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The 12 candidates listed on the City of Colorado Springs ballot for the April 4, 2023 election.

Who is running for mayor of Colorado Springs? Know Before You Vote: In-depth interviews with all 12 candidates

Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 2:50 PM MDT
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By Tony Keith
There will be a dozen candidates to choose from in the upcoming City of Colorado Springs Election.

Local

City council goes forward with controversial housing project

City council denies appeal over controversial housing project in Western Colorado Springs neighborhood

Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 5:07 AM MDT
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By Grace Kraemer
City council denies appeal over controversial housing project, construction starts in fall

Local

Undated still from crime scene in Colorado Springs.

New police academy proposed to city council, would be funded by excess taxpayer dollars

Updated: Jul. 11, 2023 at 5:13 AM MDT
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By Grace Kraemer
New police training academy proposed to city council, would be funded by excess taxpayer dollars

Politics

The announcement comes one year after the Supreme Court overturned the abortion rights once...

House Democrats introduce Abortion Justice Act

Updated: Jun. 23, 2023 at 12:32 PM MDT
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By Jamie Bittner
Supporters call the bill ‘unapologetically aspirational," as legislators mark the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs ruling which ended protection for abortion under Roe versus Wade.

Politics

Democrats reintroduce a bill to federally protect contraception

Democrats reintroduce bill to safeguard access to contraception

Updated: Jun. 14, 2023 at 5:36 PM MDT
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By Jamie Bittner
This month marks one year since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion

Politics

They plan to utilize discharge petitions

House Democrats deploy rare tactic to force GOP to debate gun reform

Updated: Jun. 13, 2023 at 6:28 PM MDT
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By Jamie Bittner
Discharge petitions require 218 signatures

Politics

House lawmakers discuss gas stove bills

House Republicans turn up the heat on two bills to block a nationwide gas stove ban

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 11:26 AM MDT
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By Jamie Bittner
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives started to debate two bills that would block any attempt to regulate the kitchen appliance.

Politics

Senators urge the President to use his constitutional powers if no deal is reached

President pressured to invoke 14th amendment to raise the debt ceiling if deal isn’t reached

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 9:49 AM MDT
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By Jamie Bittner
Negotiations between the President & top GOP leaders have progressed but have not yet produced a deal.

Politics

Sen. Ed Markey stands with activists who want to expand the Supreme Court

Bill to expand U.S. Supreme Court reintroduced in Congress

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 4:18 PM MDT
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By Jamie Bittner
Senator Markey, Rep. Cori Bush call for expansion of the U.S. Supreme Court to 13 justices.

Local

Colorado Springs mayoral debate 4/24/23.

WATCH REPLAY: Debate between Williams and Mobolade for Colorado Springs mayoral runoff election

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 10:41 AM MDT
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By Tony Keith
KKTV 11 News and the Pikes Peak United Way want you to “Know Before You Vote.”
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State

Property tax relief could be coming soon to Coloradans

Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 5:11 AM MDT
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By Grace Kraemer
Property tax relief could be coming soon to Coloradans

Politics

Bill promises to lower childcare costs for families, increase pay for workers

Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 6:20 PM MDT
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By Jamie Bittner
The bill would also expand access to Pre-K and Head Start programs in addition to increasing worker wages.

Local

City of Colorado Springs election results

Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 5:39 PM MDT
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By Tony Keith
A runoff is expected for the Colorado Springs mayoral race with 12 candidates vying to replace Mayor John Suthers.

Politics

Colorado Senator argues for service member abortion rights on Senate floor

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:53 PM MDT
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By Jack Heeke
Colorado Senator Michael Bennet and Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville argued on the senate floor Thursday morning.

Politics

Climate activists say President broke ‘promise’ by approving the Willow Oil Project

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:17 PM MDT
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By Jamie Bittner
ConocoPhillips has said the project will produce an estimated 180,000 barrels of oil per day at its peak.

Local

Colorado Springs mayoral candidate did not violate city code, according to City Attorney’s Office

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 5:59 PM MST
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By Matt Kroschel
A Colorado Springs mayoral candidate was under investigation for allegedly violating city campaign code. KKTV confirmed The investigation was underway on Wednesday, and the City Attorney’s Office announced on Friday the candidate did not violate city code.

Politics

Sen. Tammy Baldwin pushes for legislation that would require relabeling of plant-based milks following release of new FDA guidance 

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 1:49 PM MST
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By Stetson Miller
Senator Tammy Baldwin has reintroduced legislation that would limit what can be labeled as milk to dairy products.

Local

In-depth interview with City of Colorado Springs mayoral candidate Wayne Williams

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 7:17 PM MST
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By Tony Keith
Play the video at the top of this article for an in-depth interview with the candidate.

Local

In-depth interview with City of Colorado Springs mayoral candidate Darryl Glenn

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 7:17 PM MST
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By Tony Keith
Play the video at the top of this article for an in-depth interview with the candidate.

Local

In-depth interview with City of Colorado Springs mayoral candidate Jim Miller

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 7:16 PM MST
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By Tony Keith
Play the video at the top of this article for an in-depth interview with the candidate.

Local

In-depth interview with City of Colorado Springs mayoral candidate Andrew Dalby

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 7:16 PM MST
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By Tony Keith
Play the video at the top of this article for an in-depth interview with the candidate.

Local

In-depth interview with City of Colorado Springs mayoral candidate Tom Strand

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 7:16 PM MST
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By Tony Keith
Play the video at the top of this article for an in-depth interview with the candidate.

Local

In-depth interview with City of Colorado Springs mayoral candidate Longinos Gonzalez Jr.

