PCOS gets a new name to better reflect the condition
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A common women’s health condition affecting about one in eight women has a new name. Polycystic ovary syndrome, commonly known as PCOS, is now called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS. Researchers and medical professionals say the change better reflects the condition’s e
Tracking a few showers & storms, isolated severe weather
TODAY: Expect highs in the high 70s in Colorado Springs and low 80s in Pueblo. We have spotty PM showers and thunderstorms along I-25, with isolated severe storms possible across the Eastern Plains (1" hail, 60+ MPH winds). WEEKEND: We warm up a few more degrees to the low 80s...
Douglas County consolidates six Highlands Ranch elementary schools
Douglas County School District is consolidating six Highlands Ranch elementary schools this fall after the board cited unequal growth across the county.
WB Hancock reopens after crash
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A crash Thursday night temporarily closed westbound lanes of Hancock at Delta Drive. The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) said officers received a report of a head-on collision at the intersection at 7:49 p.m. At the scene, police said the crash appeared to be more of a “side s
48-year-old father dies leading son’s Cub Scout troop at popular hiking spot
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A Colorado family is mourning the loss of a father who died at a popular hiking spot. Authorities said the 48-year-old man suffered a medical emergency while leading a troop of Cub Scouts. “We’ve done it before. He’s done it. I’ve done it. So,...
A tall tale about a deadly rat attack atop Pikes Peak spread around the...
The sensational story made its way from Colorado Springs to Pueblo, where the daily Chieftain published the first account on May 27, 1876. “ATTACKED BY RATS,” read the headline. The Rocky Mountain News, which picked up the story in Denver the next day, opted for “RODENTS ON THE RAMPAGE.” From there, the tale spread lik
10-Year prison term for ex-public defender who preyed on teen
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Thomas Cushing, a former public defender in Colorado, has been sentenced to 10 years to life in prison for sexually assaulting a child by an El Paso County District Court. The sentence will be followed by 20 years to life on parole. Cushing was found...
Local men’s chorus shares songs, honors Air Force Academy graduates
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - The America the Beautiful Chorus visited 11 News to share songs ahead of their upcoming concert Saturday, June 6th, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Sunrise United Methodist Church. The group is a men’s barbershop chorus, with a history stretching back 80 years in Colorado...
CPW announces camping, boating plans on America’s Mountain
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - On Thursday, Governor Jared Polis, Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade, and community partners joined Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to announce the growth of Cheyenne Mountain State Park. This includes the 357-acre Denman property and the City of Colorado Springs’ purchase of an adja
Crash causes delays near Palmer Park
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A crash at North Academy Boulevard and Palmer Park Boulevard blocked multiple lanes Thursday morning. As of 11:00 a.m., all of eastbound and westbound Palmer Park was blocked, along with southbound Academy, according to Colorado Springs Police Department. CSPD recommended drivers take a
