James Gavato

United States

Assignment Editor at KOAA-TV (Pueblo, CO)

Articles

DHS responds after Boulder attack suspect's wife issues statement

1 week ago | koaa.com | James Gavato |Anthony Kambiss

BOULDER, Colo. (KOAA) — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has responded two days after Mohamed Soliman's wife issued her first public statement. Soliman is facing a federal hate crime charge as well as 118 state charges for allegedly carrying out an attack on peaceful demonstrators in Boulder earlier this month.
El Paso County Sheriff's Office asking for help locating person of interest in attempted kidnapping

1 week ago | koaa.com | James Gavato

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is asking the community for help in locating a person of interest in an attempted kidnapping of a child. The incident happened around 12:15 p.m. Friday in the area of Bradshaw Road and Highway 24 near Peyton. Deputies are searching for a white man believed to be in his 20s or 30s with a thin build and short brownish-red hair. He is 5'7" tall and is clean shaved. According to the sheriff's office, the man has tattoos on his arms.
Man arrested in Colorado Springs, suspected fentanyl found in his vehicle

1 week ago | koaa.com | James Gavato

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — A man who was arrested allegedly had suspected fentanyl in his vehicle, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD). CSPD says they apprehended a shoplifting suspect around 2:45 p.m. Thursday in the 3100 block of North Powers Boulevard, which is located near South Carefree Circle.
Overnight closures scheduled on South Academy Boulevard starting Sunday

1 week ago | koaa.com | James Gavato

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Overnight closures are scheduled starting Sunday on southbound South Academy Boulevard between Milton Proby Parkway and Highway 85/87, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). The closures are scheduled from Sunday, June 22 through Tuesday, June 24 from 6 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. so crews can pave the new road.
Academy District 20 School Board votes to join ongoing lawsuit against CHSAA

1 week ago | koaa.com | James Gavato |Anthony Kambiss

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The Academy District 20 School Board in Colorado Springs voted four to one Thursday in favor of joining an ongoing lawsuit against the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA). The suit was originally filed by School District 49 in May after that district's board passed a policy banning athletes from participating in teams that differ from the sex they were assigned at birth.
Lucky guest at Golden Nugget Cripple Creek hits $120,000 jackpot

1 week ago | koaa.com | James Gavato

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. (KOAA) — A lucky guest at the Golden Nugget Cripple Creek won big this week! They hit the $120,000 jackpot on Double Double Gold, which officials say had the entire casino buzzing. The casino is located near the intersection of North Fifth Street and East Golden Avenue. News5 would like to congratulate the winner, who chose to stay anonymous.
Portion of North Murray Boulevard temporarily closed due to water main break

1 week ago | koaa.com | James Gavato

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — A portion of North Murray Boulevard is temporarily closed due to a water main break, according to Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU). North Murray Boulevard is expected to be closed between North Murray Boulevard and Valli Vista Road until 10:00 p.m. Thursday, according to CSU. For you're safety, you are asked to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. This is a developing story. News5 will continue to update this web story as we learn more.
Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center receives funding, part of 'Jay Day' campaign

1 week ago | koaa.com | James Gavato

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center received major support Wednesday. It's a part of the Phil Long Dealership's 'Jay Day' campaign, which honors the legacy of their former President and CEO Jay Cimino. Mr. Cimino founded Mt. Carmel. He passed away last year. The donation comes from every car sold during the month of April. This year, $43,500 is going to Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center.
Overnight lane closures on I-25 between Fillmore St. and Garden of the Gods Rd.

1 week ago | koaa.com | James Gavato

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will be implementing an overnight traffic switch on northbound I-25 between Fillmore Street and Garden of the Gods Road. Starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, the left northbound lane will close. CDOT says two northbound lanes will be closed from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. Thursday. The shift is necessary to maintain traffic flow while crews prepare to demolition the Ellston Street bridge, according to CDOT.
Westcliffe man arrested for allegedly pointing gun at Flag Day Rally attendees

1 week ago | koaa.com | James Gavato

WESTCLIFFE, Colo. (KOAA) — A Westcliffe man was arrested for allegedly pointing a pistol at people attending a Flag Day Rally, according to the Custer County Sheriff's Office. The incident happened just before 11:50 a.m. Saturday at the Sangre De Cristo Sentinel Newspaper, which is located on Main Street in Westcliffe.