Brett Forrest

3 days ago | koaa.com | Brett Forrest

TELLER COUNTY — In a letter sent to President Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ), Teller County leaders are simultaneously supporting DOJ lawsuits against Colorado while at the same time asking for leniency if federal funding is cut off from the state. The letter was written and signed by Teller County’s three commissioners and sent last week to the DOJ’s Office of Civil Rights.

3 days ago | koaa.com | Brett Forrest

COLORADO (KOAA) — Colorado Head Start advocates breathed a sigh of relief when the White House released President Trump's discretionary funding level recommendations earlier this month. The Trump budget proposal appears to have reversed course, preserving the Head Start Early Childhood Program after all. Earlier leaks indicated it would be eliminated, sounding the alarm nationwide for a program that helps over 800,000 low income and at-risk youth and families receive child care.

1 week ago | koaa.com | Brett Forrest

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KOAA) — A month after leaked reports revealed the US Air Force Academy (USAFA) is considering widespread reductions in civilian staff and faculty, a consortium of former personnel is speaking out against the institution's direction. In a Denver Post opinion piece signed by 92 Air Force Academy instructors, veterans, and graduates, the diverse group argued the Academy’s civilian reduction plans make them concerned for the future.

1 week ago | koaa.com | Brett Forrest

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — For Megan Parnell, getting access to Head Start was a relief not only for her two children to have quality child care, but because she was hired by the program herself, working as a teaching assistant. “My husband and I both can work, so we can pay bills, so we can provide for our kids,” said Parnell. “It gives us a hope, a light at the end of the tunnel that we didn't really have last fall. We were really struggling last fall, and we needed something.

1 week ago | koaa.com | Brett Forrest

PUEBLO, Colo. (KOAA) — The News5 Lighthouse Award celebrates our neighbors who go above and beyond to make our communities better. Our unsung heroes. We are proud to announce that April's award is going to a Pueblo man who dedicates his time to helping the unhoused access transportation, housing, employment, and more. I spoke with this month's winner about his commitment to helping those less fortunate. Sam Chambers helps run the Green Chile Bike Bank in Pueblo with his wife Stephanie.