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A Pueblo nonprofit is expanding its reach to help more people across southern Colorado
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- A Pueblo nonprofit is expanding its reach to help more people across southern Colorado
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
- Description
- United Way in Pueblo has changed its name to United Way - Southern Colorado. The name change reflects the group's goal to help 31 counties in the southern part of the state.
More here: https://www.koaa.com/news/local-news/pueblo-nonprofit-expanding-its-reach-to-help-more-people-in-southern-colorado
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- How drought conditions are affecting farmers in southern Colorado
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
- Description
- We're checking in on how drought conditions are affecting our area farmers.
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- Pueblo Punishers set for NAL playoff debut Saturday after finishing 7-3 in inaugural season
- Runtime
- 1:52
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
- Description
- The Pueblo Punishers finished their inaugural National Arena League regular season with a 7-3 record.
More here: https://www.koaa.com/sports/pueblo-punishers-set-for-nal-playoff-debut-saturday-after-finishing-7-3-in-inaugural-season
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- 15-year-old Apex rider's unassuming excellence makes a quality coach with kids on bikes
- Runtime
- 2:22
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- Pushing with the pedals, then adding speed with gravity - it's the way 15-year-old Will Friesema likes to ride.
More here: https://www.koaa.com/news/local-news/quiet-confidence-15-year-old-will-friesema-taking-on-2026-pikes-peak-apex
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- Saturday will be hot; Sunday will be cooler with rain
- Runtime
- 4:13
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
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- Southern Colorado will experience very different weather conditions on Saturday versus Sunday. The First Alert5 Weather Team helps you plan with the weekend forecast.
More here: https://www.koaa.com/weather/saturday-will-be-hot-sunday-will-be-cooler-with-rain
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- Title
- The Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America opens in Pueblo
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- A powerful tool to inspire curiosity. That's what several keynote speakers called North America's first Leonardo da Vinci museum, in Pueblo, Colorado.
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- City of Colorado Springs Planning Department issues administrative approval for Project Taurus
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 12 hours ago
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- The City of Colorado Springs Planning Department has officially approved the Development Plan Modification application for Project Taurus.
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- Title
- Southeast Farmers' Market returns for its second season, connecting families with local growers
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 12 hours ago
- Description
- News5's Michelle Reyes spoke with organizers about how this market is helping bridge gaps in access to fresh food.
More here: https://www.koaa.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/southeast-side/southeast-farmers-market-returns-with-more-vendors-fresh-food-access
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- Black Hills Energy proposes rate increases for electricity
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 12 hours ago
- Description
- Black Hills Energy has proposed an 8.8% increase to electric base rates and is requesting approval from the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
More here: https://www.koaa.com/money/consumer/black-hills-energy-proposes-rate-increases-for-electricity
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- Generation Wild loses $1.2M grant for Colorado Springs youth
- Runtime
- 2:46
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
- Description
- A coalition that has spent years helping southeast Colorado Springs families access outdoor activities is now facing an uncertain future.
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- Switchbacks FC's Duke Lacroix, Garven Metusala, representing Haiti at World Cup
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
- Description
- Two Switchbacks defenders are representing their country in the World Cup tournament!
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- Colorado Springs paid chief of staff $137,530 severance amid city budget issues
- Runtime
- 2:59
- Date posted
- 17 hours ago
- Description
- The City of Colorado Springs told everyone earlier this year the chief of staff was leaving. What they did not tell you was she would be paid a six-figure severance package in exchange for her resignation.
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- Mount Carmel Veterans Service Center celebrates 10 years as a nonprofit
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 17 hours ago
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- A group that has made a difference in thousands of veterans lives is celebrating a milestone. Mount Carmel Veterans Service Center is celebrating 10 years as a nonprofit.
More here: https://www.koaa.com/community/you-are-not-alone/mount-carmel-veterans-service-center-celebrates-10-years-as-a-nonprofit
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- Several agencies extinguish house fire in Fountain Thursday evening
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 18 hours ago
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- City officials reported a house fire in Fountain. just before 5 p.m. It happened on Marksheffel Road between Mesa Ridge Parkway and Link Road.
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- Title
- An Inside Look at North America's First Da Vinci Museum
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 22 hours ago
- Description
- Get a sneak peek as workers install Leonardo da Vinci's inventions at what will be the first museum of its kind in North America. Located in Pueblo, the founder hopes the space will inspire learners of all ages by showing how da Vinci combined art and science.
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- How Your Kids Can Learn to Fish for Free This Weekend
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 22 hours ago
- Description
- Bass Pro Shops is hosting a free "catch-and-release" fishing event for families this Saturday and Sunday. No registration is required, and all the fishing gear and bait are provided, making it an easy and fun way to get your kids hooked on fishing.
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- Title
- A UFC Arena Now Towers Over the White House
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 22 hours ago
- Description
- A massive UFC arena has been constructed on the White House lawn for a fight this Sunday. The segment explores the controversy surrounding the event, which is part of the celebration for America's 250th birthday.
