Teen who struggled with abuse inspires foundation, $20,000 in donations
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Bryson’s Chase, Inc. is a non-profit organization that was created in September 2018. Lindsey Thompson Kangas…
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Father who struggled with alcoholism and suicide offers up home gym amid COVID-19
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Rob Decker knows the impact of fitness of mental health, and that’s why he kept his home gym in Colorado Springs…
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Colorado Springs man creates 3D printed prosthetics for kids for free
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Dakota Welch wants people to know that he’s willing to help, no matter the hand you’re originally dealt. “We have…
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Colorado Springs family supports the Angelman Syndrome Foundation through crafted woodwork pieces
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Dickson family has been crafting and selling woodwork pieces, like ‘chicnic’ tables. For every piece sold, the…
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Broadmoor World Arena selling signed posters to support Colorado Springs youth
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Broadmoor World Arena is hoping COVID-19 deep cleaning will pay off for local youth. Online bidding is open for…
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Colorado Springs photographer donates free photo shoots to families with special needs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A Colorado Springs photographer is donating free photo shoots to special needs families absolutely free of charge.…
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Teenager saves 74-year-old woman’s life who shattered femur, called for help
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Last month, Betty Williams, who was staying at her daughter’s house in Palmer Lake, fell down the garage stairs…
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Colorado Springs mosaic artist and teacher donates handmade pieces to healthcare workers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Cathy Socia Tomovich, a Colorado Springs mosaic artist, runs a company called, Shattered Glass Restored. Shattered…
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Colorado Springs groups surprise neighbors with goodie bags of beer, wine
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Members of two Facebook groups, the 719 Wine Fairies and the 719 Beer Gnomes, are spreading cheer by delivering…
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Colorado Springs hair salon gives free haircuts to first responders, raises money for tactical ballistic vests
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A Colorado Springs hair salon, Day Lily Salon and Spa, is donating free haircuts to first responders. Niki Cicak,…
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‘Suds for Kids’ car wash raises money for Children’s Hospital of Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Friday, some accountants connected with the Children’s Hospital of Colorado to wash cars, collect donations and…
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1,700 candy bags gifted to health care professionals in Pueblo
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo Community College Foundation with Pueblo native Mindy (Stein) Carton and her father, Pueblo businessman…
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Colorado Springs students display posters to increase systemic racism awareness
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A group of students based in Colorado Springs is raising awareness about systemic racism in the United States by…
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High school student creates online summer classes for Colorado Springs kids
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Atharva Vispute is a rising senior at Rampart high school. He’s also the president of an organization called “Sea…
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Colorado Springs business woman hands out free graduation gift baskets
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — It’s been a tough time for a lot of people. Many are unemployed, and it’s rough on families who have recent…
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Parkview offers free N95 mask cleaning for businesses
Partners of Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo will be able to drop off their masks for a free cleaning beginning June 1. The service offers…
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Springs Rescue Mission begins weekly food drive
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — With summer approaching, and the impacts of the coronavirus still being felt, this can be a tough time for a lot of…
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Mini horses visit Colorado Springs retirement community
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — In a normal year, the seniors at the Inn at Garden Plaza Retirement Community would take a trip out to the Flying…
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Pueblo East Swimmers: The Simony brothers are twins and their story is more that meets the eye
Dominic and Derek Simony both hoped to qualify for the state meet this year, “They would have been cool. The two Simony brothers up at state,” says…
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12 artists across 3 states compile drawings into one finished piece
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Finding new group projects to do is not an easy task during a quarantine, but that didn’t stop Chad Keith. Keith…
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