans who believe their chronic illnesses are…
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Air Force Captain from Colorado Springs dies in crash along I-70 in Kansas while on official duty
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…
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Air Force throttles New Mexico, 35-3
The Air Force Falcons improved to 7-3 (3-3 in conference play) with a dominant 35-3 win over New Mexico. Quarterback Haaziq Daniels rushed for 113…
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Pikes Peak State College holding week-long celebration ahead of Veteran’s Day
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Pikes Peak State College has a prominent veteran and military affiliation percentage among the student body and…
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Colorado Springs dentist collecting trick-or-treat candy for military families
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A Colorado Springs dentist is paying kids to donate their extra trick-or-treat candy for a good cause. “It seems…
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