Colette Bordelon
KOAA News 5
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
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Motorcycle lane splitting: Colorado legislation wants to study the controversial practice
A bill introduced in the Colorado legislature aims to authorize a study of motorcycle lane splitting, which would be conducted by the Colorado Department of Transportation and Colorado State Patrol. → Read More
Mike's Camera restores more than a thousand pictures burned in Marshall Fire at discounted price
Mike's Camera in Boulder restored more than a thousand pictures burned in the Marshall Fire for a local family. → Read More
Pueblo election officials receive complaints about campaigns harassing voters to cure ballots
Wednesday is the deadline in Colorado for all overseas and military ballots to be received and for any signature discrepancies on ballots to be fixed. → Read More
Denver sports taking over city on Sunday
On Sunday, the Broncos, Rockies, and Avalanche all have home games in Denver. Thousands of fans are expected to go downtown for the games. → Read More
Castle Rock coffee shop donating to Ukrainian animal rescue
Through pictures and videos sent from the Romania-Ukraine border, there's a glimpse of the emotional process that refugees experience getting their pets to safety. → Read More
A solution or dangerous? The debate behind arming teachers
The debate over arming teachers has been renewed after high-profile school shootings this year. → Read More
Wrestle Like A Girl: Non-profit builds young leaders through wrestling
An after-school activity has the power to change a person's life. Wrestling did exactly that for one local veteran, who is sharing that same passion with kids today. → Read More
Former youth pastor sentenced for sexual assault on a child
On Thursday, September 23, a judge accepted a former youth pastor's guilty plea for sexual assault on a child. → Read More
Four days & 200 miles: Run raises money for family who lost everything in Caldor Fire
One Colorado Springs woman gave her all to help a California family who lost everything in the blaze. → Read More
Residents upset about proposed Garden of the Gods development project
A controversial rezoning project that could put more than 400 new apartment units west of I-25 has some nearby residents concerned for their safety. → Read More
Local Afghan families plead for safe evacuation of loved ones
As the world watches the aftershock of the U.S. exit from Afghanistan, thousands of Afghan citizens are trying to leave the country, fearing what Taliban rule could bring. → Read More
Addiction treatment center expands services offered in Colorado Springs
Local individuals who are now in recovery are urging anyone struggling with addiction to seek help. In Southern Colorado, AspenRidge Recovery just expanded into a full rehab facility, bringing more resources to the area. → Read More
Pueblo "Panty Party" collects feminine hygiene products for women who are homeless
It's estimated the average woman will spend around $18,000 on feminine hygiene products over the course of a lifetime. → Read More
Largest nonprofit serving Pikes Peak Region LGBTQ+ youth bringing back in-person programs
On June 25, in-person services will resume every Tuesday and Friday. Mondays and Thursdays will stay virtual. → Read More
"It's a lot more than a holiday:" The meaning of Memorial Day
The long Memorial Day Weekend is a time to enjoy the freedoms given to Americans by those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. But for the families of the fallen, every day is Memorial Day. → Read More
El Paso County youth suicides increase in 2020; 3 teens had COVID as stated stressor
According to the El Paso County Coroner's Annual Report for 2020, suicides among young people between the ages of 11-17 increased from nine in 2019 to 15 in 2020. → Read More
Neighbors worried about future of Westside Community Center
For the past decade, the Westside Community Center has been operated by Woodmen Valley Chapel. Now, that contract is coming to an end, and the city must find a new entity to manage the building. → Read More
A pandemic love story: Mountain biker rescues runner on trail, couple now celebrating anniversary
While reflecting on pandemic milestones of last year, one local couple has a reason to be grateful for some of the year's tough circumstances because the two met by chance in 2020. → Read More
"Don't let the cold surprise you:" Cold snap will cause icy conditions
Colorado is no stranger to the cold, but the record low temperatures this weekend are giving the state a run for it's money. → Read More
El Paso County party leaders share political perspectives on Inauguration Day
Even though Inauguration Day has come to a close, the many emotions or opinions behind the presidential election still exist. → Read More