Peter Choi

2 weeks ago | koaa.com | Peter Choi

COLORADO SPRINGS— Parenting is no easy task. One mom who News 5 spoke with has five boys, three of whom have disabilities. Peak Vista Community Health Centerswants to help parents and caregivers in similar situations by offering a monthly meeting. "It's a blessing. It is," said Teresa Wright, a mother of five. Wright says she has five boys, three of them have disabilities. Just like any other parents, challenging moments come and go. "It's a 24/7 job. It doesn't go away," Wright said.

3 weeks ago | koaa.com | Peter Choi

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Building affordable housing can be challenging. One reason is the high cost of construction materials. One small business in Colorado Springs is helping provide affordable homes through donations. "This will be the sixth veteran home we've built in this development," said Eric Wells, Director of Construction Services with Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity. Wells says the organization builds six to 10 homes every year, one of which is dedicated to a local veteran.

3 weeks ago | koaa.com | Peter Choi

CAÑON CITY, Colo. (KOAA) — Veterans in Cañon City need help to fix roof damage at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4061. Peter Ziehli, Incoming Post Commander of VFW Post 4061, contacted News5 for help. "The more leaks, the more the materials deteriorate, and the more the safety problem becomes," said Ziehli. Ziehli estimates that fixing the roof damage would cost $150,000. He says financing the cost has not been easy despite his efforts.

4 weeks ago | koaa.com | Peter Choi

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — People who gathered at the St. John Henry Newman Chapel were excited and nervous as they waited for the announcement of the new Pope. Some say the news came across as a surprise. "I'm nervous. Pretty nervous," said Aaron Ramos, a University of Colorado, Colorado Springs student. Ramos says he couldn't just stay at home to hear about the announcement. "I heard about the white smoke, so I jumped right back out of my bed," said Ramos.

1 month ago | koaa.com | Peter Choi

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — As we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, a local restaurant owner wants to share her culture with the community. Jolhea Bautista-Muhammad is an executive chef at a Filipino restaurant, The Kamayan Hideway. It's located at the iconic Satellite Hotel in Southeast Colorado Springs. Bautista-Muhammad says her cooking journey started early. Her mother was her first cookbook. "She would perfectly cook every single item.