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Fremont County moves to Level Orange coronavirus restrictions

December 2, 2020 1:46 PM Andrew McMillan

FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Fremont County Department of Public Health says the county will be moving to Level Orange restrictions this week…

Four inmate COVID-19 related deaths reported in last 48 hours

December 1, 2020 6:53 PM Shelby Filangi

Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Department of Corrections reported Tuesday four inmates died within the last 48 hours after experiencing symptoms of…

Gov. Jared Polis updates Dr. Anthony Fauci on COVID-19 in Colorado

December 1, 2020 5:22 PM Alexis Dominguez

DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — Governor Jared Polis and Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious diseases expert, provided an update Tuesday on…

Pueblo County and city look to ease COVID-19 restrictions on businesses

December 1, 2020 4:27 PM Dan Beedie

PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Could indoor dining reopen in Pueblo County? Both the County and City governments will vote Tuesday whether or not to…

Limited number of fans allowed at the high school state championship football games

December 1, 2020 3:56 PM Shelby Filangi

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado High School Activities Associations announced Tuesday a limited amount of fans will be allowed into the stands…

Dr. Fauci joins Governor Polis for COVID-19 update in Colorado

December 1, 2020 12:01 PM Tom Massmann

DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, joined Governor Polis for an update on COVID-19 in Colorado.…

GOP aide sent home from Colorado Legislature had COVID-19

November 30, 2020 9:53 PM Associated Press

DENVER, Colo. (AP) – A GOP staff member who tested positive for COVID-19 attended a morning House session and was sent home Monday as Colorado’s…

Pueblo Zoo hosts sensory-friendly Electricritters night

November 30, 2020 9:22 PM Shelby Filangi

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo Zoo announced it partnered with Shandy Clinic to host a sensory-friendly night of the Electricritters exhibit. On…

Housing and small business relief bills introduced during first day of special session

November 30, 2020 7:32 PM Chase Golightly

DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — On the first day of Colorado’s special legislative session to address relief efforts for COVID-19, 37 bills were introduced.…

City of Pueblo receives national planning grant and technical assistance

November 30, 2020 7:09 PM Shelby Filangi

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The City of Pueblo was awarded the CityStart Grant Award Monday, designed to help develop strategies to financially empower…

Remember that ’tis the season for theft in southern Colorado

November 30, 2020 11:30 AM Scott Harrison

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — It’s just a few days after Thanksgiving and we’re already hearing about a Christmas lights thief in town. A…

Bill introduced to restrict fees charged by third-party food delivery service

November 30, 2020 3:46 PM Shelby Filangi

DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — During a special session of the Colorado General Assembly on Monday, Nov. 30, lawmakers introduced HB20B-1005 that would…

Colorado’s special session focusing on Coronavirus relief to start Monday

November 30, 2020 8:57 AM Tom Massmann

DENVER (KRDO) – A special session of the Colorado General Assembly will be held on Monday, that will focus on bringing some much-needed COVID-19…

Weakest link for apps tracking coronavirus exposure? People

November 30, 2020 10:37 AM Associated Press

Builders of smartphone apps that detect exposure to the coronavirus have ensured that only people with verified COVID-19 cases could trigger an…

Skiing safely during the pandemic

November 30, 2020 6:54 AM CNN

(CNN) — Avid snowboarder Jenny Leveilledoesn’t plan to rely on ski resorts’ indoor facilities this season. This decision,…

Governor Polis tests positive for COVID-19

November 28, 2020 7:29 PM Willis Scott

DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — Governor Jared Polis and First Gentleman Marlon Reis have both tested positive for COVID-19. Polis made the announcement on…

Colorado unveils draft plan to ease COVID-19 restrictions for eligible businesses

November 27, 2020 5:45 PM Andrew McMillan

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is looking at a plan that would loosen COVID-19…

Couple uses catering deposit from canceled wedding to purchase 200 Thanksgiving dinners

November 27, 2020 3:54 PM Shelby Filangi

CHICAGO, Ill. (KRDO) — An Illinois couple turned their canceled wedding into an opportunity to help others in need this Thanksgiving. According to…

Pueblo COVID-19 curfew gets another extension, but is it effective?

November 26, 2020 11:10 AM Dan Beedie

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — On Monday, Pueblo City Council amended its emergency ordinance allowing for Mayor Nick Gradisar to extend ‘Home by 10’ curfew…

Thanksgiving travel up slightly at Colorado Springs Airport despite pandemic restrictions

November 25, 2020 7:30 PM Scott Harrison

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Officials at the Colorado Springs Airport said Wednesday that although the COVID-19 pandemic has decreased…