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Alan Kent held Chloe Huddle minutes after helping deliver her during an emergency call 22 years ago. Last week, the retired Colorado Springs firefighter traveled from Colorado to Arizona to watch her graduate from college.
A Massachusetts high school senior brought home gold and bronze medals from the Junior Olympics in Colorado Springs. Ammar Bagasra dominated the under-18 pistol shooting events and now heads to Nationals this summer.
Noah Elliott returned to the podium at the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympics with gold and silver medals, just four years after an unhealed wound kept him off the podium in Beijing. The Colorado Springs athlete overcame serious setbacks to cement his place as a Paralympic snowboarding champion.
Colorado Springs firefighters navigated treacherous terrain for three hours to rescue a hiker who plummeted up to 30 feet from a rock face. The dramatic high-angle rescue brought the injured man safely to medical care, showcasing the dedication of first responders who never give up.
A Colorado Springs transportation company offering free rides to people in recovery received an outpouring of support after a local news story aired. Community members are now donating money and reaching out to help keep the service running.
Figure skating pair Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea returned to Colorado Springs with Olympic gold medals after helping Team USA win the 2026 Winter Olympics team event. The duo, who formed their partnership in Colorado Springs, say they haven't stopped smiling since their first Olympic triumph.
A gray tabby cat learned the hard way that climbing down is trickier than climbing up after getting stranded on a Colorado Springs apartment roof. Firefighters from Truck 8 came to the rescue, reuniting the adventurous feline with its relieved family.
Three mothers whose sons developed schizophrenia are fighting to change a broken mental health system. Their advocacy is creating real solutions for families navigating one of healthcare's toughest challenges.
Over 30 organizations joined forces to provide winter survival supplies to hundreds of people experiencing homelessness during extreme cold. The Stand-Up event delivered haircuts, hot meals, medical care, and even veterinary services for pets.
Colorado Springs firefighters rescued a stranded dog from an icy storm drain on a freezing January night, wrapping him in their shirt to keep him warm. The pup was reunited with his owner after the dramatic rescue.