Megan Cloherty

Colorado Springs

Investigative Reporter at KOAA-TV (Pueblo, CO)

Articles

Court docs: New Life Pastor Brady Boyd knew of child's sexual abuse decades ago

1 week ago | koaa.com | Megan Cloherty

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The leader of New Life Church in Colorado Springs knew that a pastor at his previous church in Texas sexually abused a child, according to court documents. The documents also allege that leadership at New Life hired Boyd as senior pastor despite knowing he was among those who were informed of the abuse. New Life is one of the largest churches in Colorado Springs. Boyd denies knowing anything about the abuse and is not accused of any crimes in the court documents.
Former Trinidad wrestling coach wanted for bribery, extortion turns himself in

2 weeks ago | koaa.com | Megan Cloherty

PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — A former wrestling coach from Trinidad State Junior College has turned himself in at the Pueblo County Detention Center, according to the sheriff's office. John Lewis, who is charged with extortion and bribing his athletes, surrendered to authorities earlier this week. Recent footage, shared by a News 5 viewer, shows Lewis, dressed in a brown coat, being escorted out of a gym by sheriff's deputies. Weeks later, investigators issued a warrant for his arrest.
A warrant to arrest former wrestling coach on extortion, bribery

3 weeks ago | koaa.com | Megan Cloherty

LAS ANIMAS COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — Investigators in Las Animas County, Colorado have a warrant to arrest a former Trinidad State Junior College wrestling coach who they believe is now living in Missouri. John Lewis, 31, is accused of extorting students on the mens’ and womens’ wrestling teams, bribing and threatening them, and providing alcohol to minors, according to arrest papers.
Melting Medals: What the families of 12 So. Colorado veterans donated for a new Honor Bell

3 weeks ago | koaa.com | Megan Cloherty

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The sound of the seven tolls of an Honor Bell can evoke strong emotion at a veteran’s funeral. But, it’s a sound that was missing from many service members’ burials in southern Colorado. Now, the tone is changing. A new Honor Bell is being cast, and it holds the stories of 12 brave men and women who served our country.
Medals, wings and artifacts from a dozen Southern Colorado veterans to be cast into bell

4 weeks ago | koaa.com | Megan Cloherty

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — There's an opportunity this weekend to support local veterans working to bring a new Honor Bell to southern Colorado. It will be identical to the Honor Bell stored at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver and used to honor veterans being laid to rest. Before the new bell is cast overseas, artifacts and medals from 12 southern Colorado veterans will be melted down and put into the bronze bell.
How much Black Hills spent on 'No on 2A' campaign

1 month ago | koaa.com | Megan Cloherty

PUEBLO, Colo. (KOAA) — Those who watch TV may have seen the ads a number of times and maybe even received mailers or a door knock from someone canvassing to talk about voting 'No on 2A.' It's the tagline for the campaign that wants to see Black Hills Energy remain the electric utility provider for Pueblo. We wanted to know how much they spent on the campaign. Doing business as Black Hills Energy, Colorado Electric LLC invested $1.5 million on its campaign to get voters to reject Proposition 2A.
Teen unknowingly involved in swatting incident that closed three Pueblo schools

1 month ago | koaa.com | Megan Cloherty

PUEBLO COUNTY — A 14-year-old Pueblo boy became unwittingly entangled in a swatting incident that led to the closure of three schools in Pueblo County District 70 last week. The teen clicked on a link sent by a friend to watch what he thought was a harmless prank, not realizing it would result in threats being made using his student email account. Watch and hear his story below.
Southern Colorado educators oppose bill expanding transgender rights

1 month ago | koaa.com | Megan Cloherty

COLORADO (KOAA) — New voices opposing a transgender rights bill taking shape in the state legislature are educators from Southern Colorado. Lawmakers in Denver are considering whether to pass the Kelly Loving Act, which specifically focuses on the rights of minors. It is named after a victim of the Club Q shooting.
The Pikeview Quarry Reclamation Project could be delayed another six months

2 months ago | koaa.com | Megan Cloherty

COLORADO SPRINGS — One year after trees and shrubs went in the ground at the Pikeview Quarry in Colorado Springs, the company that owns the reclaimed mine is concerned they may have to reseed the whole side of the mountain in the northwest part of the city. They tell News5 that it could delay the project by six months. The lack of snow and rain has taken a toll on the 31,000 seedlings of Pinion and Ponderosa Pine, wax and golden currants, Rocky Mountain Juniper, and choke cherries.
Three police officers shot, suspect killed in shootout near Pueblo neighborhood

Mar 19, 2025 | denver7.com | James Gavato |Megan Cloherty

PUEBLO, Colo. — A suspect was killed and three police officers were wounded during a shooting near a Pueblo neighborhood Tuesday evening. The incident happened near the intersection of West Mesa Avenue and Cedar Street near Bessemer Park. According to Bianca Hicks, the public information officer for the Pueblo Police Department, officers were dispatched to a shots fired call with an injured officer around 7:12 p.m. When additional officers arrived, they were shot at by a suspect and returned fire.