More here: https://www.koaa.com/sports/judge-denies-request-to-halt-ufc-event-on-white-house-grounds
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- The Secondhand Purchase That Makes Experts 'a Little Bit Nervous'
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
- Description
- While buying used can save you up to 75% on appliances, a smart shopping expert says you need to be careful. Unless there's a "really strong warranty," she says buying used appliances can be risky because you don't know what's going on under the hood.
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- The 'Pilgrimage of Pints' That Gets You Half-Off at a Beer Fest
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
- Description
- The largest beer festival in Southern Colorado is this weekend, and there's a fun way to get a discount. The "Pilgrimage of Pints" is a self-guided tour of 20 local breweries, and if you finish it, you'll get half-off admission to the Feast of Saint Arnold.
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- A 49-Year Colorado Tradition Is Back This Weekend
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
- Description
- The Colorado Renaissance Festival returns to Larkspur this weekend for its 49th season. The popular event features armored jousts, knighting ceremonies, and 10 stages of entertainment for all ages.
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- The Pueblo Man Who Did 1,000 Chin-Ups in an Hour Is Back for Another Record
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
- Description
- Pueblo native Frankie Sagona already holds a Guinness World Record for chin-ups, and this weekend he's attempting another one. He'll be at Zestful Balance in Downtown Pueblo on Saturday morning for his latest endurance challenge, and the event is open to the public.
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- Summer-like heat ends the week before a cooler, wetter weekend
- Runtime
- 3:36
- Date posted
- 24 hours ago
- Description
- The heat returns to Colorado on Friday, with Red Flag Warnings in the western part of the state, and severe storms on the Plains.
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- Broncos head coach Sean Payton reaches new deal with team as second week wraps up
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Next up for the Broncos is the mandatory minicamp next week, and Sean Payton doubled down on his statement from last week, saying that we will see Bo Nix participating in some fashion.
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- Colorado implements new rules for animals traveling from NWS infected states
- Runtime
- 2:36
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- An update on the flesh-eating parasite called the "New World screwworm." The USDA says there are now seven cases, six in Texas and one in New Mexico.
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- Health Secretary RFK Jr. visits Fort Carson, says base is a model for military meal programs
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Fort Carson has been working to give soldiers healthier meal options. After trying the food, the secretary says Fort Carson should be a model for meal programs at other military installations.
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- Title
- Remaining hot and dry on Friday and Saturday before significant weather changes on Sunday
- Runtime
- 4:19
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Southern Colorado will experience hot, dry, and breezy weather through Saturday. Then a surge in moisture will increase clouds and storm chances on Sunday.
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- Patty Jewett's new irrigation system saves them hundreds of thousands of gallons of water
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- The sprinkler heads at Patty Jewett Golf Course are a part of an irrigation system that has saved them hundreds of thousands of gallons of water.
More here: https://www.koaa.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/central-springs/patty-jewett-golf-course-saves-400-000-gallons-of-water-nightly-with-irrigation-system
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- Pueblo hosts Annual Community Dog Walk at the Riverwalk Wednesday
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- We are not in the dog days of summer yet, but Pueblo is getting a head start on them. Wednesday night was the Annual Community Dog Walk at the Arkansas Riverwalk.
Hundreds of dogs and their owners bared the heat to take a stroll around the iconic Pueblo landmark.
#dogwalk #riverwalk
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- Colorado Springs fire agencies train together to protect drinking water from wildfire
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Fire crews practiced protecting Manitou Reservoir, coordinating multi-agency response, and conducting a simulated medical emergency and helicopter evacuation.
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- All evacuation warnings in Las Animas County have been lifted
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- A wildfire there prompted evacuation orders for 5 homes on County Road 78.9 and Bear Springs Trail. Those have been lifted, and residents are being told they can return at 6 tonight.
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- Fraud expert warns of job scam surge this summer
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Doctor Fraud warns of an increase for reported "job scams" in the summer months.
More here: https://www.koaa.com/news/local-news/fraud-expert-warns-of-job-scam-surge-this-summer
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- Why El Paso County can have many different forecasts on the same day
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- On one side of El Paso county you can have thunderstorms while the other end will be bright and sunny. Meteorologist Lauren Brand explains why.
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- Pueblo hosts Annual Community Dog Walk at the Riverwalk Wednesday
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- We are not in the dog days of summer yet, but Pueblo is getting a head start on them. Wednesday night was the Annual Community Dog Walk at the Arkansas Riverwalk.
More here: https://www.koaa.com/around-town/pueblo-hosts-annual-community-dog-walk-at-the-riverwalk-wednesday
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- Is the US 'Inching Toward a Full-Scale War' in the Middle East?
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- After a second consecutive night of military action against Iran, there are growing concerns that the U.S. is inching toward a full-scale war. Our senior national correspondent has the latest on the conflict and whether we can expect even more escalation.
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- KOAA Top Stories | June 11, 6:15 a.m.
