Health Archives

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…

Restaurants sell holiday meals before indoor dining ban in El Paso County

November 26, 2020 6:09 PM Julia Donovan

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Many restaurants across Colorado Springs offered holiday meals and were booked solid on reservations this…

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…

Governor Polis begins quarantine after being exposed to COVID-19

November 25, 2020 11:00 PM Shelby Filangi

DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — Governor Jared Polis has begun quarantine after finding out Wednesday he was exposed to someone who tested positive for…

Scotland to make period products freely available to all

November 25, 2020 10:26 PM Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Scottish lawmakers have unanimously passed legislation that will make period products freely available to anyone who needs them.…

Fans no longer allowed at 2020 colorado high school football championship

November 25, 2020 9:19 PM Shelby Filangi

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced fans and all non-essential personnel are no longer allowed…

Congress braces for Biden’s national coronavirus strategy

November 25, 2020 6:04 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) – Congress is bracing for President-elect Joe Biden to move beyond the Trump administration’s state-by-state approach to the…

People waiting longer than usual for COVID-19 results at Citadel mall testing site

November 25, 2020 1:31 PM Chase Golightly

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Jennifer Gallagher wasn’t feeling well last Thursday so she decided to get a free COVID-19 test at the Citadel…