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: 7 hours ago
|By Aaron Vitatoe
A crash was behind an outage that left almost 900 people without power.
Updated: 7 hours ago
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Three police departments are working to find suspects after a crash in northern Colorado Springs.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2022 at 8:30 AM MST
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Deputies are investigating a shooting at an apartment complex in unincorporated El Paso County
Updated: Nov. 20, 2022 at 7:26 PM MST
|By KKTV and Aaron Vitatoe
Resources are available to those who may need them for after the Club Q shooting.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 11:13 AM MST
|By Aaron Vitatoe
As Colorado Springs is expected to break a deadly record, experts see a similar trend statewide.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 6:31 AM MST
|By Aaron Vitatoe
As winter approaches, experts outline how to deal with wildlife, such as bobcats.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 6:18 AM MST
|By Lindsey Grewe and Aaron Vitatoe
Colorado Springs police are imploring the public to practice safer driving measures as the city surpassed an unwanted record.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 1:13 PM MST
|By Lauren Watson and Aaron Vitatoe
A man is dead after a single car crash in Pueblo Saturday morning.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 9:28 AM MST
|By Lindsey Grewe and Aaron Vitatoe
A driver is suspected of DUI after causing a chaotic scene in northeast Colorado Springs Monday morning.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 6:46 AM MST
|By Aaron Vitatoe
A crash and fire led to a power outage initially impacting nearly 200 people.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 5:03 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Colorado Springs firefighter accused of assaulting wife pleads guilty.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 6:24 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
State officials are creating resources and strengthening partnerships as Fremont County recovers from a cyber attack.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 5:47 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
The boyfriend of one of the people who passed away at Lake Pueblo State Park spoke with KKTV 11 News about what happened Sunday afternoon.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 8:46 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Colorado Springs firefighters responded to a fire at a busy intersection just east of downtown Colorado Springs Sunday night.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 6:26 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Boulder police are asking for the public’s help in locating a Colorado teen believed to be a runaway who could be in danger.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2022 at 9:49 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe and Logan MacDonald
The Colorado Springs Fire Department partnered with the Red Cross to install fire and carbon monoxide alarms in peoples’ homes on Saturday morning.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2022 at 10:07 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
A structure fire was reported northeast of Falcon Saturday evening.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2022 at 5:48 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
The preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reveals more details about a plane collision that left three dead.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 5:38 PM MDT
|By Lindsey Grewe and Aaron Vitatoe
Southern Coloradans will soon have a new option for cancer treatment.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 4:35 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Colorado Springs city officials revealed the plan for the 2023 General Fund on Monday.
Updated: Oct. 2, 2022 at 10:56 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
The cause of an outage that left over 2,700 people without power is still unknown.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 5:55 PM MDT
|By Lindsey Grewe and Aaron Vitatoe
Stauch, 39, is accused of killing her stepson Gannon in January 2020.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 4:58 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
CSFD is searching for lost hikers in a high angle rescue.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 10:47 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Parents and experts respond to increased fake calls of school shootings across the country.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 6:14 PM MDT
|By Lindsey Grewe, Natalie Devereaux and Aaron Vitatoe
The suspect is accused of killing a father of eight outside a Colorado Springs convenience store in August.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 6:40 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
The El Paso County coroner released an update on deaths this year, hitting topics like fentanyl and youth suicides.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 6:16 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
A new shot designed to protect against the newest variants of COVID-19 are expected to be available across Colorado this week.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2022 at 9:30 PM MDT
|By Brian Sherrod and Aaron Vitatoe
About 64 people were displaced after their apartment complex caught fire. This is on Olympic Park Point near Powers Boulevard. No injures have been reported at this time.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 6:43 PM MDT
|By Lindsey Grewe and Aaron Vitatoe
The fires are suspected to be the result of arson.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 6:12 PM MDT
|By Lindsey Grewe and Aaron Vitatoe
A worker in Colorado Springs almost lost their life while performing routine maintenance work earlier this year.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 6:07 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
The city launched a new plan that divides Colorado Springs into 665 evacuation zones, making them more manageable for authorities and accessible for residents.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 7:02 PM MDT
|By Tony Keith and Aaron Vitatoe
A new $58 million orthopedic center is scheduled to open in Pueblo West.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 7:04 PM MDT
|By Tony Keith and Aaron Vitatoe
Canon City police are investigating what they’re calling a “suspicious incident” in the 400 block of Gold Canon Road.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 6:25 PM MDT
|By Tony Keith and Aaron Vitatoe
A man is facing serious charges, including kidnapping, after a child was reported missing in the El Paso County area.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 7:18 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Governor Polis joined other state officials in observing how some groups are protecting the forest near Woodland Park.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 4:53 PM MDT
|By Natalie Devereaux and Aaron Vitatoe
Unprepared communities is what the Colorado Springs Fire Department say they see the most in wildfire situations.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 5:10 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
As Colorado sees a record number of people on the roads, traffic deaths are also increasing. But CSPD says they lack the officers to enforce laws targeted toward lowering a near record number of fatalities on the road.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 7:56 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
The family of a woman who died in a swimming accident speaks to 11 News about the incident.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 5:39 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
The Gazette has been looking into Colorado's first major fentanyl case.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2022 at 5:46 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Almost a hundred stray dogs were brought in to shelters over the weekend. Here's what to do if you lost your pet, or if you find one.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 5:43 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Election Day is June 28th. The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder says he is working to ensure everyone has a chance to have their vote counted in the 2022 Primaries.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 6:21 PM MDT
|By Nicole Heins, Aaron Vitatoe and Tony Keith
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says the suspect in a deadly shooting in the area near Chaps View road in Hanover has been found.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 6:44 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
Wild animals are pretty common in Colorado Springs, especially in the warmer months. The threat of an attack is very minimal, but there are steps to take to ensure the threat it's next to none.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 7:17 PM MDT
|By Lindsey Grewe, Aaron Vitatoe and Jack Heeke
A young couple is confirmed dead following a tragedy on the water over the Memorial Day weekend.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 4:47 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
People across southern Colorado commemorated Memorial Day by honoring fallen vets. For those who lost people recently, today held an extra special meaning.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 6:56 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
CDOT announced the launch of a new campaign aimed at stopping speeding, particularly in El Paso County.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 5:27 AM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
With kids getting out for summer vacation, families are making plans as the FDA approves a booster shot for COVID-19 for children ages 5-11.
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 6:13 PM MDT
|By Carel Lajara and Aaron Vitatoe
On Monday, Governor Jared Polis signed multiple bills into law in an effort to help Coloradans save money.
Updated: May. 14, 2022 at 3:14 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe and Melissa Henry
Crews responding to fire near COS Airport
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 5:00 PM MDT
|By Aaron Vitatoe
CSFD is increasing their response to fires, regardless of size, in an effort to put them out before they grow too much.
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