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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 3m

For the second time this year in a major controversy over treatment for LGBTQ youths, Supreme Court justices revealed their reluctance to accept a medical consensus.

Conservative justices reveal their distrust of medical expertise on LBGTQ+ issues

For the second time this year in a major controversy over treatment for LGBTQ youths, Supreme Court justices revealed their reluctance to accept a medical consensus.

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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 1h

He claimed the use of his middle finger was "inadvertently done" and that it was towards Cowboys fans after a touchdown.

NFL fines Cowboys owner Jerry Jones for 'obscene gesture' towards fans during game against Jets

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was fined $250,000 by the NFL for an "obscene gesture" he made towards fans during Sunday's game against the New York Jets, according to the NFL's website.

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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 2h

WIC funds are running low as the government shutdown enters its second week. The White House says it may tap tariff revenue to keep the program afloat.

White House seeks tariff funds to keep WIC program running amid shutdown

WIC funds are running low as the government shutdown enters its second week. The White House says it may tap tariff revenue to keep the program afloat.

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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 3h

National Guard troops arrive in Chicago amid legal battles over deployments.

Trump says Chicago mayor, Illinois governor ‘should be in jail’ amid Guard deployment

Trump says Chicago’s mayor and Illinois governor “should be in jail” as National Guard troops arrive amid legal battles over deployments.

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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 4h

One week into the government shutdown, travelers at Denver International Airport are bracing for potential flight disruptions as air traffic controller sick calls climb nationwide.

Travelers at Denver International Airport brace for delays, cancellations one week into government shutdown

One week into the government shutdown, travelers at Denver International Airport are bracing for potential flight disruptions as air traffic controller sick calls climb nationwide.

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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 6h

The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office is notifying the community of a Sexually Violent Predator living in Pueblo West.

Pueblo County Sheriff's Office notifies public of Sexually Violent Predator

The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office is notifying the community of a Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) living in Pueblo West.

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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 7h

The Colorado Springs Police Department says a wanted man was taken into custody following a struggle with police early Wednesday morning.

Wanted man arrested after brief struggle with police on Wednesday

The Colorado Springs Police Department says that a man has been arrested after a struggle with police during the early hours of Wednesday morning.

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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 8h

A lawsuit against Colorado Governor Jared Polis claims forced labor still exists in state prisons despite the passing of Amendment A.

More at: https://tinyurl.com/594jmdsb

#governorpolis #lawsuit

KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 9h

"This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line," President Trump wrote.

President Trump announces Israel and Hamas agree to 'first phase' of a peace deal in Gaza

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on social media Wednesday that Israel and Hamas had agreed to a "first phase" of a deal to secure peace in Gaza.

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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 10h

Nathan MacKinnon's first assist in the season opener was his 1,016th career point, pushing him past Joe Sakic to become the team's all-time point leader.

More at: https://tinyurl.com/fuk7zs32

#Avs #GoAvsGo

KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 11h

If you have been shopping for shoes lately, you might have noticed higher prices. A local shoe store owner in Colorado Springs says tariffs are creating unexpected challenges for retailers.

New shoe orders canceled because of tariffs, Colorado Springs shoe store owner says

If you have been shopping for shoes lately, you might have noticed higher prices. A local shoe store owner in Colorado Springs says tariffs are creating unexpected challenges for retailers.

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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 12h

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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 13h

A Cañon City veterans group is finally seeing progress after months of uncertainty and financial strain.

'Thank you': Cañon City VFW’s roof repair is close to completion after months of uncertainty

A Cañon City veterans group is finally seeing progress after months of uncertainty and financial strain.

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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 14h

A Colorado Springs woman hoped to grow her father's inheritance to help her family. Instead, she fell victim to a cryptocurrency investment scam that cost her $37,000.

Colorado Springs woman loses $37K to crypto investment scam

Colorado Springs mom falls victim to fake investment scheme. FBI says it's the most common scam in state.

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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 14h

As the federal government shutdown drags on, Americans may soon start feeling the consequences.

Paychecks, flights, economy face growing strain from prolonged government shutdown

The government shutdown has entered its eighth day, with many Americans unaffected so far. But the longer it continues, the more likely families — and the broader economy — will feel the consequences.

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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 15h

More affordable housing has officially come to the southeast side of Colorado Springs. Greccio Housing held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday for the grand opening of the Bentley Commons Apartments.

More affordable housing coming to southeast side of Colorado Springs

More affordable housing has officially come to the southeast side of Colorado Springs. Greccio Housing held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday for the grand opening of the Bentley Commons Apartments.

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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 15h

BREAKING NEWS

Pueblo County Sheriff's Office arrests two teens who escaped a Colorado Springs youth center. The two teens had escaped on September 22.

Pueblo County Sheriff's Office arrests two teens who escaped Colorado Springs youth center

Two teens who escaped from the Youth Services Center in Colorado Springs in September have been caught.

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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 15h

The shutdown is now in its second week, with no end in sight.

Senate remains deadlocked on funding bills as government shutdown drags on

Two separate funding bills that could have ended the federal government shutdown failed to reach the 60 votes needed for passage.

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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 16h

An attorney for the family of Boulder’s Pearl Street attack suspect is demanding the release of his family from ICE custody, where they’ve been held for four months.

Attorney for family of Boulder firebomb attack suspect demands to be released from ICE custody

An attorney for the family of Boulder’s Pearl Street attack suspect is demanding the release of his family from ICE custody, where they’ve been held for four months.

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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 17h

A Colorado Springs organization that helps homeless youth needs some to remodel its building. The Place is changing its emergency shelter into a drop-in center.

Colorado Springs organization that helps homeless youth asking for volunteers

A Colorado Springs organization that helps homeless youth needs some help to remodel its building. The Place is changing its emergency shelter into a drop-in center.

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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 18h

A new addition to the Pueblo Zoo! Ruby, a De Brazza's monkey, recently had another baby!

The zoo says this is great news and evidence the troop is thriving in its environment.

More at: https://tinyurl.com/5h8vw92c

#debrazzasmonkey #pueblozoo

KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 20h

According to Air Force Academy sources, about 100 furloughed civilian instructors will return to teach on Wednesday.

About 100 furloughed Air Force Academy faculty reportedly returning to teach on Wednesday

According to Air Force Academy (USAFA) sources, about 100 furloughed civilian instructors will return to teach on Wednesday.

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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 21h

The Colorado Springs Fire Department is on the scene of a structure fire this morning along the Hancock Expressway. An apartment complex was evacuated, but residents are expected to be able to return home shortly. No injuries have been reported.

CSFD evacuates apartment complex to fight structure fire early Wednesday

The Colorado Springs Fire Department quickly put out a fire burning at an apartment complex along the Hancock Expressway early Wednesday morning.

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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 22h

Thirty paintings created by the bushy-haired, soft-spoken Bob Ross will soon be up for auction to defray the costs of programming for small and rural public television stations suffering under cuts in federal funding.

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts

Thirty paintings created by Bob Ross will soon be up for auction to defray the costs of programming for small and rural public television stations suffering under cuts in federal funding.

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KOAA 5 @koaa5.bsky.social · 23h

A man in eastern Kentucky is facing charges after his "Halloween decorations" depicted local officials in body bags, police said.

Kentucky man arrested for Halloween decorations depicting local officials in body bags

A man in eastern Kentucky is facing charges after his "Halloween decorations" depicted local officials in body bags, police said.

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