Hispanic people face higher chance of getting COVID-19 in Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Hispanic people in Colorado have accounted for a disproportionately high number of COVID-19 cases since the start of…
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Experimental COVID-19 drug being given to some patients in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A new and rare experimental drug has been administered to seven patients at UCHealth hospitals who have COVID-19.…
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New free COVID-19 testing site opening at Pueblo Mall
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — In an effort to alleviate long lines at Pueblo’s main community testing site for COVID-19, a new location for free…
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More than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases in El Paso County within 24 hours
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Department of Public Health announced Thursday 1,026 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new COVID-related deaths…
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9th annual GivingTuesday event promotes donations, volunteerism across Colorado, internationally
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — After spending money shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, organizers hope you’ll be willing to give to…
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Colorado county to make all visitors sign virus affidavit
ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — A county in Colorado will require visitors to sign an online affidavit that states they had a negative coronavirus test at most…
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Among first acts, Biden to call for 100 days of mask-wearing
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden says he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president. He stopped…
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COVID-19 causing a strain on UCHealth staffing, equipment
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Like many other hospital systems across Colorado, UCHealth in Colorado Springs has noticed a significant uptick in…
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CDPHE anticipates 2,000 additional COVID-19 deaths by the end of the year
DENVER (KRDO) — For the first time since Thanksgiving, the Colorado Department of Public Health gave an update regarding recent COVID-19 trends in…
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10 bills passed during COVID-19 pandemic relief special session
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado lawmakers passed 10 bills during the three-day special legislative session that addressed relief efforts for…
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Homebuilding at highest point since 2005 in Colorado Springs area
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — With more than 4,100 permits issued for single-family home construction through November in El Paso County, the…
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Colorado lawmakers OK COVID-19 aid, say more is needed
DENVER (AP) – Colorado lawmakers have passed several bills offering assistance to restaurants and food pantries struggling to keep their…
Continue Reading Fremont County moves to Level Orange coronavirus restrictions
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Fremont County Department of Public Health says the county will be moving to Level Orange restrictions this week…
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Four inmate COVID-19 related deaths reported in last 48 hours
Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Department of Corrections reported Tuesday four inmates died within the last 48 hours after experiencing symptoms of…
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Gov. Jared Polis updates Dr. Anthony Fauci on COVID-19 in Colorado
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — Governor Jared Polis and Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious diseases expert, provided an update Tuesday on…
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Pueblo County and city look to ease COVID-19 restrictions on businesses
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Could indoor dining reopen in Pueblo County? Both the County and City governments will vote Tuesday whether or not to…
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Limited number of fans allowed at the high school state championship football games
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado High School Activities Associations announced Tuesday a limited amount of fans will be allowed into the stands…
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Dr. Fauci joins Governor Polis for COVID-19 update in Colorado
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, joined Governor Polis for an update on COVID-19 in Colorado.…
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GOP aide sent home from Colorado Legislature had COVID-19
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…
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Pueblo Zoo hosts sensory-friendly Electricritters night
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo Zoo announced it partnered with Shandy Clinic to host a sensory-friendly night of the Electricritters exhibit. On…
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