KOAA.com

Tagged News

• Okla. governor: Expand mental health services

  January 23, 2013 12:52 PM

  OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Gov. Mary Fallin says Oklahoma should expand access to mental health services. At a forum sponsored by The Associated Press, Fallin on Wednesday said her legislative plan will include three crisis centers, a suicide prevention initiative and a treatment program for prescription drug abuse. The mental... more »

• Meet Mr. Magoo! Play Video

  January 19, 2012 8:53 AM

  Thursday morning for out Pet on the Set we met Mr Magoo. He's a beautiful 2 year old Maine Coon cat. He's available for adoption from Pueblo Animal Services. They're at 4600 Eagleridge Place, or call them at 719-544-3005. more »

• Community says goodbye to fallen soldier Play Video

  October 29, 2011 1:55 PM

  Family and friends gathered this morning to say goodbye to Staff Sgt. Brian Cowdrey. Hundreds packed the auditorium at La Junta High School to pay their last respects. Cowdrey was a 1990 graduate of La Junta High School.A solemn grave side service with full military honors follows as Staff Sgt.... more »

• About to unload Maj. Ambard's casket from hearse

  May 5, 2011 2:20 PM

  News First 5's Zach Thaxton is following the events of the memorial and funeral services for the Air Force Academy Professor, Maj. Philip Ambard who was killed in Afghanistan a little more than a week ago. The attached photo shows the arrival of the casket for the services to... more »

• DHS continues move this weekend

  March 24, 2011 6:51 PM

  The El Paso County Department of Human Services will finish its move to the Citizens Service Center at 1675 Garden of the Gods Road starting tomorrow and over the weekend. Tomorrow all DHS offices will close at 2 p.m. Offices will open Monday at 1 p.m. at the new location.... more »

• Struggling thrift store permanently closes

  March 10, 2011 3:29 PM

  Colorado Green Services has abruptly shut its doors in the Belmont shopping center, although inside the store is still full of second hand merchandise. The property manager, Elkco Properties has confirmed the business has permanently closed. Colorado Green Services organized after the Pueblo Goodwill lost its affiliation last year.... more »

• Almost free cats to be offered Sunday

  September 10, 2010 5:40 PM

  An overpopulation of cats at Pueblo Animal Services has prompted a cat sale. Sunday, the first 10 adopters will get a free feline. The only cost is the $10 license fee. Pueblo Animal Services is located at 4600 Eagleridge Place. Animal Services opens Sunday at 10 a.m. more »

• Silver Key needs volunteer drivers

  May 11, 2010 1:32 PM

  Silver Key Senior Services has expanded Ft. Carson Army Post rides, for veterans and their dependents ages 60 and older, by adding two more dedicated routes to the schedule because of increased demand. Each Monday, beginning on May 10, 2010, Silver Key will offer morning or afternoon round-trip travel to... more »

• Progress being made in restoring services in Nashville

  May 5, 2010 5:09 PM

  City officials in Nashville are reporting progress restoring the city's electrical and water systems after a devastating flood. But the city's downtown remains dark, and homes are water-logged. The flooding was caused by storms that are blamed for at least 29 deaths in three states. The flash floods are... more »

• Pueblo health department faces funding crisis

  September 21, 2009 12:32 PM

  The Pueblo City-County Health Department says it may be forced to cut basic health services for the public. The City of Pueblo has proposed slashing its funding for the health department by 90%. Dr. Chris Nevin-Woods says that amounts to about a $900,000 dollar loss for the health department. Dr.... more »

• Free food, services available in Pueblo on Saturday

  September 18, 2009 12:52 PM

  Need a free haircut? Or free groceries? There's a big event scheduled in Pueblo on Saturday, Sept. 19 to help people in need. The event is being sponsored by Convoy of Hope. Local businesses, churches, and other organizations have partnered to provide help to anyone who needs it. The group... more »

• Government approves new swine flu vaccine

  September 15, 2009 2:03 PM

  The Food and Drug Administration approved the new swine flu vaccine Tuesday, a long-anticipated step as the government works to get vaccinations under way next month. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the vaccine's approval to Congress - and says she hopes to get the first limited supplies... more »

• Government launches food safety web site

  September 9, 2009 12:11 PM

  The Obama administration is rolling out a new Web site designed to streamline food safety information for consumers. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the new Web site - www.foodsafety.gov - on Wednesday during the Consumer Federation of America's food policy conference. The site will put food-related information... more »

• Silver Key seeking volunteer drivers

  September 3, 2009 10:04 AM

  Silver Key Senior Services in Colorado Springs is seeking new volunteer drivers. The organization helps seniors live independently by providing transportation when seniors are no longer able to drive. The buses take seniors everywhere they need to go--from shopping and hair appointments to doctor visits. Silver Key has... more »