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• Television Photojournalist Opening at KOAA 5

  January 25, 2013 1:11 PM

  KOAA and KOAA.com, the Cordillera owned #1 NBC affiliate in Colorado Springs-Pueblo, CO, is seeking a Photojournalist. Candidate will gather facts, interviews and b-roll for stories as needed, both alone, and with a reporter. Post news and breaking news from the field to our social media platforms. There is a... more »

• Elderly forced to seek assisted living after Superstorm Sandy

  January 6, 2013 11:47 AM

  MASSAPEQUA, N.Y. (AP) - For the first time in her life, Marion Johnston says she feels old. The petite, red-haired 80-year-old retired school secretary, who uses a walker to get around, is still adjusting to her surroundings as one of the newest residents at the Bristal Assisted Living retirement community.... more »

• Donated gifts go to 109 Pueblo kids in need this Christmas

  December 16, 2012 3:10 PM

  Over one hundred kids are a little happier this christmas. The non profit Families Helping Families organized a gift donation and give away for families they found through Los Pobres organization. Today was the Christmas Party where Santa handed out the gifts, and families got a chance to eat... more »

• New tool to help local vets Play Video

  November 13, 2012 8:44 PM

  "First day I landed we took rockets," remembers Eduardo Baller, an Army veteran that finished his four-year commitment to the Army this summer. He was deployed to Afghanistan in 2010. "You can simulate as much as you want, but it doesn't prepare you for the first time." "You're... more »

• Motorists pull over to help women escape burning car

  August 17, 2012 12:11 AM

  HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (AP) - Passing motorists who saw smoke billowing from a stand of pine trees along Interstate 10 in southern Mississippi rescued a woman and her disabled sister trapped inside a wrecked, burning sport utility vehicle. Fifteen to 20 motorists, including a photographer for The Associated Press, helped... more »

• Crews from Nebraska aid with fire

  June 14, 2012 6:20 AM

  LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - The Nebraska Army National Guard has sent a helicopter and crew to help fight wildfires in Colorado. Nebraska Guard officials say they deployed a UH-60 Black Hawk and four-member crew from the 1-376th Aviation Battalion. They've been sent to the Fort Collins, Colo., area. The helicopter... more »

• Colorado experts to aid in the search of missing South Dakota boy

  June 13, 2012 7:55 AM

  RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) - Experts from Idaho and Colorado are being brought in to help search for the body of a teenage boy who disappeared while kayaking on a southwest South Dakota lake. The search for 15-year-old Justin Lewis of Hill City has been ongoing since he disappeared May... more »

• WIC in Pueblo taking new clients

  April 4, 2012 6:47 AM

  The special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children, or WIC, says they have room for more clients. The Pueblo County Health Department says they are encouraging families to call and learn if they qualify for the assistance. The programs goal is to help keep pregnant and... more »

• Advocates head to Montrose after murder-suicide

  March 7, 2012 6:32 AM

  MONTROSE, Colo. (AP) - A Colorado advocacy group is headed to Montrose following a murder-suicide in which a man shot and killed his estranged wife's girlfriend before turning the gun on himself. The Colorado Anti-Violence Program works to prevent violence within and against the gay community. Members plan to visit... more »

• Struggling families find relief at new care center building Play Video

  February 29, 2012 6:52 PM

  Thousands in Pueblo are living in poverty and a non-profit that helps feed the hungry says the demand for services keeps growing. Today the Pueblo Cooperative Care Center opened a new, larger office in Downtown Pueblo to help meet those needs. For desperate families the center is a symbol... more »

• Young men offer hope to kids in crisis Play Video

  February 13, 2012 7:32 PM

  Teenagers who are struggling with life may be seeking advice from the boys next door. Two young men in Pueblo have started an advice blog to help kids in crisis. But with no training, it raises the question should they leave counseling to the professionals? "We're not claiming that... more »

