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Colorado Springs restaurant offering free meals to furloughed federal workers
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (147+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " Poor Richard's Restaurant is offering free meals and drinks to furloughed federal workers and their families. Due to a current lapse in federal funding, many agencies in the Pikes Peak region, which include the following, are…...
Popular spot for sweet breakfast treats in Colorado Springs closes doors for now
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (116+ words) A popular spot for sweet breakfast treats in Colorado Springs has closed its doors, at least for now. Dad's Donuts was located on East Moreno Avenue near South Tejon Street in Downtown Colorado ... COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " A popular spot…...
Colorado Springs police advisory commission recommends dissolving
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (311+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " The Law Enforcement Transparency and Advisory Commission (LETAC) in Colorado Springs could soon be dissolved. It may then be restructured to serve the community better. The commission's chair, Deborah Walker, recommended disbanding the current group, citing…...
Colorado Springs Police ask for help in locating two missing teenage brothers
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (177+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " The Colorado Springs Police Department is asking the public to keep an eye out for two missing brothers, last seen in the Colorado Springs area. Jonathan Smith, 13, and Jacobe Smith, 14, were both last seen with each…...
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC fall to Orange County SC for first loss of the season
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (119+ words) IRVINE, Cali. (KOAA) " On Saturday, the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC went on the road to take on Orange County SC. While the team played well, they fell to Orange County with a 1-0 loss. Despite the Switchbacks creating pressure throughout both…...
Summer-like temperatures on first day of spring bring crowds to Pikes Peak and downtown Colorado Springs
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (469+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " A lot of people are out on the first day of spring taking advantage of temperatures that feel more like summer. It topped 80 degrees at street level in Colorado Springs and approached 60 degrees above 14,000 feet on…...
Watch the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC all season long for free on KOAA News5 streaming platforms
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (247+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " KOAA News5 is proud to announce that we are the official Southern Colorado home of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks. This 2026 season, do not miss any of the action as you can watch the season from the comfort…...
Warmer weather can bring a rise in fatal motorcycle crashes in Colorado Springs
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (430+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " Warmer weather brings more motorcyclists to Colorado Springs roads, but it also brings an increase in fatal crashes. The Colorado Springs Police Department tracked 53 total traffic deaths last year, and 21 of them were motorcyclists. The data…...
Colorado Springs man sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for drug trafficking
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (117+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " A Colorado Springs man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for drug trafficking, conspiracy, and weapons charges. Nathan James Meek, 43, was sentenced to 300 months after being found guilty of the following; According to trial…...
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC owner Dean Weidner dies
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (182+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC owner Dean Weidner has passed away. The cause is unknown at this time. The team posted the following on their social media accounts on ... COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC…...