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Bill Folsom

Colorado Springs, Pueblo

I am a journalist working for @KOAA

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  • 1 week ago | koaa.com | Bill Folsom

    PIKES PEAK — Crews with Rocky Mountain Field Institute (RMFI) got some help from a group of volunteers for their “pack-in” day on Pikes Peak. "We were expected to at least carry a minimum of 45 pounds," said volunteer, Jen Wells. The trek is a two-mile hike with more than a 1,000-foot elevation gain up to where a base camp will support a team with RMFI. “It definitely humbles you; that's for sure.

  • 2 weeks ago | koaa.com | Bill Folsom

    COLORADO SPRINGS — Simple things like exercise can be a challenge for veterans dealing with injuries or disabilities. “I was in a car accident during my military service, so I injured my back and my neck,” said Coast Guard Veteran, Dale Edmonds. Edmonds is among a large group of veterans in Colorado Springs for a trail ride on adaptive cycles. “It gives you a little bit more flexibility, and you don't have to strain as hard.

  • 2 weeks ago | koaa.com | Bill Folsom

    The two road entrance points for North Cheyenne Canon Park in Colorado Springs remain blocked by gates and barricades. A family visiting from Oklahoma who decided to visit the park after an internet search learned information on the internet is not always up to date. “Google Maps was kind of confused.”After going from gate to gate they figured out they could leave their vehicle outside the gates and hike on one of the trails.

  • 2 weeks ago | koaa.com | Bill Folsom

    COLORADO SPRINGS — A major improvement to hospice care is coming to Colorado Springs. “This facility really does meet a need that is not met any other way,” said Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care, President Dawn Darvalics. Over the next couple of weeks the non-profit Pikes Peak Hospice is opening the only dedicated hospice inpatient care center in Colorado Springs.

  • 2 weeks ago | koaa.com | Bill Folsom

    COLORADO SPRINGS — Local cyclist Alex Snider came away as the first-place finisher after entering his first ever pro category mountain bike race at the Pikes Peak APEX. “I honestly was just, my goal was just to get podium for the pros,” said the 16 year old from Colorado Springs, “I did not think I would actually end up beating actual pros. So, I'm pretty surprised, pleasantly surprised with that.”His strategy was ride strong and get experience among the pros.

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Bill Folsom
Bill Folsom @KOAABillFolsom
17 Oct 24

Celebrating Patrick Weier. The town of Cripple Creek honors there friend and neighbor who lost his life in accident at the Mollie Kathleen Mine tour attraction https://t.co/vlSGb3xDng

Bill Folsom
Bill Folsom @KOAABillFolsom
12 Jun 24

If you’re seeing smoke in the Monument area, it is from a Forest Servive controlled burn https://t.co/HGiBtTSjcB

Bill Folsom
Bill Folsom @KOAABillFolsom
18 May 23

Police now putting yellow tape up around one part of the search area along Monument Creek. There is a search for someone reportedly swept away by flash floods https://t.co/mT1FaNbiCe