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Top national stories we are tracking for you, get the latest on KOAA.com
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- Title
- The World Cup Is Finally Here
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- After four years of waiting, the 2026 World Cup kicks off today in Mexico City. Fans are pouring into the city for the first match of the most-watched tournament on the planet.
More here: https://www.koaa.com/sports/mexico-opens-2026-world-cup-against-south-africa-in-historic-first-match
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- Title
- Your Guide to the Pikes Peak Pride Festival and Parade
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The annual Pikes Peak Pride celebration is this weekend, with a two-day festival at Alamo Square Park and a parade on Sunday. The segment has all the details on the free event, including times, locations, and how you can still volunteer.
More here: https://www.koaa.com/around-town/fun-filled-events-across-colorado-this-weekend-june-12-june-14-2026
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- Title
- Nice dose of cooling this afternoon, but it will remain dry and windy
- Runtime
- 3:36
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- A cold front this morning will lead to a healthy dose of cooling on Thursday, with more wind and fire danger for Southern Colorado.
More here: https://www.koaa.com/weather/nice-dose-of-cooling-this-afternoon-but-it-will-remain-dry-and-windy
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- Title
- The Coffin Races Are On, but There's a $10,000 Catch
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The good news: the popular Manitou Springs coffin races are officially on for this year. The catch: organizers still need to figure out how to pay the nearly $10,000 bill for the 25 police officers required to keep the massive crowd safe.
More here: https://www.koaa.com/around-town/the-coffin-races-will-go-on-in-manitou-springs-and-fundraising-efforts-kick-off
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- Title
- 'Make the Tourists Pay': Residents Weigh In on a $4M Budget Crisis
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Manitou Springs is facing a $4 million budget shortfall, and residents want visitors to help fix it. The segment covers the results of a new survey and a community workshop where residents can make their voices heard on the tough choices ahead.
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- Title
- Why a Top Cabinet Secretary Is Visiting a Fort Carson Dining Hall
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services is visiting Fort Carson today to see the new "Stack House Bistro." The campus-style dining venue is part of an Army-wide effort to improve the quality of life for soldiers by offering fresh, convenient, and high-quality food options right on post.
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- Title
- 'Payback' Strikes and a 'Secret Mission': The Latest on the Iran War
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The U.S. military has launched "payback" strikes against Iran for shooting down an Army helicopter. As the conflict escalates and drives up inflation, President Trump has also revealed a secret naval mission designed to ease the pain at the pump.
More here: koaa.com/us-news/iran-war/us-and-iran-trade-strikes-as-ceasefire-collapses-trump-threatens-escalation
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- Title
- A 150-Acre Wildfire Is at 0% Containment in Las Animas County
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The "Bear Fire" has burned nearly 150 acres and is at 0% containment, forcing evacuations in Las Animas County. A Red Cross shelter is open in Trinidad for residents affected by the blaze, which is burning about 40 miles northeast of the city.
More here: https://www.koaa.com/news/wildfire/mandatory-evacuations-issued-in-las-animas-county-due-to-fire-wednesday
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- Title
- A gusty but dry cold front keeps fire danger high on Thursday
- Runtime
- 4:13
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Even though a cold front arrives early Thursday morning in the plains of eastern Colorado, it does not bring moisture with it. Fire danger remains high for the region.
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- Title
- Travel season kicks into high gear, and travelers feel the pinch at the ticket counter
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Most travelers we spoke with say they're not letting expensive airfare and gas keep them home this summer. But they are making some adjustments.
More here: https://www.koaa.com/news/local-news/colorado-springs-travelers-adjust-summer-vacation-plans-amid-rising-airfare-and-gas-prices
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- Title
- Why the hottest temperatures of the year arrive nearly a month after the summer solstice
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- While we're almost to the summer solstice, the hottest days of the year are still over a month away. Here's why.
More here: https://www.koaa.com/weather/weather-science/why-the-hottest-days-of-the-year-in-colorado-lag-behind-the-summer-solstice
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- Title
- City crews working hard to ensure trails are set for this weekend's race
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- City officials are working with race organizers to make sure the trails at Cheyenne Canyon are ready before this weekend's race. Heavy rain caused road damage there over the weekend.
More here: https://www.koaa.com/news/local-news/making-sure-north-cheyenne-canon-park-trails-are-ready-ahead-of-pikes-peak-apex
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- Title
- Levees along the Arkansas River are getting another makeover to reclaim world record
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Bringing back some vibrancy to the Arkansas River levee. History is coming to life on this pavement, and we're rappelling in to see what all the action is about.
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- Title
- Mountain Metro Transit free summer rides program gone amid high gas prices
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Now folks are having to contend with high gas prices if they have a car, and no free summer bus rides.
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- Title
- No-fear 15-year-old Pikes Peak Apex trainee coaches kids on bikes by day
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Emmett Frozely is taking on Sunday's 35-mile mountain bike course as a no-fear mountain bike rider and racer.
More here: https://www.koaa.com/news/local-news/no-fear-15-year-old-emmett-frozley-coaches-kids-on-bikes-by-day-then-keeps-cranking-training-for-pikes-peak-apex
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