• First Lady helping vets get treatment

  January 11, 2012 6:22 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - Michelle Obama has gotten a new commitment from medical schools to boost training and research for the treatment of veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health injuries. The initiative is part of the first lady's Joining Forces campaign, which focuses on issues affecting veterans and... more »

• Facebook could be helping those contemplating suicide

  December 13, 2011 7:03 AM

  MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) - Facebook is making it easier for people who express suicidal thoughts on the social networking site to get help. A program launching Tuesday enables users to instantly connect with a crisis counselor from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline through Facebook's "chat" messaging system. ... more »

• Brush Strokes meets first goal to stay open

  December 5, 2011 3:29 PM

  Good news for one local business; Brush Strokes Ceramic Studio was able to raise a third of the money that they're behind in rent -- a requirement from their landlord to stay open. News 5 featured the store in a story last week; it was behind $15,000. The Colorado... more »

• Operation Christmas Child

  November 18, 2011 11:38 PM

  Operation Christmas Child has help millions of kids worldwide feel a little bit of Christmas joy over the holidays. Last year alone, over 8 million children received boxes. Since 1993, 77 million lives worldwide have been touched by a shoe box. Inside this simple little gift kids will find... more »

• Telmosse giveaway needs a space Play Video

  October 11, 2011 7:34 PM

  For decades the Bob Telmosse Giveaway has been a place for families in the Pikes Peak region to get a Christmas dinner and new toys for their kids, free of charge, no questions asked. But this year organizers are wondering exactly where that place will be. With so many... more »

• Help for unemployed looking for work

  October 9, 2011 9:45 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - Out of work Americans could get help from a provision in President Barack Obama's jobs bill which would ban companies with 15 or more employees from refusing to consider hiring someone who is unemployed. The measure also applies to employment agencies and would prohibit want ads... more »

• Faith community addressing PTSD issues

  April 30, 2011 8:00 PM

  Even with all of the resources of the military, taking care of all of the soldiers coming home with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a big task. Local experts say we have 70,000 active duty or retired military suffering from P.T.S.D. in the Pikes Peak region. "Talking about the divorce... more »

• Survivor brings awareness to sexual violence

  April 7, 2011 6:57 PM

  The Statistics are alarming. Every two minutes someone in our country is sexually assaulted, according to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network. In Colorado, one in four women and one in 17 men are victims of sexual violence, according to the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault. April is sexual... more »

• Families wait month or longer for food benefits

  March 31, 2011 6:03 PM

  People in Pueblo County who rely on food assistance from the government are frustrated. There's such a large backlog some are having to wait over a month for help--and this isn't a new problem. The government offers help with food for people who don't have a lot of money.... more »

• Bracing for high heating bills

  February 9, 2011 1:57 PM

  All the cold weather we've had over the last few weeks could leave you with sticker shock when the utility bill comes in the mail. Last Tuesday alone, Colorado Springs Utilities customers set a record for natural gas consumption of nearly 2 and a half times a typical winter day's... more »

• Help paying for utility bills

  February 9, 2011 8:44 AM

  Our heaters are working over time as temperatures are expected to dip well below zero again today. All of that extra usage could leave customers with sticker shock when their bill comes in the mail. To help keep utility bills manageable, Colorado Springs Utilities customers can enroll the budget... more »

• Heating help

  February 9, 2011 6:48 AM

  Our heaters are working over time as temperatures are expected to dip well below zero again today. All of that extra usage could leave customers with sticker shock when their bill comes in the mail. To help keep utility bills manageable, Colorado Springs Utilities customers can enroll the budget... more »

• Father and son will have long recovery from fire

  January 18, 2011 11:00 PM

  A devastating fire Monday morning in Colorado Springs leaves 44-year-old Tom Sabino with burns to his face, arms, side and legs. Tom ran back into the burning home on Chesham Circle to get his 10-year-old son, Tyler. Tom's other son, Sal, suffered buns when he put out the fire on... more »

