Some schools have shifted to virtual events and even parades to honor 2020 grads, but some mental health providers in local health systems are concerned that the emotional impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on high school seniors may be delayed. KRCC’s Abigail Beckman spoke with Dr. George Brandt, a child and adolescent psychiatrist within Centura Health, about what this could mean in the coming months. Highlights from the interview: Why might these feelings and mental health issues might be

As the economic pain caused by the pandemic continues, the imperfections and shortcomings of federal relief measures have come into harsh relief.

Several hundred people came out to Colorado Springs City Hall Sunday for a demonstration against police brutality. The protest, like others across the country, comes after the death of George Floyd. Floyd, an African American man, died at the hands of police in Minneapolis last week.

As the weather heats up, we're wanting to enjoy the outdoors more and more, but we also need to maintain social distancing guidelines and avoid piling up at popular parks. This week on Nature's Neighborhood, Susan Davies of the Trails and Open Space Coalition shares a place to relax near a pond and a space to see horseback riding skills in person.

As the state eases restrictions and summer comes into full view, we're wanting to get outside more and more--but we also need to avoid overcrowding popular spaces and maintain a safe distance from others. That's why we're introducing a new weekly series called Nature's Neighborhood. Every week, Susan Davies of the Trails and Open Space Coalition will highlight some lesser known parks, trails and walking areas in the Pikes Peak region.

UPDATE–Friday, May 22: In an update on Friday, May 22, Bent County Public Health Executive Director Omer Tamir said the agency has concluded its investigation. The individual at the care center tested positive on May 15, and upon a second test on May 18, tested negative.

UPDATE--Friday, May 22: In an update on Friday, May 22, Bent County Public Health Executive Director Omer Tamir said the agency has concluded its investigation. The individual at the care center tested positive on May 15, and upon a second test on May 18, tested negative.

Due to the new coronavirus, schools across southern Colorado have cancelled end-of-year events like prom and moved graduation services online. One organization in Colorado Springs has shifted their annual prom for LGBTQ youth into the digital space on Saturday, May 16.

Due to the new coronavirus, schools across southern Colorado have cancelled end-of-year events like prom and moved graduation services online. One organization in Colorado Springs has shifted their annual prom for LGBTQ youth into the digital space on Saturday, May 16.

The president said that he and the Democratic governor have "worked together and I think we’ve worked together very well.”