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Jake Walker

@spizzydj.bsky.social

Colorado Springs born and raised. KOAA News5 Reporter. Opinions are my own and not of the station. Likes do not mean endorsement.

38 Followers  |  13 Following  |  21 Posts  |  Joined: 21.01.2024  |  1.7395

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PARKING ALERT: 34 spots in OCC unavailable

#OCC #ColoradoSprings #Traffic

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17.02.2025 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ways to see just how cold it is outside- fun freezing experiments [bundle up first and limit exposure] We have been telling you about the extremely cold weather. Our Jake Walker is taking a closer look at some fun ways to visualize just how cold it is outside.

I get to be a science instructor on the freezing show today! πŸ₯Ά

#arcticblast #cold #freezing

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20.01.2025 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A few bucks now could save you thousands later- protect your pipes in sub-zero temps to avoid flooding If a frozen water pipe bursts, it can lead to costly repairs. Our Jake Walker is talking with local property managers about how to avoid the headache with just a few simple steps.

Here's how less than $5 now can save you thousands later...

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17.01.2025 12:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Roadwork Alert: I-25 in Monument, CDOT upgrading chain stations- How long crews will be working here Work started Thursday to upgrade the chain station near Monument hill in Colorado Springs. Take a closer look at why the work is being done and how long it should take.

Roadwork in Monument on I25:

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03.01.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Where is the cheapest [and most expensive] gas in Colorado Springs and Pueblo- According to Gas Buddy Our Jake Walker is taking a closer look at gas prices and how they compare to the rest of the country. Plus, see where to get the cheapest gas in both Colorado Springs, and Pueblo.

Holiday travel in your forecast? Here's the cheapest gas out of Southern Colorado! πŸš—πŸš•πŸš™

#gas #travel #I25 #news

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27.12.2024 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opening Day for the Ice Castles in Cripple Creek - learn how crews build the magnificent display of ice Our Jake Walker is in Cripple Creek, Colorado at the Ice Castles. It's their second year in Cripple creek, and the group has been putting up displays like this one around Colorado since 2011.

I have the best assignment today! The Ice Castles in Cripple Creek look amazing- your sneak peek preview is here! ❄️

#cripplecreek #icecastles #colorado

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19.12.2024 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Deadline Wednesday for standard shipping rates with USPS- If you want your items to arrive before Christmas We're taking a closer look at the shipping and mail deadlines with USPS. See when you need to send your packages and letters for them to arrive by Christmas this year.

Grab those packages and letters before you head out the door! Standard rate deadline is today for packages to arrive by Christmas with USPS. πŸ‘

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18.12.2024 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Over four thousand local organizations benefit from Colorado Gives Day - Donate with a boost Tuesday Giving Tuesday kicked off early donations for Colorado Gives Day, one week later. See where and how to donate with a boost on Tuesday with their incentive fund.

Giving today comes with an "added bonus" according to Kelly Dunkin, President and CEO of Colorado Gives Foundation. See why, and how to donate here:

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10.12.2024 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Weather Blog: Winter Weather Advisories Are in Place For Portions of I-25 The southern portion of the I-25 corridor looks to have the greatest impacts from this incoming storm system

Conditions aren't looking very good on the roads this morning. I'm taking a live look at what things look like outside. CSPD is on accident alert status today.

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10.12.2024 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hanging out with you live in studio this Thanksgiving! πŸ¦ƒ

#workflow #news #thanksgiving #broadcasting #live
#television #reporter #news5

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28.11.2024 12:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Something fun to do in Colorado-

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26.11.2024 12:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The various ways CSPD officers hand out gifts - 36th annual 'Toys For Tots' underway now in the Springs For decades, the CSPD has teamed up with Toys For Tots to hand out gifts to families that could use some help. See how they give away the presents and how to help.

I'm told the method is "customized to each family" - See how you can help provide toys to local kids in need this holiday season!

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25.11.2024 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Important day' for Care and Share Friday- Take a Turkey to Work Day at King Soopers with drop-off info See where and when you can donate your frozen turkeys or money to Care and Share Friday for the annual "Take a Turkey to Work Day" - Plus, see the big goal the organization has this year.

Bring those frozen turkeys to work with you! Stop by any King Soopers in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, or Alamosa Friday or make a donation online: #Thanksgiving #fooddrive #CareAndShare

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22.11.2024 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When the best (and worst) times are to travel for Thanksgiving this year- according to AAA Colorado Our Jake Walker is talking to Skyler McKinley at AAA about the best (and worst) times to travel this year for Thanksgiving in the Centennial State of Colorado.

Planning on hitting the roads this Thanksgiving? Here's the good, bad, and some extra savings for you at the pump! #Gas #Travel #News

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21.11.2024 12:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Same smoke shop hit with second smash-and-grab in Colorado Springs - CSPD investigating the scene Earlier in October 2024, we reported a smoke shop that was hit by a smash-and-grab burglary. Wednesday, the same shop was hit again with another smash-and-grab.

Look familiar? That's because it is...

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20.11.2024 12:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for the heads up, we made the change!

20.11.2024 12:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Checking the pulse of the local LGBTQ+ community - Two years after tragedy, see how they are coping Two years later, we are checking in with the lgbtq+ community to see how it's healing, after the tragedy that killed 5 people at Club Q in Colorado Springs.

Two years after the tragedy at Club Q, we're checking in on the local community to see how it is healing.

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19.11.2024 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Skate in the Park returns to Downtown COS- Meet Santa, see U.S. figure skaters and CC Tigers hockey A beloved holiday tradition is back in Colorado Springs. The annual "Skate in the Park" event returns Friday, November 15th, 2024. See the special guests that will be stopping by, plus ticket info!

So excited for the return of Skate in the Park at Acacia Park in Downtown Colorado Springs!

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15.11.2024 13:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Circle bridge project 'major milestone' reached - Mayor Mobolade, Harrison band and cheer team celebrate The Circle drive bridges project began in fall 2023 and is expected to wrap up in 2025. Crews are replacing the aging bridges and we're showing you why.

UPDATE on the Circle Drive bridges project in Colorado Springs #roadwork #construction #coloradosprings

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14.11.2024 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hello Bluesky! Excited to see how this site grows. Hopefully, it will take over X!

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