Alasyn Zimmerman
KOAA News 5
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
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2022 brought supply chain issues, what does it actually mean for the holiday season?
Throughout 2022 backlogs in the supply chain caused issues for shoppers. Whether it was difficult finding certain items or an increase in prices. → Read More
Election Judges: a backbone of the election process
Hundreds of election judges work to make sure every vote gets counted from the moment ballots get sent out. → Read More
"Outloud Men's Chorus" rehearsing again after two years of quiet
A space for Colorado Springs LGBTQIA community is returning after a two year pause from the pandemic. → Read More
How a rural community college is addressing a teacher shortage
About five years ago, leaders at Otero College, formerly known as Otero Junior College knew something needed to be done about a growing teacher shortage across the country. → Read More
Rental assistance available as deadline looms
COLORADO — As the eviction moratorium is set to expire at the end of the month, El Paso County officials say assistance is still available for those who need it. "This is considered one of the biggest issues we're facing right now," Eric Leonard, Housing Analyst with El Paso County who adds the need for housing assistance is a big concern among organizations working to recover from the impacts… → Read More
State forecast shows an economic rebound
Colorado's economy appears to be recovering from the economic impacts of the pandemic. → Read More
Community members present auditorium plan to commissioners
A non-profit is hoping to renovate a nearly one hundred year old auditorium in downtown Colorado Springs → Read More
Human composting could become an option in Colorado
A bill making its way through the Colorado General Assembly would allow funeral homes to compost human remains into soil. → Read More
How's remote work going? depends on who you ask
COLORADO — It's been about a year since many employers sent people home to work virtually because of COVID-19 concerns. For some, it's something that will stick around even as the workforce returns to some sort of pre-pandemic model. Some companies offered working from home as an option even prior to the pandemic, but whether it's teaching, running a business, or learning- there are pros and… → Read More
What happens in the impeachment process?
Calls for President Donald Trump's resignation or removal have amplified in the last week after riots broke out at the U.S. Capitol. → Read More
Colorado grocery store workers ask for reinstated hazard pay
Colorado grocery store workers with King Soopers and Safeway say a $2.00/hourly hazard pay needs to be reinstated. Companies stopped paying the added wage in May. → Read More
County clerk prepares for uncertain in-person turnout
Colorado is already seeing record turnout this election. Including locally in El Paso County. → Read More
Counties hiring election judges for November
Colorado is a unique situation compared to other states. While primarily a mail-in ballot state, there's also an opportunity for people to vote in person. For this reason, there's a need to get hundreds of people hired. → Read More
Paid family and medical leave initiative makes the ballot
After years of lawmakers not coming to an agreement on a paid leave program with the state, it will now be up to voters to decide this November. → Read More
Looking for a job? School districts hiring teachers, support staff
Colorado's teacher shortage is showing up in a bigger way this year with the pandemic. It's reflected in openings for school districts across El Paso County. → Read More
Colorado Springs issues among ballot questions this Nov.
Colorado is no stranger to mail-in ballots and lots of questions to answer on them. → Read More
Parents look to alternative school options for fall
As plans change constantly for the upcoming school year, one thing is certain- it's going to be different for many families. → Read More
Catholic Diocese Colorado Springs return for "limited mass"
For many church goers in Colorado Springs, it's been a long couple of months. → Read More
Florists keep up with demand during Mother's Day weekend
Mother's Day during COVID-19 is bringing with it an increased demand to local florists. → Read More
School counselors checking in virtually during pandemic
COLORADO SPRINGS — As schools sit empty, there's a key component to the well-being of students also ever present in their lives: school counselors. During times many are facing financial stress, emotional and physical isolation- there's a variety of challenges for students and families. In Academy District 20, the death of a high school student in the last week demonstrated the need for access… → Read More