Author: KOAA
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Sheriff’s office arrests man suspected of abusing infant twins
A 19-year-old man is facing charges of child abuse after allegedly injuring seven-month-old twins. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said its investigation began near the end of April 2026 after suspected child abuse was reported at a home along Garrett Road, south of Falcon. The Sheriff’s Office said medical staff at a hospital determined…
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Brush fire forces I-70 closure west of Glenwood Springs
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. — Interstate 70 in Garfield County is closed in both directions due to a brush fire in the area, according to Gazette news partner KOAA. The closure, just west of Glenwood Springs, is between U.S. 6 (Chacra) and Exit 114 (West Glenwood), according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. Crews have not…
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Pueblo mayor, other leaders at odds over incentives tied to proposed economic development project
By Owen Skornik-Hayes KOAA PUEBLO — A proposed economic development project, known as “Project Falcon,” has become the center of an increasingly public debate among Pueblo leaders, with supporters calling it a transformational opportunity and critics questioning whether taxpayers have been given enough information to justify a potentially historic incentive package. The project, which remains…
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Mountain biker dies in crash on Rampart Range Road
A deadly crash involving a mountain biker and a vehicle was reported along Rampart Range Road over the weekend, according to Gazette news partner KOAA. Colorado State Patrol responded to the wreck around 6 p.m. Saturday at mile 7 of Rampart Range Road. According to State Patrol, the crash was between a man on a…
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Campo, Colorado ordered to evacuate due to fast-moving wildfire
Residents of the Town of Campo are ordered to evacuate immediately due to a fast-moving grassfire burning in Baca County, Colorado, according to Gazette news partner KOAA. The fire originated in Cimarron County, Oklahoma. The entire fire burning in Oklahoma and Colorado is estimated at 28,244 acres with 5% containment, KOAA reports. The Colorado Department…
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Southern Colorado police seize fentanyl pills, heroin, cocaine and guns, 2 arrested
The Alamosa Police Department said a multi-agency narcotics investigation this past week led to the seizure of thousands of fentanyl pills, other illegal drugs, firearms and multiple arrests across the San Luis Valley area. According to police, the investigation took place May 7 and 8 with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Colorado…
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Pueblo Zoo faces closure within 3 years, seeks to secure stable funding
By Owen Skornik-Hayes, KOAA The Pueblo Zoo could close within two to three years if it does not secure stable funding to combat rising costs and city budget cuts, according to zoo leadership. A ballot initiative is proposed for one-sixth of a cent sales tax, which equates to about 17 cents for every $100 spent…
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Army reverses course on Fort Carson museum closure, others nationwide
By Brett Forrest, KOAA In a reversal, the Army will no longer close museums across the country, including the 4th Infantry Division (4ID) Museum at Fort Carson. The U.S. Army Center of Military History (CMH) announced it will pause all changes to the Army Museum Enterprise “including previously disclosed museum closures.” The Center of Military…
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Security-Widefield neighbors want safety changes after car crashes into second floor of church
By Michelle Reyes KOAA Two teenagers were hospitalized with serious injuries after driving at high speeds down Main Street, losing control and crashing into the second floor of Iglesia Ni Cristo, or Church of Christ, on Saturday night. The car was headed south on Main Street near the intersection of Norman Drive around 9:40 p.m.…
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3 injured in explosion at mobile home in Colorado Springs
Three people were injured following an explosion at a mobile home, according to Fort Carson Fire & Emergency Services. The report came in around 9:15 p.m. Thursday at the Cheyenne Mountain Estates, which is located off of Colorado 115 south of Fort Carson Gate 5. According to the Fort Carson Fire & Emergency Services, three…