• Salvation Army hosts toy giveaways in Pueblo

  December 21, 2010 1:34 PM

  The Salvation of Army of Pueblo is counting its blessings. Last week, they were desperate for toy and clothing donations--worried they wouldn't be able to help the 2,200 local children in need of help this Christmas. But they got so many donations, they're holding a free gift giveaway tomorrow--Dec. 22.... more »

• Salvation Army seeks angels for kids in need

  December 9, 2010 6:04 PM

  The Salvation Army is hoping you can help make the holidays brighter for hundreds of children in need. They've kicked off their annual angel tree program at the Pueblo Mall and the Chapel Hills and Citadel Malls. If you would like to help, pick a name from the tree and... more »

• Organizations help hungry kids in Pueblo

  December 1, 2010 5:08 PM

  In Pueblo, children who don't have enough food at home will be getting some help this week. Today, The Qwest Foundation and The United Way of Pueblo County donated $10,000 to help feed hungry students. In Pueblo City Schools 350 students will receive food sacks on Friday. In School District... more »

• Agencies give free Thanksgiving meals to struggling families

  November 15, 2010 7:11 PM

  Throughout Southern Colorado more families need help getting food this Thanksgiving. Our area's largest distributor of free food says demand is up about 26% from a year ago. "This is the place to come when you're down on your luck or you need a hand up," said Marcie Reynolds, who... more »

• Senior agency seeks help for blind woman in Pueblo

  October 13, 2010 5:23 PM

  Carol Krebs' bedroom windows are in bad shape. "I stick rags all the way around (this one), because the water pours in," said Krebs. She says some of them are broken or won't close all the way--letting in a draft each night. "Right now it's really cold because of the... more »

• 5-year old waves down cop to save Grandma

  October 7, 2010 6:19 PM

  A 5-year old boy in Pueblo is being called a hero. Last week his grandmother had a seizure in the middle of the night. The little boy rushed outside to get help and it just so happens, he found the right person, at the right time. "I told him, you... more »

• Poverty, demand for services climb higher

  September 23, 2010 5:37 PM

  A charity group in Pueblo says more people are struggling to put food on the table. This may not come as a surprise. Last week, the U.S. Census says the number of Americans living in poverty has jumped to its highest level in more than half a century. Marlene Saiz... more »

• Pueblo United Way sets record fundraising goal

  September 15, 2010 5:42 PM

  The United Way of Pueblo County is asking you to open up your hearts and pocket books. On Wednesday a big crowd gathered at the Pueblo Convention Center as the organization kicked off its 2010 fundraiser. Their goal is to raise $975,000 during the campaign--that's $17,000 more than last year,... more »

• Job of the Day: Northrop Grumman Engineer

  September 15, 2010 9:46 AM

  Northrop Grumman has an opening for an engineer who will work at Schriever AFB. You must already have a Secret Clearance, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance. NG released this job description: The successful candidate will be part of a system-level V&V event execution team... more »

• Job of the Day: Bechtel engineer

  September 9, 2010 10:31 AM

  If you're an engineer seeking a new opportunity, Bechtel in Pueblo is the place to be. They currently have five openings for engineers. The closing date to apply ranges from Sept. 14 - 30. Sr. Control Systems Engineer Mechanical Engineer - University Hire Sr. Process Engineer ... more »

• Americans number 5 in generosity - so who tops the list?

  September 8, 2010 3:11 PM

  Australia and New Zealand share first place, and the United States is tied for fifth, in a first-of-its kind survey ranking 153 nations on the willingness of their citizens to donate time and money to charity. China ranks near the bottom, barely above last-place Madagascar. The report was... more »

• Suicide rate soars in Colorado

  September 8, 2010 10:31 AM

  Suicides soared in Colorado in 2009, according to the Colorado Department of Health. The suicide rate is the highest in more than 20 years. Colorado annually has a suicide rate that is approximately 40 percent higher than the U.S. rate, according to Jarrod Hindman, program manager of the department's Office... more »

