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Last day for Colorado to accept or decline first round match through UPK Program Friday is the last day for families to accept or decline your free preschool match for the first round.

Friday is the last day for families to accept or decline your free preschool match for the first round.

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Capitol rioter pardoned by Trump gets a life sentence for molesting 2 children A Florida handyman who was sentenced on Thursday to life in prison for molesting two children had been convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, but was pardoned by President Donald Trump.

Johnson told one of his victims that he expected to be compensated for being a pardoned Jan. 6 defendant and would be putting the child in his will, a sheriff's office report stated.

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Nazem Kadri is heading back to Colorado! He’ll carry a $5.6 million cap hit with the Avalanche.

Colorado will also receive a draft pick. In return, the Avalanche will send two conditional draft picks, Victor Olofsson, and a prospect.

More at: https://tinyurl.com/96yp3cvkΒ 

#GoAvsGo #nazemkadri

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Fourth annual Pueblo and Southern Colorado College Fair happening Friday evening Representatives of more than 60 colleges and universities from throughout the nation will be at the fourth annual Pueblo and Southern Colorado College Fair!

Representatives of more than 60 colleges and universities from throughout the nation will be at the fourth annual Pueblo and Southern Colorado College Fair!

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We Want To Know

WE WANT TO KNOW

Which do you prefer when it comes to Daylight Saving Time? Let us know by clicking the link.

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Weather Blog: Tracking a winter storm bringing several inches of wind-driven snow on Friday A classic spring storm system is impacting southern Colorado on Friday. The storm will impact travel and deliver significant accumulations for some. Here is a live look at storm updates and closures.

A winter storm is affecting southern Colorado on Friday, with conditions deteriorating through the morning and causing travel impacts throughout the day.

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HOW ARE WE FEELING ABOUT THE SNOW? (If you are seeing it)

A nice blanket has been laid out at our Rockrimmon Studio today! ❄️

More here: https://www.koaa.com/weather/weather-blog-tracking-a-winter-storm-bringing-several-inches-of-wind-driven-snow-on-fridayΒ 

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More signatures collected in recall effort for City Councilmember Tom Bailey More signatures have been collected in the recall effort for Colorado Springs City Councilmember Tom Bailey.

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The City of Colorado Springs City Clerk announced in a news release on Friday that community members had gathered enough signatures to recall Councilman Tom Bailey.

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Daylight saving time begins this weekend, meaning millions of Americans will set their clocks one hour forward.

Changing the clock has seemingly always generated a lot of debate. Congress has pushed to make daylight saving time permanent.

Read more here -> https://tinyurl.com/muju3a88Β 

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Lewis-Palmer senior Jonas Miller scores 1,000th point, leads Rangers toward state title run We’re looking for that special teen who is working hard and playing right, making parents and coaches proud.

Lewis-Palmer has a history of state championship basketball, the Rangers last won it all in 2022, but the program hasn't been able to get past the Great 8 since then. This year, senior Jonas Miller is hoping to change that.

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New Colorado bill would allow banks and credit unions to pause suspicious transactions to prevent scams Rapid advances in technology are making it harder than ever to tell what’s real and what’s a scam, especially for people who aren’t familiar with the latest tech.

Rapid advances in technology are making it harder than ever to tell what’s real and what’s a scam, especially for people who aren’t familiar with the latest tech.

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Colorado Springs figure skating pair barred from world championships over Russian citizenship Colorado Springs figure skating pair barred from junior world championships due to one athlete's Russian citizenship

A pair of Colorado Springs figure skaters will not get their shot at an international title due to one athlete's Russian citizenship.

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A lost puppy made his way to our station Wednesday afternoon. He was on a hike with his owners in Ute Valley Park and wandered off.

He was microchipped, and our staff was able to call animal control and contact his owner.

More at: https://tinyurl.com/5454bhjjΒ 

#puppy #doggie

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Colorado on track for solid ski weekend, despite overall poor mountain snowpack Although statewide snowpack levels remain at record lows heading into this weekend, a well timed storm system is going straight through our closest ski areas.

While statewide snowpack in Colorado remains historically poor, a well-timed storm will deliver new snow totals to the closest resorts to southern Colorado just in time for the weekend.Β 

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Colorado Springs Police seeking assistance in locating a missing at-risk adult CSPD says 69-year-old Timothy Ortivez was last seen at his home along Baylor Drive near North Academy Boulevard and Constitution Avenue during the evening hours.

