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More bear sightings on east side of Colorado Springs, CPW says dry winter is to blame
6+ hour, 7+ min ago (198+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is urging residents in eastern Colorado Springs to be more vigilant about bears this year, as sightings in the area have increased significantly. CPW Wildlife Officer Travis Sauder said the spike…...
Person dead after being thrown from a vehicle on Monday in Colorado Springs
21+ hour, 2+ min ago (169+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " A deadly rollover crash is under investigation in Colorado Springs. It happened Monday morning around 10: 00 a. m. at the intersection of Barnes Road and Peterson Road on the northeast side of the city. Police say a car going…...
Bike to Work Day in Colorado Springs is Wednesday " here's how to get involved
22+ hour, 16+ min ago (388+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " Colorado Springs is celebrating Bike to Work Day on Wednesday, an event designed to promote a healthier, cleaner, and more fun way to commute. For years, News5 has been a proud media partner of Bike to Work…...
Cottonwood Creek not included in current Colorado Springs' creek improvement plan; nearby residents ask why
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (389+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " As Colorado Springs gathers community input to improve its creeks environmentally and recreationally, some residents say their waterway is being left behind. The COS Creek Plan currently focuses on Fountain and Monument Creeks as they flow…...
City officials announce plans to create new Colorado Springs 911 Authority
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (384+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " On Monday, city officials announced plans to create a new Colorado Springs 911 Authority that would replace an existing regional structure. Mayor Mobolade, Colorado Springs Police Chief Adrian Vasquez, Colorado Springs Fire Chief Randy Royal and other…...
A community staple in Colorado Springs will soon be shutting its doors
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (117+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " Atrevida Beer Company will shut down after eight years in business. Richard and Jessica Fierro own the brewery. Richard is a local hero who disarmed the gunman in the Club Q shooting back in 2022. Today, they…...
WATCH LIVE: FC Tulsa to host the Colorado Springs Switchbacks this Saturday
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (121+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " KOAA News5 is the proud southern Colorado home of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks! We will stream all non-nationally exclusive Switchbacks FC matches on our mobile app, connected TV apps, and website so that Southern Coloradans can enjoy…...
WATCH LIVE: Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs Sacramento Republic FC Saturday, June 13
1+ week, 4+ day ago (167+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " KOAA News5 is the proud southern Colorado home of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks! We will stream all non-nationally exclusive Switchbacks FC matches on our mobile app, connected TV apps, and website so that Southern Coloradans can enjoy…...
Colorado Springs Utilities CEO pay study not public
2+ week, 6+ day ago (352+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " The Colorado Springs Utilities Board, which is also the city council, unanimously approved a large pay raise for its Chief Executive Officer Travas Deal last month. Under the contract agreement the board approved, Deal will be…...
Colorado Springs mobile speed cameras have issued more than 10, 000 violations since launching in January
3+ week, 1+ day ago (413+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS " Colorado Springs Police Department's mobile speed cameras have issued more than 10, 000 total violations since launching in January, and the cameras are not slowing down for summer. The department deployed 2 mobile speed cameras earlier this year to crack down…...