James Gavato

2 days ago | koaa.com | James Gavato

COLORADO (KOAA) — Starting Monday and ending on June 1, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Colorado State Patrol and around 40 local law enforcement agencies will conduct the largest seat belt campaign of the year. CDOT says as warmer weather brings more drivers to the road, the risk of traffic crashes increases. To help prevent injuries and deaths, those in a vehicle are urged to wear seat belts and prioritize safety.

2 days ago | koaa.com | James Gavato

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — News5 is working to learn more about a shooting that left one person injured Sunday evening in the Stratmoor area. It happened at the Hampton Village Apartments, which are located near the intersection of B Street and South Academy Boulevard. According to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, no one is in custody. The person who was shot, whose name was not released, was taken to the hospital and is expected to be okay. This is a developing story.

2 days ago | koaa.com | James Gavato

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — School District 49 has filed a lawsuit against the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA), Attorney General Phil Weiser, and others, saying laws in the state violate the constitution. This comes after the District 49 School Board passed a policy Thursday banning athletes from participating in teams that differ from the gender they were assigned at birth.

5 days ago | koaa.com | James Gavato

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is asking for the community's help in finding a missing teenager. According to the sheriff's office, 15-year-old Charlie Brian Burrows was last seen in the 13000 block of Foggy Meadows Drive, which is located northwest of Falcon High School. Burrows is a white male who is 5'5" and weighs 150 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. The sheriff's office says Burrows was last seen wearing a red sweater, blue jeans and grey sneakers.

5 days ago | koaa.com | James Gavato

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is teaming up with the Norris Penrose Rodeo Legacy Foundation and C&L Productions for the first annual Guns & Hoses City Slickers Ranch Rodeo. The rodeo is a celebration of western heritage and a salute to first responders in the Pikes Peak region. Each team is made up of five first responders and military members. Each team will also have a cowboy who will ride on horseback while the others are on foot.