KOAA - Colorado Springs & Pueblo

The full Senate has narrowly backed taxing things including candy and soda, software downloads and energy used in manufacturing to balance the state budget. The measures passed initial votes late Monday night after about 12 hours of debate. The final round of voting may not come until Wednesday. Bills to... more »

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says Toyota's leaders have assured him they are taking safety concerns "very seriously." In a statement, LaHood said the transportation agency will "remain in constant communication with Toyota to hold them to that promise." Toyota said Tuesday it was recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid... more »

A 31-year-old Indiana man was stuck in his snow-covered SUV for three days, keeping himself hydrated with mountain dew and snow while staying warm in his car in southwestern Colorado. Jason Pede was rescued Sunday morning after the gasoline in his car ran out and he walked seven miles to... more »

A 31-year-old Indiana man was stuck in his snow-covered SUV for three days, keeping himself hydrated with mountain dew and snow while staying warm in his car in southwestern Colorado. Jason Pede was rescued Sunday morning after the gasoline in his car ran out and he walked seven miles to... more »

It can be tough to spot a Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in the wild, unless you go to Garden of the Gods in the winter.  A herd of the majestic animals spends the cold winter months around Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. Big Horn Sheep Day is... more »

It can be tough to spot a Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in the wild, unless you go to Garden of the Gods in the winter.  A herd of the majestic animals spends the cold winter months around Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. Big Horn Sheep Day is... more »

Colorado lawmakers are considering a new tactic to go after tax revenue from online sales. They want out-of-state, online retailers to either start collecting the tax or send annual notices to their customers telling them to pay the tax themselves. The proposal won initial backing in the Senate on Monday.... more »

Colorado lawmakers are considering a new tactic to go after tax revenue from online sales. They want out-of-state, online retailers to either start collecting the tax or send annual notices to their customers telling them to pay the tax themselves. The proposal won initial backing in the Senate on Monday.... more »

    The Colorado Springs City Council is scheduled to vote today on whether to place a ban on camping in public places.  The ordinance seems aimed particularly at camping along Fountain Creek.  Several hundred people are living in a makeshift tent city this winter, and while the... more »

    The Colorado Springs City Council is scheduled to vote today on whether to place a ban on camping in public places.  The ordinance seems aimed particularly at camping along Fountain Creek.  Several hundred people are living in a makeshift tent city this winter, and while the... more »