Alasyn Zimmerman

1 month ago | koaa.com | Alasyn Zimmerman

COLORADO SPRINGS — Helping the city's homeless population has been a priority in Colorado Springs for years, and local organizations and providers often step in to meet the needs of the most vulnerable. One of those needs includes sober living programs, or programs where people experiencing homelessness and needing help with substance abuse treatment can get into a program with a voucher to get the care they need.

2 months ago | koaa.com | Alasyn Zimmerman

COLORADO SPRINGS — A Colorado Springs man will no longer be on the hook for a nearly $65,000 medical bill after a surgery to try to combat his cancer last summer. Dennis Hiser and his wife reached out to News5Investigates for help after he received a letter saying his insurance, Cigna, owed $64,096.31 for a partial bladder removal surgery Hiser had in July 2024. The letter from CommonSpirit also said that if Cigna did not make the payment, the hospital would bill Hiser for the charges.

2 months ago | koaa.com | Alasyn Zimmerman

COLORADO SPRINGS — Colorado Springs City Council has changed how and when community members can give public comment for items not on the regular agenda during city council meetings. Previously, the open-ended public comment was limited to three minutes per person for one hour, generally towards the beginning of the meeting. The three minute and one hour limit will not be changing, but now public comment will be held at the end of council's meeting.

2 months ago | koaa.com | Alasyn Zimmerman

COLORADO SPRINGS — The two incumbents running for reelection for the Colorado Springs City Council appear poised to retain their seats. Councilman Dave Donelson in District 1, which encompasses the northwest side of Colorado Springs and some neighborhoods near UCCS, and Councilwoman Nancy Henjum in District 5, which makes up central neighborhoods of the Springs, were both leading in their respective races Tuesday night. The other seats were open for candidates.

Mar 18, 2025 | koaa.com | Alasyn Zimmerman

COLORADO SPRINGS — As voters in Colorado Springs decide who they want to represent their neighborhoods on the city council, the latest campaign finance filings show contributions funneling in from developers and real estate professionals. It has become a talking point for some candidates on the campaign trail, who proudly assert they are not accepting any money from developers or business interests.