Colorado Springs foster mom throws a prom for her 6 teenagers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Jamie Kopinski has been a foster mom for four years. She has two biological kids and four sibling foster kids: a…
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Southern Colorado wildfires raise questions about coronavirus protection for fire crews, evacuees
With the nature of wildfires often requiring fire crews to work closely together, preventing the spread of the coronavirus among firefighters may…
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Online sports betting starts in Colorado, but officials say there is almost nothing to bet on
CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. (KRDO) — Online sports betting started Friday in Colorado after being passed by voters in November, but with COVID-19 limiting…
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Denver public health order requiring face masks at essential businesses to go into effect May 6
DENVER (KRDO) — A public health order issued by the City of Denver will require people to wear face coverings in public and at essential businesses,…
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NYC mayor says Colorado EMT’s death will be honored forever
NEW YORK (AP) – New York City’s mayor is praising the sacrifice of a Colorado paramedic, promising that his heroism before he died of the coronavirus…
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Gov. Jared Polis gives update on COVID-19 in Colorado, May 1
DENVER (KRDO) — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is answering questions and providing an update on the state’s response to COVID-19 as retail stores and…
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El Paso County Commissioner says a plan is in the works to open the county beyond Colorado’s ‘safer at home’ order
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — El Paso County health officials say the community is ready to open back up and is prepared for an influx of COVID-19…
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State, national concern grows over COVID-fueled beef shortages at grocery stores
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The coronavirus pandemic first produced a run on toilet paper and hand sanitizer that continues today. Now,…
Continue Reading Colorado paramedic who volunteered in NYC dies of COVID-19
NEW YORK CITY — A Colorado paramedic who volunteered to help in the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak has died of COVID-19, said his family…
Continue Reading Do populations vulnerable to COVID-19 in Colorado have to go back to work if ordered?
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — People considered vulnerable to COVID-19 are wondering what right they may have to refuse to return to work. This…
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Elective surgeries resume in Colorado but medical facilities need to implement changes
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Elective surgeries have resumed in Colorado, but facilities who perform them have to make changes before scheduling…
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91-year-old in Colorado Springs donates crocheted potholders to a non-profit agency that guides families in housing-crisis
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A 91-year-old’s positive attitude and spirit reign supreme throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Determined to help her…
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More than 1 million people worldwide have now recovered from COVID-19
While deaths from COVID-19 are often in the headlines, the good news is that Johns Hopkins University’s Coronavirus Resource Center reports that more…
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Colorado Springs, El Paso County emphasize need for proper public behavior at area parks, trails, open spaces
On Monday, KRDO NewsChannel 13 showed you how the first day of Colorado’s transition from the governor’s “Stay at Home” order to his “Safer at Home”…
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Asian Pacific Market starts taking customers’ temperatures, requiring masks
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – As many workers head back on the job this week due to loosened COVID-19 restrictions, one Colorado Springs…
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Colorado Springs principals deliver food to families in need after creating their own pantry
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Giving back and making sure students are fed looks different at Harrison School District 2 (D2). Soon after the…
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Gov. Jared Polis provides update on COVID-19 in Colorado, April 29
DENVER (KRDO) — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is giving an update and answering questions on the status of COVID-19 in the state on Wednesday. We’ll…
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UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central offering drive-thru lab services
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — People with a doctor’s referral for lab services can now have complete lab blood draws done in a drive-thru at…
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Colorado Springs school districts prepare for potential budget cuts in 2020-2021 academic year
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Many businesses are already feeling the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, but for school districts in…
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Two COVID-19 deaths reported at Aurora nursing home for veterans
AURORA, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Department of Human Services reported there is a COVID-19 outbreak at the Veterans Community Living Center at…
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