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KOAA5 serves as the local NBC station and is the top news source for Southern Colorado. Their advanced studio is situated in the Colorado Springs Tech Center along Rockrimmon Road. Colorado Springs is rapidly emerging as one of the fastest-growing cities nationwide and frequently earns a spot in the top 10 best places to live.

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Gravel Bike Racing joining the Pikes Peak APEX

11 hours ago | koaa.com | Bill Folsom

COLORADO SPRINGS — Gravel bike racing is a new addition to the Pikes Peak APEX off-road bicycle race series. “It's sort of a mix between road, pure road and mountain bike,” said APEX Racer, Oliver Rutberg. “Gravel cycling. Is the new big jam,” said APEX Course Director, Daniel MathenyCourse Director. A gravel bike has drop handlebars like a road bike and then more rugged tires and suspension similar to a mountain bike.
Staying the course: Switchbacks’ Quenzi Huerman's journey to the pros

1 day ago | koaa.com | Dante Williams

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Switchbacks' second-year player Quenzi Huerman took advantage of the years he was able to develop before achieving success. Huerman began his collegiate career at Palm Beach Atlantic University, a NCAA Division II school in the Sunshine State Conference. He spent two seasons there and earned the conference player of the year award before deciding to transfer. The next season, he found himself at Seton Hall, a NCAA Division I program in the Big East Conference.
Seven Bridges Trail temporarily closed due to recent heavy rainfall

1 day ago | koaa.com | James Gavato

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Due to recent heavy rainfall and potential for hazardous conditions, the Seven Bridges Trail has been temporarily closed, according to the Pikes Peak Ranger District. The trail is in North Cheyenne Cañon Park, which is located west of The Broadmoor. At this time, it is unclear when the trail will reopen.
CDOT hosting community open house input on Highway 115 safety improvements

1 day ago | koaa.com | James Gavato

FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is hosting a community open house for input on the Highway 115 Cañon City through Florence Safety Improvements and Resurfacing project. The project will repave the first 14 miles from the intersection of Highway 115 and Highway 50 in Cañon City to the interchange near Penrose. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting to provide feedback on the project.
WATCH IT LIVE: Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs New Mexico United

1 day ago | koaa.com | James Gavato

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — KOAA News5 is the proud southern Colorado home of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks!We will be streaming all non-nationally exclusive Switchbacks FC matches on our mobile app, connected TV apps, and website for Southern Coloradans to enjoy. The Colorado Springs Switchbacks take on New Mexico United at Isotopes Park. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. on Saturday. Watch live below, or use these instructions to learn how to watch.
Course correction: Road washout could impact Pikes Peak APEX

2 days ago | koaa.com | Bill Folsom

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The road washout in North Cheyenne Cañon Park is forcing organizers of the Pikes Peak APEX cycling race to consider alternate course routes. “Both the gravel race and the third stage of the mountain bike race do ride up North Cheyenne Cañon Road, up on the pavement,” said Pike Peak APEX Director, Micah Rice. Safety is priority, even though the problem spot is a very small segment of the course.
Palmer Lake Mayor Glant Havenar resigns Wednesday, no reason given

2 days ago | koaa.com | James Gavato

PALMER LAKE, Colo. (KOAA) — Palmer Lake Mayor Glant Havenar has resigned from her post, according to Palmer Lake Board of Trustees member Shana Ball. While Ball said no official reason was given for the resignation, the move comes amid ongoing controversy over a Buc-ee's that has been proposed for the town on land southwest of I-25 and County Line Road. Just last week, the Board of Trustees voted that the land is eligible for annexation.
Federal deferred resignation program causes staffing shortages at Fort Carson

2 days ago | koaa.com | Brett Forrest

FORT CARSON, Colo. (KOAA) — Due to the Department of Defense's (DoD) deferred resignation programs for civilian employees, two offices on Fort Carson were forced to close on Mondays due to staffing shortages. The Transition and Retirement Services offices located in the Mountain Post Soldier Center announced they were closing on Mondays as of June 2 due to a staffing shortage, according to a notice on the MyArmyPost app.
Be aware of fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the DMV

2 days ago | koaa.com | James Gavato

COLORADO (KOAA) — The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) says to be aware of fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). **SCAM ALERT** We've been made aware of a fraudulent text message claiming to be from the "Colorado Department of Vehicles (DMV)". The Colorado DMV will never text you about tolls or tickets.
Colorado State Patrol launches 100 Deadliest Days of Summer Campaign Wednesday

2 days ago | koaa.com | James Gavato

GOLDEN, Colo. (KOAA) — Last year, there were 214 lives lost due to impaired driving, according to the Colorado State Patrol (CSP). They say this was one-third of the traffic deaths in Colorado in 2024. CSP says this year, they are dedicated to addressing impaired driving. At a ceremony in Golden on Wednesday, CSP held a somber reminder of driving under the influence. There were also 214 empty chairs at the ceremony, representing each life lost due to impaired driving last year.