• Fort Carson beefing-up alcohol abuse programs

  August 30, 2010 10:33 AM

  A new Army program will allow Fort Carson soldiers to seek help for alcohol abuse anonymously so they don't worry about their supervisors finding out. The program is already in place at other Army posts including Alaska and Hawaii and it will begin Monday at Fort Carson. The... more »

• Woman summons help by typing with her toes

  August 4, 2010 11:49 AM

  An Atlanta woman tied to her bed by burglars is free thanks to some fancy footwork. Police say the woman was bound and pistol-whipped by a masked burglar who broke into her home early Tuesday morning. After he left the woman was able to use her feet to open... more »

• Homeless meters spreading from Colorado

  May 24, 2010 8:41 AM

  You may have noticed them inside the terminal at DIA. Standard parking meters--with all money going to help the homeless. They're also scattered around Denver. The idea is spreading. Springfield, Oregon is the latest city to install them. City Councilor Terri Leezer is the driving force behind... more »

• Literacy grant aims to help Hispanic students in Pueblo

  April 29, 2010 11:25 AM

  Here's what I'm working on today. Pueblo City Schools has received a $600,000 grant from Toyota to improve language skills among Hispanic students. The Toyota Family Literacy Program is now running at Bradford Elementary, Baca Elementary and Irving Elementary schools. The school district has invited the media to Bradford... more »

• United Way of Pueblo raises record amount of donations

  April 27, 2010 3:55 PM

  Despite these tough economic times, on Tuesday donors in Pueblo proved they're still willing to open their hearts and wallets to people in need. During a luncheon at Pueblo Community College, the United Way announced it raised a record $958,000 for its 2009 fundraising campaign. Crowd members cheered and set... more »

• New health care agency open in Pueblo

  April 16, 2010 11:31 AM

  Here's what I'm working on today. Total Longterm Care is now open in Pueblo. The agency helps elderly people who need long term health care. What's unique about them, is that they offer home health care care and transportation services, giving seniors an alternative to living in nursing homes. ... more »

• Free tax help available if you earn less than $49K

  April 1, 2010 1:03 PM

  Time is running out to file your taxes. The tax deadline is April 15. If you still need to file your taxes, you may qualify for free help. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) offers free income tax preparation for low to moderate income families. The service is available... more »

• Diver saves wild shark caught in plastic disc

  March 4, 2010 12:08 PM

  Two divers had a close encounter few would believe over the weekend. John Dickinson and Chip Garber were diving on a wreck off of Florida's Palm Beach when they found a nurse shark lying lifeless on the bottom of the ocean. They noticed the emaciated shark had a... more »

• Salvation Army launches fundraiser to help homeless

  March 1, 2010 12:51 PM

  The Salvation Army wants to renovate its building in Pueblo to provide permanent shelter for the homeless, but they're asking for your help. The non-profit group is trying to raise $700,000 in donations to fund the renovation project. For starters, the Salvation Army says it plans to install showers, build... more »

• USA providing earthquake help to Chile

  March 1, 2010 12:37 PM

  Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says the United States is ready to work "in solidarity" with Chile's leaders to help the country recover from a devastating earthquake. Clinton tells reporters traveling with her in Uruguay that Chile has asked for communications equipment. She says she'll take some with... more »

• Handful of troops contract malaria

  February 27, 2010 10:17 AM

  A U.S. military spokesman in Haiti says six American soldiers involved in the aid mission have come down with malaria. The illness is transmitted by mosquitoes An Army spokesman says one of the soldiers was evacuated for treatment. The soldier is said to be improving. The other five soldiers are... more »

• Clipping coupons to help those in need

  February 2, 2010 7:27 PM

  A group of women in Pueblo is clipping coupons to help those in need. Every Tuesday the women volunteer at the Senior Resource Development Agency and clip coupons for three hours. They give the coupons to seniors at SRDA. In addition, people with a low income can get them at... more »

