Colorado Springs resident hosts donation drive to help homeless community
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs resident Amanda Dekoekkoek was looking for a way to help the homeless community. She decided on a…
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Colorado Springs food truck owner feeds hundreds of homeless each week
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A Colorado Springs resident started a food truck business called Filipino Food Truck. During the pandemic she has…
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The 5th grade class at Rudy Elementary gets a star studded sendoff, thanks to Coach Crews
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Aaron Crews is a teacher at Rudy Elementary. Because his fifth graders couldn’t have a graduation ceremony he did…
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High school sends off 2020 grads with zip line celebration in Colorado Springs
It’s safe to say graduation ceremonies haven’t looked the same this year due to Covid-19. However, one small private school in Colorado Springs…
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98-year-old WWII veteran in Colorado Springs gets flooded with birthday cards
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Jack R. Berckemeyer turned 98-years-old on Friday, May 22. The WWII veteran served in the navy for 20 years. He now…
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Colorado Springs Boy Scout collects school supplies for families in need
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Isaac Fitzmorris is a Life Scout, that’s a tick below Eagle Scout. And he wanted to find a way to do something good…
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Coloradans write children’s book about COVID-19
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Explaining the coronavirus quarantine to small children can be tough. Kids don’t know what’s going on, and they…
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Kindergarten celebration at the Colorado Military Academy
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Graduating kindergarten is a big step for many students. And that’s why teachers and parents came together on Tuesday at…
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Rocky Mountain Vibes are going to have a drive-in movie night
We may not see the Rocky Mountain Vibes drive in runs this summer but you will be able to watch a drive-in movie at UCHealth Park, “We’re like well…
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Orange Theory Fitness offering free online classes
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The quarantine doesn’t always make it easy for people to work out. If you like to lift weights and use cardio…
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Widefield teacher promotes active lifestyle by walking to each school in the district
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Danielle Selke is a first-year art teacher at the Grand Mountain School. She had plans to travel internationally this…
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CSU-Pueblo baseball coach Stan Sanchez retires after 26 years
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — What a coaching career for Stan Sanchez at CSU-Pueblo. It’s littered with RMAC titles, trips to the NCAA tournament and an…
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Colorado teen donates 1,000 masks across the U.S.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado teen Mikaela Fischer is making good use of her time at home. So far, she’s donated over 1,000 masks around…
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The city of Manitou Springs honors the class of 2020
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — When you enter Manitou Springs and look below majestic Pikes Peak — or if you glance to your right while walking…
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Local illustrator creates Facebook show for kids
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Tina Finn has been channeling her stay-at-home activities into a digital channel for kids. Finn has been doing…
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App helps Colorado Springs family complete chores and keep track of allowance
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Getting kids to do their chores can be a hassle. Luckily, there’s an app for that. “Busy Kid” allows parents to…
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Academy ACL students present new film to theater
Colorado Springs, Colo. (KRDO) — Academy ACL is the only k-8 school in the country with a fully integrated film program. students have to do it all.…
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Pueblo trophy store makes signs for graduating seniors
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — COVID-19 is throwing a wrench in our daily lives. For high school seniors who’ve been waiting to walk at graduation, it’s a…
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Military flyovers this week in Southern Colorado
It’s not the Thunderbirds, nor the Blue Angels, but some of Colorado’s military pilots are saluting health workers this week with a series of…
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Photographer captures students in Colorado Springs amid pandemic
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Restricted by the COVID-19 pandemic, a photographer in Colorado Springs aims to shed light and capture a disrupted…
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