Aaron Vitatoe
Reporter/Producer
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Aaron grew up in a military family. He moved around growing up, living in cities all over the country, including Colorado Springs. After going to college at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, he came back to the Springs to serve his community.
He is a storyteller at heart with a passion for writing, travel and news. Having had a Biology minor in college, he also has an interest in science, especially medicine. Aaron joined KKTV as both a producer and reporter.
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Updated: 9 hours ago
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Two new gun laws went into effect Sunday.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 9:46 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Authorities are on the lookout for an escaped inmate.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 6:06 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
With summer storms causing damage, some people say they've seen their insurance bills increase.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 4:36 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Police said they responded to a crash with serious injuries in northeast Colorado Springs.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 5:35 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
A former school board member is suing an election official to try and get on the ballot.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2023 at 7:31 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
A crash involving an officer left lanes of a busy road shut down.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 7:32 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Mayor Parker the Snow Dog joined 1,000 dogs at Coors Stadium for their Bark at the Park event.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 4:58 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Many people got their power restored in downtown Colorado Springs as crews continue to work.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 4:57 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Local businesses and residents are working to move forward after an electrical fire caused a large power outage.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2023 at 1:11 PM MDT
|By Lauren Watson and Aaron Vitatoe
Crews were on scene of a large sinkhole on the east side of Colorado Springs Friday afternoon.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2023 at 5:15 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Smoke was visible near downtown Colorado Springs when a car fire broke out Saturday afternoon.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 9:52 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Air Force cadets held their annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony, which led to a 19-hour overnight run.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 8:56 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Fire crews responded to a fire in the area of the Pueblo Chemical Depot.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 5:20 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
A city councilman and mayoral candidate was arrested and is talking with 11 News about his next steps.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2023 at 7:32 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
A crash involving a Jeep and a train resulted in a citation Sunday morning.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 9:09 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Governor Polis signed an executive order that local officials say will start an important process to long-term housing solutions.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2023 at 11:47 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe and Kasia Kerridge
A hiker reportedly fell 30 feet at Pulpit Rock.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2023 at 7:10 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Police said the vehicle that caught fire was an unreported stolen vehicle.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2023 at 6:30 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
One person was rescued after a crash that resulted in a vehicle on its side.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 5:05 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
The plan for the new academy would use part of TABOR refund money to help build it.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2023 at 5:19 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Two people are hurt after a crash near Fillmore and I-25.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2023 at 9:24 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
A man is dead after a reported shooting in southwest Colorado Springs.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 5:48 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Some people were ordered to move to higher ground in Manitou Springs.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2023 at 3:05 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Police asked everyone to stay indoors and avoid the area of 4331 North Chestnut Saturday afternoon.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 5:09 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
City officials say the new water tank will help in three key areas.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 5:21 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
As temperatures rise, experts are sharing tips on staying safe in the heat.
Updated: Jul. 17, 2023 at 10:24 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
What were the lights in the sky?
Updated: Jul. 15, 2023 at 7:44 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
One person is seriously injured in a crash that left part of I-25 closed.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 6:36 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
The White House is providing funds to help prevent destructive wildfires.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2023 at 6:04 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Despite concerns from the community, a groundbreaking ceremony is set to take place Wednesday for the Sunset Amphitheater.
Updated: Jul. 10, 2023 at 4:51 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Scammers have gotten away with thousands of dollars and Utilities is warning residents before they get more.
Updated: Jul. 10, 2023 at 4:46 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
A woman and her daughter are working to build back after a fire destroyed their home.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2023 at 8:10 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
A driver is seriously hurt and a dog is dead after an RV crash in Manitou Springs.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2023 at 7:54 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
A fire that displaced two families and left one injured is being investigated.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2023 at 8:21 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Storms didn't stop Colorado Springs from turning out to celebrate the Fourth of July.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2023 at 6:47 AM MDT
|By KKTV, Aaron Vitatoe and Jared Dean
A shooting was reported in Downtown Colorado Springs Saturday evening.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2023 at 4:59 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
CSU said they are working to install a new water pipeline.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 1:44 PM MDT
|By Lauren Watson and Aaron Vitatoe
A trial date has been set for the man accused of killing his teenage coworker in the break room of a Colorado Springs Walgreens last June.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2023 at 6:51 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
After allegations of child abuse and neglect led to a school's closure, its new owners reopened it with the intention of providing a service to the community and moving beyond the building's past.
Updated: Jun. 26, 2023 at 6:46 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
After the shooter who killed five people was sentenced to thousands of years in prison, the survivors of the tragedy at Club Q are sharing whether they think justice was served.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 2:38 PM MDT
|By Tony Keith and Aaron Vitatoe
A body was found in Colorado Springs on Tuesday.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2023 at 5:59 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Recent historic rainfall is showing Colorado Springs officials what parts of the city need the most help.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2023 at 5:55 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
While the greenery and the moisture makes fire risk seem low, this could change very quickly if things dry out.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:25 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
As Pueblo ranks high for dog attacks nationwide, mail carriers are spreading the word on an important safety issue.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 12:54 PM MDT
|By Tony Keith and Aaron Vitatoe
A law firm is claiming authorities in Colorado Springs didn’t respond to a hostage situation that turned deadly.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 5:28 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Memorial Day marks one of several days in May in which the military community is remembering those they lost.
Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 5:27 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Police are looking into what led up to a large fight.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 4:57 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Colorado firefighters joined more than 3,000 in the fight against Canadian wildfires.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 6:36 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
A travel surge has already begun, and numbers will likely stay high.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 5:06 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
As the city works to keep up with the increasing number of potholes, drivers are reacting to the efforts.