• Free tax services available in Pueblo

  February 2, 2010 6:48 PM

  Starting Wednesday there's free tax help in Pueblo for low income households. Households making less than $49,000 per year may qualify for free income tax e-filing. VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) is providing free tax services February 3 through April 15. IRS certified volunteers will be available at six locations... more »

• Haitians tire of waiting, start own rebuilding

  January 30, 2010 9:29 AM

  Haitians are taking matters into their own hands as officials say it could take another month to get the 200,000 tents needed to shelter those left homeless by the Jan. 12 earthquake. With fewer than 5,000 donated tents currently in Haiti, families are now trying to build new homes on... more »

• Report from Haiti: Local doctors volunteering

  January 27, 2010 2:11 PM

  News reports of the devastation in Haiti and the suffering of the people inspired a group of Colorado Springs doctors to drop everything and fly to Haiti to help. The doctors from Memorial Hospital are on the ground in the Caribbean Island-nation. Some got there at their own expense; others... more »

• Obama announces initiatives for middle class

  January 25, 2010 6:47 PM

  He says the middle class has been "under assault for a long time," and President Barack Obama is offering some help. In a partial preview of Wednesday's State of the Union address, Obama is proposing more breaks for families taking care of children or elderly relatives, and an expansion... more »

• Haiti gov't says rescue phase over

  January 23, 2010 9:12 AM

  The United Nations says Haiti's government has declared the search and rescue phase for survivors of the earthquake over. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says 132 people were pulled from the rubble alive by international search and rescue teams. Spokeswoman Elisabeth Byrs said Saturday that humanitarian relief... more »

• Puebloan will help coordinate relief efforts in Haiti

  January 22, 2010 2:33 PM

  A Pueblo man who's an expert in digital mapping and analyzing satellite images will be lending his expertise to help the relief effort in Haiti. Chris Markuson, the Geographic Information Systems Director for Pueblo County, will volunteer for two weeks at the United Nations headquarters in New York. Markuson was... more »

• Clooney, Jean to host 'Hope for Haiti' telethon

  January 16, 2010 11:25 AM

  MTV is joining the major broadcast networks and several cable channels for an all-star telethon for Haitian earthquake relief on Friday, Jan. 22. A statement released by MTV Networks on Friday said "Hope for Haiti" will be shown at 8 p.m. ET. Networks showing the telethon are ABC,... more »

• Pueblo surgeon will lend aide in Haiti

  January 13, 2010 6:49 PM

  A surgeon from Pueblo is headed to Haiti this weekend. He was already scheduled to be there next week but, in the wake of the deadly earthquake he's ready to lend his services to the relief effort. "I think Port au Prince is going to be unrecognizable," said Dr. James... more »

• Disney offers free tickets for community service

  January 5, 2010 6:00 PM

  Disney is offering people a free ticket to the happiest place on Earth. To participate you need to be willing to help your community. Disneyland is giving away one million free ticket to its theme park. The program, which kicked off January 1 is called "Give a day. Get a... more »

• Flying Chihuahuas! Dogs head east due to glut

  December 21, 2009 8:20 AM

  Chihuahuas have been flying out of California since other states learned about the glut of little dogs in the Golden State. A group of 25 dogs has already arrived at the Humane Society for Greater Nashua in New Hampshire, thanks to "Grey's Anatomy" actress Katherine Heigl, Kinder4Rescue in Studio... more »

• Salvation Army helps needy families in Pueblo

  December 17, 2009 4:01 PM

  Christmas came early for hundreds of needy families in Pueblo. On Thursday, the Salvation Army of Pueblo held its annual toy and food giveaway. Over the past couple of weeks they've been collecting donated gifts for families with children, that can't afford christmas. In all--they received enough clothes, toys and... more »

• Salvation Army seeks "angels" to help children

  December 1, 2009 3:49 PM

  The Salvation Army of Pueblo is asking for your help to make this Christmas a little brighter for some children in need. The Angel Tree programs helps children ages 14 and under in low income families. Donors select a name off a Christmas tree at the Pueblo Mall and are... more »