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Colorado Springs Utilities proposes bill rider utility charge for safety upgrades
17+ hour, 54+ min ago (195+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " At the Utilities Board Meeting on Wednesday afternoon, Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) proposed a Natural Gas Integrity Federal Compliance bill rider. The temporary fee would be used to fund safety upgrades to the natural gas system....
Colorado Springs set to receive federal money for Homeless Action Plan
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (288+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " Colorado Springs is set to receive $4.8 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The money is given yearly to help support the following: The funds are pending the passing of the federal budget by…...
Two Good Samaritans reportedly helped Colorado Springs police arrest suspect
1+ week, 3+ day ago (217+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " Two Good Samaritans are being credited with helping a Colorado Springs police officer arrest a shoplifting suspect on Sunday, according to police. The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) posted to their online blotter detailing the situation…...
All roads lead to Milan-Cortina for Colorado Springs skaters Ellie Kam and Danny O’Shea
1+ week, 4+ day ago (466+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " Colorado Springs-based figure skaters Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea are competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The duo qualified for the Games in January, placing 2nd in the pairs finals at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in St. Louis,…...
Colorado nonprofit expands programs to prevent youth violence with new grant
1+ week, 5+ day ago (454+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " Firearms are now the leading cause of death for Colorado children, and local organizations are stepping up to prevent tragedies before they happen. Joint Initiatives for Youth and Families (JI), a nonprofit serving communities across the…...
Colorado Springs Police notify community of Sexually Violent Predator
1+ week, 6+ day ago (114+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " Colorado Springs police are notifying the community of a Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) moving into the Colorado Springs area. Mitchell Wayne Bishop has moved to 329 Swope Avenue. Bishop is described as a white man, 6'0", 248lbs, with gray…...
Dry winter conditions force Colorado Springs homeowners to rethink landscaping and fire safety
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (562+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " The unusually dry winter conditions in Colorado Springs are prompting homeowners to reconsider their approach to creating the "perfect home," with landscapers and construction experts seeing increased demand for drought-resistant solutions and fire-safe materials. While many…...
‘We have definitely seen a dip,’ local ski shops see fewer customers as Colorado experiences low snowpack
2+ week, 1+ day ago (375+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS " Colorado is experiencing one of its lowest snowpacks in recent years, creating significant challenges for ski shops and tourism-dependent businesses across the state. The lack of snow has particularly impacted rental shops in southern Colorado, where business owners…...
Colorado Springs considers zoning changes to expand access to childcare
2+ week, 1+ day ago (494+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " Tuesday, Colorado Springs held an open house to discuss proposed zoning changes aimed at expanding access to childcare across the city. Families continue to face long waitlists, limited availability, and rising costs when searching for childcare....
Hundreds participate in Colorado Springs 'Burrito League' Saturday
2+ week, 2+ day ago (224+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " A fun running event has taken over the Buffalo Lodge! Since January 12, runners have been running as many laps as they can in the "Burrito League." This began two years ago as a partnership between the…...