Kayla Henderson

Rapid City

Morning News Anchor at KKTV-TV (Colorado Springs, CO)

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Period Palooza kicks off in Colorado Springs to fight period poverty

16 hours ago | kktv.com | Kayla Henderson

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Volunteers gathered Wednesday at the Hilton Garden Inn North for the first-ever PeriodPalooza event, helping Colorado schools provide free period products to students. The event supports House Bill 24-1164, which requires middle and high schools to offer free period products in all girls’ and gender-neutral bathrooms. Organizers say the need is urgent. A recent study found that 80% of Colorado teens have missed class due to lack of access to period products.
City invites public to help shape future of downtown Colorado Springs

6 days ago | kktv.com | Kayla Henderson

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) -City planners are asking for community input as they work to update the Downtown Master Plan for Colorado Springs. Two public events are being held Thursday, May 8, to give residents a chance to share feedback on what they’d like to see in the city’s urban core. The goal is to identify key opportunities, challenges, and priorities for future development.
Real ID requirements for flying in US now in effect: What to know

1 week ago | kktv.com | Kayla Henderson

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Real ID requirements are now in effect across the country on Wednesday. While you can still fly without one, TSA officials say you could face longer security screenings if you are not in compliance. If you have a star in the corner of your license, you are good to go. If not, you will need another form of ID, a passport, for example, to get through security. Real ID has been a long time coming.
Man barricades himself in Colorado Springs apartment, then attacks officers

1 week ago | kktv.com | Kayla Henderson

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) -A man is in custody after police say he assaulted two officers during a disturbance late Wednesday night. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department, officers responded to reports of multiple people fighting and a suspect threatening to shoot others just before 11 p.m. Saturday near Chelton Road and Galley Road, on Portal Drive. When officers arrived, they say the suspect, Oxzaveon Marrow, barricaded himself inside an apartment.
Bolstered monarch butterfly population, ruby-throated hummingbirds make way to Pa.

1 week ago | northcentralpa.com | Kayla Henderson

Brave monarch butterflies and hummingbirds' northern migration is well underway, much to the delight of Pennsylvanian birdwatchers and gardeners. Penn State Extension reports that monarch butterfly migration to Pa. normally peaks in May, and likewise, ruby-throated hummingbird migration is expected to reach its height during the first full week of May.
City Serve Day brings out volunteers across Colorado Springs

1 week ago | kktv.com | Kayla Henderson

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) -Hundreds of volunteers are rolling up their sleeves for CityServe Day, a two-day community service event taking place Friday and Saturday across Colorado Springs. Organized by the Colorado Springs Chamber in partnership with nonprofit organization COSILoveYou, CityServe Day encourages businesses to give employees time off to volunteer at local schools, nonprofits, and charities.
Colorado Springs Utilities reminds homeowners of summer watering rules as May begins

1 week ago | kktv.com | Kayla Henderson

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) -As watering season officially begins, residents are being reminded to follow seasonal watering rules, and to be cautious about turning on their sprinkler systems too soon. Starting May 1, Colorado Springs Utilities requires outdoor watering to take place only before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. The goal is to prevent water loss due to evaporation during the hottest parts of the day.
Four national Broadway tours coming to Colorado Springs in 2025-26 season

2 weeks ago | kktv.com | Kayla Henderson

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Broadway is returning to the Pikes Peak Center with four nationally touring productions on the lineup for the 2025–2026 season. The American Theatre Guild officially announced the new season, which will include Meredith Willson’s The Music Man, CLUE, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Mamma Mia! all set to take the stage in downtown Colorado Springs between February and June 2026.
Controlled burns scheduled at Cheyenne Mountain for Space Force fire training

3 weeks ago | kktv.com | Kayla Henderson

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) -Don’t be alarmed if you see smoke near Cheyenne Mountain this week. Firefighters with the Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station Fire Department are conducting controlled burn drills for annual recertification. The training exercises are scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to noon April 23 through April 30. Officials say the training is taking place in a controlled environment and all safety protocols are in place.
Colorado shelter urges families to think twice before buying Easter bunnies

3 weeks ago | kktv.com | Kayla Henderson

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) -With Easter just days away, the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is reminding families to think twice before bringing home a live bunny. While rabbits may seem like the perfect holiday gift, shelter staff say they require daily care, space to roam and a long-term commitment that many families aren’t prepared for. “Rabbits have a lot of energy as well. So, you know, they require some space, they require a pen, and, you know, they require that energy out.