Colorado Springs Paralympian and veteran on cover of a national magazine sharing his story
A Colorado Springs man just made the front page of a national magazine that highlights stories of minorities with…
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Veteran families struggle with offering and accepting help
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The high rate of veteran suicide in El Paso County recently led to the creation of the Next Chapter campaign, a…
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Salt Canyon Fire along Highway 115 just north of Florence now 90% contained
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Crews have a wildland fire burning along Highway 115 almost fully contained Wednesday, clearing the scene but…
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CDOT emphasizes safe driving on Interstate 25 between Colorado Springs and Fountain this winter as construction continues
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The narrower corridors on I-25 between South Academy Boulevard and the main Fountain exit because of a concrete…
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Air Force finds struggling run game late, beats Navy 13-10
By PAT GRAHAMAP Sports Writer AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — Haaziq Daniels and the Air Force ground game finally got on track late to help the…
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Air Force hockey falls to Colorado College, 5-1, in exhibition game
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – Colorado College scored two goals in the second period and three in the third for a 5-1 win over Air Force in an…
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Colorado lawmakers push VA to pay for specialized care for vets with TBIs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — This week, the entire Colorado Congressional Delegation penned a letter to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs,…
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Veterans Service Officers are struggling to meet growing demand, according to state audit
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Department of Military and Veteran Affairs is dealing with a shortage of Veterans Service Officers…
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Colorado Senators urge Air Force to rethink moving Space Command Headquarters in letter
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Tuesday, Colorado Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper sent a letter to the U.S. Air Force secretary…
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Next Chapter program connecting veterans with critical services
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Reducing the number of veteran suicides in El Paso County is the goal of a new pilot program created and funded by…
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Drivers, fans warned of expected heavy traffic for USAFA game against University of Nevada
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — Drivers and fans are warned of expected heavy traffic Friday afternoon into the evening due to the U.S. Air…
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Air Force Academy addresses football traffic issues related to Visitors Center project
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Air Force Academy officials are dealing with traffic concerns related to this season’s football schedule that…
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Fort Carson’s Career Summit for service members and veterans begins with networking event
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Wednesday kicked off a two-day hiring event for service members, their families, and veterans. The event is put on…
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VA’s latest suicide report shows progress
The Department of Veterans Affairs released a new report on veteran suicide Monday. It’s a major development in the effort to prevent veteran…
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Pikes Peak State College setting military and veteran students up for success
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Pikes Peak State College recently made this year’s ‘Military Times Best for Vets’ college list. It ranked sixth in…
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Guardians with Schriever Space Force Base prepare for first mission
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Wednesday, Guardians from Schriever Space Force Base participated in a specialized operation aimed at…
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Comeback Yoga offering free classes for the military community across Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Veterans in the Pikes Peak region are encouraged to take advantage of free yoga classes aimed at helping them…
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Military Appreciation Week at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s (CMZ) annual Military Appreciation Week kicks off today, Monday, Sept. 12, and continues…
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Colorado Springs first responders hold ceremony at Memorial Park in remembrance of 9/11
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Sunday afternoon, military, law enforcement and other first responders gathered in Memorial Park to remember the…
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Air Force crushes Colorado, 41-10
The Air Force Falcons improved to 2-0 by crushing in-state rival Colorado, 41-10, on a wet and muggy Saturday afternoon. The weather made for a…
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