Back On Their Feet: A look into the veteran homeless issue in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs area is home to five military bases, yet the number of homeless veterans on our streets has…
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Unsung hero during pandemic, Bricker Elementary custodian finalist in Custodian of the Year contest
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Ilka Jenkins, a custodian at Bricker Elementary School, is a finalist in the 2022 Custodian of the Year contest.…
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President Promises Better Care For Burn Pit Survivors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — One of the biggest health concerns among the 3.5 million post-9/11 combat veterans, and even some civilian…
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The Skating Ranger
PARK COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — At Eleven Mile Reservoir, the ice does most of the talking. Bumps and burps are common; the ice’s expansion and…
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Fentanyl Fight: law enforcement launches outcry over lax laws
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The fentanyl fight is heating up in Colorado. The street drug is now responsible for killing nearly 100 people in…
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Historic funding aims to fix Colorado’s forest crisis
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Following the state’s two largest wildfires in 2020 and the most destructive fire in 2021, there is a renewed push…
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Colorado Cold Case: 14-year-old babysitter’s family desperate for answers 45 years after murder
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Maria Honzell was just 14 years old when she was robbed of her future. The teen accepted a babysitting job at the…
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The Great Resignation: Why are people leaving their jobs in Colorado Springs, and where are they going
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado currently ranks in the top ten states with the highest “quit rate” – exceeding the national average…
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The Shot: Manitou Springs man witnessed JFK assassination, then took Pulitzer Prize-winning photo two days later
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — There are infamous dates throughout American history that forever altered the nation: December 7, 1941; September…
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Fleeing the Flames: Is Colorado Springs prepared for a major wildfire evacuation?
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A new fire evacuation study in Colorado Springs is raising serious concerns about just how long it will take to get…
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A Water Crisis: CSU accelerates projects in response to dwindling river
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Cities across Colorado and throughout the western half of the country are scrambling to secure enough water for…
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A Water Crisis: Colorado agriculture facing changes as drought continues
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — An estimated 40 million people rely on water that originates in the Colorado River Basin, but the river can no…
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Colorado family still searching for answers 35 years after teen’s murder
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Michael Riedell is still holding out hope that his little sister’s murder will one day be solved. Her school…
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Recent tremors highlight Colorado’s earthquake potential
PRITCHETT, Colo. (KRDO) — No one could’ve predicted that thump in the middle of the night near Pritchett, Colorado, on September 13, would have…
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The Truth is Out There: Looking for answers and UFOs in Colorado
COLORADO (KRDO) — An eye-opening government report released this year brought newfound attention to one of America’s most popular controversial…
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Massive drawdown underway at Blue Mesa Reservoir
The water level at Colorado‘s largest lake is currently falling faster than it has ever fallen before. It’s not because of evaporation or a lack…
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The Craze Over Cryptocurrency
(KRDO) — The first thing to understand about Bitcoin is it’s not a coin. Despite images of coins that you may have seen on TV or the internet, there…
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Stimulus Money: Who’s Paying?
Over the last 12 months, most Coloradans have received one, two, or even three separate stimulus checks. A family of four receiving all of them would…
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CSU banks on batteries for energy future
There is a lot of buzz about achieving 100% renewable energy these days. Unfortunately, the sun doesn’t always shine, and the wind doesn’t always…
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