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 7:15 PM MST
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By Tony Keith
Play the video at the top of this article for an in-depth interview with the candidate.

Local

In-depth interview with City of Colorado Springs mayoral candidate Lawrence Joseph Martinez

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 7:15 PM MST
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By Tony Keith
The City of Colorado Springs Election Day is April 4.

Local

In-depth interview with City of Colorado Springs mayoral candidate Christopher Mitchell

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 7:14 PM MST
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By Tony Keith
The City of Colorado Springs Election Day is April 4.

Local

In-depth interview with City of Colorado Springs mayoral candidate Yemi Mobolade

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 7:13 PM MST
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By Tony Keith
The City of Colorado Springs Election Day is April 4.

Local

In-depth interview with City of Colorado Springs mayoral candidate John Tig Tiegen

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 7:13 PM MST
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By Tony Keith
The City of Colorado Springs Election Day is April 4.

Local

In-depth interview with City of Colorado Springs mayoral candidate Kallan Reece Rodebaugh

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 7:12 PM MST
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By Tony Keith
The City of Colorado Springs Election Day is April 4.

Local

In-depth interview with City of Colorado Springs mayoral candidate Sallie Clark

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 7:11 PM MST
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By Tony Keith
The City of Colorado Springs Election Day is April 4.

Politics

Lawmakers push to reform laws as majority of United States legalize marijuana

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 8:26 AM MST
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By Jamie Bittner
Lawmakers push changes to federal laws on marijuana, with a special focus on banking regulations.

Politics

WATCH: Colorado Springs city council candidate meet and greet

Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 6:03 PM MST
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By Tony Keith
The Colorado Springs city election is less than two months away, and to make sure voters are informed before they cast their ballot KKTV 11 News has partnered with Pikes Peak United Way to host a meet and greet with the candidates.

Politics

Lawmakers take a hard look at the dangers teens & kids can face online

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 3:59 PM MST
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By Jamie Bittner
Senate hearing looks at whether legislation is needed to protect children online.

Local

IRS says TABOR refund will not be taxed

Updated: Feb. 11, 2023 at 2:40 PM MST
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By Grace Kraemer
IRS says TABOR refund will not be taxed

Local

Proposed bill in Colorado would prevent horse slaughter for human consumption

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:02 PM MST
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By Jenny Huh
Colorado lawmakers are putting forth a bill that would protect the state’s equine -- horses, burros and mules -- from being slaughtered for human consumption.

Local

Colorado Congressman Doug Lamborn to serve as chairman of the subcommittee on Strategic Forces for HASC

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:39 PM MST
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By Tony Keith
Congressman Doug Lamborn (R-CO) will serve as the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.

Politics

Lawmakers call for investigation against gun company that they say is marketing to kids

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 4:32 PM MST
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By Jamie Bittner
The Senators believe there is little difference between the JR-15 and an AR-15.

Politics

‘Life at conception’ act reintroduced in Congress as Republicans control the House

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 1:56 PM MST
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By Jamie Bittner
“It’s an obvious fact," says Rep. Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.)

Politics

Republicans push abortion restrictions as March for Life rally comes to Washington D.C.

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 5:27 PM MST
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By Jamie Bittner
Days before the March for Life rally, the House GOP advanced a measure called the “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.”

Politics

Republicans flex their new House majority with new committee chairs

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 4:47 PM MST
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By Jamie Bittner
House Republican leadership announces new committee and conference chairs.

Local

Enrollment for universal preschool opens in coming days

Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 10:42 PM MST
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By Grace Kraemer
Enrollment for universal preschool opens in coming days for Colorado

Politics

How the U.S. will pick its next House speaker

Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 7:47 AM MST
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By Brendan Cullerton
Current Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-CA, is the frontrunner to become the next speaker of the House, but he is short on the votes required

Politics

Afghan refugees left in limbo as Congress fails to act on bill

Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 1:37 PM MST
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By Jamie Bittner
Legislation to sort out Afghan refugee status remains stalled in Congress.

Politics

“Diversity is necessary at the table”: Nancy Pelosi’s last official acts

Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 3:39 PM MST
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By Jamie Bittner
Nancy Pelosi is stepping down as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives

Politics

Nation’s most senior Senator delivers farewell speech

Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 8:06 PM MST
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By Jamie Bittner
For the past 48 years Senator Patrick Leahy has served the nation and his home state of Vermont.

Politics

Following her breast cancer diagnosis, Katie Couric throws support behind cancer screening bill

Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 6:29 PM MST
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By Jamie Bittner
Journalist Katie Couric joined lawmakers to announce the ‘Find it Early Act' for cancer screenings.

Politics

The Senate’s most senior member prepares to retire

Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 3:36 PM MST
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By Jamie Bittner
Senator Leahy was first elected in 1974.

Crime

Gov. Polis speaks to mass shooting victims, says we need to learn from this

Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 6:27 AM MST
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By Grace Kraemer
Govenor speaks out about learning from mass shooting

Local

Election results for El Paso County, Pueblo County and statewide races in Colorado

Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 6:52 PM MST
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By Tony Keith
Watch live election coverage from the 11 Breaking News Center on Nov. 8.

State

Rep. Boebert and Frisch race for U.S. House District 3 still too close to call Thursday

Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 5:31 PM MST
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By Tony Keith and Lindsey Grewe
Rep. Lauren Boebert has taken the lead for the first time in the House District 3 race.

Politics

President Biden, House Minority Leader McCarthy say they are willing to work across the aisle following the midterms

Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 5:04 PM MST
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By Josh Rultenberg
President Biden addressed the results of the midterm election and his own political future on Wednesday.