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CSPD says 69-year-old Timothy Ortivez was last seen at his home along Baylor Drive near North Academy Boulevard and Constitution Avenue during the evening hours of Monday, March 2.

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Fun-filled events across Colorado this weekend March 6 - March 8, 2026 Each week, News5 compiles a list of events happening across Colorado. From the final weekend of the Cripple Creek Ice Castles to the Polar Plunge & 5K, there's plenty to enjoy this weekend!

Each week, News5 compiles a list of events happening across Colorado. From the final weekend of the Cripple Creek Ice Castles to the 2026 Colorado Springs Polar Plunge & 5K, there's plenty to enjoy this weekend!

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Denver to transfer 34 yearling bison to Native tribes The transfer is part of an ongoing effort to return the animals to their native homes and support conservation efforts on tribal land.

The handover is part of an ongoing effort to return the animals to their native home.

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Departure of Colorado’s largest public company Palantir could mean economic pain, new report says Research group Common Sense Institute released new projections after Colorado’s largest public company announced it’s moving headquarters to the Miami area.

Common Sense Institute releases new projections after Palantir announced it’s moving headquarters to Miami area.

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Measles outbreak reported at ICE facility on Texas military base The largest immigration detention center in the country is facing renewed scrutiny. Rep. Veronica Escobar says Camp East Montana, located at Fort Bliss in Texas, is dealing with a measles outbreak.

A November investigation by Scripps News discovered reports of poor conditions and mistreatment at the facility.

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Suspect in custody after 3 women found dead in Utah Three women were found dead at multiple scenes across Wayne County, Utah, on Wednesday, including a local hiking trail.

The suspect's vehicle was tracked through southern Utah and into northern Arizona before it was found abandoned in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.

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NBC says Savannah Guthrie will return to β€˜Today’ as mother remains missing Savannah Guthrie visited β€œToday” colleagues Thursday as NBC says she will return eventually, while the search for her kidnapped mother continues.

Savannah Guthrie visited β€œToday” colleagues Thursday as NBC says she will return eventually, while the search for her kidnapped mother continues.

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Iran war threatens further alienating MAHA from MAGA The decision to engage U.S. forces in another foreign conflict in the Middle East is, for some in MAHA, an outright breaking point.

MAHA-aligned voters were already souring on the Trump administration. The president’s escalating Iran war is making things worse.

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Bill to reopen DHS hits Senate stalemate as workers miss paychecks Congress remains deadlocked on DHS funding as workers miss pay; GOP cites Iran conflict, Dems demand limits on ICE and Border Patrol operations.

Congress remains deadlocked on DHS funding as workers miss pay; GOP cites Iran conflict, Dems demand limits on ICE and Border Patrol operations.

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Colorado lawmakers propose ballot measure to boost school funding amid $4 billion shortfall Colorado legislators announced a ballot measure Thursday that would raise the TABOR revenue cap, potentially directing billions more toward public schools facing a chronic funding shortfall.

Colorado public schools face a nearly $4 billion annual funding gap, and legislators are now pushing a ballot measure that would allow the state to keep more tax revenue for education.

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'Pitch Perfect': It's high school musical season It's high school musical season in Southern Colorado! We have a list of musicals our local high schoolers are performing this spring.

Southern Colorado high schools showcase their acting and musical talents on stage.

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Colorado caucuses kick off the 2026 election season, shaping who lands on your ballot Colorado caucuses are underway, starting the process that shapes who appears on 2026 primary ballots.

Colorado's 2026 election season is taking shape, and the caucus process now underway will determine which candidates make it onto primary ballots.

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Two women were originally found dead Wednesday afternoon on an unidentified hiking trail near Capitol Reef National Park, and a third victim was later found dead inside a Wayne County home.

Read the latest here -> https://tinyurl.com/bdh4vx6f

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Zelenskyy says US requested assistance to combat Iranian drones The United States appears to be seeking assistance from Ukraine to help counter Iranian drones in the Middle East.

Iran has used its Shahed drones to target U.S. interests in the Middle East.

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The Avalanche are sending two conditional draft picks to Toronto for veteran center Nicolas Roy.

Roy is signed through next season at $3 million.

More at: https://tinyurl.com/3sh4h5s9Β 

#GoAvsGo #nicolasroy

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Manitou votes to keep special district in charge of downtown parking lots Some voters in the City of Manitou Springs voted to keep a special district in charge of downtown parking lots following Tuesday night's special election.

Some voters in the City of Manitou Springs voted to keep a special district in charge of downtown parking lots following Tuesday night's special election.

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