Noah Caplan

Colorado Springs

Reporter at KOAA-TV (Pueblo, CO)

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Reaction to Buc-ee's potential impact report

1 week ago | koaa.com | Noah Caplan

PALMER LAKE, Colo. (KOAA) — A new report detailing the potential impact of Buc-ee's states the retailer would generate nearly $1 million in estimated revenue for the town in its first full year in service. But to Jason Kliewer, the Buc-ee's presence may take away some of the area's small-town feel. "I used to tell people I lived in North (Colorado) Springs," he said. "Watching your small town feel go away, you can feel for a town like this.
Wet, wintry weather making for choppy road conditions along Highway 24

1 week ago | koaa.com | Noah Caplan

WOODLAND PARK, Colo. (KOAA) — From the treetops to the roads, snow was everywhere in southern Colorado on May 6. Earlier on Tuesday, parts of Highway 24 closed due to weather, reopening to some wet slippery stuff. To the southeast and lower elevations, it was a quiet day in Manitou Springs except for Fountain Creek, which had much higher water levels than usual.
Pueblo voters share thoughts on city utilities ahead of special election

1 week ago | koaa.com | Noah Caplan

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — One day before Pueblo's special election, which will determine the future of the city's relationship with its current utility provider, some residents say they still have yet to vote. "I'm sort of a recluse. If I'm not here, I'm home," said Pueblo Native James Cage. Hard at work making sloppers doused in Green Chile, Cage said he hasn't paid too much attention to campaigning efforts, but adds most people in the city would simply prefer a cheaper option.
Reducing food waste: how one Colorado Springs bagel stop is making it happen

1 week ago | koaa.com | Noah Caplan

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — According to the US Department of Agriculture, 30-40% of the nation's food supply goes to waste. In southern Colorado, Bella's Bagels is trying to play its part in making that number smaller. "We're pretty good with our numbers, but every now and then, there's something in the air," said Bella's Co-Owner Jason Stele. "Maybe we have an extra 100 bagels, or 200 bagels even."To reduce food waste, Stele said Bella's started by donating its day-old bagels to local farms.
Getting your questions answered: hear from Rep. Crank after his first 100 days

2 weeks ago | koaa.com | Noah Caplan

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — In spite of calls from Republican leaders to move Space Command to Huntsville, Alabama, Fifth Congressional District Representative Jeff Crank's (R-CO) message stays the same 100 days in: Space Command should stay in Colorado Springs. "We have the military argument," said Rep. Crank. "It's a fully operational command. It stood up.
'We didn't even know it was open,' people shocked by weekend raid

2 weeks ago | koaa.com | Noah Caplan

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — "For once, we're not being woke up by gunshots, gunfire. We're being woke up by police action," said Jimmy Grant. Grant, who lives across the street from the venue, recalls waking up Saturday night to the commotion. "I was in the Army for 26 years," he said. "I was laying in bed, woke up at two, three o'clock in the morning, 3:30 whatever it was, and my cats are looking out the window.
Reaction in southeastern Colorado Springs following DEA raid

2 weeks ago | koaa.com | Noah Caplan

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — By Sunday afternoon, federal agents and local law enforcement officers had left the events space where the early morning DEA raid occurred. However, the signs from the raid remained. Sunday, crews were cleaning the building's damage, which included boarding up opened doors and windows. Several cars remained in the parking lot as those taken into custody had not returned.
Yom Hashoah service at Colorado College carries deeper meaning this year

3 weeks ago | koaa.com | Noah Caplan

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Wednesday was Yom Hashoah, known in English as Holocaust Remembrance Day. It's a day when Jewish Communities around the world gather in prayer and light a yellow candle to remember the six million victims of the Holocaust. The yellow candles represent the Yellow Stars Jews were forced to wear during the Holocaust. One of those people, the mother of Julie Kohner. "I've been speaking around the country for 35 years," Kohner said.
On Earth Day, how people and businesses alike are 'reusing' rather than throwing away

3 weeks ago | koaa.com | Noah Caplan

COLORADO SPRINGS — On Earth Day, Robert Walter was removing some waste from his yard by cutting tree branches. "I just stack these in the bin and get them packed up for going out with trash day tomorrow (Wednesday)," said Walter. With trash day around the corner, Walter said he leaves this job to his trash pickup team but tries to reuse what's on his lawn as much as he can. "As far as lawn clippings go, a lot of times I'll use a mulcher to mulch those down," he said.
Bed and Breakfast Inn reacts to post-Spring holiday travel

3 weeks ago | koaa.com | Noah Caplan

COLORADO SPRINGS — The Monday after Easter, local Mary Taylor says it’s one part of the year where traffic around the park dies down. But it only lasts a short time. “It’s after work, it’s nice out," said Taylor. “It’s kind of a downtime, but we have tourism all year.”That “all-year” impact is taking effect in the city’s lodging industry. Recent reports by real estate analysis company CoStar and hotel booking platform Luxury Link show Colorado Springs outpacing several cities in hotels added.