Noah Caplan

Colorado Springs

Reporter at KOAA-TV (Pueblo, CO)

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Pikes Peak Pride Festival sees large turnout from vendors, visitors

1 week ago | koaa.com | Noah Caplan

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Organizers of the Pikes Peak Pride Festival say this year's event might be the biggest one yet, with an estimated 40,000 visitors throughout the weekend. Festival-goers said they believe this turnout is a sign that Colorado Springs' LGBTQ+ community is growing. Tiffany Hamlin, who moved to Colorado Springs several years ago, has noticed a shift. "The community is really welcoming here," she said.
Monument-based business using AI algorithm to help aerospace and defense sectors

1 week ago | denver7.com | Noah Caplan

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — As the aerospace and defense industries continue to grow in Colorado Springs, artificial intelligence (AI) is growing alongside them, helping these sectors save valuable time and resources. One Monument-based business said its algorithm is helping with that. Duality Systems COO Cindi Brothers said her female and veteran-owned business developed an algorithm that can run thousands of simulations to create an optimal schedule for workplaces in mere seconds.
One way AI is helping aerospace and defense sectors

1 week ago | koaa.com | Noah Caplan

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — As the aerospace and defense industries continue to grow in Colorado Springs, artificial intelligence (AI) is growing alongside them, helping these sectors save valuable time and resources. One Monument-based business says its algorithm is helping with that. Duality Systems COO Cindi Brothers said her female and veteran-owned business developed an algorithm that can run thousands of simulations to create an optimal schedule for workplaces in mere seconds.
Pueblo's west side seeing housing, business growth

1 week ago | koaa.com | Noah Caplan

PUEBLO, Colo. (KOAA) — If you've driven up and down Pueblo Boulevard, you may notice a lot of building going on. Pueblo Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Duane Nava said it's a recent trend. "The last year we've seen significant growth," said Nava. "Not only in in business, but in the housing developments in the City of Pueblo as well."Along Pueblo Boulevard, several new apartment complexes are under construction. Nava said a new jail is being built along the northern portion of the road.
Amid Lake Pueblo drownings, Pueblo Fire officials urge water safety

1 week ago | koaa.com | Noah Caplan

PUEBLO, Colo. (KOAA) — It's Pueblo Waterworks Park's first full season with kayakers, tubers, and even surfers cooling off Monday afternoon at the new spot. "It's just relaxing," said Surfer Ross Determan. "It's the one time like that actually get peace throughout the day."Pueblo is where Determan learned to surf. The new Waterworks Park was designed to keep river-goers safe with safeguards in place in case someone gets swept up in the current.
Front Range Passenger Rail District's open house shows potential plans

2 weeks ago | koaa.com | Noah Caplan

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Available online through June 15, the public can now see and weigh in on the Front Range Passenger Rail’s future. Interim General Manager Chrissy Breit says the project’s future ultimately lies in the hands of voters across 13 Colorado counties. “Colorado Springs was a proactive partner in 2022, adopting a station plan," said Breit. “We are a local taxing district throughout the state, and we have the ability to raise that sales or property tax," she said.
'It's shocking,' neighbors recall interactions with family of Boulder suspect

2 weeks ago | koaa.com | Noah Caplan

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — "It's just shocking, to say the least," said Meghan Elliot, who said she didn't ever interact with the suspect's family, but her roommates did. "My roommate was pregnant, and she'd just given birth, and the wife from the household came over and just gave them food," said Elliot. "And [she] was super sweet, apparently, and was really nice."Other people on the block say the wife brought similar treats to welcome them to town.
Longtime military veterans, Colorado Springs twins celebrate 95th birthday together

2 weeks ago | koaa.com | Noah Caplan

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — It's a celebration 95 years in the making, times two. Bob and Dick Gibbs, twins who each served 30 years in the armed forces, shared what they hold most dear as they turn 95 together. “When I was about 50 or 60, I said, 'Boy, if I make it to 75, I'll be doing well,'" said Bob Gibbs. "And now I find myself at 95 and I've done super well.”Since 1930, the two have been inseparable. “I always kind of looked up to him as a big brother.
Why Boulder suspect was charged with hate crime instead of act of terror

2 weeks ago | koaa.com | Noah Caplan

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — A major announcement. Authorities said a federal hate crime charge was filed against Mohamed Solimon for Sunday's attack on a pro-Israel rally at Boulder's Pearl Street Mall. "We are united in our commitment, both at the federal level and the state level, in pursuing and securing justice for the victims of this mass attack and for the communities that we serve," said Boulder County DA Michael Dougherty.
During Jewish American Heritage Month, a look at Colorado Springs' Jewish community

3 weeks ago | koaa.com | Noah Caplan

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Daniel Pitrone coordinates NextGen: a youth group adjacent to Colorado Springs' Temple Shalom. He said it's an outlet for young adults to get together and learn the teachings of Torah. "It's a nice bridge between the young Jewish group," he said. "This is more of a social group, and the... temple.""We've done hikes, we've done bowling, we've helped prepare the second night of Seder," he added.