Bill Folsom

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COLORADO SPRINGS — A new affordable housing complex coming to southeast Colorado Springs will include a unique amenity to help support tenants living on tight budgets. “There's going to be a six-classroom child daycare facility there, which is really a place where working families have affordable access to really, really high-quality child education,” said Pikes Peak Reals Estate Foundation, Executive Director, Samuel Clark.

6 days ago | koaa.com | Bill Folsom

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The announcement of the new pope added energy to the daily mass at Saint Mary's Cathedral in Colorado Springs. “Wow! first American pope. That's fantastic,” said Deacon and Colorado Springs Resident, Rick Athey. The announcement about Pope Leo happened less than an hour before the mass and many worshippers arrived not knowing the full details of the election. Most said they've been praying for an inspired leader.

1 week ago | koaa.com | Bill Folsom

COLORADO SPRINGS — The death of Pope Francis and now the conclave to name a successor are more than a curiosity at Saint Mary's High School in Colorado Springs. “All of our kids are required all four years to take theology,” said Theology Teacher, Kate Ihlefeldt. The events serve as an adjunct to curriculum expanding student’s examination of faith. The long conclave tradition is a first for most of the students who were so young when Pope Francis was elected, they do not remember it.

1 week ago | koaa.com | Bill Folsom

CAÑON CITY — The Fremont Center for the Arts (FCA) is back. “It about brings tears to your eyes, to know that a community appreciates art,” said local artist, Sandy Crawford. The hub for art and creativity in Canon City just reopened on Main Street thanks to community members pitching in to save the center. “It provides an outlet. It provides an experience. It's something that the community absolutely needs,” said Center Director, Bobby Farris.

1 week ago | koaa.com | Bill Folsom

COLORADO SPRINGS — Rain is great for the spring green-up. The large amount in the forecast also increases flood potential. “We're currently monitoring for the potential for some river flooding by mid to late this week,” said National Weather Service Hydrologist, Justin Louen.  Spreading the rain event over several days is better than the flashfloods typical for early summer in Southern Colorado. Still, spring rain mixing with run-off can push waterways to dangerous levels.