Vincent H. McConnell, 85, Colorado Springs, Colo., formerly of Wallace

Vincent H. “Vince” McConnell, 85, of Colorado Springs, Colo. died peacefully April 16, 2025.  He was born June 12, 1939 in Wallace.  He graduated from Wallace High School in 1957 and earned his bachelor’s degree in teaching from Chadron State College in …

Three J’s concert perfect precursor to Colorado College Summer Music Festival in Colorado Springs

There was a palpable sense of happy anticipation as the crowded lobby of classical music lovers filtered into Packard Hall at Colorado College Wednesday evening. We were there to hear the Three J’s, comprised of violinist Jennifer Frautschi, clarinetist …

Warm and sunny for Mother's Day here in Colorado

It's going to be a gorgeous, sunny and warm Mother's Day weekend across the Denver metro area! Starting tonight, the weather stays pretty calm and warm. Winds will shift around a bit, turning more southerly overnight, and could get a little gusty— …

Uber Threatens to Leave Colorado If Governor Signs Bill, Readers Respond

There were more than 19,000 reported sexual assault incidents connected to Uber and Lyft rides between 2017 and 2022, according to the companies' safety reports. Colorado Representative Jenny Willford joined those thousands of victims in February 2024, …

“Thank God it’s over” — and more from the Colorado legislature this week

Four big dynamics drove Colorado lawmakers’ session, from defending against Trump to boosting affordability Another regular session of the Colorado legislature has adjourned for the year. In the words of Senate Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez: “Thank God …

Car crashes into Colorado Springs house

Celebrating Mother’s Day 2025: Events across Colorado Springs and Pueblo

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Sunday, May 11 is Mother’s Day – and southern Colorado is pulling out all the stops to help families celebrate with more than just breakfast in bed! From scenic train rides and tea at a castle to free zoo admission and the …

Colorado Springs educators vote to strike in response to District 11 labor practices, contract dissolution

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Members of the Colorado Springs Education Association (CSEA) have voted to authorize a one-day strike this fall, citing Colorado Springs School District 11’s termination of a decades-old contract. CSEA – the teachers union …

Colorado Governor Urged to Sign Law Banning Rent Algorithms

Mary Ellen Montaño is a retired social worker who lives in Commerce City, just north of Denver. She expects an increase in rent every year, but Montaño was shocked when it spiked by 12 percent in 2024. “My rent consumes three-quarters of my income, which …

Proposed laws could affect health care in Colorado

Editor: I am a family physician writing to share health issues that our community may soon face. Proposed Medicaid cuts recently passed in the U.S. House could reach $880 billion and significantly reduce coverage for single mothers, children from low- …