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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 25m
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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 1h
Colorado Springs Utilities announced the South Suburban Reservoir in the Stratton Open Space will permanently close to public access due to water quality concerns related to drinking water safety.
Colorado Springs reservoir closes to the public due to water quality concerns
A popular dog open space in the Broadmoor district of Colorado Springs will be closing permanently to the public, according to Colorado Springs Utilities.
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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 2h
Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade wants to hear from neighbors about what to do next with the Meadows Park Community Center.
City hosting listening session for future of Meadows Park Community Center
Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade wants to hear from neighbors about what to do next with the Meadows Park Community Center.
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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 3h
A school district in Colorado Springs is using a $5 million grant to install a thermal energy network that aims to help the environment and lower energy costs.
District 11 installing thermal energy network, aims to lower energy costs
A school district in Colorado Springs is using a $5 million grant to install a thermal energy network that aims to help the environment and lower energy costs.
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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 4h
The 2025 Coordinated election is just two weeks away, and Baca County voters will decide on two state ballot measures and school district offices.
2025 Election: What's on the ballot in Baca County?
The 2025 Coordinated election is just two weeks away, and Baca County voters will decide on two state ballot measures and school district offices.
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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 5h
Nearly 1,000 people have signed an online petition calling for answers after the YMCA of Pueblo announced it’s permanently closing Camp Jackson in Rye.
YMCA of Pueblo to close Camp Jackson after more than 100 years; here's why
Nearly 1,000 people have signed an online petition calling for answers after the YMCA of Pueblo announced it’s permanently closing Camp Jackson in Rye.
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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 6h
Governor Jared Polis is taking steps to protect Colorado's upcoming election from cyber threats. He signed an executive order Tuesday activating unarmed Colorado National Guard members to help with election cybersecurity defense.
Governor Polis activates National Guard to help with election cybersecurity
Governor Jared Polis is taking steps to protect Colorado's upcoming election from cyber threats. He signed an executive order activating Colorado National Guard members to help with cybersecurity.
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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 7h
Canvas, a critical learning management system used by students to track grades, submit assignments, and download class documents, went down for over 12 hours on Monday due to an Amazon Web Services outage that affected more than 1,000 applications.
AWS outage disrupts thousands of students at UCCS and colleges nationwide
Canvas learning management system went down for over 12 hours Monday due to Amazon Web Services outage, disrupting students at UCCS and colleges nationwide.
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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 8h
It is estimated there are close to 300 veterans in El Paso County who are homeless.
Stand Down helps homeless veterans in El Paso County
It is estimated there are close to 300 veterans in El Paso County who are homeless. An event called the Stand Down at Weidner Field offered some relief to those veterans.
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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 10h
Thousands of Coloradans who rely on SNAP benefits to eat will have to find other ways to put food on the table next month, after state officials announced Tuesday those benefits were now on hold for the month of November due to the government shutdown.
SNAP benefits now on hold for November in Colorado due to government shutdown, officials say
Coloradans who rely on SNAP benefits to eat will have to find other ways to put food on the table, after state officials announced Tuesday those benefits were now on hold for the month of November.
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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 11h
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, seemingly stunned by his own success after an improbable fourth-quarter comeback, told the television cameras that he “felt bad for the people that left early” Sunday at Empower Field.
They left early and watched a historic Broncos comeback from outside the stadium: 'We're kicking ourselves'
We caught up with some of the fans who missed the epic comeback, who told us they were “kicking themselves” for walking out on the Broncos when the team was trailing by 18.
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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 12h
A windfall for the Colorado gubernatorial campaign of Sen. Michael Bennet from former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Former NYC Mayor Bloomberg donates $500,000 to Bennet campaign
A windfall for the Colorado gubernatorial campaign of Sen. Michael Bennet from former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 13h
Shooting guard Christian Braun agreed to a $125 million, five-year contract extension with the Denver Nuggets on Monday.
Christian Braun agrees to $125M, 5-year extension with Denver Nuggets
hooting guard Christian Braun agreed to a $125 million, five-year contract extension with the Denver Nuggets on Monday.
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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 14h
Colorado Congresswoman warns of rising health care costs if subsidies are not extended, impacting 300,000 Coloradans.
Congresswoman DeGette and CO Insurance Commissioner lay out worst-case scenario if insurance subsidies end
Colorado Congresswoman Diana DeGette held a press conference with the Colorado Insurance Commissioner, warning about rising health care costs if subsidies are not extended.
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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 15h
Allegations of a jail commander accessing female inmates' strip search videos for sexual gratification led to criminal charges and a civil lawsuit.
'Enough is enough': Recordings of strip searches were allegedly used for jail commander's sexual gratification
The La Plata County Jail in Durango is wrapped up in a criminal investigation where recordings of female inmates during strip searches were allegedly used for sexual gratification.
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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 16h
The decision came Sunday, one day after the Rams lost an ugly game to Hawaii on homecoming weekend at Canvas Stadium. The loss moved CSU to 2-5 in its encore season to an 8-5 campaign and an Arizona Bowl berth a year earlier.
‘Progress stalled at a critical time’: CSU AD addresses ‘hard’ decision to fire Norvell midseason
CSU's midseason decision to move on from head football coach Jay Norvell came after “progress stalled at a critical time” for the program, university Director of Athletics John Weber said Monday.
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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 17h
Researchers have found a way to turn Teflon into useful fluoride products, potentially opening up a way to recycle a durable plastic into something friendlier to the environment and to human health.
Researchers discover a new way to recycle stubborn Teflon plastics into fluoride products
Researchers have found a way to turn Teflon into useful fluoride products, potentially opening up a way to recycle a durable plastic into something friendlier to the environment and to human health.
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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 18h
The 2025 Coordinated election is just two weeks away, and Lincoln County voters have a lot to decide, including school district offices.
2025 Election: What's on the ballot in Lincoln County?
The 2025 Coordinated election is just three weeks away, and Lincoln County voters have a lot to decide from municipal government leaders to school district offices.
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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 19h
The Air Force Academy's Association of Graduates is still considering whether to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Air Force Academy's Association of Graduates considering whether or not to honor Charlie Kirk
The Air Force Academy's Association of Graduates is still considering whether to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 20h
The Colorado Avalanche are off to a hot start this season thanks to depth and backup goalie Scott Wedgewood.

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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 21h
The 2025 Coordinated election is just two weeks away, and Huerfano County voters have a lot to decide from municipal government leaders to school district offices. https://www.koaa.com/news/election-watch/2025-election-whats-on-the-ballot-in-huerfano-county
2025 Election: What's on the ballot in Huerfano County?
The 2025 Coordinated election is just three weeks away, and Huerfano County voters have a lot to decide from municipal government leaders to school district offices.
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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 22h
A small fire is burning on the Fort Carson training area Tuesday afternoon, according to the Mountain Post.
Small fire burning on Fort Carson training area Tuesday afternoon
A small fire is burning on the Fort Carson training area Tuesday afternoon, according to the Mountain Post.
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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 1d
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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 1d
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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 1d
The 2025 Coordinated election is just three weeks away, and Crowley County voters have a lot to decide from municipal government leaders to school district offices.
2025 Election: What's on the ballot in Crowley County?
The 2025 Coordinated election is just three weeks away, and Crowley County voters have a lot to decide from municipal government leaders to school district offices.
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