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‘Once they begin to ignite, it is a very violent reaction’: Battery fires continue to grow in numbers in Colorado Springs
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (381+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) is seeing a rise in lithium-ion battery fires. The fire department told 11 News there's been approximately 30 major fires in the community, along with multiple smaller ones, in the last five…...
Police searching for stabbing suspect in Colorado Springs
17+ hour, 49+ min ago (131+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is searching for a suspect after they said a man was stabbed Sunday night. Police said they were called to the 1700 block of Aeroplaza Drive near Fountain and Powers around…...
Colorado Springs Airport's holiday parking promotion begins Monday
23+ hour, 10+ min ago (130+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " If you're planning on heading out of town for the holidays, the Colorado Springs Airport is offering travelers a gift this season. The airport is cutting parking rates in half for Christmas travel. Starting Monday through…...
Violence, 16-hour days and no support: Why staff say they’re fleeing Colorado’s juvenile detention centers
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (1729+ words) Carissa Wallace started working at the Lookout Mountain Youth Services Center in Golden two years ago because she felt strongly about helping rehabilitate young people convicted of crimes. She loved the teens and loved the work. But staffing shortages began…...
1 in critical condition following stabbing in east Colorado Springs; suspect sought
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (196+ words) Colorado Springs police are looking for a suspect or suspects following a stabbing that left one person seriously injured on Sunday, police said. The incident took place in the 1700 block of Aeroplaza Drive on the city's east side, according to…...
Teenager on the run after stealing a caretaker's vehicle says Colorado Springs Police
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (194+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " The Colorado Springs Police Department says a teenager with an extensive criminal background is on the run after allegedly stealing his caretaker's vehicle. Police say they received the call for service regarding a on going motor…...
'It's cheaper to go to college,' childcare costs and shortages are making it tough for Colorado parents
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (439+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " High childcare costs in Colorado Springs are forcing parents to make difficult financial decisions, with many leaving the workforce entirely because daycare expenses exceed their potential earnings. Amanda Carter found herself in this predicament after having…...
At-risk man last seen a week ago in Colorado Springs
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (140+ words) Tony is an Emmy-award-winning journalist who got his start in the TV biz in Northern Colorado working as a sports director and host of The Rams Sports Magazine Show. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " Police in Colorado Springs are seeking assistance…...
Colorado Springs area outdoor events starting Dec. 22
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (555+ words) " Puppet Theater, "As the Bear Creek Flows," learn about the herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores of Bear Creek, 1-2 p.m. Jan. 24, $2 per person or $5 per family suggested donation. " Owl Prowl, for ages 8 and older, 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 2, $5-$6. " Morning Hike & Campfire, for ages 6 and older, 10-11:30 a.m. Jan....
Colorado Springs Utilities working to repair water main break; southbound lanes closed
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (211+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) is working to repair a water main break on North Academy Boulevard. All southbound lanes of North Academy Boulevard between E La Salle ... COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) is…...