Jessica Gruenling
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Lawmakers considering automated pharmacy dispensing systems to help get medications to rural Colorado
Lawmakers considering automated pharmacy dispensing systems to help get medications to rural Colorado → Read More
Two robotic teams at Eagleview middle school heading to international competition
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Eagleview Middle School is making history. Two of its robotics teams placed top in the state in December and are now heading to international competition. The Electric Eagles took first place and the Microbots took second place. The teams start working in September to build their robots for competition. → Read More
Pups from the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region competing in Puppy Bowl XIX
It's almost Super Bowl weekend, and joining in the festivities are two representatives from the Pikes Peak Region. Two pups from the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region will be taking the field in this year's Puppy Bowl. → Read More
Southern Colorado food pantries prepare for increase in need when SNAP benefits decrease
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)-- Food pantries across Southern Colorado are preparing to see an increase in the number of people needing food assistance. In March, cutbacks to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will set in. It means big budget changes for thousands of Coloradans. In December 2020, both state and federal governments raised the allotments → Read More
Proposed bill aims to prioritize student behavioral health in schools
Some Colorado lawmakers are making children's mental health a priority this legislative session. → Read More
Flights canceled at Colorado Springs Airport during busiest holiday travel period
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- It's a peak travel day at the Colorado Springs Airport but the weather may impact your flights on Thursday. According to airport officials, Thursday, Dec. 15 through Tuesday, Jan. 3 is considered to be the busiest travel period during the holiday season. At 6:15 a.m., Colorado Springs Airport reported 34 → Read More
Car thefts continue to rise in Colorado, becoming more dangerous
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)-- Across Colorado, car thefts continue to be an issue. According to our news partners in Denver, by the end of 2022, it's estimated more than 41,000 cars will be stolen statewide. It's a 12% increase from last year. Colorado Springs police say more than 3,000 cars were stolen and in Pueblo, → Read More
Ways you can give on Giving Tuesday
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)-- It's Giving Tuesday or the Global Day of Giving. It's one of several ways to support your favorite non-profits or organizations. Atriveda Beer Company, the family business of Richard Fierro, one of the Club Q heroes, is holding a fundraiser for an LGBTQ+ organization at UCCS. The event was actually planned → Read More
El Paso County DHS experiencing backlog on SNAP
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO)-- The number of people needing food assistance in El Paso County and across Colorado continues to increase. According to the Colorado Department of Human Services, between 2019 and 2022, the caseload in El Paso County increased by 22%. Now, El Paso County DHS says it's experiencing a backlog in distributing → Read More
Two Colorado Spring Starbucks' have court date set
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)-- Two Colorado Springs Starbucks stores will have their day in court in March. Back in March, the Starbucks on Academy and Flintridge and Nevada and Brookside filed to unionize wanting to push for a better work environment. Last week, the National Labor Relations Board ordered the hearing after finding merit to → Read More
Lions rescued from war in Ukraine find a home in Colorado
Seven of the lions are now living in Springfield on a 10,000-acre property, one of three owned by the Wild Animal Sanctuary. → Read More
Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion
For the second time in Powerball's 30-year history that it has reached one billion dollars. → Read More
Annual pumpkin giveaway continues at Venetucci Farm
It's a tradition that started back in the 1950s. The pumpkins are no longer grown on the farm but still come from southern Colorado. Back in 2006, the Venetucci's gifted the farm to the Pikes Peak Community Foundation. → Read More
Southern Colorado Pharmacies experiencing delays in getting ADHD medications
According to the Colorado Pharmacists Society, about 80% of the pharmacies in Colorado are chains and the other 20% are independent community pharmacies. They're all experiencing the same issue. → Read More
Buy Nothing group builds up community, helps during hard times
The Buy Nothing Project started back in 2013 with the idea of helping build up a community and give from your own abundance. → Read More
Health officials urge parents to talk to kids about the dangers of drugs on Overdose Awareness Day
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)-- Overdose deaths across Colorado continue to surge, a large part of that due to fentanyl. In 2021, 1,881 Coloradans died from a drug overdose. In April, the El Paso County Coroner's Office released data showing 227 people died from an overdose last year. Of those deaths, nearly 45% were from fentanyl. → Read More
Shooting at Memorial Park marks six-weekend shootings
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)-- The Colorado Springs Police Department is investigating six separate shootings that happened in 72 hours. The latest happened Sunday night at Memorial Park. Police say around 9:30 p.m., they received a call for shots fired in the park. Investigators say a fight between a man and a woman led to the → Read More
Pikes Peak Pride Festival returns to Colorado Springs
On Friday morning, a rainbow crosswalk was installed at Tejon and Colorado avenue to kick off Pikes Peak Pride. The Pikes Peak Pride Festival and Parade is returning to Downtown Colorado Spring this weekend. This is the first in-person celebration in two years. → Read More
Colorado Springs man hiking Colorado Trail for Alzheimer's research
A Colorado Springs man is using hiking to raise awareness and money for the Alzheimer's Association. → Read More
Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo preparing to welcome 2022 NFR Open
Preparations are underway for the 81st annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo. → Read More